Carrie's mom and stepdad recently purchased an adorable little cottage on Whidbey Island that they will be working on converting into their dream retirement abode. Before they start construction, Carrie has had free reign of the place as her parents prepare their move from Cali. The cottage was originally a honeymoon cottage the prior owners rented out to couples ostensibly on their honeymoons. It's a charming little place all of 700 square feet and has been voted as one of the most kissable locations in WA. Of greater value is the land the house sits on. Carrie's parents will have beach rights, a view of the Sound and prolly about 1/2 to a full acre of land. It is totally secluded, quiet and beautifully landscaped. (I tried to add more images, but this stupid prgram won't work.)
The 3 of us drove up there Friday night (got to take a ferry over), stocked up on food and drink and hung out for the remainder of the night. Saturday we slept late (surprise!) and wandered into the quaint little town of Langley. The town is full of antique shops, boutiques and restaurants and has a gorgeous view of the Cascades and the Sound. How nice it would be to live there. :) After a full day of shopping, I cooked the girls my famous fiery fettucine. About half way thru cooking, I found out Kim doesn't do well with spicy food. Doh!! I siphoned off a side serving of what was to be a far less spicier version of the sauce. Heh. Apparently I've blown my spice meter out of whack, as I somehow made her sauce even spicier than what I made for Carrie and me! DOH! She took it in stride tho and we managed to cool it down with some sour cream. :) We spent the rest of the night indulging in the humor of Eddie Izzard and a good game of Phase 10.
Sunday we made the trip to the north side of the island to check out Deception Pass. WOW! What an amazing view! We hiked around the national park for a bit before calling it quits and heading back to pack up for our trip home.
All in all, I had a great time hanging out with Kim and Carrie and it was wonderful to be able to escape from day to day life for the weekend. I definitely can't wait to bring Brian back there for the weekend or even just for a day trip!
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(Posted on 2 November, 2005)... So, uh, just how long IS this girls weekend on Whidbey Island? Is Whidbey Island like Brigadoon or something, and you'll be back to make another post in 100 years? Is it near a black hole and time slows down on Whidbey Island? Are there booby traps to make sure you don't ever leave? Hello? ...Anybody home?
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