Since we had not been to Dayton proper yet we set out one morning to have coffee at the village cafe/coffee house at the center square.

We were pleasently surprised with the place. For such a small town it is huge and very comfortable, with a nice sitting area and besides good coffee (and latte) a nice breakfast and lunch menue. We might have to come back for the 'cinnamon-roll pancakes' !

We walked around town which isn't hard to do because the square is basically 'it' and we snapped some pics (for once we didn't forget the camera). More fall colors! You can't get around them here in Oregon!

This is the Fort Yamhill Block House, which was brought to Dayton in 1911 to prevent its demolition.

The structure has been built by Willamette settlers on Fort Hill in the Grand Ronde Valley in 1855 and 1856. John G. Lewis, a citizen of Dayton, secured permission from authorities to move the logs to Dayton, where they were reassembled.

The newly plowed and sowed field behind our RV has become a favorite landing spot for a gazillion migrating geese each evening! Unfortunately the zoom on my camera isn't big enough to capture a close up but I presume they're cackling or canadian geese.

They also like the sewer treatment facility next to the park which provides them with a nice swimming and drinking area. I love the sound they make when they're flying in late in the afternoon, sooo fall!

 

I'm a little overwhelmed with the scope of work I'm supposed to master in Dougs office but am trying my best and hope one day it will become easier.

At least James has something to show for this week again, he finished the shed and greenhouse.