Let's Whoopemup!

A lot of towns are spending money to be what Waitsburg, Washington has always been . 20 miles away from Walla Walla, timeless Waitsburg is getting a push from it's booming wine industry. The Whoopemup Hollow Cafe, on Main Street is getting rave reviews. It has menu of Cajun type food. Thank you to my brother Danny for this picture

Big Art Controversy In Little Waitsburg

10 years ago, it would have been a stretch to say that anything southeast of the Tri Cities was an afterthought. It was a "no thought". But with the blossoming wine industry in the Walla Walla area, there seems to be much more attention to the surrounding region. The latest controversy, according to the Seattle Times, involves little old Waitsburg. Wine Maker Charles Smith has painted a black and white American flag on his building in the heart of Waitsburg's downtown. The controversy is sure to bring the town some national exposure.

Waitsburg Welding Works On Abarer

My Dad has just wrapped up a series on my Grandfather Barer and Uncle Dave's purchase of Waitsburg Welding Works, a 20 some year venture that culminated in selling it to the foreman in the mid 1960s or so. The story was excellently written and brought back lots of memories. The picture above is Main Street of Waitsburg, WA, about 20 minutes east of Walla Walla.