We headed over to Corvallis today and did a little 1.5 mile hike. The hilltop offers a great view of Corvallis. After our hike, we found a u-pick strawberry place and helped ourselves to a couple of pounds. I tried making some jam tonight so we'll try that tomorrow and see how it turned out! The house smelled amazing!
Our neighbors appear to be big 4th of July fans...or at least pyrotechnics enthusiasts. We've been hearing fireworks every night around 10 for almost a week. It sends Shadow into a panic and scares the bejeezus out of me and Andy every time it happens even though we know it's coming. Hopefully tomorrow will be the grand finale and we'll be done with them. A guy that works with Andy and happens to be from India told Andy if he wanted really good fireworks, he should go to the Native American reservation nearby and made sure he said several times, "but you didn't hear it from me." Apparently, it's top secret information. Andy said that the fact that his Indian co-worker recommended the Indian reservation made it even funnier.
Before I sign off, a few Albany highlights. You're reading the sign correctly. It's the HASTY (NOT Tasty) FREEZ. We chuckle every time we drive by.
And the second highlight: Possum Auto Body. Any time I drive Andy to the bus stop, I see this place on my way home. It makes getting up early just a little bit better.
Notice the spray can in the big possum's hand (paw?) and the little possum hanging
upside down from the tree.
Here's a shot of the front with a few more possums hanging from the tree.
To make things better, they take the possum statues in each night. I can only imagine them driving up one morning to see the original possums had been kidnapped and having a staff meeting to decide that they'd order one more set but someone would have to volunteer to put the little fellas away every night before locking up. If they ever turn up missing again, I *promise* they won't be in our living room.
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