Author Archives: Randy Devoli

Thanks to our great friend, Elaine Essensa, for the use of her condo on the Homestead Golf Course in Lynden, Washington. This has been the perfect spot for us for the month of September. We have a beautiful view, visiting duck buddies, a jetted tub, electric grille, extremely comfortable king bed and peaceful solitude. LyndenContinue reading “September 2020 in Lynden, WA”

Yes, Portland has been awesome. I know the news about riots every night and violent protests have been concerning, but we have been in a peaceful enclave and have not had any issues. Most of the demonstrations and riots have been in the Downtown corridor, while we are in SE Portland. The riots seem toContinue reading “Aug 10- 30th Busy in Portland”

Drove to Portland August 1st. Our initial Airbnb canceled on us, so we found a new place in SE Portland. Our tiny place is about 300 square feet, but after a few days we have adapted. Very walkable neighborhood. We use the neighboring Latin restaurant picnic tables for breakfast and relaxation. Washington Park is amazing.Continue reading “July 28- Aug 9 Portlandia”

Thanks to Robin for my new Seahawk facemask. Taken close to Mcmenamins. Major plumbing issues at our Bothell Airbnb had us put up in the Holiday Inn Express for the night. Next day we were refunded for the rest of July and told to find a new place as major work was needed. Fortunately, KatyContinue reading “July 20-27th. The unplanned move.”

We drove to Bellingham to visit Brad’s mother, Joyce. Soup and salad at Olive Garden along with pleasant conversation. We will visit her again when we are in Lynden. Stopped at Fairhaven for a short walk and then to the Oyster Bar for a drink. Such a beautiful restaurant with a glorious view. Hector’s inContinue reading “July 8th-17th”

Our 1st Airbnb is in Bothell, WA by Thrashers Corner. It is very roomy, 1000 sq feet and we feel like we are in the Garden of Eden, but with clothes on and no talking serpents. We have a pair of nesting robins with at least 2 hatchlings as well as a Dark Eyed JuncoContinue reading “Our first week July 1st – July 8th”

Randy retires June 26th. The condo closes July 1st. We have sold almost everything we own. Our first stop is an Airbnb in Bothell, WA. Here we will decompress and enjoy the first few weeks of our retirement. Next stop will be Portland, OR in August.