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Elliott Bay Book Company

September 29, 2012 By Helen

We decided to take a bus from our hotel in Lynnwood to downtown Seattle, about half an hour. When we got off the bus, we had a little less than a mile to our first destination, Elliott Bay Book Company. All streets from the bus stop to the bookstore were UP hill! Got our cardio […]

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: books, Seattle

Two Beers Brewing Co.

September 28, 2012 By Helen

We had a nice bonus for our visit to Tom Bihn… not far in the same industrial area is Two Beers Brewing. Our server was incredibly knowledgable about their many beers, quite a few of which were hoppy… our favorite was Evolutionary IPA.

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: beer, Seattle

Tom Bihn store

September 28, 2012 By Helen

Top of my list when we arrived in Seattle was a visit to the Tom Bihn store. They make rugged and beautiful bags for travel and technology. Very satisfying, though I didn’t buy anything big. I still need to think what travel bag is best, but at least now I’ve seen most of their stuff […]

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Brianne and Dave’s Wedding

September 2, 2012 By Helen

Brianne McLean and Dave Quant were married on September 1, 2012. It was a lovely ceremony on the rooftop of the Hotel Solamar in San Diego. I took a few photos of the wedding, but mostly just had a great time celebrating.

Filed Under: Family, Travel Tagged With: Brianne's Wedding, San Diego

Bruce and Helen

August 31, 2012 By Helen

Bruce and Helen in San Diego August 2012

We had a short visit with Bruce today in the hotel cafe. He did one of his ocean swims this morning. His endurance is amazing. He’s been writing a lot. We’ll get together again at Brianne’s wedding and subsequent festivities.

Filed Under: Family, Travel Tagged With: San Diego

The Happy Couple

August 31, 2012 By Helen

Dave and Brianne

Dinner tonight with Brianne and Dave at the Blind Lady Ale House. After hearing wonderful things about Dave we were delighted to meet him and see that everything we heard was true.

Filed Under: Family, Travel Tagged With: San Diego

First things first

August 28, 2012 By Helen

Fresh cold Arrogant Bastard

Imagine our delight when, after a long day of travel, we discovered fresh cold Arrogant Bastard at the lounge in our hotel!

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: San Diego

Dad’s 90th birthday

July 29, 2012 By Helen

Dad at 90

Dad turned 90 yesterday. A special joy was having Chelsea and Cole help him celebrate.

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: Binghamton

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