The photos are: My son Mike and his lovely bride to be Karen, Tim and Kate Yarbrough and family, and Mt. Ranier taken from the window of the train.
Tom's older brother Gary picked us up at the Vancouver Amtrak station, where we got a bit of a tongue lashing from the folks at the station because they were not supposed to off load oversized luggage there. We sould have gone all the way to Portland for that service. But how were we to know that? Oh well, all's well that ends well! The employees were not happy, but we were relieved because our boxes looked nearly the same as they did when loaded.
Gary took us to his Vancouver home we met his wife Peggy, and son Mark who all helped Tom and I re-assemble our bikes. My recumbent is a little more complicated to re-assemble, so it took a bit longer for me. Gary and Peggy prepared a very appreciated, and delicious lunch. While I was still re-assembling, my son Mike and his fiancée Karen arrived. Karen flashed her gorgeous, and breathtaking engagement ring. It was great to see them. Linda can’t wait to visit them soon.
Tom’s nephew Jeff, his wife Devon and 18-month-old daughter Zelda arrived followed by my first cousin, once removed, Tim Yarbrough, his wife Kate and their three beautiful daughters Abbey, Elizabeth Ann, and Alley. Jeff's an artist, environmentalist, and world traveler, and very interesting to talk to.
This evening, Peggy and Gary treated to a wonderful send off dinner of salmon, roast beef, and many other delicious side dishes and beverages. This was the royal treatment for two overage bicyclists, and we enjoyed every minute of it. Several of Gary and Peggy’s friends and neighbors also attended, including Matt and Susan, Joe and Robin, and probably some others that I've missed. They all made us all feel very welcome!
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