Haz Mat and the Coast Guard were kind enough to let me hang out and take photos for my blog. 
I could almost reach out and touch the troubled barge.
The view was impressive.
It was interesting... listening in on the conversations of the salvage crew. They were determining the best way to pull the barge free from the rocks.
Going back down was easier than the trip up to the lighthouse.
When the rain, hail and wind stopped...the helicopters started coming in. Rescue/salvage efforts are underway...and time for us all to clear out.
The fuel barge broke loose from its Tug during the wind and rain storms on Saturday night. This little alcove on the beach is a few miles from our house. This photo was taken from the North Head Lighthouse grounds.
Chris Vance, Washington State Republican Party Chair...discussing the Re-vote efforts with Brett. They also compared notes on which blogs to read.
Soumalainen. Hyvaa paivaa.
Pirkko and Matti Lumme are visiting the area from Finland. Their daughter, Kristiina Hiukka, lives in Seattle and she is involved with the Finnish School there. Their son-in-law works at Microsoft and they have an 8 yr old grandson. While on a walk... (they are staying at The Shelburn Inn)... they spotted the Finnish and Swedish flags. They stopped and asked about them. I explained that I am the Finn and my husband is the Swede. When we are in residence... we hoist the flags. After exchanging contact emails and names... I showed them Aura's Heritage report and they knew of the area where Pihlaja's live in Finland.
Waikiki Beach at Fort Canby
Cape Disappointment Lighthouse
Visiting the Oysterville church.
Rebecca, Ryan, Faith and Brett
Madison holding Ryan's daughter, Faith.
Madison explaining to his niece about being a Ninja.
Ryan took this photo of my little car...I am inside telling Rebecca about the history of the Fort Canby area.
Faith wearing my "crabby hat"... eating breakfast!
Brett takes Ryan out to the wood shed.
Do you know where your kids are? Grandpa made everyone clocks for Christmas. I have custody until they stop traveling the world.... it helps me keep track of time...when they are away from home.
We have been busy working on the house. Ryan's visit gave us a deadline to get into action again. There is still so much to do...but things are looking much better and we aren't embarrassed to have company.
