Yes, that's the title of one of JSM's favorite movies that I refused to watch, but it's also how I feel today. We gloriously relaxed in not one, but two hot tubs over the last few weeks and I'm now wishing for a time machine to take me back.....way back. The past few weeks were LONG with board meetings, work, volunteer activities, and a funeral. It is always hard when illness strikes, but it's an extra punch in the gut when it is quick, unexpected, and completely unfair. I would love a time machine to take me back for just a day to work with such a consummate librarian, a dynamic person with whom I shared a name (my middle, her first), who knew the print reference collection backwards and forwards, loved estate sales and
Wired magazine, read voraciously, shared a love of books about religion, owned the first
ELF in Portland and constructed a granny flat in her backyard. She had plans to live in it. Sadly, her light went out before the sun rose on her retirement. For the third time in a year, I am reminded that the days are long, but the years are short and time with friends and loved ones can never be replaced. May she rest in peace.
And so I am extra grateful that JSM and I had the loveliest of TWO weekends away from Vancouver. In honor of experiences (not things) we made a spontaneous trip to Carson, WA in the gorge for a stay at the
Carson Hot Springs. Not glamorous, but oh so relaxing. In fact, it was the simplicity that made it so wonderful: surprisingly old claw foot tubs, spectacular scenery, and an historic, if a bit dilapidated, hotel. This little surprise getaway made my one day weekend feel like a week. We stopped at the Skamania Lodge for brunch and ended the afternoon with a pedicure.
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On our drive up the gorge......the Columbia River. |
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JSM relaxing in the mineral water. |
And then we headed down to Black Butte Ranch, just outside of Sisters, Oregon to spend a weekend away. Which included a hot tub. On the golf course. What more could we ask for? Nothing. We hardly left the "ranch" and I finished books (imagine!), had spa treatments (yes, plural), and drove the golf cart (what fun!) while JSM played nine holes on a most beautiful day. It was glorious and we can't wait to return.
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My weekend. Seriously. |
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The view from the Lodge at the ranch. Two of the "sisters". |
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Portrait. Selfie. |
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Crossing the golf course behind the house. |
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Perfect shot, JSM! |
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On the ranch.... |
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Beautiful!! |
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And this stared at us all weekend! |
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Love the chandelier! |
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Perfect Pendleton pattern....classic Oregon. |
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LOVE. |
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Doing one of his favorite things! |
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And a great place to do one of my favorite things...reading!
Lovely weekend(s) away. Real life awaits, but still wishing for a hot tub. :)
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XOXO