Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Bald Eagle Days-Cathlamett WA

Kay and I took ASD down to Cathlamett earlier in the week to avoid the the croud of boats that were expected.  Come they did.  There were boats from Portland, St. Helens and Astoria.  Several were yacht clubs from around the lower Columbia River of all sizes and makes.  The weather was perfect until last Saturday evening when clounds rolled in and we had a heavy mist for a few hours.

Bald Eagle days originated from a ladies group in the 50s (?) when the bald eagle was almost gone due to DDT.  They held a weekend fund raiser to help bring the eagles back.  Well it cuaght on and has been here ever since.  If you want an American small town event, this is it.  They close down main street, venders come in selling everything from the great American hotdog to leather and of course political campains.  Can't get more American than that.  On Saturday at noon the big parade which was the fire and police departments, high school (Mules) cheerleaders, the mayor and County Commissioner, clowns, hot rods and of course political candidates.  The Shariff can down the street in his John Deere pulling a hay wagon with campain posters all over it!

Kay found some jewlery she liked and a painting in the antique store of waves crashing over rocks and birds.  She pland to put that over our bed.  She showed it to Kat Evans and she said it was a picture of an angry sea!  I hope not!
Is your Anchor shining?

This duck comes for a visit everyday.

Green buoy outside Cathlament

Cloudy on the river on the way home


Outside Cathlamet bridge

Approaching Cathlamet



Camp Ground



Kat and Ron after returning from Alaska


Showing American pride

Harbor stacked up



Party under the canvas

Relaxing

Bayliner


Ron's boat and Cruiser

Checking out the poker run results.  Chris and Vicky's granddaughter won the $160

Parade down town Cathlamet

Pooper scoopers


Rescued chickens?





That is a scary Viking


Loggers won the best float






66 stang







Clowns but where is the clown from the White House



Nice animals





PNW Log Truck










Down town boths




Het brother Mike!  I found Sasquatch!




Main Street

Love this little sail boat

Wait for the arrival at the dock




Chris showing off his physique




My Buddy Cruiser

LJ taking Ms. El for a walk



Awesome wood boats 1938



John

Sandy


Liz


Awwwwwww

Commodore Ken

ASD and George Emery




Bows of boats








Farms on Puget Island

Kid mess'in around



Bow picker/Gill netter



Last place


Mr. Ron






Vic




Poker Run winner










Ron washing the salt off his boat













 
 
This is the painting Kay bought for the State Room