Jim and I left home yesterday morning for a little birthday get-a-way, Christmas shopping, and seeing some dear friends. We're staying in Poulsbo WA again~ such a cute town and nestled in a beautiful part of the Northwest.
Today was spent in Port Gamble...the most quaint little town that was a company town and is actually still owned and maintained by the Pope and Talbot company. It has the feel and look of a little New England village as the original people who built it were from the east. It's no longer a working lumber community. Here we are in the General Store...a great place to eat and shop.
We enjoyed the wine tasting with this delightful man! He did such a great job. The dessert wine was just unbelievable.
Jolly Old St Nick was seeing the children in a wonderful Victorian home. The house is empty and last summer we peeked in the windows, but couldn't go into it. We went in today and had a chance to look around. The little ones were making gingerbread houses, ornaments for feeding the birds and some enjoying other things set up for the children.
We enjoyed a delightful chat with Jean who was spinning in the weaver's shop. She had the best stories and was willing to share them with the two of us. I just love to watch people spin...so peaceful.
One of the most charming businesses is the Tea Shoppe! It was all decorated and Jim had a cocoa.
There was even a bag pipe player...oh, love to hear the pipes!
We enjoyed the wine tasting with this delightful man! He did such a great job. The dessert wine was just unbelievable.
Jolly Old St Nick was seeing the children in a wonderful Victorian home. The house is empty and last summer we peeked in the windows, but couldn't go into it. We went in today and had a chance to look around. The little ones were making gingerbread houses, ornaments for feeding the birds and some enjoying other things set up for the children.
We enjoyed a delightful chat with Jean who was spinning in the weaver's shop. She had the best stories and was willing to share them with the two of us. I just love to watch people spin...so peaceful.
One of the most charming businesses is the Tea Shoppe! It was all decorated and Jim had a cocoa.
There was even a bag pipe player...oh, love to hear the pipes!
We stayed for the tree lightening at 5 PM. The weather was good-no rain but chilly!
Loved the Tea Shoppe at night!
We had such a fantastic day! This sure has been quite the birthday!
More fun tomorrow with a visit to Clarice's and Angie's.
3 comments:
Yay! You're here! Glad you saw Port Gamble today. It's so charming! Looking forward to seeing you two tomorrow!
How fun! We are planning a trip over to Port Gamble next week...it's a Christmas tradition for us, but we sure miss the antique shop. Will be having something at the tea room for sure!
Ruth
Linda & Jim,
How much fun!! I just love your blog and sharing of photos. You are amazing. I would love to take a trip there after seeing what you posted. I hope you've had a wonderful birthday and I look forward to some belated celebrating with you in January.
XOXO,
Lisa
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