I think God did certain things to reward those who persevere;
such as a warm, dry winter for those who put up with searing heat in the
summer; brilliant color for those who endure cold, rain and grey skies.
Those of us lucky enough to enjoy the best of both truly are
blessed. After staying warm and dry in Arizona all winter, we travel to the
Pacific Northwest and drink in the beauty of the flora and fauna. Here where
the green mountains meet the blue ocean on a sunny day, makes you feel almost
intoxicated. The bright explosion of color displayed by bush, tree and
groundcover feeds the soul.
Add to that all the deer (Port Townsend claims to have as
many as 700), bear (we saw one scamper across the road in front of our car),
the Orcas with their sails slicing thru tranquil waters, a large herd of
Roosevelt elk and all the yummy crab, Salmon, halibut, shrimp, clams, oysters………………..
lunch time!
Yes, We love it up here. We are busy making
new friends; the Elks have shrimp, fish and chips every Thursday for $7.00, and
it is excellent! Wednesday night is Bingo, the only time I have heard old
ladies swear. We play pegs and Jokers Monday nights, and enjoy free lunch from
Rachael every Thursday. Saturdays and Sundays 9 to 4, Connie works in the
office and I ride the golf cart around, park people, clean and stock the
bathrooms, laundry room, occasionally mop the kitchen, take all the garbage to
the dumpsters, sort mail, run a backhoe and other fun stuff. For our 12 hours
of work (24 total) we get our lot with a shed, a refrigerator/freezer,
electric, propane and an hourly wage. What is not to like? Especially because
we have fun and make new friends!
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