Had been house-sitting in Eugene for a few days then celebrated my buddy Chub's birthday. What a blast! We did put on an impressive performance. (Sorry Lynne) Can't believe that we have managed to stay alive this long;)

Sadly, my cousin Shirley Bewley passed away last week. Shirley was a wonderful, wonderful lady and has always been one of my favorite people. I will miss her greatly. We had a Celebration of Life for her on Friday at a park in McMinnville that was real nice. Saw relatives that I hadn't seen in many years and saw a lot of folks I did not recognize:)

Needed an ocean fix in a bad way after that so hauled butt for Depoe Bay. Got here around 2030 Friday night, went into the Hag for a quick beer and a shot. Ended up playing with my "brother from another mother" Michael Dane for the last set...that put my mind in a lot more peaceful spot.

Michael, our friend Brady (drums) and I played at the Annual Indian Salmon Bake here yesterday. started with some light rain then cleared to a nice day. The indians that were performing had a fire burning in front of our stage so we were smoked up all afternoon. Even my dobro smelled like smoke when I played the Hag later last night. Let her air out all night in my room and it is fine now:) It was also International Talk Like a Pirate Day so everyone in town was doing a whole lot of Aaaaargh'n LOL

Down to Beverly Beach for a long bike ride this morning then to Newport to cruise around a cool old music store there. Playing the Hag again tonight. I definitely consider myself blessed to be able to play music with my friends.. not too much better than that.

May hang around the coast another day but not sure. My need to be near the ocean is a constant. My need to feel some sea miles under the keel is another constant and it is calling me. Won't be long now.....

A hui hou