BIRTHDAY BOY

Yep, it's July seventh and it's Jim's birthday! It's a milestone birthday, his 75th. Kathe and I told him that he should tell everybody that it's his 57th, then he wouldn't be so old. Thank you to all the friends and family for the cards, phone calls, and special messages today, you all brightened his day.

Even though it was a cold and drizzling morning, it turned out to be a nice day for the wine tasting that the Taylors planned for this afternoon. They made reservations at the Blakeslee Estate Winery in the town of Sherwood, Oregon. They were the only ones there and were treated to some great Oregon wines.  It was a really beautiful setting. A large estate with beautifully landscaped gardens and a tasting room overlooking the vineyards. They sampled some really nice Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs, spending several hours in this garden paradise. Here is a picture of the birthday boy and one taken looking out the window of the tasting room.

Tonight they are planning a birthday party for Jim in the Taylors coach. Warren will be cooking some Rib Eye steaks and there will be champagne to drink and chocolate layer cake for dessert. Of course there will be vanilla ice cream too, it's Jim's favorite.

Tomorrow we leave Oregon and travel to Washington. We will be in Gig Harbor for the next four days.