This is my grandparent's estate. I grew up next door. Sad to see it go up for sale, but hopefully it will go to a nice family who can take care of the property. It's about 2 acres with a barn, separate garage, and shed.
It was a good trip. Had fun meeting family members I'd never met before and seeing old faces I hadn't seen in a long time. The weather in Port Townsend was the best I've ever seen it! Actually, it was a bit too good because I got a sunburn.
Enjoy the pics and videos.
Waiting for parents to arrive at Old Fort Townsend campground with tents. It was dark before they made it. Of course, it is tradition to put up tents in the dark. It's too easy in the daylight.
Most have already arrived. The official reunion is Day3. Cousins caught some crab which the kids just loved to see.
My sister and niece stayed in a really nice cabin by the water called Chevy Chase Resort. Got some nice pictures of their cute little cabins. Apparently the main house was built in the 1880s, and the original house which is smaller in the 1850s. It is one of the oldest in the Port Townsend area.
We couldn't have asked for a better day. The sun was out and the temperature was warm. Typically this is not the case at the Norby Cabin. Glad to see all the distant family members and hear interesting stories from past times.
The four Mullaney siblings spread Grandmother's ashes into the sea after my dad's prayer.
This night, the forest at the campsite was very calm and quiet. It was also a new moon so very dark too. Keegoid sat and listened to music on his studio quality headphones in the dark until midnight peering into the eerie woods. Ooooh. :)
In the morning we got family portraits with remaining family at the cabin. Then we headed to Port Angeles to take the ferry to Victoria BC for the day! Dad couldn't go because his passport was expired. It was really a nice day in Victoria. Lots going on since it was a holiday weekend.
Last day in Port Townsend! Walked along the beach at Old Fort Townsend and it was clear enought to see Mt. Baker and Mt. Rainier in the distance! Lucy turned out to be a circus dog or mountain goat on the rocks. Then we went into town for some vegan ice cream before leaving to drive home.
This cabin near Port Townsend, WA has been a part of our family for about 65 years. It was built by my great Grandfather when he was in his 70s! I've stayed there many times with my family on holidays like Father's Day, family reunions, or spreading of a departed loved one's ashes.
It has a long history and we always write in the cabin journal after each visit. The journal is quite old and has entries written by many who are long since gone, a sort of family record of comings and goings, fun and adventure at the cabin.
I typically experience technology withdrawal since cell phones and the Internet don't work there. One thing I don't miss out on: listening to inspirational music through my old studio quality Sony MDR-V6 headphones while sitting on the dock gazing out into the sea and snow capped Olympic mountains. ^_^
The weather is typically cloudy, but occassionally sunny with a cool breeze. The waves are calming and the sunsets are amazing! I hope you enjoy the photos from our latest trip on Father's Day weekend.
They had four kids, of which, my dad is the youngest. Granddad had a very commanding voice and a way with people. Used car salesmen and telemarketers didn't stand a chance with his "negotiating" skills! He was a hiring manager for Crown-Zellerbach, a large paper manufacturing firm, in Portland, Oregon that no longer exists.
