Saturday, September 30, 2023

September 30, 2023 Turtle Rock RV Resort, Gold Beach OR

 We left Neskowin Creek about 9. Steve woke up the world at 6:30.  We traveled 214 miles in silence.  We stopped twice  for potty and lunch.  Pretty  drive .









Arrived here about 3.  Fortunately we have satellite.  Sophie too a couple walks on her own.  Then after a brief respite we went to the Porthole for fish and chips.  Then home for TV and stitching.   Swans are done.  Time for bedtime routine. 

Friday, September 29, 2023

September 29, 2023 Neskowin Creek RV Resort, Neskowin OR

 We got up late again this morning.  Breakfast and chores. Dismal outside. We decided to take a ride up the coast to Seaside and check out the Thousand Trails park there. We did that. Turned around and came home. We tried to find the quilt store in Wheeler but luck was not with us. We tried to go to Burger King although my miser of a husband felt that food was not part of the deal.  The girl was not fluent in English and was having a great deal of difficulty taking our order.  So Steve was happy to leave  and not spend a dine to feed us.  Finally home to watch TV and eat dinner here.  Finally bed time was in order.

Thursday, September 28, 2023

September 28, 2023 Neskowin Creek RV Resort, Neskowin OR

 We actually got out of the trailer today. We wento Newport. We checked out the quilt store. It was mostly batiks. I had to go potty bad. So I was in and out quickly.   We almost missed it as the Triftway Market changed to McKay's.  Gas at Fred Meyer Gas station. Then Walmart for Steve's prescription and a few items.  Then back to Lincoln City for JoAnn's and Safeway. Finally home to put it away.  Then stitching.  We had a late lunch. Stitching.  Finally dinner. Blew a fuse. Too much on one outlet.  More football and stitching.   Then begin night time routine.

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

September 27, 2023 Neskowin Creek RV Resort, Neskowin OR

 Steve let me sleep until 8:15! It started raining early and hard. We decided another day in the trailer was called for.  So we sat in front of the TV all day. I stitched.  We finished the Longmire series for the third run though.  I made steak in the ninja. Then I was forced to watch stupid movies in Steve's list.  Now boxing is on which is better than what Steve picks for movies.  Now it is time for bedtime routine. 

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

September 26, 2023 Neskowin Creek RV Resort, Neskowin OR

 Quiet boring day.  We stayed in the rig all Day. I stitched. Steve did a few chores outside. Threatened rain all day but never did.  Took a short walk.  We ate leftovers for breakfast and dinner.  Hope tomorrow is different.  Time for bedtime routine. 

Monday, September 25, 2023

September 25, 2023 Neskowin Creek RV Resort, Neskowin OR

 We got up and prepared to move. We waited till about nine to hookup while it was not raining.   We drove about 130 miles. We stopped twice. It was a pretty rough  ride. We arrived around 1. A quick set up to avoid the rain.  Then stitching and football the rest of the day. Fried egg sandwiches for dinner. Then bed time routine. 

Sunday, September 24, 2023

September 24, 2023, Mt. Hood Village, Welches OR

 Out last day here. We move on to the Oregon Coast tomorrow.  We had a nice breakfast with Dan. He left about 10. Then I gathered up the laundry and headed over to do the laundry.  4 loads in about 2 hours.  Rained all day.  Pir everything away then stitching the rest of the day.   Hamburgers in the Ninja for dinner.  More stitching before bedtime routine. 

Saturday, September 23, 2023

September 23, 2023 Mt. Hood Village, Welches OR

 We got up about 7:30. Steve was nice and was quiet till I got woke up. Breakfast and chores.  Then off to Safeway for groceries.   Home to out them away.  The boys got here about 1:30. David then Dan.  We visited. BBQed a tri tip.  Nice. Dave and Brita left about 6.  Then Dan stayed . We chatted. Had ice cream. Dan is sleeping in the garage.  Bedtime routine. Nice visit.  Routinecwas not interrupted too bad. 

Friday, September 22, 2023

September 22, 2023 Mt. Hood Village, Welches OR

 We got up at a reasonable hour. Then Steve and I marched  down to the dragonfly Cafe to have breakfast.   Boy am I out of shape.  Anyway we got back. I stitched and watched TV while Steve carved outside.  I cooked potatoes and eggs and made potato salad.  Tacos for dinner.   Boys will be here on Saturday.  Will be anxious to see them. Hope it is a short visit. Then bedtime routine.

Thursday, September 21, 2023

September 21, 2023 Mt. Hood Village, Welches OR

 We got up really late today. Steve slept til 8:30.  Wow. That doesn't happen very often.   We had breakfast,  did a few chores.  Steve sat out and carved foe awhile. I stitched on and off all day.  Then we streamed the niners game.  Time for bedtime routine.

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

September 20, 2023, Mt. Hood Village, Welches OR

 We got on the late side.  Then off to Walmart in Troutdale. It was practically empty. But the it was not very well stocked.  We went to a neighborhood market first.  Had to find the right one as Steve had a prescription to pick up.  Then home.  We hung out at the trailer til it was time to go to the local cantina for dinner.  45 minutes later we were back at the trailer and in for the night.  Then bedtime routine. 

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

September 19, 2023 Mt.Hood Village, Welches OR

 We got up and had a relaxing morning. Breakfast and chores. Steve upgraded the garmen.  Then we took off for the gorge. We visited Trillium Lake. Saw Mt Hood.  Crossed over to Washington on the Button Bridge at white Salmon then came back over at Cascade Locks.  Home for stitching and dinner.  TV and bedtime routine. 







Monday, September 18, 2023

September 18, 2023, Mt. Hood Village , Welches OR

 We got up and hooked up. We hooked up and drove 215 miles to Mt. Hood Village in Welches Oregon. We stopped twice once for lunch. We got here and set up by 1:30.  Then we watched football and I stitched.  We had calzones for dinner.  We got the satellite hooked up but will have to call and change the service address.  Bedtime routine. 

Sunday, September 17, 2023

September 17, 2023, Rising River RV Park, Roseburg OR

 We got up about 7. I fixed bisquits and gravy and eggs.  Did a few chores. Then we watched football and I stitched.  Steve ozone on the TV and snoozed most of the day.  Nice relaxing day.  I fixed dinner and started prepping the trailer for our departure tomorrow.   Steve got peeved because I told him I would not dish the ice cream.  So he took another nap and tempted me to start an argument.  I did not fall for it.  Time for bedtime regime. 

Saturday, September 16, 2023

September 16, 2023, Rising River RV Park, Roseburg OR

 Got up about 7.  That is the latest Steve couldcstand being alone.  Breakfast and chores.  Steve almost forgot to take the dogs out.then he went out. I watched TV and stitched. Steve came in andcwecwatched football.  Then we decided to go to Walmart.  Got gas. Came home put away  groceries.   No bags given. I bout some toothbrushes and Steve had fir over those. He seems to have calmed down. I made dinner and did dishes.  More stitching before bedtime routine. 

Friday, September 15, 2023

September 15, 2023 Rising River RV Park, Roseburg OR

 We left Redcrest at 8 and drove about 300 miles. We stopped once to potty and another time for lunch. Reading while traveling apparently is not allowed. We took 101 to Coos Bay and cut over on 42 to Roseburg. Very nice park. We got here about 3:30. By 4 we were set up and ready to collapse.  I finally finished the Farmer which I was working on. Left over BBQ hot dogs and hamburgers for dinner.  Time for bed

September 14, 2023 Ancient Redwoods RV Park, Redcrest CA


 Last day here. So tired of visiting with people I barely know. Got up breakfast and chores as usual. Started putting things away. More than ready to leave.  Got some stitching in. Mary Wynne and Sharon Parker came by about noon for a couple of hours.  Then Johnny j and finally Stickney's arrived with Kentucky fried chicken for dinner.  Apple pie for dessert.  Sheila wanted to play 5 crowns so we did.  More chatting before they. Left at 8.  The relaxed a bit before beginning bed time routine. 

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

September 13, 2023, Ancient Redwoods RV Park, Redcrest CA

 Well it was a very busy day today.  Steve and I left here after breakfast . We were supposed  to meet the Stickney's at Bear River. But they were running behind as usual.  So we drovevto their house in Eureka . Sheila and I headed to Kohl's.  The guysctootled around Southern Humbolt.  After Kohl's we hit the quit store. Then the bead store.  Had a wonderful lunch at the Sourdough Co. Winco for Salad. Picked up a pizza at Papa Murphy.  Stopped at Stickney's to pick up Jack.  Then back to the rig . Sheila and I played 5 crowns.  Then had pizza outside . They finally left about 7.  Got a little stitching in. Then time for bedtime routine.

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

September 12, 2023 Ancient Redwoods RV Park, Redcrest CA

 We gotvup fairly early and I made pancakes and eggs for Steve. Washed dishes.  Then I gathered all the laundry and spent 3 hours at the job. One washer was out.  4 small loads.  Put it all away. Got a little stitching in. Then we jumped in the truck at met Stickney's at Double D'S for a nice steak dinner. I am afraid that Sheila is an alcoholic.   So sad.  We did a nostalgic drive through Rio Dell.  Then home for stitching and bedtime routine. 

Monday, September 11, 2023

September 11, 2023 Ancient Redwoods, Redcrest CA

 I got up late. Kiblers left before I was ready to go out. So Bye bye for now.  Breakfast,  dishes and other chores.  Steve wanted to go down the Avenue to Weott and Myers Flat. Then over to Fortuna to Tractor Supply.  The Les Schwab to have the tires aired up. Finally Safeway for a few groceries.  Then home to unload.  Finally TV and stitching. Walked the dogs down to the office to pick up a souvenir for Terry.  Back home. Leftovers for dinner.  More stitching and TV.  Time for bed. Took a break from visiting  today.  

Sunday, September 10, 2023

September 10, 2023, Ancient Redwoods RV Park, Redcrest CA

Steve finally let me sleep till 7:30 this morning. We had breakfast and chores. Finally got some stitching in. Hung out at the house till about 1ish watching football.   Then we went to visit the Kiblers.  Chatted with them for an hour or so. Came home then.  They came down for dinner. Stickney's came late at 4:30. Threw dinner together.  Hot dogs and hamburgers on the grill. Chatted till 8. Bedtime routine.  

Saturday, September 9, 2023

September 9, 2023 ,Ancient Redwoods RV Park, Redcrest CA

 We got up a little later than usual but not by much.  Fixed Steve some eggs for breakfast. Started getting ready for the Weott Kids Reunion.  When who should appear on out door step but the Whynots. So we sat out and got caught up on 5 years. So good to see them.  Then John Johnson came by and more reminiscing.  Ugh.  Then off to the  Four fire places for the actual reunion.  Very few people came. We sat there for 3 hours.  Then home for a little stitching and I got a short nap in as I couldn't get to sleep until after 1:30.  Dinner was grilled cheese sandwiches. Jerry and Sheila came by and Judy and Dan cam by.  We sat out for a couple of hours.  Then bed.  Boy have we for got how to dp things  around the trailer. 

September 8, 2023 Ancient Redwoods RV Park, Redcrest CA

 We were off early again. We didn't unhook so leaving did not take long.  We traveled about 275 miles. Stopped a couple of times for potty and lunches.  Arrived here about 3. Got set up and went over to visit the Kiblers who were waiting for us.  We visited for quit awhile then we decided to go to Fortuna for dinner. Being Friday night at 6 Eel River Bistro was packed so we went to Peppers. It was good.  Then azquick shopping trip to Safeway.   Back home and ready to start the night time routine. 


Thursday, September 7, 2023

September 7, 2023 TT Lake Minden, Nicolaus CA

  Today we drove about 261 miles. We left about 8. Hie construction around Walker Lake near Hawthorne  the again on 80 near Truckee. At Fallon Steve remembered that he forgot to Stow the antenna.  Took him three tries to get it in . He is always in a rush.  We got here about 3.  Very hot here.  Took us the rest of the day to cool the trailer down.   We ate left over pizza for dinner.  We will be in the Redwoods tomorrow the Lord willing.

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

September 6, 2023, Whiskey Flats RV Park, Hawthorne NV

We traveled 272 miles from Parhump to Hawthorne NV . We left around 8 and arrived about 1:30.  We stopped for lunch and a couple of potty breaks.  We were lucky we did not have to unhitch.  Once we settled in I started stitching.   The oven still works which is good.   Still finding things to clean.  Bed came early.  I still don't have  any idea how we did this for years.

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

September 5, 2023 Preferred RV, Parhump NV

We got up at 5:30 and were on the road by 7. We arrived  around one. 310 miles. Sophie got sick all over me and and the console. Fast setup as we are only staying one night. How I lived in this tin can for 6 years I will never know.  Routines are all screwed. No Satellite service so we watched Longmire on Netflix.   Then recorded  stuff on off the dvr. We took the dogs to the dog park and went and filled the truck up with gas.  Thinking about a new truck. Dinner more TV and some stitching.  More of the same on Tomorrow. 

Monday, September 4, 2023

September 4, 2023,Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 What an incredibly busy day.  We got up and did breakfast and chores.   Met with Judy and Mike and witnessed their living trust and will.  Andvtheir advanced directive.  Then a dog park run.  Stopped by the trailer and the battery was dead.  So we hooked up the truck and brought it over here plugged into the electrical.   Then took the truck off.  Went and got our pizza. Came home ate. The loaded up clothes and food.  Put refrigerator food in. Then I cleaned the refrigerator which needed cleaning.  Finally we put the freezer food in and hooked up the truck.  Finally it was time to escape into the bedroom for TV cuddles and stitching. 

Sunday, September 3, 2023

September 3, 2023, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Our 18th Anniversary! We got up. Steve did his chores and left to run errands.  I stated laundry and re made the bed when the sheets were done.  Packed up a few things.  Colleen tested positive for covid so since we were together Wednesday when she came down with it. So I took a Covid test.  It came back negative but not sure how accurate the test is.  Feel ok so far.  Then dog runs. Made chicken in the air fryer . It was good.  One day and we are off.  Hopefully all goes well. Stitched when I could. Finally I escaped into the bedroom for TV cuddles and stitching. 

Saturday, September 2, 2023

September 2, 2023, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Steve woke me up early.  Turned on the TV and then did not watch it.  Anyway we had breakfast and did chores. Steve finished his eagle intarsia. I gathered up a load of stuff for the trailer.  We took that over there. Then we chilled out  I stitched as usual. Colleen and Mike were too sick to go to dinner.  We met Burczyks at Augies at 4:30 . It was an OK dinner. We just don't have the same  relationship with them as we do the Fords.  Yet I like them.   I like Lefty's just as well and it is a loy closer.  Stopped at Harbor Freight and Tractor on the way back.  Finally it was time for TV cuddles and stitching. 

Friday, September 1, 2023

September 1, 2023, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up. Steve wanted breakfast so I made scrambled eggs and bacon. The gave the dogs a bath and brushed their teeth.  Washed all their beds and bedding and my quilt.  Finally I got dressed.  Judy came over to ask us to be witnesses for their trust on Monday. Then Steve went out to do his intarsia . Couple of dog park runs.   The rest of the day was spent stitching.  Nothing appeared to me for dinner so we had pot pies. Finally  I retired to the bedroom for TV cuddles and stitching.