Thea & her small serve waffle with cream and raspberries
Liz with her version of the same
I opted for the cinnamon french toast with raspberries
And we still had room for fried chicken at the Picnic in the park
Monday, July 27, 2009
Rusty Skillet McKenzie River Valley Ore.
Thea & her small serve waffle with cream and raspberries Liz with her version of the same I opted for the cinnamon french toast with raspberries And we still had room for fried chicken at the Picnic in the park
Crabapple Hill Designs
Wow! What a spread for lunch.
With some of the team at Crabapple Hill. I'm on the right
One of Meg's fabulous designs
Time to leave
With some of the team at Crabapple Hill. I'm on the right
One of Meg's fabulous designs
Time to leave
Dinner in Portland - what a funny story
Helen, Joy, April, Pam & Beverley
Nola, Elaine, Annette, Jennifer & Debbie
Nola, Elaine, Annette, Jennifer & Debbie
Karla Alexander - Salem Ore.
After leaving sisters Ore. we were invited to the home of Karla Alexander. What a gracious and talented lady she is. Look what she's done here with some brass tacks and buttons.
This bright band of colour is hung over the door to her studio. How it sings.
We were all fascinated by her enthusiasm and creativity. Karla must had had well over 100 quilts in her home. Old and new side by side. We were even treated to a quilt made by her VERY talented son to depict the historical buildings of Salem.
This bright band of colour is hung over the door to her studio. How it sings.
We were all fascinated by her enthusiasm and creativity. Karla must had had well over 100 quilts in her home. Old and new side by side. We were even treated to a quilt made by her VERY talented son to depict the historical buildings of Salem.
Home sweet home!
As with every good adventure there is and end. This morning 13 of us arrived back in Auckland after an event less flight from Vancouver. The others are 'abroad'.
We left Seattle at around 10am and headed north to the Laconner Quilt & Textile Museum. What a delightful little town this is - filled with wonderful history and a great community spirit. The web address is www.laconnerquilts.com
The whole town/village is great. I had a salmon burger for lunch. It rated very high on my food scale. After that we headed to Vancouver Airport. This place is well primed for the Winter Olympics starting in Feb 2010. (Oops, font change).
NZ86 took off pretty much on time at around 9pm. The other had headed off at 8.30pm. I must admit I upgraded to Premium Economy - well worth it for the extra seat space and leg room. Dinner was fab - not too heavy - and the same as Business Class we given. A couple of chardys later and it was time to prepare for sleep. It was probably close to 12 midnight when I settled and I didn't really wake until about 3 hours before we landed. Very cosy and comfy thanks!
Cleared Immigration, saw the beagles & some bloke being interviewed for TV and that was it.
Time for farewells and promises to stay in touch. I will post some more photos over the next 2-3days, but apart from that, that's it from me until Viva la France!!!!!!!!!
We left Seattle at around 10am and headed north to the Laconner Quilt & Textile Museum. What a delightful little town this is - filled with wonderful history and a great community spirit. The web address is www.laconnerquilts.com
The whole town/village is great. I had a salmon burger for lunch. It rated very high on my food scale. After that we headed to Vancouver Airport. This place is well primed for the Winter Olympics starting in Feb 2010. (Oops, font change).
NZ86 took off pretty much on time at around 9pm. The other had headed off at 8.30pm. I must admit I upgraded to Premium Economy - well worth it for the extra seat space and leg room. Dinner was fab - not too heavy - and the same as Business Class we given. A couple of chardys later and it was time to prepare for sleep. It was probably close to 12 midnight when I settled and I didn't really wake until about 3 hours before we landed. Very cosy and comfy thanks!
Cleared Immigration, saw the beagles & some bloke being interviewed for TV and that was it.
Time for farewells and promises to stay in touch. I will post some more photos over the next 2-3days, but apart from that, that's it from me until Viva la France!!!!!!!!!
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Seattle
As the tour grinds to an end it's time to reflect.
Last night we had our gift swap and shared a few thoughts about our personal highlights of the tour. These included;
Bears, whales, helicopter ride, Glacier Bay, Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show, Crabapple Hill Design Studio, husky sled ride, Buchart Gardens, folding the quilts at Sisters, eagles, etc, etc, etc.
In fact, we decided that like a good holiday should, every day just seemed better than the day before.
Yes, when we return home we will bore you rigid with photos and stories. You will need to put a glazed grin on your face and nod your head occasionally. Humour us, we've done it all!!
Last night we had our gift swap and shared a few thoughts about our personal highlights of the tour. These included;
Bears, whales, helicopter ride, Glacier Bay, Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show, Crabapple Hill Design Studio, husky sled ride, Buchart Gardens, folding the quilts at Sisters, eagles, etc, etc, etc.
In fact, we decided that like a good holiday should, every day just seemed better than the day before.
Yes, when we return home we will bore you rigid with photos and stories. You will need to put a glazed grin on your face and nod your head occasionally. Humour us, we've done it all!!
Pics from the last few days
Sam the seagull from Waihi Beach takes a bath in Seattle
And so the sun sets on our last day in Seattle
No, this isn't our coach, but what a jam!
A lone piper on the Bainbridge Island Ferry to serenade us
Space Needle
Seattle skyline through the summer haze
This is what a $US90 button looks like
Masses of silk flowers at Nancy's Sewing Basket
And masses of buttons
Victoria BC
After a busy day at sea - towel folding, ice craving, shows,packing etc - we arrived in Victoria at 7pm. A beautiful city and the weather was just right for being a tourist.
Most of us joined a real tour and went to the Buchart Gardens. If you have seen these world famous gardens you will know what a sensory adventure they are. As we arrived just before the sun started to set the lights were really coming into their own. Wow! We had a good 3 hours there and then back to the Zaandam, up to the Crows Nest for another lethal cocktail and off we went.
By the time we woke at 7am on Friday we were in Seattle. A great city.
The bustle of getting off the ship, claiming bags and getting on the bus (small this time) meant that we were all a bit weary and didn't really appreciate the 4 hours around town tour we were given. Our first stop was Nancy's Sewing Basket. What a delightful store. Everything from the finest silks to wools and even a few bolts of cotton. BUT, there were buttons and trims and laces 'to die for'.
One button was for sale for $90.00. A fun stop. The rest of the tour was tainted by the tour guide expressing her political opinions for three of the four hours. Still, By lunchtime we were at the hotel and ready to fill any last remaining corners of our stomachs that were available.
Lunch at the Marriott Downtown serves the most enormous Turkey Club. Then we headed up to Pike Market and more shopping. Near dinner time - no one had any room at all - we took the Monorail to the Space Needle. Five brave soles rode up the darned thing. Not me!!! The reward for watching them dangle in a little box up that high was a trip to the ice cream shop on the way back to the hotel.
More shortly............................
Most of us joined a real tour and went to the Buchart Gardens. If you have seen these world famous gardens you will know what a sensory adventure they are. As we arrived just before the sun started to set the lights were really coming into their own. Wow! We had a good 3 hours there and then back to the Zaandam, up to the Crows Nest for another lethal cocktail and off we went.
By the time we woke at 7am on Friday we were in Seattle. A great city.
The bustle of getting off the ship, claiming bags and getting on the bus (small this time) meant that we were all a bit weary and didn't really appreciate the 4 hours around town tour we were given. Our first stop was Nancy's Sewing Basket. What a delightful store. Everything from the finest silks to wools and even a few bolts of cotton. BUT, there were buttons and trims and laces 'to die for'.
One button was for sale for $90.00. A fun stop. The rest of the tour was tainted by the tour guide expressing her political opinions for three of the four hours. Still, By lunchtime we were at the hotel and ready to fill any last remaining corners of our stomachs that were available.
Lunch at the Marriott Downtown serves the most enormous Turkey Club. Then we headed up to Pike Market and more shopping. Near dinner time - no one had any room at all - we took the Monorail to the Space Needle. Five brave soles rode up the darned thing. Not me!!! The reward for watching them dangle in a little box up that high was a trip to the ice cream shop on the way back to the hotel.
More shortly............................
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Tour Ode by Pam Winger
There once was a gal from Grandmother's Garden
Whoops her name was Lesley - I do beg your pardon.
Over the ocean waves she did go
16 quilters in tow.
First to Vancouver by Air NZ we all flew
Dawn was resuscitated by New Zealand crew.
Then the saga of purple began
A suitcase mix up was NOT part of the plan.
And so onto Oregon we travelled by bus
Our driver dear Kevin took great care of us.
His memories of Kiwis will be varied & many
Especially each time he goes to spend a penny.
Ice Cream & waffles we all had our share
Weight gain & wide hips we just didn't care.
At one activity we were not a flop
Some of these girls sure knew how to shop.
And so fellow travellers we come to the end
For each of us all we have made a friend.
A year from now when we meet, heavens knows
All those quilt kits will still be UFO's.
So our dear Lesley we bid you adieu
On behalf of us all we sincerely thank you.
Spend good times with Barney while you have your chance
For in 12 months my lovely, we're all off to France!!
Whoops her name was Lesley - I do beg your pardon.
Over the ocean waves she did go
16 quilters in tow.
First to Vancouver by Air NZ we all flew
Dawn was resuscitated by New Zealand crew.
Then the saga of purple began
A suitcase mix up was NOT part of the plan.
And so onto Oregon we travelled by bus
Our driver dear Kevin took great care of us.
His memories of Kiwis will be varied & many
Especially each time he goes to spend a penny.
Ice Cream & waffles we all had our share
Weight gain & wide hips we just didn't care.
At one activity we were not a flop
Some of these girls sure knew how to shop.
And so fellow travellers we come to the end
For each of us all we have made a friend.
A year from now when we meet, heavens knows
All those quilt kits will still be UFO's.
So our dear Lesley we bid you adieu
On behalf of us all we sincerely thank you.
Spend good times with Barney while you have your chance
For in 12 months my lovely, we're all off to France!!
Fishing boats galore
Stanied glass banners
Houses sprout from any ledge
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