Rain.

A truism

Amen to that.

After a day away, I usually do a short write up and tell Karen, our manager, about our trip.  She never gets to go and she is always wanting to know if we enjoyed ourselves and are we ready to come up with some new ideas for our next outing.   Our trip yesterday was a mystery trip, we had no idea where we were going or how long it would take us to get there.   The rain came down in torrents and I wondered if the trip might be postponed, but it was not postponed and we were off for an adventure.   This is the write up I sent her this morning.

A Mystery  Trip

The bus arrived with our favorite driver.  Twelve anxious ladies were the riders. Dressed for rain, for it was teeming, they made short work of getting in.  The ride seemed long, yet familiar.  A turn, then strange open roads.  Then a sign - Chimacum Cafe!  Sighs of relief, time for lunch, no reservations but we were welcomed, seated and fed; delicious fare ending with their famous pie which they are noted for, and lots of good hot coffee.

Off we went along the highway and ended our mystery ride at Port Townsend.  A beautiful big city, Victorian houses large and small, parks and flowers, a city of beauty so much to see but we found time caught up with us and we had to turn the bus around and find our way back to Ridgemont and stretch our legs; a bit of rest so we can be ready for the next event.

I didn't elaborate and tell about the double rainbow that filled the sky;  the clouds that made their appearance when the rain stopped for awhile.   The beautiful extremely tall pines that fill the forest lands along the way and the leaves falling leaving the bare limbs as this season ends and a new one begins.   The lighthouse, closed since 1976, lonely and bare.  The huge fort filled with a parade ground, officers quarters, lovely homes to house their families.  In some areas the clouds touched the earth, wind made the small waves in the ocean.  We rode through Washington State park  to see all this.  We even rode over a floating bridge.  A lot of the structures had huge stone foundations, different types of clapboards for the sides of the buildings.    A remarkable place.   Time becomes the enemy and we had to leave for home.   So many beautiful wonderful memories of a lovely outing, good company and now a chance to share it all with you.   Wish you were here so you could enjoy the sights and sounds of Washington State.    Each State has its own beauty so plot ad plan to view a little of right where you are.

I hope you plan a trip one day soon.   You have winter months to read up on an area you would like to visit.   Save up and when you feel the urge to go...do it....you will not be sorry.   As for me, I had a great time and am ready for the next mystery trip.

Be good, be kind, be gentle.   Today is a good day for an extra hug or two.    Take time out to relax.  All work and no play ...you heard that one before....so play a little and have some fun.  One good deed...nah, make it two today.  You can do it.    Bring love and laughter into your day , hum a little or sing out loud and watch your pet head for the door.   Be a champion bear hug person today;  dont forget a verbal hug for those away.    Meanwhile use your seconds wisely and enjoy your day.  Hugs to all.