MORE FUN IN OMAK, WA

August 12 – 15 – We are not going green any more!! On Friday afternoon in Omak, instead of resting and enjoying the beautiful Washington weather, Ken spent the afternoon compounding the right rear quarter panel of the Suzuki in an attempt to get the green paint off. (Remember the little mishap in Wisconsin!). I think he did a great job!! Only a couple of marks still show!! Thanks, Ken, for getting the green out!!

Besides going to the Stampede and Suicide Race, Okanogan County had a lot to offer. On Saturday, we went to the Okanogan Farmers’ Market. The last time we were here in 2005, we bought a peck of fresh grown peaches for $6!!! We shared them with the other campers at the Fairgournds. This time we were not so lucky. I bought three big peaches for $2 but they were delicious!

These young boys sold me the peaches. I told them I liked the name of their farm – Smallwood Treemendous Farms!!

Ken picked up a basket of plumbs. There was a lot to buy, if we only had a refrigerator!!!

Of course we had to eat!! On Thursday, our first night in Omak, we stopped by China Star and ordered take-out Hot and Sour Soup. I would not mention it, but it’s the first time we have ordered take-out Hot and Sour Soup that we had to wait for them to make it!! They said at least we know it is fresh!

On Friday before going to the Rodeo, we stopped by a Taco Stand we had noticed – Tacos Mazatlan – authentic Mexican Tacos!! They were good, but nothing to compare with those at Taqueria y Tienda in Avon Park, FL.

August 14 –I happened to notice in “Places to Eat in Omak” that the Breadline Café had been included in “The Best Places To Eat In The Northwest”! Imagine that!! In the little town of Omak!! (Well, not so little – it has a Wal-Mart and Home Depot!) Anyway, we made reservations for early dinner on Saturday.

It was wonderful!! We have never been to a restaurant where they had a “Bread Bar”!

Ken ordered Muscles and Clam Linguine; I had the Tuscan Penna. Both came with salad and the bread bar.

Dinner was devine!! Note the abundance of seafood in Ken’s dish and the plentiful vegetables in mine. Keith and Mitch – I want you to work on perfecting this dish for when we are together again!!!

ANOTHER AMAZING HAPPENSTANCE!!

As we were enjoying dinner, a young man and his son sat at the adjoining table. He reminded me of a young Hoff – David Hasselhoff that is!!

The youngster ordered his own dinner. He not only knew exactly what he wanted, but he stated how he wanted it prepared. He topped it off with a chocolate shake with whipped cream. They seemed very familiar with the waiter.

Later when the kid left the table, his Dad took a sip of the shake. Ken made some comment to him about stealing his son’s drink. He asked if we were here for the Rodeo and we got to talking. When we said we were full timers, he said he was a full timer now because his house recently burned down. Then he said his Sister-In-Law owned the Breadline Café!! I was impressed!! Amazing!!