Still in PDX

Saw the recently remodeled federal building today. 

Built in the 70's it is now a model for "green" architecture. It captures thousands of gallons of rain water and uses it for irrigation and gray water needs. It recaptures the irrigation water and reuses that too. 

At the bank of eight elevators there is one control pad where you enter the floor you where wish to go. It then sends you to one of the elevators and when you get inside, the only controls are to open and close the door, and emergency intercoms. 

I pushed the button for the top floor, got into my assigned elevator and went up, stopped, went up some more (there were no lights indicating what floor we were on), and then went down a bit. When the doors finally opened I was at the floor I had started on. I guess I wasn't cleared for the top floor. 

Meanwhile, Louis is into building trucks. 

This one is his double tanker, double cab tow truck. When I told him to say "cheese", he smiled and said, "Truck,"

This is also a truck. 

He really likes selfies. 

Nina has had a lot of "Kodak Moments" but grandpa has missed most. She isn't all that anxious to be photographed. 

This is her spoon eye patch, Arrrrrgh. She likes being photographed at dinner the least. 

Rain forecasted for the next few days; should be perfect by Tuesday. 

Stay warm and dry; I hear that the Polar Vortex is coming.