Summer Is Here --And So Are We!

We got our wish and had two nice, warm days this week and Neil was able to get more word done in the garage and some in the garden as well.  He mowed the lawn before the rain came today (Friday), and Pamela spent time planning for the wedding shower of Lindsay, who is marrying Pamela's nephew Samuel Finney this summer.  They are having a "Napa Valley" themed shower on Sunday, and everyone is hoping that warmer and dryer weather is going to prevail.

Oregon DMV - Our Monday Afternoon Adventure!

We finally got around to visiting Oregon DMV to register our vehicles and to give up our Alaska drivers licenses for Oregon licenses.  We did not get to the Gladstone, Oregon DMV office until after noon and almost did not find a place to park, and the waiting room was packed.  Nevertheless, we signed in and were actually out of there within an hour with two new vehicle registrations, plates for Neil (Pamela is springing for a vanity plate), and new temporary licenses.  

We then went to Lowes and Neil picked up a new air compressor.  He worked with Pamela's cousin Gordon to try to get an used one to work, but it did not work, so he decided to get a new one with a warranty and all.  It is a Porter-Cable 150 psi, six gallon model.  He had compressor-envy in Juneau since Sam had one and he did not, but Sam's is still bigger.  But this one is a lot easier to transport.

Neil's New Compressor

Another big event this week occurred when our good friend Dave Harris got married to Isobel in North Carolina.  They are two great people and we wish them nothing but the very best.  Best wishes, Dave and Isobel!

Dave and Isobel are Married!

Our anniversary is tomorrow, and we are going to take in the River Days celebration in West Linn, and to spend some non-house time together.  Next week, Neil hopes to move some boxes to get the VW into the garage--it is nice to have goals.  We also need to do some more pruning and mulch spreading in the garden.  There are enough projects around the house and garden to keep us busy for the rest of the year.

We hope that you are enjoying the start of summer where ever you are.  Thanks for visiting.  

Neil and Pamela