The Aumsville Corn Festival was also back in August. As usual the corn was good. Some of the vendors had interesting things for sale. If you live in the mid-Willamette Valley and like corn, you should check out the festival next year. Be sure to bring your kids as there are plenty of stuff for them to do. They even have a parade, but I skipped that so I could get in line for the corn early, even though I did have to wait a while.
In September, I checked out the famous (at least around here) Mount Angel Oktoberfest. Good food, good music, and good crafts make for a great time. I got myself and several family members some slab soap from a local vendor. I believe the soap I have is called 'Ocean Mists.' As I happened to be in the right spot at the right time, I got to see the local kids put on the May Pole Dance--something I haven't seen before.
Just last month, on one of my few days off during the canning season, I went over to the Oregon Coast and had some clam chowder from Mo's, a famous restaurant chain on the Oregon Coast. Luckily I went on a day when the coast was not so windy and the sun was even out (all the while it rained in the Willamette Valley). Fortunately, I do have some pictures.
As I was walking down the beach, I saw this lone seagull looking toward the sea.
It seemed like the waves were getting higher as the tide came in.
When I was walking back to my car, I saw a line of seagulls looking south.
As for the cannery, we only have another week or two of onions before the seasonal workers will once again be looking for another job or waiting until next season. I myself, will be looking for another job so that I can be working year-round and have more time during the summer to do stuff with family. I also am planning on taking a business class at the local community college so that one day I can own my own country store.
