Oregon Living 2022 – Blog #16 – Getting Set… & We’re Getting Married!!!

 

Sunday, April 17^th., 2022…… HAPPY EASTER!  We were able to sleep in this morning because we only needed to shower, walk and feed the dogs, and get dressed for breakfast and church. We were going early because on Easter, Thriftway Market in Sweet Home donates everything needed for an egg, bacon and pancake breakfast before the service. We were met there by Corey and Brandon and ate with them and Lona and Robin. Once service was done, we said our goodbyes and headed home. Nothing planned for the day so we just hung around the house and relaxed and watched tv and had salad and orange chicken for dinner and then more tv until bedtime. Janie called to say they were at their first of four stops on the way up here. Mike and Cheri are with them. They will be here on Thursday. Randy should be here on Wednesday. Frances’ flight gets in to Eugene late Thursday night so I’ll be picking her up. Things are happening this week!       

Monday, April 18^th., 2022……  Cathye and I went over to Albany to see Jamie and give him new pants and a shirt and shoes for the reception (and make sure they fit!). When we got back, I went out and started up the motorhome and tested the slides and the rest of the systems and went over the checklist because I don’t think I’m going to find the time later in the week. I also made sure the portable heater was working and would be enough for Josh and Tait while they are out there. They’re from New Hampshire and Cathye says they don’t mind the colder sleeping. Our temps are expected to be in the low 40s at night so they are used to colder than that.  We already have set up heaters in the garage for meals that we have planned for our guests, both traveling here and those locals who want to come over. We needed to go to the store to pick up some last-minute things on the shopping list but I think we’re ready.  We got everything put away and had dinner and then went on to watch tv until bedtime.

Tuesday, April 19^th., 2022…… We are still getting rain up here! We are checking the long-term forecast and keeping our fingers crossed that temps and rainfall will be minimized when everyone starts to come in for the wedding. Janie has called to let me know where they are on the road coming up here. They left on Sunday and are due here on Thursday. Randy changed his plans and is leaving tomorrow and will be here on Thursday. Frances flies in (to Eugene) late Thursday. Treasa has flown to California and then to Portland and will be here on Thursday. Josh and Tate (Cathye’s grandkids coming from New Hampshire) and stepson Chris and Angie (coming from Phoenix) will be here on Friday. Things are coming together! Corey came over and did some planting with his grandma until he had to go pick up Brandon and Lilly and then they all came back here for dinner. I went out and picked up pizza for all.          

Wednesday, April 20^th., 2022……  Today was spent running errands and getting a few things done around the house. Cathye went off to SHEM. The housekeepers were here early and I left for my afternoon acupuncture appointment. Once we were back home, we rested a bit, then headed off to try the new food truck pod, recently opened here in Lebanon. They had a soft opening last week and it looks like they still need a few more trucks to fill out the available spaces. We both enjoyed our meals and ate in the beer barn, but agreed that they do not have enough parking to support all of the activity once everyone gets established and business gets going. After dinner, Cathye went over to the old mobile home park to visit with Lona and Misty and when she returned, we settled in for the night and watched Masked Singer and Survivor. We all know about Giuliani but haven’t seen him yet – until tonight!  I think he’s the Jack in the Box! We’ll see.

Thursday, April 21^st., 2022…… (I was right about Giuliani!) Both Cathye and I have started moving some clothes out to the rv in preparation for the trip. I have a list….  Today was Rylee’s teeth cleaning day!  We had her there at the 8:30am appointment time but they said she would be in queue to go in after their scheduled surgeries. We also dropped Jama off at the groomers. We got back to the house because Pointe Pest Control was coming today for their normal service. We also wanted to move the cars out of the garage and bring in the tables and chairs and heaters we will use for when everyone comes in for meals and such. We got all of that done with no issues. I thought Randy was due in today but I forgot he usually stops in Medford so he can ride the local mountain bike trails in that area. He will be in late afternoon tomorrow.  Rick and Janie and Mike and Cheri came in around 2:00 pm. It was barely sprinkling and we managed to get them in and parked with no problems.

We also got Rylee and Jama picked up and fed. Rylee is showing little effects from the anesthesia and ate with no problem! I was a little shocked but I guess she didn’t have much pain!  Treasa came here before checking in to her hotel and we visited for a while before heading off to Dos Arbolitos for dinner. I was wrong about Rylee!  Mike said they told me not to give her any of her greenie teeth chews for a few days but I guess I didn’t hear them. Well, it must have upset her stomach because we cleaned up after her for a few hours! I had to run back to the vet to get some meds to help with the upset stomach. Sorry, sweetie!  Later, after visiting some more, I had to leave to go down to Eugene to pick up Frances who had an 11:05 pm arrival time!  But no problem. Randy went with me and we got her picked up and dropped off at sis’s house where she will be staying, and then came home to get some sleep.      

Friday, April 22^nd., 2022……  Those of us at the house went out to breakfast at Kristi’s 50s diner.

 

Tait and Josh get here today. I have prepaid for Groome Shuttle to get them to Albany where Cathye picked them up. But first she stopped by Teri’s to work on the flower arrangements. She had prepped the lasagna the night before. Penny took the bread and brought a salad and we fed 18 or so. We had set up tables and heaters in the garage and it worked well. Everyone enjoyed the lasagna and ate up but we somehow managed to have a few servings left to stash away for the motorhome trip!     

Saturday, April 23^rd., 2022……  Today was a busy day. Robin treated everyone to a biscuits and gravy breakfast which she brought over. We also had eggs, bacon and juice and coffee and fruit. It was all yummy!  Later, Chris and Angie came over after checking in at our hotel. Cathye gave them all a tour and then it was time for lunch (sliders). Everyone loved them and recipes were asked for! Janie came in and made two cheesecakes from scratch and we were ready!  After a few hours of visiting, we headed over to Albany to see the carousel. Everyone who visits seems to like seeing this historic classic! Cathye got tokens and a bunch of them took a ride! 

We also toured the carving room, which everyone enjoyed. I take pics of what they are working on because eventually they will make it to the carousel. 

When we got back home, we visited. Then it was time for the potato bake. She had put 38 of them in a roaster earlier and she had all of the fixin’s ready too. Everyone showed up for that! I think we counted 30 for dinner.   Later, Cathye prepped her bags and we headed to the hotel. I was just dropping her off, but we had to do a wedding rehearsal before that. She was staying there with Tait – cause I’m not supposed to see her the day of the wedding. They got checked in and we got all of the table stuff stored away in the room and I headed back home. Those of us at the house rested and relaxed and then called it a night. Tomorrow's the big day!