Jul 8 2008

Columbia River Coffee Roaster Grand Opening

This past weekend on July 5, 2008 was the grand opening party for the Columbia River Coffee Roasters in Astoria Oregon. There was music and samples and the crowds showed up. At times there was standing room only. Jon, one of the roasters, was kind enough to show me around the new store. The roasters […]

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Jul 6 2008

Things to do in Astoria, Oregon

Things to do in and around Astoria, Oregon. Along the Columbia River near the border with Washington. 1. Explore the fort and canoe launching area at Fort Clatsop.2. Explore and climb the emplacements and bunkers at Fort Stevens.3. Rent paddle boats on quiet Coffenbury Lake at Fort Stevens4. Plan on the beach at Trestle Bay […]

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Nov 22 2007

Obituary: Eileen Bay Caballero

I am sadened to report that my Aunt Eileen Caballero passed away recently. She will be missed dearly. I remember going up to visit them and go on trips down the Oregon Coast, which is so beautiful to see. This is the Obituary from the Daily Astorian. The local paper of Astoria, Oregon where her […]

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