September 30, 2022 Mountain Valley RV Park, Tehachapi CA

 Last Day of September.  Steve was up early and off with the truck to the repair shop.  He was back before 10. Worse case scenario another 8,000 dollars.  Of course it turned out to be the worse case senario.  So we signed on here for at least a week more. We thought we were going to have to move and Jeff from Murphy's was willing to come help us move the trailer but at the last minute they told us we would not have to move.  We unloaded the bike and made toom in the back for Steve. Changed all our medical appointments and started to enjoy our stay.  The weather is moderate.  We have the bike so Steve can get a few groceries.   Jeff offered to take me shopping.  Thought that was nice. So we hung out here. Took walks with the dogs. Sat outside.  It has been very pleasant.  

September 29, 2022 Mountain Valley RV Park, Tehachapi CA

 Another road trip from hell.  We left Coarsegold about 7:30.  Earlier than we planned. Thanks to Mr Rush budget .  We got to the beginning of the climb to cross the Tehachapi's and decided to sit and take a potty break and rest the truck. we no soon started the climb and realized the thermostat wasn't the cure for our problems.  We we stopped again.  The sat and cooled down.  The about 20 miles west of Tehachapi we were over heated again.  We sat there about 4.5  hours.  We had to call roadside service and wait for a truck to pull the rig so we could get the truck to the campsite in Tehachapi.  I sat in the sun and broiled for 4 and half hours.  Read, did puzzles until we were rescued.  Steve ran the battery on the truck down talking thru the truck in the phone . Had to have jump to get going again. Fortunately Steve had cables.   Finally the truck came to tow us to the park.   We got set up and neither is felt like eating a big meal.  This is incredibly the worse time we have had this much trouble.  Sad to leave our site in Park Sierra. 

September 28, 2022 Park Sierra, Coarsegold CA

 This is our last night as Park Sierra members.  It is bitter sweet.  Steve let me sleep until 7:30.  I fixed breakfast sandwiches. Then at 10 we met the Ely's  in the Club house. We chatted for about 2 hours . Came home I defrosted the fridge . The Steve dumped.  We are ready to head out tomorrow.   Pray that the truck behaves.  Pot pies for dinner. Stitching the latter part of the day.

 

September 27, 2022 Park Sierra, Coarsegold CA

 This was not a quiet day. We got up early.  We were out the door  We had a 10 am toe appointment.  Not real happy but it is done.  The a quick stop at the quilt store. Von's for food.  Cash machine and gas.  Then home for BBQ  brats.  Then over to the laundromat with 5 loads of laundry.   Took me until 4:30.  The we BBQ'ed hot dogs and Steve had one of each.  Stitching was difficult and I have some frogging to do.  3cdays till we are back to real life. 

September 26, 2022 Park Sierra, Coarsegold CA

 We were up early, thank you Steve McCrumb.  He was out the door about 10 after 8.  I got up and dressed and took a walk. Yeah for me.  I watched TV what I wanted.  They replaced the thermostat and hopefully that will take care of the problem.  He was home about 12:30.  Dogs were happy.  We went down to the office and turned in our leaving papers.  Boo hook.  Then despite Steve bringing home 4 pot pies we had shrimp for dinner.  TV  and stitching for the rest of the night.  

September 25, 2022 Park Sierra, Coarsegold CA

 Another quiet day in the rig.  Football and stitching.  Still hot here.  Not much to report.  Steve takes the truck in tomorrow morning early.  A morning to my self.  Yeah.

September 24, 2022 Park Sierra, Coarsegold CA

 We had a quiet day at home.  Steve did some carving. I stitched most of the day.  We BBQ'ed a steak.  Took the dogs out numerous times.  Watched TV.   Our says here are winding down to a close.  

September 23, 2022 Park Sierra, Coarsegold CA

 I got up at a reasonable hour. 7:30. Breakfast and chores. About 10:30 I decided to take the dogs to the office to get mail. Steve decided to drive me.  We went to the dog park and Steve grabbed the mail. Then we decided to drive to Yosemite Lakes Hillside market. Steve went in and grabbed the groceries since I did not have my purse.  Then home.. I gave both dogs a bath. Then lunch.  Then stitching.  Steve managed to get us set up with TV.  The smart TV was stuck on stupid. Steve repaired the shade on my side of the slide which required him to take down the entire valance.   Steve did some carving and I stitched.  Dinner dishes and bath.  

September 22, 2022 Park Sierra, Coarsegold CA

 This leg of the trip will have to go down in the Annals of history as the worst.  When Steve had the truck in for the catalytic converter in Roseville they told him he had a leak in the cooling system and needed a new thermostat.  He was either in sticker shock over the cost or the clerk on the other end mis understood him and  that portion of the repair showed as declined.  We had no problems with the truck until we were headed over to Duncans Mills on the coast.  The truck overheated a couple times and we had to pull over on the steeper grades a couple of time to let it cool down.   We had one issue while we were there.  We added coolant and things looked good to get to Coarsegold.   We made an appointment at the Rusty Piston in Oakhurst who have made the A list on the friend list.  We left the coast about nine after dumping.  All went well until we hit the hills in Oakland.  We had to pull over twice there.  Once on the Altamont pass to cool down.  We had to stop once in Madera and once more coming into Coarsegold about 7.5 miles from the turnoff for the park.   Once the truck reaches a certain temp it goes into limp mode and will only go about 5 miles an hour.  Then with the gate to the park  in sight we had to pull off to the side once more.   We finally made it in about 6 but we did make it.  There definitely is a God to which I was praying the entire trip.  And I thought our adventures were over.  

Steve I found out doesn't like to be snarled at.  Amazing when the soe is on a different foot.

September 21, 2022 Duncans Mills Camping Club, Duncans Mills CA

  Our last day here.  I don't have to look forward to any more games of 5 crowns. Got up breakfast and chores. Steve carved outside I stitched.  Lunch then we slowly started putting things away.  About 3 we took the truck to Guerneville to top off the tank.  Stopped at Safeway to pick up some pot pies. I think we are both done with the trip.  Then dinner and cleanup.   I was stitching and guess what.  Steve wanted to play cards.  So that is what we did.  Hope we have a good trip tomorrow to Coarsegold.   

September 20, 2022 Duncans Mills Camping Club, Duncans Mills CA

 Do I know my husband or what.  Last night as I was getting in the shower he blew his top because I made some unauthorized purchases.  I thought he must want to take a ride tomorrow and he feels guilty.  Sure enough this morning he announced he wants to go on a motorcycle ride. So that is what he did and I finished my December mug.  He was back about 1:30.  We had lunch. Then took a ride to get some apple fritters at Safeway.   Then took some back roads to get some pics Steve wanted of some totem poles.  We took the Cazadero highway.  Then home for BBQ'ed chicken breasts.  We played a round of 5 crowns.  It was fun.

September 19, 2022 Duncans Mills Camping Club, Duncans Mills CA

 We got up and had a light breakfast. Then off to Guerneville to get antifreeze.  Back home to relax for awhile. About 1:30 we hopped in the truck and dove to Dillon beach and Tomalas.  Came back to the boat house for very expensive fish and chips and clam chowder. $65.00.  came home to stitch and Steve watched the Monday night game.  We seem to be right where the other one needs to be . Do you think Steve could wait 2 minutes now whenever the urge hits him that his when he has to do it.  UGH

September 18, 2022 Duncans Mills Camping Club, Duncans Mills CA

 It rained all last night and  off and on all day.  Mostly on.  Dark and dreary.   Loved it.  We got up about quarter after 7. About 10 I n

Made avocado toast with sausage and egg.  It was determined that  the auto parts store was closed on Sunday so we chilled till it was time  for football to start.  Steve hurried over.  Had the house mostly to myself.  It was nice.  Bizarro  Steve was gone and my loving husband was back.  We made pot pies  for dinner.  Steve went back for the evening game came home for pie and ice cream.

Got lots of stitching done.

September 17, 2022 Duncans Mills Camping Club, Duncans Mills CA

 The lack of TV has reared its ugly head.  We are now known to each other as bitch and asshole. You can guess which one I am. Steve was making noise by 7 so we got up.  I made breakfast sandwiches.   Steve carved and I made an apple pie. Apples needed to be more done. Phones and internet are practically non existent.  About 11 we went on a walk to the river. Walk did a lot of good  as far as my knees.  Need to do more.  Rain is expected. tomorrow through Tuesday.  About 2:30 we went for a ride . We hit hiway one to Ft. Bragg. Went as far as ocean Cove.  Came back to take the road cto Cazadero.  Very steep. Truck over heated again and lost power.  Once we hit the down hill we were fine.  Got back about 4.  As expected Steve got his Knickers in a twist.  We had heated words. Cooked the salmon Nikki gave us.  Took forever.  Getting ready to shut down for the night.  

September 16, 2022 Duncans Mills Camping Club, Duncans Mills CA

 Our first whole day with no TV!  We lived to tell about it.  We got up earlier than I wanted to . Breakfast. Then hit the road. Stopped at our favorite fruit stand for Gravenstein apples but not luck.  Then the Walmart in Windsor.  Costco and Best buy. Finally we got gas.   Back to the rig for lunch at 1:30.  Steve went for a short ride.  I stitched. He was back by 4. BBQ'ed steak for dinner.  More stitching and we played cards.  

September 15, 2022 Duncans Mills Camping Club, Duncans Mills CA

 We got up before 7 thanks to Steve and were out the door by 9.  Just as we were ready to leave here came Jerry for one final goodbye.  We drove 191 mile and arrived around 2.  We pulled off twice as we got an alert that the engine was over heating.   Their vacation has been one crisis after another.  Once we got to  Ukiah it was mostly down hill from there.  We made it to the Campground from there without stopping.  When we got here we were dismayed that we had no cell or internet and thus no TV. So we are here for 6 more days with the tv in the clubhouses.   At least we don't argue about the programs.  Steve does not share well.  I have decided to cut back on Glends games since she can't play if she is gone.  Poor baby Tom needs her attention.   Steve watched football at the Clubhouse.  Came home to BBQ dinner and went back.  I stitched most of the night.

September 13, 2022 Ancient Redwoods RV Park, Redcrest CA

 Today was laundry day. I finally got to watch the season finale of NCIS Season 13 which said good by to DiNozzo when he left for Bull.  Steve took a motorcycle ride down the Avenue.  Lunch then 3 hours plus for laundry.  John Johnson came by to say hello and goodbye.   Dinner we BBQ'ed a pork steak.  Tomorrow we prepare to leave for the Coast.  

September 12, 2022 Ancient Redwoods RV Park, Redcrest CA

I actually got up before Steve at 7.  We were out the door at 8:30 to meet Herry and Sheila at Bear River Casino for breakfast.   Then Sheila and I took off to Eureka for shopping and the guys took for Garberville for visiting.   Sheila and I did several errands and hit several stores.  We were back at Stickney's by 3 or before  the guys didn't get back till 3:30 and we headed home for dinner. Broke my watch band.  Stitched.  

September 11, 2022 Ancient Redwoods RV Park, Redcrest CA

 We had a very laid back day.  We got up late. I stitched most of the day. I didn't get dressed until noon.  The sky was gray.  I was great temperature.  About 3:30 we headed to Eureka to meet Jerry and Sheila for dinner.  Sheila showed me what a tragedy the house has turned into.  They are hoarders.   We had a wonderful dinner at Shamus Tbones.  Pretty pricey.  Then home for more stitching. The end.  Steve got to watch some football.

September 9, 2022 Ancient Redwoods RV Park, Redcrest CA

Today was exhausting.  We got up and I made bisquits and gravy eggs and sausage.   The Stickney's got here about 9:30.  We got breakfast cleaned up and I made two batches of brownies.  We started prepping for dinner.  Steve invited John Johnson who invited Mary and cousin Bonnie for dinner.  We are camped right next to John and Phyllis Markkey from the Motorcycle club.  Amazing! They were supposed to bring ribs but that didn't materialize.   We BBQ'ed chicken.  We ate outside. It was nice and then I came in and did a Mountain of dishes.  

September 8, 2022 Ancient Redwoods RV Park, Redcrest CA

 We were up by 7:30. Nikki called to tell us there was a fire in Forest Hill about 20 miles from where we were. We decided to run some errands . I mailed Dan his quilt. Went to Safeway.  Then back to the rig for lunch.  Jerry and Sheila was supposed to be here at 3 or 4 and finally made it at 5:30.  Stickney time. Then we met at Eel River Brewery in Fortuna for a wonderful dinner.  Back to the rig to finish the evening at home.

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September 7, 2022 Ancient Redwoods RV Park, Redcrest CA

 We got up at the crack of Dawn to prepare to leave before the heat took hold.  We drove about 300 miles and arrived here about 2:30. It was hot when we got here but as soon as the sun went down it cooled down.   We got set up and chilled out. We decided to  call Jerry Stickney tomorrow  so we can rest up. we were able to use the oven and have electricity without using the generator.   This trip has really been a challenge.  And it is not over yet.

September 6, 2022 Ponderosa RV Resort, Lotus CA

 What a day.  Steve was on the rag when we got up. So he decided to run to town for a funnel and new nozzle for the gas can.  He came back and no sooner sat down and he wanted to go to the gas station for more gas.  I suggested he call Ford to see if the truck was done but was told they would call him.  Fortunately at one he called and it was ready.  I suggested since the truck was ready we leave tomorrow instead of Thursday.   We will have to work well into the night to get ready--not.  We had less than an hour wirth of things to get ready.  Any I vhangedvour reservations at Ancient Redwoods to arrive tomorrow.   Then we jumped in the car and drove to Roseville.   118 degree.  We had the car washed dropped it off at Nikki's.   We filled the truck with gas and stopped at Buttercup cafe for dinner with handtown riders.  We saw everyone ate dinner and headed back to the trailer.   In 45 minutes we were packed and ready to go.   So hot here.  Still no electricity. 

August 5, 2022 Ponderosa RV Resort, Lotus CA

 Another very hot day.  About 112.  We got up at a reasonable hour.  Breakfast.  They came and dumped us.  We weren't even aware they were working on the rig.  About 10:30 we drove to the Chevron Station and filled the 5 gallon can with gas for the generator.   Then a stop at the  dog park.  I finally finished the November mug. All the back stitching.   Then started the December mug.  We stayed inside and about 3:30 we decided to take a ride up in the hills to cool off.  We drove up to Wentworth Springs Road to ice house and stopped at Safeway for more gas.  Bacon and egg sandwiches for dinner.  Dishes.  Still hot outside.  

September 4, 2022 Ponderosa RV Resort, Lotus CA

 I got up about 8.  Steve was as noisy as he could possibly be.   All our neighbors are gone. Lots of people left early due to the electricity being off.  Everyone is running generators.  We jumped in the car first thing and went to ferry propane and gas for the generator.   We came back and hing out here trying to stay cool.   About 4 we left for the Sportsmen Hall in Pollack Pines.  We me the kids or some of them there and celebrated our 17th wedding anniversary.   Then headed home to turn on the air conditioner.  Three more days of unbearable heat.   Fingers crossed. 

September 3, 2022 Ponderosa RV Resort, Lotus CA

 Happy 17th Anniversary to us.  We got up about 7.  Very hot again.  I stitched most of the day.  I thought I was done but I forgot the backstitch.   Back at it tomorrow.   We left here about 4 for Auburn.  We got to see alot of relatives.  The wedding was outstanding. Beautiful.   Bride was gorgeous.  It the outside at the Ridge.  The girls were there.  Then we were waiting for the bride and groom to come to the reception and we got a call from the park to get back get the dogs as the power was out at the park.  Looks like it will be out for the next week.  We left the wedding early. Made a beeline for the park. Had leftover pizza for dinner. This park is leaving out lust of faves.  

September 2, 2022 Ponderosa RV Resort, Lotus CA

 We got up early and had breakfast.  Very hot today.  We were out the door by 9.  Drove to Folsom.  Waited for Kohl's to open.  Went in there to find something for the wedding.  Got a real nice blouse.  Then stopped at Les Schwab to fill the tires with air.   Finally we hit Costco.  Then home to put it all away.  We hung out in the cool rig. At 2:30 we received word that the truck would be ready sometime Tuesday.  Great weight off our shoulders.  About 4 we headed to Cool to meet Tim Jones and his wife Cheryl.   We had very good Pizza.  Then about 7 we headed home for more TV Nd stitching. 

September 1, 2022 Ponderosa RV Resort, Lotus CA

 Not even Friday and the park is almost full!  Steve was off early for his ride with Don Reutzel.   They had a great time . Road over to Black Bear and up thru Berryessa.   I stayed home and stitched.  Steve came home about 1:30.  Around 3 we left for Lyllie's game at Golden Sierra.   They won 2.5 games.  We were back by 4:30. Trip to dog park.  Then dinner and stitching.   No word on the truck.