It's Official....Texas Here We Come!!!

Hurricane Ridge in Port Angeles

Well the anticipation is over.....the papers were signed on August 26th and filed the following day. After 7.5  years, we are out of the bar business, done with WA, and headed to our next venture in Tejas.

With getting things closed up, we have been busy and trying to take advantage of what is left in WA.

We were treated to a weekend on Riffe Lake with our friends Patty and Will and their 18 passenger pontoon boat. It was an overcast day...but we still had a blast.  We found a secluded cove... put down the anchor and had fun eating, swimming, and enjoying the good company.

Captain Will

We went for a weekend visit to see Aunt Pat and Uncle Alan. Pat treated us to a trip up to Hurricane Ridge (among other treats since she is always spoiling us!).  It was chilly but beautiful!

Aunt Pat is always ready for walks! I really admire her strength.

Flowers were very limited this late in the season - especially due to the drought conditions - but this blue harebell gave us a lovely glimpse of the delicate vegetation.  since we have blue harebell china - we thought it was a good omen!

Connor's hops did exceptionally well despite drought-like weather all summer. 

Huge.

Coffee Porter - stirred with our trusty mash paddle.

Active Fermentation

Neighborhood minions picking hops.

First wort hopping with THB hops for a Harvest Red Ale.

Willie continues to work on Big Farm Goods.... and attempted his first official show in Onalaska WA at The Mason Jar. There were lots of other craft/homegood/Americana vendors.  

Going for a rustic yet clean... fun yet functional... and definitely timeless look.

He made lots of new bags for this show and sold at discounted prices just to get the word out.  Canvas and leather are his two mediums.  I love all of his creations!

My Bae got me lots of Texas Tees; he surprised me with them when I got home from a week of working out of town.  I wear them as often as I can.  Texas here we come!


We have lots of packing to do and the next few weeks will really fly....this will be our last post from WA.
XOXOX