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((((THANK YOU, YESHUA!))))

I have been locked out of this Blog for months … but by a surprising fluke this morning, I have finally been able to access it; again :-)

I have to say that google's "security" measures really do NOT measure up when they go sideways, and refuse to acknowledge WHO YOU ARE - even after jumping through their stupid security loops :-(

Anyhoo.

I'm glad to finally get back on and redirect yu'all to my NEW BLOG: ROAD GYPSIES - VAL & HOLLAND @ https://roadgypsiesvalandholland.blogspot.com/

Hop on over there, and catch up on what's been happening since I last posted, here :-)

JONES BEACH-OR~Bucket List Spoiling

The mornings and evenings here in Clatskanie, have felt more like Fall weather than Summer weather: really c.o.l.d.

The Ocean is not as close as I thought; but there is a definite wind tunnel factor here.

Poor Bleu is freezing his little tail off when he does his late night, and early morning, "duty calls" … and determined to feel warmth when the lights go out and we turn in, he has learned to jump onto the bed.

And Holland has learned to be flexible in that happening ;-)

The first thing Holland said when we got our little bundle of fur, was: "The dog will not be sleeping with us, in the bed."

And I let him think that :-)

I was thinking, {a good guard dog} needs to be where his people are, so he can effectively alert them when necessary … and now he is ;-)

Bleu has learned how to jump onto the bed …

Bleu isn't too keen on the sun waking him up. LOL

When we were drinking our morning coffees, Holland asked me what I'd like to do - and I said, "Can we go to Jones Beach? Everyone is asking me if I've been there yet - and it is one of the things I penciled in on my Bucket List, last year." Holland said, "Well … if it's on your Bucket List, then that's what we'll do."

He's a good man; and he gets a bang out of spoiling me :-)

Jones Beach is just up the road from where we are parked at the moment.

Jones Beach-OR

This is all farmland here along the roads, leading to the beach. Every waterlily in this pond, was in full bloom - loving the sunshine.

Vintage RV; 1960's type.

Hexagon Barn.

A very bumpy ride. LOL

Love; it makes things happen. LOL

BINGO!

Jones Beach-OR: https://wildcolumbia.org/hiking-camping-wildlife-columbia-county-oregon/jones-beach-overview/ & http://columbiariverimages.com/Regions/Places/jones_beach.html

Dry docked …

Little Cape Horn on the WA side - seen from Jones Beach, OR side.

Bleu's spinout …

The Surfaris - 'Wipe Out' song/1963:

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4IfxAQ4TqQ)

We had fun finding it: there is only a sign alongside the highway pointing in the general direction … but that's it. If you are not a local, it is a wild goose chase to get there.

But we enjoyed the drive - and we did laugh a lot before and after, we arrived.

And Bleu had a blast; he was able to run freely without being tethered to a leash :-)

Jones Beach is not a spectacular event - but we did spend an enjoyable hour there. I'm glad we went.

Holland cooked Supper when we got back home ;-)

Supper's on … my King likes spoiling his Queen ;-)

And now, it's time for me to wash the dishes - there aren't that many, and it's only fair: my King and I, are a team :-)

MESSY

Holland had a few things to do in Longview this morning, and he asked me if I'd like to go with him; of course! I'm all about getting out of the house ;-)

Illusion Kit ;-)

'Primrose' Lipstick & 'Pink Quartz' Lipgloss.

'Gentle' for eyebrow, 'glittery 'Illusion' for eyelid, sparkly Navy for upper liner & Baby Blue for lower eyeliner; 'Auburn' Brow Gel, 'Cobalt' Mascara; 'Neutre Enflamme' Crème Blush; 'Primrose' Lipstick & 'Pink Quartz' Lipgloss.

Working on 'all the same length' - bangs pinned back for the time being; and Holland is staying mum during this ugly hair period.

After we did everything that needed to be done, we grabbed a Subway sandwich … and I ended up wearing some of the sauce on my left breast: my boobs are like fleshy shelves; something always seems to be on them, at some point :-(

Holland didn't crack a joke (as most men would), he simply reached for the wet-ones we keep on hand for messes, and gallantly handed me one to clean up with.

Holland always treats me like his Lady.

And I smiled; because driving into Longview this morning, Bonnie Tyler's song came on and I said, "I like this song - can you turn it up a little more?" He did, and he asked, "So - what is a {hero} to you?" I laughed, and said, "You; a man's man - you're everything this woman is singing about. You are exactly what I was holding out for; you are Elohim's gift to me."

Bonnie Tyler - 'Holding Out For A Hero' song: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GPZDX9_2oE)

Holland is the perfect man for me :-)

When we got back home, we started unloading some bins, filling the vacuum seal storage bags; and stuffing them out of the way, under our bed.

We can see the floor again in every room: and no more bruises from sharp box corners; the house is starting to look like a Home again, instead of a storage unit on wheels.

((((Hallelujah!))))

Cordless Shop Vac - perfect for boondocking.

Vacuum-sealing clothing.

We still have some more stuff to shift, sort, and stuff away - but at least friends can come by for a visit now, and won't get lost in a mess ;-)

Holland is a man - he was a bachelor for a looooong time: he doesn't care if his friends drop in for a visit and navigate a stacked pile rabbit trail, or wiggle into a messy chair.

I am a woman - I CARE.

First impressions are important.

His friends will be coming by to "oh"-and-"ah" over his cherry red 4x. They will be coming by to check out his new digs. And they will be coming by to check me over and judge whether or not I will be a good addition to Holland's life.

They will judge me on housekeeping.

First impressions are important.

For myself, I don't care what they think - one way, or the other.

For Holland's sake, I want the their first impression of me & our home, to be {acceptable}.

I want them to see that I take care of their friend, and that Holland will never have reason to complain.

Then, we tackled Bleu's toenails: they are super sharp and need clipping. Two weeks ago, we had paid the girls at the Dog Zone in Longview, to shampoo him and clip his nails - they shampooed him, and said they clipped his nails … but they didn't look clipped to us: they were still very sharp-tipped, and drew blood at every opportunity.

So, we bought nail clipping things, and attempted to do the duty, ourselves.

It did not go well :-(

Bleu is an 11 week old puppy; he is energetically wiggly.

He got wiggly and tried to jerk his foot out of Holland's hand … and the clipping tool rode too high on his nail, clipping too deeply.

He yelped.

His toenail bled. Profusely.

I was close to tears.

Holland felt like a heel.

I was soothing both man and dog.

Thankfully, the bleeding didn't last long - the pain will last a while; hopefully infection will not set in with all the rabbit, duck, and chicken poo all over the place, here.

After about half an hour, the boys were best friends, again ;-)

My poor boys … live & learn.

Hollands scarred & scabbed arms and hands, are showcases of Bleu's unruly nails …

Bleu loves his Daddy - mutual love and affection.

Thank You Father, for your grace and peace :-)

HAPPINESS CHEMICALS

The {happy} factor started this morning with our first and second cups of joy juice:

Coffee makes me happy :-)

A box of deliciousness found at Big Lots, in Longview-WA.

Then, after Holland's dental appointment, we ate a tasty Lunch and were off to spend a {retired} day at Rainier Beach (the temp started out at 71-degrees, and climbed to 81-degrees), in the sunshine holding hands; and horsing around with Bleu :-)

Lunch in Rainier-OR - the food here is EXCELLENT! A bit spendy, but worth every dollar ;-)

We are silver-haired/22-week-newlyweds; Holland literally brought me back to life on every level of Life.

Blood, Sweat & Tears - 'You've Made Me So Very Happy' song: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjZtRAoITP0)

When we got home, hay was being baled.

And husband and furbaby both took a lazy-hazy-afternoon siesta ;-)

Park Owner & husband are baling green hay - I've never heard of this before; Holland has, and explained to me why this is done.

Bleu is totally worn out after his jolt of happiness chemicals. 

Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, & Endorphin: ALL were in full play today :-)