Joy and Ricardo have set up a brunch to be hosted by Joy's daughter Becca at her house in Burien. They have cooked everything in advance. Two of her other siblings Aaron and David were there with their spouses, but Devorah was absent, since she had to buy homeschooling books for her two girls.
Ethan and Heather enjoy the brunch, meeting some fellow Seattlites with one degree of separation.
We go to the local Goodwill and have a hard time finding a place to park. Heather and I both buy necklaces.
Heather is coming down with a cold, so we go back to the apartment to feed her some tea. Bob and Ethan go out to get Vietnamese soup, which is the perfect thing for a chilly day and soothes Heather's throat.
After supper, we watch a Netflix copy of "Stepbrothers" on Ethan's computer. We contemplate several times turning it off, but we stick it out, and it gets better towards the end.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Day 79 - Sunday, 9/6/09 - SETTLED
We meet again for breakfast at the Fourteen Carrot Cafe'. As we are standing in the waiting line at the restaurant, a busser comes by us with a cart full of dirty dishes from the back part of the cafe'. The hallway is narrow and a cup of coffee overturns and spills all over my clothing. I have nothing in the car to change into. The woman apologizes, and I get a free breakfast.
Chris, Holly and Derek want to see Ethan's studio. We marvel at the amount of work that Ethan has begun, waiting for the next step in the process. Heather has some lovely glass sculptures there as well.
At Traver Gallery, where Ethan usually has his work, Dale Chihuly is currently exhibiting both paintings, vessels, and glass sculptures. There are two pieces of Ethan's still there. Upstairs at Vetri Gallery, we see the work of several of Ethan's friends.
Heather lends Corinne some wrap-around palazzo pants to change into. We chill at their apartment for a while and then go to see "Moon" at the local theater. It is a spookily realistic sci-fi thriller about cloning, which we enjoy.
Chris, Holly and Derek want to see Ethan's studio. We marvel at the amount of work that Ethan has begun, waiting for the next step in the process. Heather has some lovely glass sculptures there as well.
At Traver Gallery, where Ethan usually has his work, Dale Chihuly is currently exhibiting both paintings, vessels, and glass sculptures. There are two pieces of Ethan's still there. Upstairs at Vetri Gallery, we see the work of several of Ethan's friends.
Heather lends Corinne some wrap-around palazzo pants to change into. We chill at their apartment for a while and then go to see "Moon" at the local theater. It is a spookily realistic sci-fi thriller about cloning, which we enjoy.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Day 78 - Saturday, 9/5/09 , SETTLED
Heather is off of work. We go to meet everyone for breakfast.
We take a boat ride at Portage Bay through the locks to the ocean. Salmon are jumping like crazy on their way upstream. The pilot explains about Native American fishing rights in the Bay and we see many setups along the banks where tribal groups have set up platforms with various rigs for catching salmon. The views of Seattle are beautiful.
For dinner we go with Heather and Ethan to his friend Granite's house. They have built a pizza oven in the backyard. There are several other glass artists and their significant others there. Everyone brings ingredients and we each get to make an artisan pizza for everyone to share. They are all delicious. The young folks are all very talented and a lot of fun to party with.
We take a boat ride at Portage Bay through the locks to the ocean. Salmon are jumping like crazy on their way upstream. The pilot explains about Native American fishing rights in the Bay and we see many setups along the banks where tribal groups have set up platforms with various rigs for catching salmon. The views of Seattle are beautiful.
For dinner we go with Heather and Ethan to his friend Granite's house. They have built a pizza oven in the backyard. There are several other glass artists and their significant others there. Everyone brings ingredients and we each get to make an artisan pizza for everyone to share. They are all delicious. The young folks are all very talented and a lot of fun to party with.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Day 77 - Friday, 9/4/09 - SETTLED
Ethan returns from Pilchuck. He is working at his studio, and Heather is also working.
We go to the Space Needle for views of Seattle on our own. The Experience Music Project (EMP) is right next door. There is a display about guitars. In the middle of the lobby is a floor-to-ceiling sculpture made of hundreds of musical instruments which play according to a computer program. Upstairs the rotating display this month is about record albums with the theme of Outer Space.
Later we meet Ethan and Heather for sushi. Yum! For dessert they take us to Molly Moon's, a relatively new organic ice cream parlor with exotic flavors like lavender and sage.
Ice cream cones in hand, we head over to a favorite "city lights across the sound" viewing spot the old Gasworks. There are several young men there juggling flaming batons while dancing hiphop. One of them has his dog off leash.
I am calmly watching the fire show when suddenly the guy's pit bull heads directly for my ice cream cone, which I am about to lick. Heather yells at the dog and he retreats. The guy apologizes, but still does not leash his dog. We leave.
Our camper is plugged in to the electricity at Joy and Ricardo's. It is parked on their cul-de-sac, and due to their generosity, we have the luxury of staying in real beds and using real bathrooms for a week. We are getting spoiled because they are making breakfast for us every morning. Yippee!
We go to the Space Needle for views of Seattle on our own. The Experience Music Project (EMP) is right next door. There is a display about guitars. In the middle of the lobby is a floor-to-ceiling sculpture made of hundreds of musical instruments which play according to a computer program. Upstairs the rotating display this month is about record albums with the theme of Outer Space.
Later we meet Ethan and Heather for sushi. Yum! For dessert they take us to Molly Moon's, a relatively new organic ice cream parlor with exotic flavors like lavender and sage.
Ice cream cones in hand, we head over to a favorite "city lights across the sound" viewing spot the old Gasworks. There are several young men there juggling flaming batons while dancing hiphop. One of them has his dog off leash.
I am calmly watching the fire show when suddenly the guy's pit bull heads directly for my ice cream cone, which I am about to lick. Heather yells at the dog and he retreats. The guy apologizes, but still does not leash his dog. We leave.
Our camper is plugged in to the electricity at Joy and Ricardo's. It is parked on their cul-de-sac, and due to their generosity, we have the luxury of staying in real beds and using real bathrooms for a week. We are getting spoiled because they are making breakfast for us every morning. Yippee!
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Day 76-Thursday, 9/3/09 - SETTLED
While we are visiting with Ethan and Heather, we are staying at our friends', Joy and Ricardo Pocasangre in Bellevue, WA. Today we are touring downtown Seattle with them.
We visit the Natural History Museum at the University of Washington, where we are treated to a display about coffee. The rest of the museum is about the history of the Native Americans who first settled Washington.
After a Greek lunch, we head downtown to the Seattle Art Museum, which is having a Free Day today. The Andrew Wyeth display is coming down soon, so it is very crowded. Hanging from the ceiling is a show involving several Ford Tauruses with laser light rods projecting from them in all directions. There is a huge cloak made from dogtags. My favorite exhibit is the African Masks, which are displayed on mannequins wearing Western clothing, creating disturbing dissonance.
We go downtown to the Pike Place Market for Happy Hour. The Fish Flingers are in action. Upstairs at Joy's favorite French bistro, we request the torch singer to do "Blue Moon" for us. Later we have delicious salmon bisque at another restaurant. We feel as though we have been eating constantly all day.
We visit the Natural History Museum at the University of Washington, where we are treated to a display about coffee. The rest of the museum is about the history of the Native Americans who first settled Washington.
After a Greek lunch, we head downtown to the Seattle Art Museum, which is having a Free Day today. The Andrew Wyeth display is coming down soon, so it is very crowded. Hanging from the ceiling is a show involving several Ford Tauruses with laser light rods projecting from them in all directions. There is a huge cloak made from dogtags. My favorite exhibit is the African Masks, which are displayed on mannequins wearing Western clothing, creating disturbing dissonance.
We go downtown to the Pike Place Market for Happy Hour. The Fish Flingers are in action. Upstairs at Joy's favorite French bistro, we request the torch singer to do "Blue Moon" for us. Later we have delicious salmon bisque at another restaurant. We feel as though we have been eating constantly all day.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Day 75 - Wednesday, 9/2/09 - ON THE ROAD
Today is Ethan's last day teaching at Pilchuck Glass School in Stanwood, WA. On the way, we stop in Seattle and pick up Heather at their apartment. She has just ridden her bicycle home from work at The Glass Eye.
On the way up to Stanwood, we see quite a few log trucks. We wonder why some trees have a lighter set of outer rings and darker inner rings. Is it because of nutrition, water, sun? They are all the same type of tree, but as individual as fingerprints.
There is a town called "Millersylvania". What is the meaning of Sylvania? There is Sylvania, the light company, then the state of Pennsylvania. Funny thoughts come to mind when you are mesmerized by the road.
We arrive just in time for dinner. Ethan has saved us four plates of pasta and salad.
After dinner is the Walkaround where Ethan's students show their work from the last 3 weeks. We see a large variety of pieces, from tiny to huge, from students who range in age from 20's to 70's. They are all "beginners" but their skills vary widely. The teaching assistants and Ethan have also made work. It is all quite astounding.
After the show, Ethan dresses in women's clothing for the final demo of the session, "Lady's Night".
On the way up to Stanwood, we see quite a few log trucks. We wonder why some trees have a lighter set of outer rings and darker inner rings. Is it because of nutrition, water, sun? They are all the same type of tree, but as individual as fingerprints.
There is a town called "Millersylvania". What is the meaning of Sylvania? There is Sylvania, the light company, then the state of Pennsylvania. Funny thoughts come to mind when you are mesmerized by the road.
We arrive just in time for dinner. Ethan has saved us four plates of pasta and salad.
After dinner is the Walkaround where Ethan's students show their work from the last 3 weeks. We see a large variety of pieces, from tiny to huge, from students who range in age from 20's to 70's. They are all "beginners" but their skills vary widely. The teaching assistants and Ethan have also made work. It is all quite astounding.
After the show, Ethan dresses in women's clothing for the final demo of the session, "Lady's Night".
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Day 74- Tuesday, 9/1/09 - SETTLED
Bob realizes that his cell phone has not arrived yet. He goes back to Chinook Bend Campground in Lincoln City to retrieve it.
Meanwhile, Bev and Roz take Corinne on a photo tour of urban Portland. She takes pictures of bridges, including the St. John Bridge, murals, fountains, condos with interesting formations, and gates. There is a new condo complex called The Pearl which has recently added a fountain to make it more child-friendly. Corinne lucks into some adorable photos of toddlers playing in the fountain in their diapers. Because she does not photograph their faces, she does not have to get their parents' permission.
When Bob arrives back in Portland, he brings Buffalo Jerky, Elk Jerky and Salmon Jerky that he has bought at a roadside stand. He stops at the Otis Cafe' to get Bev's favorite Molasses Bread, which she shares with us later. His favorite part of the day was the Oyster Burger at the Otis. Being a total foodie, he remembers everything about food.
Meanwhile, Bev and Roz take Corinne on a photo tour of urban Portland. She takes pictures of bridges, including the St. John Bridge, murals, fountains, condos with interesting formations, and gates. There is a new condo complex called The Pearl which has recently added a fountain to make it more child-friendly. Corinne lucks into some adorable photos of toddlers playing in the fountain in their diapers. Because she does not photograph their faces, she does not have to get their parents' permission.
When Bob arrives back in Portland, he brings Buffalo Jerky, Elk Jerky and Salmon Jerky that he has bought at a roadside stand. He stops at the Otis Cafe' to get Bev's favorite Molasses Bread, which she shares with us later. His favorite part of the day was the Oyster Burger at the Otis. Being a total foodie, he remembers everything about food.
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