We Went, We Left

Yes sir, we hoppped into the good old Volvo, got on the ferry and drove to Portland on Tuesday.  Noodles was on her best behaviour, which is always a relief for Janet and Phil, but they did have back up anti-crazy dog pills if it went sideways.

It turns out Don and Rose arrive the next day.  Something is going down as we can see flippers, swimsuits and can smell coconut body lotion.  They must be going to Hawaii and we really, really want to frolic on the beautiful beaches.  Janet says doggies have to be crate trained to go on the plane, so that sadly leaves us out.

Here we are, looking and feeling very needy:

See how much we love each other?

Rockers know something is up because he never sits like this.

Rockers needs some hugs.

Janet and Phil were indeed, living the high life.  They drove to Hood River and had lunch at our favourite - The Taqueira.  They said the food was delicious, as always, but the ambience inside in the winter can't touch the summer patio.  It also wasn't the same without the rest of our family members taking up the whole picnic table outside.

Truth be known, Janet said she was freezing her *** off inside and we think everyone knows Janet's tolerance for a cold room is pretty high!

They drove past our first vacation rental that we all loved so much, especially Mr. D.  It looks like a family lives there year round.  We loved that house - doggies get to roam free in cherry orchards and chat with nice horsies. 

This road was just around the corner from the house we loved.  It has been blocked off so they can extend the runway at the airport.

Meg reminded Janet that they rode their bikes past this area last summer and a lot of fruit trees were burned and piled up.

There were a few sad, lonely looking pears on some trees.

To add insult to injury, they went downtown for Italian lunch not once, but twice!

Linquine with clams

Delicious!

 This morning, Phil packed us back up in the Volvo and we said "too  bad, so sad
  Sister" to Janet.  We didn't want to leave her, but a doggie has to do what a doggie has to do!

Now, Janet is all lonely.  Or, on the other hand, we guess she can do whatever she wants!  Here is what people in lonely land eat for dinner:

Grilled Mozzarella Cheese with Carmelized Onions on bread from LoveJoy Bakery.  They just discovered LoveJoy Bakery on Saturday.  It's the bakery that supplies the bread to Piazza Italia  the restaurant where they had lunch.