Oliver And His Best Friend

 

Oliver ran into his buddy on a walk

Dan Blysma Will Coach Kraken

 Congrats to Dan Blysma, who was named this week as the new coach of the Seattle Kraken.  

Blysma had been coach of the Kraken affiliate, Coachella Valley.

Blysma was a mid-season replacement when he coached the Pittsburgh Penguins to a Stanley Cup  in 2009.

Blysma's last NHL head coaching stint was with the Buffalo Sabres from 2015-2017.

Walla Walla 6--The Incubator

The Incubator, is an area near the Walla Walla airport, where upstart wineries can establish themselves, paying low rent, while having good visibility.

We went to SMAK, a winery offering Roses (rose a).

We had one person in our party not take part, as he was our designated driver.

Dossier--Another Celebrity Owned Winery

One of Downtown Walla Walla 's newest wine tasting rooms is Dossier.  It is co-owned by former Seahawk .Sydney Rice.

It is a high end winery, if you notice, the selection list is personalized.

You can see the reflection of the Baker-Boyer Bank,which is across the street, in the door 

Celebrity Owned Winery

Persued By Bear--is a Walla Walla winery owned by actor Kyle Maclachlan 

Eritage At Night

We found a new way to enjoy Walla Walla.  The Eritage Resort, north of town 

Although it is a little ways from town, it features beautiful vistas of wine fields and skies at night. 

There are bikes to ride, as well as kayaks and paddle boards.

NBA Superstar Walton Dies

NBA great Bill Walton has died.  He reportedly has had cancer. Walton was on the Blazers team the Blazers team when it won its first, and so far, only NBA title. The Seattle Sonics, perhaps motivated by the Blazers, would win two years later. 

Making Friends

At the Eritage in Walla Walla, a frog visits from the pond outside our room.