Goin' Fishin' and Stuff

Ron had such a wonderful time at his birthday gathering. It was so great to have most of the family together. He used his gift certificates and dollars to buy good hiking boots and some fishing flies.

Friday March 12th was probably the prettiest and warmest day we have had yet this spring so we took off for the "Three Rivers" where he had heard the Steelhead run was in progress. This drive takes us toward Pacific City on the Oregon Coast.

Once on the stream Ron soon learned that the Steelhead weren't running and that the Fish and Game Dept. had planted trout in Hebo Lake – up on Hebo Mountain. We'd never been there before – so the adventure began.


We began our climb up the Mountain in the center of the little town named "Hebo". We found the pretty little lake about 4 miles up on the windy paved road. Lots of fisherman were enjoying the beautiful day.


Looking for more adventure – we continued another 9 miles about straight up the mountain to the top to see the "observation tower". There was no tower – but instead a long time used Radar Station.



From the top of the Mountain we could see the Pacific Ocean about 180 degrees out. From that site we could see the big "G" in the inlet of Garibaldi. What a thrill!


Then we came down the Mountain with very warm brakes and headed for the fish hatchery on the way to Oceanside.



Oceanside is one of our most favorite towns on the Oregon Coast. It is nestled in a cove that is filled with wild life. In fact it looks like all the Sea Lions from the Pacific Coast had gathered there.


I took a picture of the "A Frame" rental we have used numerous times. We'll have to go back to stay sometime soon! Click on photos to enlarge view.



The sun was getting close to the horizon when we headed back 101 toward Lincoln City and home. We were really tired from the drive the elated with the beauty of the day.
Wish you were here – those of you still fighting snow! Spring is coming!

Love to All

Ron Celebrates 70

It has been a flurry of activity from the 1st of March to prepare a Celebration fit for the Viking King! Mike & I went to the party shop and got poster letters, cards, candles, a Viking Hat, napkins and planned our covert activities to surprise Ron.

March 4th was the actual birthday so I took him to lunch at the Spirit Mountain Casino. While we were gone – Mike decorated the front of the house. After a nice lunch out and an afternoon spent making $28 dollars we returned to the decorated front of the house. Good job Mike!


Ernie and DD arrived on the 4th and went straight to Deb & Jacks where they stayed Thursday and Saturday. They stayed with Tim & Marilyn Friday night. Diana was pretty put out with us for "evicting" them from their guest room status to make way for Jesse, Laura, and their three wonderful children (our great grandchildren).



Jack bought the chicken breasts and brought them on Friday. Tim contributed to Steaks,and Ron did the cooking in his outdoor kitchen! Nothing could please him more.

We began with a beautiful Green Salad made by Marilyn, Appetizer of Bread Bowl Crab Dip made by Mike & Cynthia, a home made loaf of Swedish Bread made by Pet, toasts with apple cider Champaign and singing "He's a jolly good fellow"!

Then Tim took the steak orders and helped Ron get each steak just right to serve with baked potato's and steamed veggies, and rolls.


Ron's favorite birthday cake – angel food made by Pet was frosted with chocolate flavored whipped cream and topped with SEVEN candles each representing a decade was accompanied by the Happy Birthday Song!


Lots of good cards, cash presents – including one stack of 70 one dollar bills, one check for $70, $50 in cash, a great shirt and vest, and a new talking version of the game "Operation". Then he got two separate gift cards from the Sports Warehouse totaling $45.00. What fun we had. Ron's eyes smiled as he declared, "I'm goin fishin"!!!

Ron Pouts while waiting for everyone to come back to open presents!
Thanks to all our family and friends for making it such a great Celebration Honoring our Dad,Granddad,Great-Granddad,Friend and my Love. We wish him joy and lots of fishing trips for many years to come!