Mark Hargrove

Married to Sandy 35 years, Father, Grandfather, Boeing 747, 767, 777 and 787 Instructor Pilot and State Representative in the Washington State Legislature

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A couple of cool sights in Toronto. In the second photo, only the center column of windows is real. The rest is art!

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On the fairly comfortable day we visited Niagara Falls, the winter ice across the river melted and broke apart.

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Flying with WestJet on their new 787's. Looking out my Toronto hotel window, it's nice to see what gate I need to head to.

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These piles are 3 cubic yards of manure I wheelbarrowed from our driveway to our backyard garden. Now I'm working on moving the 10 cubic yard big pile of topsoil. My back is kiiling me, but I'm burning a lot... https://t.co/Vi5GkGG25r

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The excitement of grandson Jordan's soccer game alternated between him scoring goals and checking out a worm.

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During my 8 years in Olympia, I never saw a line this long. https://t.co/1M8FavVXeh

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I've often said I'd rather be in a not so nice place with Sandy than in paradise without her. Tahiti is the latter. That's my candlelit table surrounded by families and romantic couples.

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A quick trip with Air Tahiti NUI from LAX to Tahiti on their new 787.

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Sandy chose to start our day with Summit Plummet at Disney's Blizzard Beach and didn't hesistate (as I did) at this 20+ foot leap in the Dominican Republic.

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One good thing about not being in the legislature this session: Instead of commuting to Olympia in the snow, Boeing sent me to Miami where Sandy and I got some quality time with alligators in the Everglades and... https://t.co/jAhF2H3cXs

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With so many candles, Sandy appreciated some help from her grandsons blowing them out. (I know, she looks like she should have half as many.)

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For Sandy's birthday today, grandson Jordan loved the huge "hamsters" at Red Lobster (cracked us up.) Then we continued where many other youngsters celebrate their birthdays - Chuck E. Cheese!

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Just drove back from a week in Colorado, caring for Sandy's mom during and after a chemo treatment. I think it was comforting that Sandy has been through this experience.

The most beautiful part of our winter... https://t.co/8oTEBGyie4

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Sandy and I were ready for Santa, and he came!

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When it came time for opening presents, the grandsons plopped down and said, "Get out your Bible, Grandpa!" because they know the Christmas Story comes first. Then . . .

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Our traditional abelskivers Christmas Eve morning, followed by frosting cookies.

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After we fed our fine friends from our home group, we made sure each couple went home warm and cozy in their conjoined sweaters.

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Still a few loose ends to tie up, but today was my last "packed" day of legislative work, with a meeting in Covington, three more in Olympia and "packing" up my office so someone else can move in.

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When we flew this ANA Cargo 777 to Victorville, CA, the circling approach was particularly challenging, with low scud clouds requiring clever maneuvering. Because these airplanes' deliveries won't be for... https://t.co/kF4K9SJIMT