Day 48 – Dundee, OR (Day 7)

Lots came together today.

The Route

None.

About the Day

We awoke to an overcast, cool morning.  Thankfully, the sun showed up around 10:30.  It was mostly sunny and pleasant the rest of the day.

Car Repair

Dick arrived in Portland by 11:15 and returned the rental car. The Durango was ready as promised.  It looks great and is ready for the trip home. The staff at McCollum Auto Body did a great job of getting us back on the road with no delay.

This is not the best way to
get bugs off the bumper.

The missing applique

Great Travel News

We learned that I-84 eastbound through the Columbia Gorge was opened by ODOT this afternoon.  This was to be part of our original route home.  Until today, we were required to take a time-consuming detour created by the Eagle Creek fire.

Play-set

Kenny worked on the play-set all day.  Based on the final appearance and number of left-over pieces, he finished it!  He also started and almost finished a safety fence before he ran out of day.

A lot of activity is built into this play-set.

Kenny and William clean up
 after a job well done.

Play on the Bypass

Carol, Barbara, Anna, Lucy, William and Michelle (a family friend) attended a Play on the Bypass event sponsored by ODOT.  The event is intended to give Newberg and Dundee residents a chance to get an up close and personal look at the thoroughfare designed to ease traffic congestion between the two cities.

Carol, Michelle, Barbara (back)
William, Lucy, Anna (front)

What's a celebration without a fire truck?

Nice thoroughfare.  Can't wait for the cars.

The Evening

We had a family dinner at JEM 100, a 50’s style diner in Newberg.  They had great sandwiches, delicious ice cream and lots of customers.

OK, where's the food?

Some of the ice cream selections left colorful memories.

Licorice on the left - Play Dough in the Right.

Tomorrow

We’re on the road again.