South on Interstate 5, then North on Interstate 205 to Foster Road. A right turn there took us to Willamette National Cemetery. We visited with Barb's folks and drove past were two uncles are buried. This is a very beautiful setting and if we still lived in Oregon this is were we would be buried, but we aready have reservation at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
We got to Sandy way too early, like about five hours too early. Stopped at Fred Meyer, walked the aisles to get some steps in and left with a bottle of Portland Ketchup (very, very good ketchup) and a pack of razors. Next up was Cliftside Cemetery to visit with a number of Barb's aunts, uncles and grandparents. One must remember Barb was raised in this part of Oregon (on a strawberry farm) and had lots of relatives around.
In an effort to waste more time we stopped at a Subway and split a six inch sub for lunch and then drove out to Mountain View Golf Course, where the reunion will be tomorrow. Back at the motel we still had a half hour, but what the heck we have nothing but time.
Been to a little gathering with a few of Barb's classmates. Too late at night and too much wine. To be continued.
Well, that was a fun evening. Started off having dinner with some of Barb's old high school friends and then the group moved to one of the participants room at the motel. Old friends Wine, Jack Daniels, Blue Label and others also joined in. For obvious reasons, nearly all the conversation centered on classmates. Many questions about the past were answered, while a few were left hanging. Since this was the 60th reunion, there was some talk of who was no longer with them. All in all a good time.
A short 29 miles today.
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