THE DEWITT FAMILY: A Very Long Drive for Coffee

February 24, 2010...woke up to some snow falling. As this winter has been most unusual, I decided this was appropriate, just to add to this unusual winter. I knew it would be gone by the end of the day, with the warm temperatures we have been having, and it was. We decided that since we had a tax appointment in Republic, we would take a drive along the Kettle River Valley and try to find this "coffee roaster" I had heard about. Must not have noticed this business along the side of the road when Rock and I first started looking for property in this beautiful area? We looked for a house in Danville, about 5 miles from Grand Forks, BC. Well, yesterday, we found him. It was so nice to meet this guy Rich Scott, who has lived in this area for over 30 years. How he started his business was just because around here, if you want something good, you have to do or make it yourself!! The Kettle River Valley is as beautiful as the San Poil Valley and on a beautiful sunny day like yesterday, even though we drove over 100 miles round trip, it was well worth it. We also have a pound of good coffee. Our tax appointment went well as it is always nice to get money back from the Government. We then had an early dinner at the one and only Mexican restaurant in Republic. Rock and I are gone so much, mostly to the "Coast" to see our children and grandchild, that when we are home for a period of time, we mostly stay home and play catch up and do the things we like to do, so a day out, is always welcome. Northeast Washington is really a beautiful area.