When Norman and I first started dating over twenty years ago, I considered myself a die-hard tent camper. Camping was not something my family did regularly growing up, so my twin sister and I took up camping with our best friend and her family when we were in high school. This was a wonderful escape from our daily lives and as we got older we … Continue reading Where It All Began
The Slaters join friends for the 2022 Evergreen Air and Space Museum Air Show and an afternoon of exploring downtown McMinnville, Oregon. Continue reading Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum and Air Show
Norman introduces Slater Days Gaming and streaming Project Zomboid. Continue reading We’ve Got Game
Sunny Winter Weekend on the Oregon Coast Our first adventure of 2022 was a slightly spontaneous adventure to the beach house at Seal Rock. When we discovered we could abandon the January rain and chill in the valley for an unseasonably sunny and warm winter weekend on the Oregon coast, we couldn’t pass it up! Plans For No Plans Our initial plan was to have … Continue reading Sunny Winter Weekend on the Oregon Coast
February 18-20, 2022 This was our first time experiencing the Florence Wine and Chowder Trail. Many of the people we met and chatted with had been many times and I can see why! Even though there was an occasional rain, everyone was in good spirits, having a great time. I hadn’t heard of this event, but luckily our favorite traveling buddy Kim Boals did. We … Continue reading Florence Wine and Chowder Trail
A Family Tradition When we drive home from the coast on HWY 126, we pass the Old World Gingerbread Village in Mapleton, Oregon. Every time we drive by, Norman gets nostalgic and shares stories of stopping there when he was a kid. Every time we drive by, I suggest we stop for some tasty gingerbread. I didn’t grow up with many traditions, and I am … Continue reading Gingerbread Village
International Travel During the Covid Era I love Oregon. It will always be my home. But did you know there is a way to escape the dreary November weather?! Norm and I had an opportunity to go with my sister and her family to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and could not pass that up! I already had my passport but everyone else in our group … Continue reading Our First Trip to Mexico
The Slaters attend their first Oktoberfest at Mt. Angel and share the experienceof polka, Bavarian foods, traditional attire and beer with you. Continue reading Mt. Angel Oktoberfest 2021
Brewery Side-Quest Recently, we were in Portland for a day to get the ball rolling on our long overdue kitchen remodel. That did not turn out as expected, but our side quest to Groundbreaker Brewery and Gastropub was a delight that made it all worthwhile. I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease just a couple years ago, adapting is a challenge. I miss beer. I especially … Continue reading Groundbreaker Brewery
Surviving Las Vegas Well, we survived our first day in Las Vegas! A few surprises, a few laughs and a few cocktails later, we’re ready for day 2! We enjoyed a quick, light room service breakfast of coffee and fruit then joined Kim and Aaron for a brunch and cocktails at Tom’s Urban, inside our hotel. After laughing over our meals about the previous days … Continue reading What Happens in Las Vegas… Day 2
