August 31, 2021 Ancient Redwoods RV Park, Redcrest CA

 Another busy day and fun day. We all gathered around for breakfast.   Bisquits and gravy.  Sheila couldn't make it as she was taking care of he sister.  I cleaned up the mess. We talked for awhile and then decided to take a ride.  We had raspberry popsicles at the fruit stand in Pepperwood.  Then we went to Shively. Shopped in Redcrest.  Visited Janine Cathy.  Then Steve's old house in Redcrest.   We went to Holmes and went to See john.   Johnson we then came back and had a wonderful surf and turf dinner.  Sheila  came.  We had a nice fire.  Finally it was time for TV and cuddles with the dogs.

August 30, 2021 Ancient Redwoods RV Park, Redcrest CA

 We drove about 175 miles . We left at 11 due to 101 road closures.  Joanie and Steve. Decided to spend a couple of days at Ancient Redwoods with us.  We arrived at 3pm. Got set up. John Johnson came to visit. BBQ'ed brats.  They left about 9 again.  Finally it was time for TV and cuddles with the dogs.   

August 29, 2021 Turtle Rock RV Resort, Gold Beach OR

 What a fun day.  We  got up early to go to breakfast with the Leaches. They changed their mind so we went ahead and had breakfast at Double D's. Then we topped off the gas tank and I picked up a few things at the grocery store.   Once we got back to the rig we went over and visited with Steve and Joanie.  Then Kurt and Stephanie took us to Brookings for Mexican.   Once again they insisted on paying.  Then back to the rig.  They stayed awhile.  We hung out around at the until Steve and Joanie came back.  Once they did we chatted with them and decided to take a ride down to the South Jetty to look for yes more driftwood.   Then over to Steve and Joanie for a BBQ.   Dessert at our place and more yakking till 9.  Finally it was time for TV and cuddles with the dogs. 

August 28, 2021 Turtle Rock RV Resort, Gold Beach OR

 Interesting day.  I got up and we had breakfast.   Steve went on a motorcycle ride. I finished cutting on the notebooks.  Steve was home about noon. We had lunch.  Then I watched TV after I out away all my junk.  Steve carved until it was time for dinner.  Then the Leaches pulled in to Surpise us.  We quickly finished dinner and dishes. Then went over to visit with them.  We decided to go for breakfast.    At Double D.  It was okay.  We also decided to cancel our reservations for the rally.  The smoke is going to be too bad in the Placerville area.  Our one control is broke and Steve is reluctant to fix it. After that it was time for  TV and cuddles with the dogs. 

August 27, 2021 Turtle Rock RV Resort, Gold Beach OR

 I woke up about a half hour before Steve. I made the coffee as I forgot to do so the night before.  We ate breakfast and Steve did some carving.  He stabbed himself and bled profusely.  We got that taken care. I was able to get some cutting done.  Our lunch ride came at 11:30 ish.  The kidnapped us.  The took us to their home and gave us the 50 cent tour.  Kurt is on the odd side.  He wears his hair long and blue nail polish.  He must do them himself as there were several bottles of polish on their dining room table.  Anyway we stayed at their house quite awhile.  Then over to the Porthole for a wonderful lunch which they insisted on paying for. Then back to their house.  The dogs enjoyed running all over.  We came back and they dropped us off. Stayed for a while.  Said they would be back about noon on Sunday to take us to Brookings for another meal.  I did some more cutting Steve carved.  We had lunch items for dinner.  Finally it was time for TV and cuddles with the dogs. 

August 26, 2021 Turtle Rock RV Resort, Gold Beach OR

 I was up late last night finishing a book.  We got up at 7:30 and got dressed really quickly. We walked across the street for breakfast at the Hiouchi Cafe.  It was OK.  back to the rig to dump and hook up.  We left around 10:30 for Gold Beach.  We drove to Brookings and hung out in the rest stop for an hour so that we would not get here too early.   It was only a 50 mile trip.  We gitvhere shortly before 1.  We did our set up chores.  For some reason Steve wanted the  bike out.  After setting up Steve was hot to go down to the Beach.  The dogs ran and played.  They couldn't wait to get off the leash.  We came back and decided to run down to South Jetty  to collect some driftwood.   Steve wanted to get some Myrtle wood and a saw.  Tony and Shelley called to say they contracted Covid so we won't be able to see them this trip.  On our way back we tested the park Mexican restaurant.   Tortugas.  It was less than best.  Finally we were on the way home.  We did contact the Mitchell's friends the Dammels . We have lunch with them tomorrow.   The Mitchell's already know.  Steve was out puttering with his driftwood when Hazel and I decided it was t

ime to watch TV.  Sophie joined us later.  

August 25, 2021 Redwood Meadows RV Resort, Hiouchi CA

 We got up very leisurely.  Watched some TV.  Then made our way to Walmart in Crescent City.  We shopped then drove the town stopping at Auto Zone to get def.  Steve helped a woman secure her license plates on her car which was parked next to ours.  Then we decided to have a burger at Burger King.  It was terrible for Burger King.   Then back to the rig to unload and walk the dogs.  We had a simple dinner of grilled cheese and clam chowder.  Dishes and finally it was time for TV and cuddles with the dogs. 

August 24, 2021 Redwoods Meadows RV Resort, Hiouchi CA

We are back in Cali. We got up early and ate our very expensive cinnamon rolls.   We we sitting in the truck waiting for Henderson's to open up.  They parked in front of the office.  I went in the lounge and when I came out they were done.  It was just an inspection.   We didn't have the wheel bearings packed.  Will come back for that.  We parked in the lot and dropped the truck. Ran over to Cartwright's and bought alot of pork. The back to hook up the camper and we were on the way.  We couldn't check in till 1 and when they say 1 here they mean it. We got here at 12:53 and had to wait till the office opened at 1.  We got set up and were waiting for Haley to come .  But of course she texted at the last minute to let us know that her whole family had Covid and she was going to get tested today.  Pretty good evasion.  I made stuffed pork chops with gravy for dinner.  Steve like the gravy amazingly.   Dishes and finally it was time for TV and cuddles with the dogs.   Steve worked himself into a snit because he thought we should take a workkamper job in Delores Co. At 7000 feet which would kill Steve. 

August 23, 2021 Henderson's Lineup, Grant's Pass OR

 We got up early for us.  We were on the road by a little after nine. We got the slide in without too much difficulty.  We stopped at a couple of rest stops. Steve got up on the roof at the second rest stop as the slide topper was coming apart.  So he put some zip ties to hold it on.  We stopped at Seven Feathers for fuel.  Then  Heaven on earth for cinnamon  rolls and sticky buns. Finally  we arrived at Henderson line up.  We are boondocking.   We has leftovers for dinner.  Finally the Hazel and I went to the bedroom for TV and cuddles.

August 22, 2021 Neskowin Creek RV Resort, Neskowin 0R

 We got up early so I could do laundry.   When I got it all sorted I realized that I had too many loads to do it in the park.  So we headed to Lincoln City.  There was one bomber Safeway.   It was priced reasonably.   It took us only 2 and half hours. 6 washers and 4 dryers.  My plan was to have an early dinner at the Pub fish and chips  but it was too early.   Back to the rig for lunch.   Then we put our clothes away. I watched some TV.  Steve chatted with our grand design neighbors. We put the motorcycle in.  Then we had wrapped hot dogs for dinner.  Dishes. Finally it was time for TV and cuddles with the dogs.   Hazel seems to be feeling better.  This is our last night here!

August 21, 2021 Neskowin Creek RV Resort, Neskowin 0R

 Well the day started off great.  We jumped in the car about 9 and went into town . We stopped for gas.  Then we made a visit to Sambos for a wonderful breakfast.   Then a quick stop at JoAnn's and Safeway.  Back to the to finished my sewing project and organized everything and put it all back where it belongs.  We rested awhile then took down the clam.  We had frozen burritos for dinner.  Dishes then it was time for TV and cuddles with the dogs. 

August 20, 2021 Neskowin Creek RV Resort, Neskowin 0R

 About the same as yesterday.  We got up a little earlier.  I fixed breakfast burritos.  Then I sewed and Steve carved.  Couple of walks with the dogs.  We BBQ'ed pork chops for dinner.  Dishes  and it was time for TV and cuddles with the dogs. 

August 19, 2021 Neskowin Creek RV Resort, Neskowin 0R

 We hung around the house.  The weather  was overcast but no rain despite the promise . I sewed all day.  They turned out ok despite the frustration.   We has tacos for dinner.   A very restful day.  Finally it was time for TV and cuddles with the dogs.   

August 18, 2021 Neskowin Creek RV Resort, Neskowin 0R

Today was our last play day.  We got up leisurely then pack a lunch and we were off.  We stopped for gas and at the Christmas store for a new calender.  I found a puzzle with light houses.  The pictures for the puzzle were taken by the owner of the Christmas store.  Then we turned down Siletz river road.   We stopped at a quilt store in Siletz when I got back in he asked why the bag was so small.  Who was the man in the car.  Not Steve.  Then we headed  Ollala Lake for lunch.  Then back to Lincoln City.  We tried to go down Drift Creek  road but decided it was too rough so we decided it wasn't worth the wear and tear on the truck.  Then home to fix dinner.  I made Salisbury steak and mashed potatoes.   Steve was in seventh heaven.  Dishes and it was time for TV and cuddles with the dogs.   

August 17, 2021 Neskowin Creek RV Resort, Neskowin 0R

 We had a great day today.  We got ready to go to Newport to have lunch with our friends from Casa Grande Tami and Dave Howard. They called and canceled as they had been exposed to Covid.  Tami was not feeling well.  So we jumped in the car and headed to Newport.  We stopped along the way at several beaches looking for driftwood.   Then we had lunch at Georgie's. Very good .. we made a quick stop at the quilt store.  Finally a long stop at the walmart.  Then home and unload. We took a short walk and the BBQED some chicken burgers.  Dishes.  Finally it was time for TV and cuddles with the dogs. 

August 16, 2021 Neskowin Creek RV Resort, Neskowin 0R

 We got up about 8 and left here by 10.  We stopped at  the Cloverdale/Neskowin Post Office.  Then we headed to the Tillamook Creamery.   About 10 minutes before David and Brita arrive with her Parents Vicky and Craig and her brother Spencer and Courtney.  We had a great visit.  They have changed the place so much.  Cafeteria style not very many choices.  I had a grilled cheese and Steve a burger.  David ate ny fries.  Then we took a self tour of the cheese making. A run through the gift store finally ice cream.  Mask wearing is back in style here in OR.  We were second in line when we got our ice cream.  When we left the line for ice cream was a mile long.  We really liked Brita's parents.  We swung through Pacific City on our way home.  Once we got here we went through the mail.  Dinner was fried egg sandwiches.   Dishes and finally it was time for TV and cuddles with the dogs. 

August 15,2021 Neskowin Creek RV Resort, Neskowin 0R

  Today was a great day.  I stayed up until after one reading . I finished Sandra Brown book Blind Tiger. I got up at 8.  Hazel seems somewhat better.  She ate some and her entire dinner. 

After breakfast and chores I sewed and Steve watched football and carved.  He finished  his eagle.  We ate lunch. It was over cast all day.  Cozy here in the trailer.  We BBQ'ed steak and split it.  Dishes and finally  it was time for TV and cuddles with the dogs.   

August 14, 2021 Neskowin Creek RV Resort, Neskowin 0R

 We got up fairly early and were out the door to breakfast at Zellers in Otis.  We drove down three rocks road on the way back looking for a piece of driftwood for the eagle.  Then we went to Neskowin looking for the Post office which we  found out moved 10 miles down the road to Cloverdale.   Back to the rig.  Carving and sleeping for Steve. Sewing and puzzles.  Chicken enchiladas for dinner.  Hazel is under the weather. Dishes and it was finally time for TV and cuddles with the dogs.   

August 13, 2021 Neskowin Creek RV Resort, Neskowin 0R

 I had trouble falling asleep last night.. we got up at 7 and headed to the hair dressers. We both got butchered.  And at a high price.  The I headed to Jo Ann.   I got rushed out of there.  We got our ice maker and made lots of ice.  I came home and sewed.  The potholder gave me lots of problems and needs to be made much smaller.  Just working out the bugs.  We BBQ'ed ribs for dinner. We came to blows over the ROD having our telephone number wrong.  Wish we could communicate better.  Finally after dishes it was time for TV and cuddles with the dogs. 

August 12, 2021 Neskowin Creek RV Resort, Neskowin 0R

We both got up late. I woke up at 6:45 and crawled back in bed.  We got up and did our normal morning routine. I made Steve breakfast burritos.   Steve carved and I finished my cutting chore.  At 1:30 we made out way into Lincoln City to have our toenails done at B Nails in the Safeway Plaza.  A trip thru Safeway.   The traffic coming and was horrendous.   Never seen it like that.  Steve dropped me off at the dog park while he hurried back to the rig.  We put the groceries away and got ready to BBQ pork steak for dinner. Dishes the finally it was time for TV and cuddles with the dogs. 

August 11, 2021 Neskowin Creek RV Resort, Neskowin 0R

 Today was a very laid back day.  We were recovering from our day of non stop work yesterday.   We finished setting up putting up the table and the clam.  I cut most of the day and Steve went out to the clam to carve.  We had chicken cordon blue for dinner.  We sat out for awhile but no one came to visit.  Finally it was time for TV and cuddles with the dogs.   

August 10, 2021 Neskowin Creek RV Resort, Neskowin 0R

 Wow what a day we have had.  Steve left early and went to Newport to have the truck serviced.  I got up later and did our morning routine.  Then I stripped the bed in preparation for the repair job.  Which should have only taken about a half an hour.  Steve came home and we got right to work. We took the motorcycle out.   Steve went to get the tools out of the hatch only to discover water had leaked into the hatch.  So everything  had to come out so Steve could tighten all the connections.   Fortunately that seems to have taken care  of the problem.  Then we struggled with the bed.  We had trouble getting the board raisers back on correctly.   Finally the bed was done and remade with clean linen.   We decided all our hard work merited a dinner out. It was going to be a hamburger until Steve decided fish and chips sounded a whole lot better. We decided to go to Moes in the historic district.  Once we got there we found out there was a 2 hour wait.  Back in the car in search of a good burger.  We found this fish and chips place near Safeway.  It was wonderful food.  The service could be better but the food was out of the world.  Then home for some TV and cuddles with the dogs. 

August 9, 2021 Neskowin Creek RV Resort, Neskowin 0R

 Well we got up about 7 and picked up our  marbles and pushed in the bedroom  slide. We were on our way by 9 :30.  We drove about 215 miles.  We took 12 to 5. Then 405 in Salem back to 5 then 22 to 101.  We got set up except for the bike.  We had to manually pushed the slide out.  I looked at the bed and realized that something was not right.  It wouldn't square up .  Anyway the board came off the hinges which we will have to fix tomorrow.   The we made a quick trip to Lincoln City for gas and groceries.   Then dinner of waffles with fresh picked blackberries.   Dishes and then it was finally time for TV and cuddles with the dogs.

 

August 8, 2021 Maple Grove Resort, Randle WA

 Well my youngest son is 37 today.  How time flies.  We are headed out tomorrow for the Oregon Coast. The slide continues to give us fits.  We got up about 8.  I crawled in bed at 7:30 as it was rather chilly in the main cabin. We mostly picked up and put things away today.  I did get some sewing done cutting actually but starting and stopping to assist was making me nervous.  Finally I gave up and put everything away.  I watched a movie then we fooled around with the slide.  We had yesterday's leftovers for dinner.  Finally after dishes it was time for TV and cuddles with the dogs once they decided to come up and settle down. 

August 7, 2021 Maple Grove Resort, Randle WA

 Well another busy day.  We got up around 8.  We had coffee and breakfast.   Then I decided to do the laundry.  Went over but it was busy.  So we waited then went back over.  I got the washers started .  We chatted with the couple that was washing.  Keith and Anita.  They are heading  to Neskowin tomorrow.   I decided to finish all the laundry which was about 2.  Then hurried back to prep the Irene's  White Spaghetti.  Everything turned out great.  Dan loved it.  He brought his friend Jason with him.  He has two boys Braden and Keenen Howard.  Keenen is looking good for the NFL.   They left about 7.  There was a ton of dishes to do.  Finally it was time for TV and cuddles with the dogs. 

August 6, 2021 Maple Grove Resort, Randle WA

 We woke up about 8.  I woke up about 7:15 but Steve was still asleep so I went back to sleep.  We had breakfast then I got the laundry ready and we headed to the laundry in Morton about 20 miles west of here.  The only problem was they wanted $5.50 a load.  So we kept going down the road to Ashford.   We checked out their laundry and it was closed for repairs.  So we back tracked to Morton.  On the way back we stopped at a place where they made sculptures  out of recycled iron. Then we stopped in Morton to get gas and groceries.  Back to the rig where I got some sewing done and Steve looked at the slide but was unsuccessful in solving any issues.  We ate leftovers for dinner.  Dishes and finally it was time for TV and cuddles with the dogs.   

August 5, 2021 Maple Grove Resort, Randle WA

 Well Dan came and went. It was hard not doing our normal routine stuff.  It was great to see home. I hope he works out the stuff for his Dad.  Ed is drinking himself to death.  We got up and got breakfast going. Bisquits and gravy. Bacon and eggs.  He left on a full stomach.  Then I tried to sew but I got conscripted into washing the screens.  We washed all the windows inside. All the screens.  Steve washed the exterior of the rig and the truck twice. I did get some cutting done. Then I went out to  walk the dogs. I saw some guy picking blackberries and went over to check them out. The guy told me take my yapping dog somewhere else.  I thought he was kidding but after  he said that he turned to me and  he was dead serious.  Of  course that pissed us both off.  We did find a bunch of blackberries to pick.  Then leftovers for dinner.  Dishes and it was time for TV and cuddles with the dogs. 

 

August 4, Maple Grove Resort, Randle WA

 Got up at a reasonable time.  Breakfast and chores.  Steve did a few things outside.  I worked on making somenotbook covers.  Dan arrive promptly at three.  We talked then BBQ'ed hamburgers and hotdogs.  More talk.  Finally it was time for bed.

August 3, 2021 Maple Grove Resort, Randle WA

 Wow we got up at a quarter of nine.  So we got a late start on the day.  Chores.  Steve decided to carve.  I did chores which included sweeping.  Then I made a concerted effort to finish as much of the top for dan's quilt.  We worked til about 3:30 then took a quick trip to the grocery store in Packwood.   Back to the rig and it was about time to feed dogs and get ready  for dinner.  We BBQ'ed brats.  Dishes and it was finally time for TV and cuddles with the dogs.   Worried about Dave and Ed.  I know Savid is stressed about a lot of different things.  Ed is drinking way too much.  He must be really bored.  

August 2, 2021 Maple WA Grove Resort, Randle

 Another hot day.  We got up really late.  Ate our delicious cinnamon rolls. Did our morning chores. Then decided to take a walk to find the laundry.   We lunched then I got some sewing done.  We took a short ride towards Mt St. Helen's but the road was really rough.  Stopped at the store here in Randle. Then BBQ'ed Iowa chops for dinner.  Dishes. Finally it was time for TV and cuddles with the dogs. 

August 1. 2021 Maple Grove Resort, Randle WA

We got up fairly early. Steve was anxious to get up and out. We were both worried whether we would get the bedroom slide closed.  Then he went to the office to pick up our cinnamon rolls. He brought back 8 ginormous rolls.  One per container.  We took off and drove about 300 miles.  The GPS wanted us to go around thru Seattle so after much debate we decided to take Hwy 12.  I guess there was a low bridge on  the hwy 12.  It was ok. It saved us about an hour.  It is also hot here.  We got here about 3:30 and got set up.  We had left overs for dinner.   Dishes and it was time for TV and cuddles with the dogs. Steve opted for 30 amp and sewer.  We got to pick our own site.