One of our neighbors here at Skamokawa for the Airstream Kayak Rally was this super cute little 1962 owned by Brian and Corrine: Adorable, isn't it? (Posted by Laura)
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We went about 15 miles in the Columbia today…out toward Astoria for about 2 hours (we could see the bridge from where we were), then back to Skamokawa, which only took 45 minutes. We were haulin' (10.6 mph top speed). Huge swells on the way back…and tons of fun surf/sailing…
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We got in late(ish) yesterday and had some work to do so didn't make it up to the potluck, but we heard it was all decorated so we walked up later last night to see it all lit up: This morning we're trying to finish up our work for the…
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It's a hand-powered espresso maker that uses no electricity. Just pour hot water into the top, push down both levers to drive the piston down, creating up to 10 bars of pressure and resulting in espresso. Available here for $149. (Posted by Laura)
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We've been using this cool aluminum table from Camping World for the past few months to set the Traeger Jr. on next to the Airstream. Sturdy enough (supports up to 60lbs), expandable, and would pack down into a great little canvas bag for easy storage and portability. Then last week the back…
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Good thing I've got the pillow thing covered, or else I might be tempted by these: Found here (along with a TON of other cool stuff…click at your own risk and remember, I tried to warn you.) (Posted by Laura)
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Filiform corrosion. 🙁 We always wash our trailer off if we've been at the ocean, and we usually keep a good wax, and yet, here it is: the dreaded filiform corrision. There are probably over 100 pages of forum thread on Airforums about this, and I've read some of it,…
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We'll be back here next week for an Airstream kayak rally, so it's not as hard to leave today as it would be otherwise. Also, The Ship Report is a great resource for keeping track of what passes in front here. (Posted by Laura)
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We cracked and ate most of our fresh crab (using heavy duty crescent wrench, foreground, as cracker) for dinner tonight outisde on the picnic table. I made a dipping sauce with mayonaise and madras curry mustard…perfect with the fresh crab. We have some leftovers that we'll add to some eggs…
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This is the awesome poster for the Lewis & Clark National Historic Park, Clark's Dismal Nitch (and how awesome is the URL http://www.nps.gov/lewi/planyourvisit/dismal.htm??). I can't find anywhere online to buy these posters (sadly) and I really REALLY think they need to make t-shirts. How much money could they make for the National…
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