The Strand Man's Blog

Visited David & April in Kelso, next to Longview. Had an awesome dinner at a local trendy restaurant! Took a side trip to Seaside. Hung out on the beach. Saw a cool shipwreck! Then had amazing seared raw tuna at a great Finnish restaurant called Finns! Next to Sisu brewing company.  Headed down the coast next.

Had to stop by the iconic Space Needle & see the great views on this clear SMOKE FREE day! Headed up! Downtown with Mount Rainier in background  Masks strictly enforced  Looking towards the Olympic Mountains. Ferry headed across the sound. Looking toward Mt. Baker & Lake Union Gasworks Park in center, nice view of Mt. Baker  Shadow of the Needle & Jimi Hendrix museum next to it. Revolving glass floor! Ok, you get the idea 🤣

Stopped at Tom & Linda's place Friday night, had an awesome dinner & conversation! In the morning Tom (oldest bro) & Linda and Rick (bro 5 yrs younger) & Denise traveled across the Cascades to the beautiful Bavarian styled Leavenworth.  Brutha Rick Rick, me, Tom by roadside falls. They make me look short 😆 Beautiful drive thru the peaks Stopped in Cashmere for apples Rick picking out apples Fish tacos for lunch 😋 Took a hike along the river. Saw a few more dream houses 😀 Deer along the path Had another awesome meal for lunch Sunday at Rick & Denise's! Designer burgers 🍔 mmmmmm.. 😋  Enjoyed a nice fire in his customized fire pit! Rick & Denise's cute youngest boy

Stayed for 2 days at mom & dad's in Loon Lake. Ate like a king! Was so nice to be able to spend time there! They are both doing great, healthy & happy!  Thursday afternoon I visited my older sister Michelle & her husband Wil, went with mom & dad. Had good conversation & dinner. Forgot to get a pic, oops 😬 They live in a nice place in Deer Park north of Seattle. Literally deer park, had one visit as we were visiting!  Slept at Deb & Ken's (next older sister) new place in Spokane last night. Had good chats & then a tasty omelette for breakfast!  Got my Starbucks coffee ☕ & headed off to Seattle to see Tom & Rick. Poured rain through the pass. Stopped for lunch at the top.