LOOSE KABOOSE~Seaview-WA

April 30th: Man! It stormed all night long here, in Long Beach-WA

It has been raining since we arrived from CA … but last night really cut loose: rain that sounded like it had hail in it, and thunder that shook Independence - around 2 AM. I had just went to bed and was getting comfy, when the thunder rolled thru: I thought about recording it for Holland to hear in the morning (I was surprised he was actually snoring thru that!), but I didn't want to wake him up (he was sleeping soundly, but the in-and-out of bed to grab my phone, may have disturbed that) - so, I just lay there listening to the rain and rolling thunder; and being rocked to sleep by the wind gusts.

What a storm.

We had to dump the black tanks today, and that meant that we had to drive into town … and back to set up: doing that after weeks of nonstop rainfall (and last night's riotous downpour) would seriously tear up David's lot, so we decided to move a bit up the road to an RV Park until things dried out enough to get Independence back onto David's lot without damages to his property.

I texted him, so he wouldn't be surprised by our absence if he decided to come down in a week or so.

Ocean Park-WA from Long Beach-WA; MAP Ocean Park-WA from Long Beach-WA; 14 min (9.7 mi) via WA-103 N Pacific Ave

Entering Ocean Park-WA

Turn Right at Jack's - and go down 3 streets …

Ocean Bay Mobile & RV Park, #2515 Bay Ave, Ocean Park, WA

We're in the back field; and Independence fits nicely ;-)

We utilized the surge bar in case the storm steps things up with lightening.

We'll be here for a month.

After we set up, we backtracked to Seaview to grab a takeout Supper.

The other day when we were there, Holland suggested we try the Loose Kaboose sometime … today was {sometime} ;-)

But before we got there, Holland said as we drove through Long Beach, "There's a house I want you to see - it's weird"; so we drove all the way around the oddity. Holland cracked me up when he quipped, "It looks like someone was smoking doobies - one right after the other - when they started on this thing." And being a contractor in past years, and working with some strange people; he would know ;-)

I was raised a hippie in the 1970's, and come from a family where drugs of every type was used (to the best of my knowledge, no one ever used needle drugs); and can affirm that people do weird things when they smoke weed. I know people who smoke weed will disagree - but, I've seen the weird things people do under the influence of a doobie.

Or two.

Or three …

Getting sidetracked and not knowing when to stop with a project is one of the weird things people will do.

The Doors - "People Are Strange" 1967 Official Video: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sezc05A4s2g)

That weird house kept us chuckling all the way to Seaview.

Seaview-WA from Ocean Park-WA; 18 min (10.9 mi) via WA-103 S Pacific Way

Long Beach Crazy House …

Loose Kaboose Diner; #4516 Pacific Way, Seaview, WA

The first thing you notice when we walk thru the door …

Putting in our Order, & visiting with a few locals ;-)

This little electric train runs along a ceiling track.

Fish and Chips was what we planned on getting, but at the last minute my taste buds were salivating for a fish burger - so I got that instead ;-)

We also saw a "Apple Blossom Ice Cream" advertised on the dry board, so we gave that a whirl, wondering what it could be: it was simply an upside down apple crisp - a big scoop of vanilla ice cream was on the bottom, and a warmed soft tart trimmed with pastry circles topped the ice cream.

Also, while we waited for our order, we chatted with some locals and learned that there used to be a railway that ran through the Peninsula: from the tip, along the shoreline.

So, I did some research when I got home; and I think the Depot Restaurant will be something we'll check out too, while we are here for a while :-)

Holland's Fish & Chips.

My Halibut & Cheese Sandwich.

The 'Apple Blossoms' was just an Apple Crisp topping.

The Clamshell Railroad-WA: (https://www.visitlongbeachpeninsula.com/the-clamshell-railroad/)

Today was an interesting, busy, and fun Day.

REHOMING BLEU

February 28th: We have been thinking of this hard decision for some time, but we didn't want to make any hasty moves.

Sunday was the determining point.

We had gone over to Scott & Lana's (Holland's older brother, & SIL) to visit with Jake (Holland's nephew) and Jake's son, Levi. During conversation, Lana mentioned that her dog had gone missing a month ago - Scott said it jumped the fence and they have not been able to find it. Phone calls were made to neighbors to be on the lookout, posters were put up, veterinary clinics were called, ect.

No luck in finding the missing fence jumper.

So, Holland and I shared a look across the table, and Holland broached the idea of rehoming Bleu with them: we already knew that he would be loved and spoiled there … Lana made it known to us as soon as she laid eyes on Bleu as a puppy, that "if ever the Day came", she's gladly take Bleu.

When we left for home Sunday, Bleu stayed behind in his new home.

Lana was ecstatic.

Bleu was already following Scott around the house, and he looked pretty darned happy padding alongside him as they moved from room to room.

We were missing Bleu on the ride home - but we knew in our hearts that we had made the right decision.

Holland called Lana as soon as we got through our front door to see how Bleu was settling in: the report was that he has already established himself as the reigning prince of the house, in Kelso ;-)

This morning, when we boxed Bleu's things up and dropped them off, Holland was amused and gratified to see that Bleu was already vociferously guarding the Kelso castle. We had trained him well - and he had made an easy transition. All hearts were intact, and life is moving smoothly forward.

While we drank coffee and visited, Bleu moved easily among everyone to get pets, pats, kisses, ear rubbing … and Bleu seemed right at home with Scott and Lana. He has a cushion in their living room, and a pillow by the side of their bed; he can move in and out of the house with ease (except at night); someone is up around the clock, so he never lacks for interaction: in short, he is as spoiled there as he was with us.

He's a happy little fella.

When we left, there was no doubt we did the right thing.

Bleu's things …

We are rehoming Bleu with family; he's comfortably adjusted. Everyone is happy.

At Scott & Lana's, he can be the dog he is meant to be.

On our way out of Longview, I noticed that the East and South have merged with the West: the Sinclair mascot is very prevalent on the east coast, and down south - below calimexarabia … but this is the first time I have seen a green Sinclair dinosaur in the PNW ;-)

A dinosaur in the PNW! Longview-WA

Sinclair's advertising writers first had the idea to use dinosaurs in Sinclair marketing back in 1930: they were promoting lubricants refined from crude oil believed to have formed when dinosaurs roamed the earth.

When we got back to Long Beach, we grabbed a fish & chips boxed Supper; I was a bit disappointed to see that it was not fresh cod, but rather fish fillets that looked suspiciously like Skipper's Brand fillets :-(

Supper …

We ate them. They were okay. But we would have preferred fresh cod, especially at the beach, where fresh cod abounds.

After Supper, Holland researched some things on the internet … and I cuddled up with a Clive Cussler novel that includes risky adventuring with Sam and Remi: a very enjoyable way to spend a rainy evening ;-)

STAY POSITIVE

I woke up this morning to a flood alert; we are getting some of the CA storm weather fallout :-(

Woke up to a Flood Alert …

La Paz County-AZ

Today's weather forecast thru PM~Quartzsite-AZ

While drinking my morning joy juice, I cruised some of the Handcraft Blogs I visit … and was happy to see that two of them featured 2 of my recent handcrafted items :-)

My recent handcrafted items (Thong Half-Socks & MOD Swiffer Mop Top) was featured on 2 other Blogs ;-)

Blue heard Holland waking up - so he took his 'com'on Dad, hurry up!' stance ;-)

Hark! I hear rustling behind the door; Bleu waiting for Daddy to appear …

When the sleepy cobwebs had cleared, we were both alert enough to communicate that today things might actually get done; so, we did it.

We'll be pulling stakes here, and moving westward Thursday morning - so this morning we were both feeling up to tackling the tasks that needed to be done. Holland has been doing so much around our Home, while my body regained strength these past few days … that after I rearranged the basement, I insisted that he let me heft, lift, and slip into place in Betsy's back bed a half-full 7-gal. propane can (Holland stood by, ready to help if necessary) - I was glad for my weight-lifting exercises; but he held the pour spout in place when again I insisted, hefted, lifted, and poured a full 2.9 gallon DEF liquid exhaust fluid into Beast Betsy. He's not comfortable with me doing these things, but he knows I'm comfortable knowing I can do these things to help ease the burden of what needs to be done for our journey forward Thursday morning.

I'm glad my manly man is relaxing enough now, to let me use my feminine body in beneficial ways; and trusting me enough to know the limitations of my strength - without overstepping male-female roles :-)

That was pretty much all we had to do today: so, we went for a short drive, and finally located the pizza place we have been trying to find. We ordered 2 pizza's to bring home to eat ... and did as much as we could do online before the rain came.

Recent vandalism; about 7 minutes from our current location.

We finally located the pizza place … strange location, and hard to find unless one actually stumbles across it.

Hawaiian & Meat Combo.

The storm arrived around 5 PM

Tomorrow we'll do the final wrap-up of tasks; and Thursday's pull out will be easy peasy :-)