Author Archives: Hans

Vancouver Visit

In August we packed the car to the gills and headed up to the Great North to visit some of my oldest pals and their family.  (It came as quite a shock when I realized, over the course of a … Continue reading

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Country Fair

Josef and I went to the Oregon Country Fair together in July and had a fantastic time!  He is always such a jolly and amicable companion on our special outings–always game for anything and good-spirited in all circumstances.  He really … Continue reading

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Spring 2014

Spring unfolded mildly this year, with very few of the downpours I expected, and none of the dreary drizzling that often lingers far beyond its welcome.  It seems buds were appearing on the trees before I knew it.  The lengthening … Continue reading

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Visit to Elmira

In May we made a trip to Upstate New York to rendezvous with Oma and Opa in Elmira. Opa immigrated there in the ’50s, with his father Josef and sister Lotte.  Being so far away, we don’t get to visit … Continue reading

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Pamelia Lake Hike

When I was 15 I went backpacking at Pamelia Lake on Memorial Day Weekend, and I always remembered how surreal the forest was, for it was filled with beautiful blooming rhododendrons beneath a canopy of evergreens.  I’ve never seen anything … Continue reading

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Easter

This year Easter was considerably more interesting than last!  Having a nice big yard is a good start, and of course being able to walk and grab things is a must.  We have Cousin Mary Posey to thank for the … Continue reading

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Wintertime in Oregon

Oregon went pretty easy on us for our first winter back.  It was awfully cold–it actually reached zero one night!–but it was also very dry.  We had two separate nice big snowy weeks that involved lots of shoveling and sitting … Continue reading

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Further Movies From Wintertime

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A Batch of Movies

Here are some videos from wintertime…

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Christmas 2013

Alas, when I switched servers this post was somehow deleted and lost to the ages. A shame, because I went on at great length, and with great wit and insight, about our wonderful first Christmas back in Corvallis. Sadly, I … Continue reading

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