Monday, September 28, 2026

Monday September 28, 2026, Ancient Redwoods RV Park, Redcrest CA

 Got up at 7:30. Breakfast chores crosswords and spinning. Got our meds straightened out at the Eureka Safeway Pharmacy.  Stickney's came by about noon. Steve and Jerry went to Hoby's Deli in Scotia and brought back yummy subs. No dinner tonight.  They left about 4.. then Johnny dropped by and Karl Richardson.  Then football and stitching the rest of the night. Another bad football week for me.

Sunday, September 27, 2026

Sunday September 27, 2026, Ancient Redwoods RV Park, Redcrest CA

 Steve got us up at 6:30.  Breakfast chores and I started a crossword.  Course we had get ready and leave at 8:20.  We headed to Safeway in Fortuna. Steve got gas first. He came in with me.  Got our groceries and headed back here. Put it away. Then headed to Dyerville picnic area. Steve saw his old friends and got caught up on their lives.  I tried ti talk to a few people  but after 3 hours we finally left. Came home for football and stitching. 

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Saturday, September 26, 2026, Ancient Redwoods RV Park, Redcrest CA

 We got up about . The alarm went off at 5:30.  Accidentally set.  Breakfast chores, spinning and crosswords.  We piddled atound the house . I did some minor cleaning.  Then I started stitching. Johnny came by for an hour. The TV and stitching thel rest of the day.



Friday, September 25, 2026

Friday September 25, 2026, Ancient Redwoods RV Park, Redcrest CA

 We were up early at 6:30 as I knew we would.  Breakfast chores and finish packing. On the road by 8:20.  Things were going well till about 10:30. Steve asked me if I needed to use the bathroom.  I said no and he decided to wait awhile.  Then he decidedcto pull off now. I said I didn't like the spot and all hell broke loose.  He said we would then wait till the next rest stop 104 miles away. We only made it 40 more miles. Harsh words like bitch and asshole were tossed around.  It was a very quiet ride.  We stopped for lunch about 20 miles from Eureka. He was lightening up. Arrived here at 2. Set up. Relaxed. Johnny Johnson came by to chat for awhile. Then dinner and TV and a little stitching to finish the night.

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Thursday September 24, 2026, Bandon by the Sea, Bandon OR

 We got up about 8. Coffee crackers and chores.  I made Avacado toast for breakfast.  Then spinning and crosswords.  I found something in the fridge for dinner. We had tacos.  So we decided not to  go into town.  Stitching and TV the rest of the day.  Rain started about 5 and lasted about 3 hours.  



Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Wednesday September 23, 2026, Bandon by the Sea, Bandon OR

 Got woke up about 7:15. Breakfast chores crosswords and spinning.  Steve did some spinning.  Got a little stitching in. Then we headed to Gold Beach to have lunch at the Port Hole with Tony Bonfiglio and old friend and co worker of Steve's.  Then home by 3:30. Walk and feed the dogs.  Then TV and stitching the rest of the night. Sandwiches for dinner

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Tuesday September 22, 2026, Bandon By the Sea, Bandon OR

 We slept in until 8.  A minor miracle in this house. Breakfast chores crosswords and spinning.   Steve did his spinning and made a few repairs.   A quick lunch . Then  we headed to town . Stopped for diesel but they were out. Wow. Got propane.  The azquick stop at Ace hardware.  Gas . Then we took the breach loop road. Too foggy for any decent pics. Saw sone huge beautiful homes.then back to the trailer. Steve napped most of the afternoon.  No wonder he is up early.   I pissed him off about 4:30 when I caught him. Napping again so it was a very quiet night for TV and stitching. 

Monday, September 21, 2026

Monday, September 21, 2026, Bandon By The Sea, Brandon OR

 Got up about 7. Breakfast chores and packing. Ready to leave about 8:30. Went to retract the front landing gear only to find out it would not go up.  Traiker was already on the truck.  So we fiddled around with it for about half an hour still no luck.  Called a mobile mechanic.  He arrived about 10:30.  15 minutes and $300 later we were on our way.  250 miles down 101 to Bandon. Beautiful scenery but very slow going.  Arrived here about 2:45. Stopped once for potty break. Grabbed lunch and ate on the way. Got set up by 5:30.  Crosswords then a quick dinner.  Very little stitching got done.

Sunday, September 20, 2026

Sunday September 20, 2026, Seaside TT, Seaside OR

 Our last night here.  We got up about 7:30.  Breakfast chores cross 1words and spinning.  Pills. Then stitching and football all day.  Finally finished the red tailed Panda.  Sun came out about 4.  



Saturday, September 19, 2026

Saturday, September 19, 2026, Seaside TT, Seaside OR

 Got up about 7:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords and spinning.  Overcast til almost 5. Cozy day at home.  We were going to do fish and chips but decided wecwould wait til Bandon for fish and chips and settled for some mediocre Chinese food.  At least I didn't have to cook.  We left about 3:15. Very brief tour of the downtown which was over run with people. Then an eraly dinner at the  China Wall. Then home for TV and stitching.


 

Fridsy, September 18,, 2026, Seaside TT, Seaside OR

 Got up about 7. Breakfast chores crosswords and spinning.   Days are getting to be a lot alike.  Stayed in the camp all day.  TV and stitching.   The end .  Nice restful trip. 




Thursday, September 17, 2026

Thursday September 17, 2026, Seaside TT, Seaside OR

 I woke up before Steve at 7. Breakfast chores crosswords and spinning.  Did dishes got dressed . Then TV and stitching till it was time for football.  Quiet day at home.  Sunny day here. 

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Wednesday, September 16. 2026. Seaside TT, Seaside OR

 Got woke up about 7:30. Breakfast chores crosswords and spinning.  Steve worked out. Tgen we took off. Took a gander at Fort Clatsop in the Lewis and Clark National Perserve. Then we got gas at Fred Meyer. Then Steve had his glasses fixed at Costco.  Dog food at Tractor then groceries at Walmart.  Home about 2 to put it away.  Then TV and stitching to finish the day.

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Tuesday, September 15, 2026, Seaside TT, Seaside OR

 I woke up about 5:30. Tried to go back to sleep but everyone decided to get up. Fixed breakfast for Dan and Steve. He got on the road about 8:30. Then I decided to spin and catch up on games and crosswords.  Then I did the dishes and sorted the clothes for laundry.  Went about 11. Stopped at Safeway for laundry soap.  Then hit the laundry. Steve waited outside. It was expensive and machines were small.  Itcwas faster but I left one load in the washer till the very in.  Three hours.  Was able to double up in the dryer.  There were huge. Then home to putvit all away.  Then stitching and TV . Nice to see Dan but nice to be alone again.



Monday, September 14, 2026

Monday, September 14, 2026, Seaside TT, Seaside OR

 We got up about 8. Breakfast chores  spinning and crosswords.  Then stitching and prepped the back so Dan could sleep back there. Dan arrived about 3. We chatted till 4. Dinner prep.  We had tacos in the back then watched football . Dan went to bed. Wecwatched another seal team til shower time.

Sunday September 13, 2026, Seaside TT, Seaside OR

 We got up after 8. Breakfast chores crosswords and spinning.  Then stitching and football all day.. gray day for the most part.  Light rain.  


Saturday, September 12, 2026

Saturday September 12, 2026, Seaside TT, Seaside OR

 Got up about 7:30, Breakfast chores and crosswords and spinning.  Steve lifted weights and I talked to Betty.  About noon we headed to Warrington to Fred Meyer for groceries and gas  checked out the laundry downtown.  Dark and dreary day. Light rain.  Then home to put it away. Then TV and stitching thecrest of the day.

Friday, September 11, 2026

Friday September 11, 2026, Seaside TT, Seaside OR

 Steve grudgingly let me sleep in.  8:30 almost. Breakfast chores crosswords and spinning.   Then TV and stitching all day.  Finished a project. Left overs for dinner. 


Thursday, September 10, 2026

Thursday September 10, 2026, Seaside TT, Seaside OR

 We were up at 6:30. Quick breakfast,  finished putting things away and we're were hooked up and ready to dump on schedule at 8:30 at the dump station. On the road at 9:00. We drove about 270 miles. Bumper to bumper through Seattle.  Worse than expected.  The Rest Area we were anticipating stopping at was on the other side of the road so we turned off at Gray's Harbor. Pulled into a gas station and took a potty break.  Then we ate our lunch on the road as we continued to Seaside.  Arrived here at 3. Set and got ready for football.   Did a crossword.  The stitching and football.

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Wednesday September 9, 2026, Mt Vernon TT, Bow WA

 Got woke up about 8. Breakfast chores crosswords and spinning.  Then about 10:30 we got in the truck and took a very quick tour of downtown Mt Vernon  then we checked in at Great Clips . While we were waiting we went to the zoo at Costco.   Then back to get the hair cut. Finally Safeway for the last prescription.   Gas and home put it away.   Then  TV and stitching the rest of the day. Dreading the drive thru Seattle to Seaside. 

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Tuesday September 8, 2026, Mt. Vernon TT, Bow WA

 Got up at 7 to pea but since Stevecwas not up I went back to sleep till after 8.  Breakfast chores crosswords and spinning.  Then got dressed . TV and stitching except for the afternoon dog walk.  Tomorrow errands and Thursday we head to Seaside. 



Monday, September 7, 2026

Monday September 7, 2026, Mt. Vernon TT, Bow WA

 Got up about 7. Made breakfast had coffee. Then chores crosswords and spinning.  TV and stitching till it was time to meet Dan at Olive garden.  Having trouble finding things to talk about. We have grown very far apart.   Then a quick stop at Walmart,  stopped at the dog park on the way in.  Back to TV and stitching at home. 




Sunday, September 6, 2026

Sunday, September 6, 2026, Mt. Vernon TT, Bow WA

 Got up about 7:30 ish. Breakfast chores and crosswords and spinning.   Hung out at the trailer all day. TV and stitching all day.  Weather was good but on the chilly side.  

Saturday, September 5, 2026

Saturday September 5, 2026, Mt. Vernon TT, Bow WA

Got up about 8. Breakfast chores crosswords and spinning.  Then TV and stitching till about 4 when Dan arrived. Met David and brita at the casino. Dan grew a beard. Ugh.  Good to see them but have not much in common


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Friday, September 4, 2026

Friday, September 4, 2026, Mt Vernon TT, Bow, WA

 We got up at 7. Crackers and coffee. Did my pills and we were off to Burlington for breakfast at Billy's Cafe. It was expensive but good.  Then Walmart to restock and Safeway for scripts.  Then home to put it awy.  Then TV and stitching the rest of the day.  

Thursday, September 3, 2026

Thursday September 3, 2026, Mt Vernon TT, Bow WA.

 We got up about 7. Breakfast chores and  crosswords and spinning.   Our 21st Wedding anniversary.   Then we started packing our marbles up.  We left at 11 on schedule. We slowly drove about 45 miles to our next destination.m in Bow.  There were already three rigs waiting to register. We were set up by 12:30.  Then TV and stitching the rest of the night.  Steak for our anniversary celebration dinner. 



Wednesday September 2, 2026, Birch Bay TT, Blaine WA

 Another day at homein the trailer.  Breakfast chores crosswords and spinning.  Stitched and watched TV  all day. Started putting things as we are moving to Mt. Vernon tomorrow.   Rained finally about 5.  

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Tuesday , September 1, 2026, Birch Bay TT, Blaine WA

 Got up about 7:45. Breakfast chores and crosswords and spinning.  Then Steve workd out. Cleaned the bathroom.   Then TV and stitching the rest of the day.   Stayed home for some r and r.



Monday, August 31, 2026

Monday August 31, 2026, Birch Bay TT, Blaine WA

 Steve woke me up at 7. Breakfast chores crosswords and spinning.  Then i sorted the clothes and headed to the laundry.  Could only do two loads at a time. So took longer than normal.   4 loads washed dried and folded . Home by l for a quick lunch.  Then TV and stitching for the rest of the night.

Sunday, August 30, 2026

Sunday August 30, 2026, Birch Bay TT, Blaine WA

 Got up about 7:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Spinning for both of us. Then we got out of the trailer.   Headed to Semiahoo peninsula to check out the Marina and all the homes down there. Then we headed out the Lummi Island area and drove around.  Saw the island from the ferry departure landing. Got gas and ice cream then headed to tractor in Ferndale. Picked up a pizza and ice-cream in Birch Bay.   Had an early dinner.  Then stitching and TV the rest of the day.  



Saturday, August 29, 2026

Saturday August 29, 2026, Birch Bay TT, Blaine WA

 Got up about 8:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords and spinning.  Got dressed as I thought we were going out. But no. Steve realized there was football on so we spent another day in the campground in the trailer. Another day of tv and stitching.  Surprise.

Friday, August 28, 2026

Friday, August 28, 2026, Birch Bay TT, Blaine WA

 Got up really late, 8:20. Coffee and crackers,  chores. The i made Steve scrambled eggs and sausage.  Crosswords and spinning.  Got dressed about 11.  Steve picked blackberries.  The TV and stitching the rest of the day.  Another day in the trailer.  



Thursday, August 27, 2026

Thursday August 27, 2026, Birch Bay TT, Blaine WA

 Got up late, about 8. Breakfast chores and crosswords,  did some spinning.  11 before I got dressed.  Then more stitching and TV.  Gas is too pricy to drive very far. Overcast most of the day.  Normal weather for this part of the country. 

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Wednesday August 26, 2026, Birch Bay TT, Blaine WA

 Got up about 7:30. Breakfast chores crosswords and spinning.   Then we took off for Mt Baker. It was too smokey and hazy to ferry many decent pics.  Got home about 2. Nice to do some sightseeing  tho.  Finished another roundabout.  More TV and stitching.   



Tuesday August 25, 2026, Birch Bay TT, Blaine WA

 Dolly Parton passed today, a country western icon.  Breakfast chores, crosswords and spinning.  Stayed home all day. TV and stitching. Normal routine.  

Monday, August 24, 2026

Monday August 24, 2026, Birch Bay TT, Blaine WA

 Day two and I think we will both go crazy for 10 more days here.  We were up by 7:30. Breakfast chores crosswords and spinning.  About eleven we got in the car in search of cheap gas and a few groceries.  Home about 1 . Quick lunch. Then TV and stitching  the rest of the day.  Not much we haven't done here.  



Sunday, August 23, 2026

Sunday August 23, 2026, Birch Bay TT, Blaine WA

 We got up about 8. It was nice to sleep in. Breakfast chores crosswords and spinning.  Then it was TV and stitching the rest if the day.  Hungvout at the trailer all day.  Tacos for dinner. Steve was in a better mood.  Talked to relatives  this morning. 

Saturday, August 22, 2026

Saturday August 22, 2026, Birch Bay TT, Blaine WA

 We got up about 7. Steve was upset because he woke up before 6 and had to be quiet for 45 minutes.  We were on the road at 8:30 . Dumped as we left the park.  We were delayed with traffic construction and an accident.  Drove 208 miles. Stopped at a TA in the snowqualami pass to potty. Lunch was at a rest stop near Everett.  Then arrived here about 1:30.  It was as usual stressful going through Bellvue area.  Traffic was bad as ever.  

Friday, August 21, 2026

Friday, August 21, 2026 Ellensburg Kamp Resort, Ellensburg WA

 We have been gone a month today.  We got up about 7. Breakfast chores crosswords and spinning.  Then stitching for awhile. A,quick lunch. Then we drove down Ellensburg.  Stopped at Fred Meyer gas station and some told us about a place call Shree's about 10 miles away that had gas about 60 cents a gallon cheaper. Then we went to the Fred Meyer store and picked up a few groceries.   Then we went to Sharee about 5 miles past the camp site. Got the truck filled up. Then we were supposed to head home but Steve got on the freeway going the opposite direction.   So that was an extra 20 miles out of the way.  Got home put everything away.  Then stitching and TV the rest of the day. Picking up stuff to move out in the morning. 



Thursday, August 20, 2026

Thursday August 20, 2026, Ellensburg Kamp Resort, Ellensburg WA

 We got up about 7:30. Breakfast chores crosswords and spinning.   Then stitching and TV most of the day.  We bought a brick oven pizza from the park.  Frozen pizza ugh.  Football in the evening.   Stevecwas extra nice today.  What's up with that? We are parked very close to the fast moving Yakima River.

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Wednesdays August 19, 2026, Ellensburg Kamp Resort, Ellensburg , WA

 Got upbjust before 7. Breakfast chores crosswords.  Spinning.   Then we slowly packed up our marbles and left about 10:30.  We drove about 160 miles. Stopped twice for potty break.  For Steve. Arrived about 2.  Warm. Then TV and stitching the rest ofvthe day.  Lots of farmland between here and Cheney.. 

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Tuesday, August 18, 2026, Ponderosa Falls RV Park, Cheney WA

 Got up late this morning.  After 8, Breakfast , chores and crosswords.  Started picking up stuff to travel. Steve dumped and washed windows.  Otherwise it was stitching and TV. I did get to spin.  Heading to Ellensburg tomorrow to sit.  



Monday, August 17, 2026

Monday, August 17, 2026, Ponderosa Falls RV Park, Cheney WA

 We got  up about 7:30.  Crackers,  chores, and the real breakfast. Leftover French toast for breakfast.  Then spinning and separated clothes preparing for laundry.  4 loads washed dried and folded.  Tried to dry clothes in a washer which did not work well.  Then home and  we put everything away.  Made the bed.  We decided to gas up the truck and visit the local Safeway.   Came home put all that away.  Finally time for stitching and TV.  Pooped

Sunday, August 16, 2026

Sunday, August 16, 2026, Ponderosa Falls RV Park, Cheney WA

 Got up about 7:30. Crackers Coffee and chores.  Steve went to get the cinnamon rolls. They were OK but not as good as they were 5 years ago.  Steve did some spinning then went outside to wash the trailer with his new hand held pressure washer. While he was doing that I mopped the floors and did some other cleaning jobs on the inside.  After that it was TV and stitching.  Steve walked with me to the dog park.  Yay! Not. 




Saturday, August 15, 2026

Saturday August 15, 2026, Ponderosa Falls RV Park, Cheney WA

 We got up at 6:30. Coffee. Chores. We we off at 8:10 to have breakfast in the clubhouse. It was ok. Nothing to write home about. Another quiet day in the rig.  Football TV and stitching.   Walk to the dog park.  Over cast most of the day. 


Friday, August 14, 2026

Friday, August 14, 2026, Ponderosa Falls RV park, Cheney WA

 I woke up about 7. Played on my phone til Steve woke up at 7:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  I thought Steve was going down to the club to work out but no. He worked out . I stitched.  We watched football.  Steve walked to the office and ordered our Pizza. He picked it up at 5.  It was quite good. I walked the dogs to the dog park. Otherwise I stitched and watched TV.



Thursday, August 13, 2026

Thursday August 13, 2026, Ponderosa Falls RV Resort, Cheney WA

 I woke up about 7. Steve about 7:30, breakfast chores . Steve walked up to the office. I decided to spin. Other than that it was Quiet day at home. Deisel is over $6.00 a gallon so we won't be doing alot of sight seeing.  Ver nice park.  I walked the dogs to the dog park. Park is filling up for the weekend.  Parkbis situated right in the middle of a neighborhood.   Interesting. 

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Wednesday, August 12, 2026, Ponderosa Falls RV Park, Cheney, WA

 We are back on the west Coast in Washington.  We got up about 7:30.  Breakfast chores crosswords and spinning.   We packed up and headed out about 10:30.  We drove 116 miles to Cheney. We made one lunch stop. Arrived around 1:30. Set up. Turned on the TV and watched TV and i stitched. 



Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Tuesday August 11, 2026, North Haven RV Park, Bonner's Ferry. ID

 I got woke up at 6:45. Breakfast chores and a crossword.  Steve worked out.  I got some stitching done. Then we jumped in the truck. Stopped about 2 miles from the park at Tractor Supply picked up some dog food.  Then we drove 40 miles to Sand Point to check it out. Just a regular town.  Back to Ponderay to go to Walmart. A stop for gas and a Safeway for ice cream and we headed home. Put everything away. Then a huge lunch at 2:30 . Too full for spaghetti.  More eggs. TV and stitching the rest of the night 

Monday, August 10, 2026

Monday, August 10, 2026, Noth Haven RV, Bonner's Ferry, ID

 We were up ny 7:30. Breakfast chores crosswords and spinning.   The we gradually packed up and headed out about 11. We drove about 160 miles. Stopped just before we got to the rest stop on the side of the road with a view of the river. Beautiful country. Still smokey. When we got to the campsite we noticed the under cover of the trailer was coming off. So after we got the trailer set up  and out . We spent an hour and a half putting it back upcwith duct tape and screws. Steve was under the trailer and I was outside handing him things.

Sunday, August 9, 2026

Sunday August 9, 2026, Beargrass RV Park, Hungry Horse MT

 We got up leisurely.  Breakfast chores and crosswords and spinning.  Steve worked out. I made egg salad for lunches. Sophie made us nuts.  The rest of the day was quiet. TV and stitching.  



Saturday, August 8, 2026

Saturday August 8, 2026, Beargrass RV, Hungry Horse MT

 I got to sleep really late this morning.  8:45.  Coffee, chores. Then I made sausage and Frech toast.  Then we jumped in the car and went to see the Hungry Horse Dam.  About 6 miles away. But because Steve does not believe in signs we went to the east end of the reservoir and drove about 15 miles  on a rusty gravel road. Then turned around and came back to really see the Dam.  564 ft high, 11th tallest in the US.  Finally we returned to go back to the meat shop to get more sausage and hamburgers.  Then home . TV and stitching the rest of the day.  

Friday, August 7, 2026

Friday, August 7, 2026, Beargrass RV, Hungry Horse, MT

 Got up about 8. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Steve and I both got to spin. I guess Steve did not want to lift weights so we decided to go into Kalispell to Costco.   Our neighbors are a young family from the Haifa area in Israel.  They are here for a couple of months taking a break from the war zone.  His name is Slavic.  The works for a non profit- Jews for Jesus.  Took a sabbatical. Friend gave him a truck to use. Bought a small pull behind trailer since that was cheaper than renting one.  Interestingly  they have bikes and a kayak in the back of the truck. I am sure they did not bring them from Israel.  Kind of strange.   They must have preplanned this trip for awhile.   Very strange.  They must also be flush with cash. 

Anyway we went to Costco about 30 miles away. Spent small fortune then went to our favorite meat market right outside Columbia Falls RV . Perfect Cuts.  Got back and got it it the freezer.  Then TV and stitching the rest of the day.  Steaks in the Ninja.



Thursday, August 6, 2026

Thursday August 6, 2026, Beargrass RV Resort, Hungry Horse MT

 Got up about 7. Breakfast chores andxwe packed up and hit the road by 9. We drove 275 miles.  Stopped for gas and a quick lunch. Arrived here about 2. Got set and kicked back.  Very smokey here.  

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Wednesday, August 5, 2026, Butte KOA, Butte MT

 Got up about 7, breakfast chores and crosswords . Separated the dirty clothes. Went to the laundry about 10 and did 4 loads. Done and put away by 1:00.  Stitching then some spinning.  Dinner, dishes.   More stitching.   

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Tuesday August 4, 2026, Butte KOA, Butte MT

 We got up about 7. Breakfast chores and packing. We left about 9. Drove 275 miles to Butte. Stopped twice . Once for potty,  once for lunch.  Arrived about 2. Nice comfortable weather.  Then after quick setup  we headed over to Safeway to pickup some prescriptions for Steve. Gas and home . Then stitching and TV the rest of the night.



Monday, August 3, 2026

Monday, August 3, 2026, Indian Springs RV American Falls ID

 We gotvuo late . Woke up at 8:15. Breakfast chores crosswords and spinning.  Steve worked out. Took the dogs out, lunch. Then we headed out to the local grocery stores to look for drinks for Steve.  No luck so we drove 20 miles to Walmart .Steve was able to get a hair cut at Great Clips.  Stocked up on a few things.  Mainly water and drinks.  Then stopped for gas on the way home. Unloaded and pottied the dogs.  Then TV and stitching.  

Sunday, August 2, 2026

Sunday, August 2, 2026, Indian Springs RV, American Falls ID

 We got up about 8. Crackers, chores and crosswords.  Made Steve pancakes. We rearranged itinerary due to the intense smoke in eastern  Washington.   Other than that it was stitching and TV.  We didn't go to the store. Hung out at the trailer all day again.  Decided not to take a tour of all the hay fields.   

Saturday, August 1, 2026

Saturday August 1, 2026, Indian Springs RV Park, American Falls ID

 Got up about 7:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Did a few cleaning chores.  Steve fixed the fan stand. Steve worked out. We both used the elipse. We stayed home all day. TV and stitching  all day.  Finally finished the tail of the panda!  Took almost a week.



Friday, July 31, 2026

Friday, July 31, 2026, Indian Springs RV Park, American Falls ID

 We got up about 7. Breakfast chores and a crossword.  We slowly got ready to head out. We sat around for about 45 minutes before we actually went outside to hook up. We then drove about 140 miles to our next destination.  Not a wonderful place but the price was right. Much hotter here but should cool down for Sunday and Monday. Arrived about 1:30. Got set up. Sophie was having a fit she hates the air conditioner on due to the noise.  Too bad.


Thursday, July 30, 2026

Thursday July 30, 2026, Bear Lake Trailside KOA, Garden City UT.

We got up leisurely,  breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then we headed out to drive around  Bear Lake.  Stopped for groceries.   Then home for lunch. Put away the groceries.   Then TV and stitching the  rest of the day.  Did get to spin.  Steve walked the dogs to the dog park.  

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Wednesday July 29, 2026, Bear Lake Trailside KOA, Garden City UT

 We were up and at it early. About 7. Breakfast chores and packing.  We drove about 280 miles . We stopped once for a potty break for Steve. Once for gas and potty breaks all around.  In Noth SaltLake.  Then lunch on the road. We arrived about 2:45 due to numerous construction areas after we left Logan. Nice park. Steep road coming in. Got set up. Rained a couple of times.  Finally TV and stitching. 


Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Tuesday July 28, 2026, Richfield KOA, Richfield UT

 We got up about 7. Sophie having a hard time with all the noise from the air conditioning.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Spinning.  Then cleaned the refrigerator shelves on the doors.  Then it was TV and stitching the rest of the day.  Moving north tomorrow.   Packing up the trailer. 

Monday, July 27, 2026

Monday, July 27, 2026, Richfield KOA, Richfield UT

 I got up woke up at 7ish.  Crackers Coffee chores and half  a crossword.  Then about 8:30 we were off to breakfast. Got fill up.  Came home to get the dogs. Then we drove about 65 miles to see Capitol Reef  National Park.  Then back home to Walmart and fill up.  Steve is about ready  to blow a gasket. Not sure why.  We were home about 2. Then TV and stitching.   




Sunday, July 26, 2026

Sunday July 26, 2026 Richfield KOA, Richfield UT

 I got woke up in the wrong side of 7 am.  Crackers, chores and crosswords.  Made scrambled eggs. Then spinning,  dogs got baths  . TV and stitching the rest of the day. Tried a couple of more things to get the one control to work.  Steve finally managed to get it working. Got the bedroom slide out.  What a pain.  Overcast most of the day.

Saturday, July 25, 2026

Saturday July 25, 2026, Richfield KOA, Richfield UT

I got up at 7:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  We hung out till 10 then we started the hook up process. Already 102. We hit the road and took a wrong turn. Thank you Garmin.  Went about 20 miles out of the way. Then drove 150 miles arriving in Richfield about 1:30. Took awhile to get in the spot.  Of course trouble from the on control.  Won't boot up.  Fussed with that.  No lights in the maul cabin. The freezer opened up during the road trip. We had to make a u turn at a gas station. Steve opened up the refrigerator and everything fell out.  Eggs everywhere.   Left overs for dinner.  TV and stitching  the rest of the night.  Can't open the bedroom slide.  Had to move the mattress to get stuff out of the closet.  Too much fun.

Friday, July 24, 2026

Friday, July 24, 2026 St. George KOA, Hurricane UT

 Got to sleep in for a change. 8:15. Crackers chores and crosswords.  Then I made scrambled eggs.  About 10:30 we got in the truck and went to Walmart and refeuled then home to put it away.  Tried to stay cool . TV and stitching the rest of the day.  On the road tomorrow. 



Thursday, July 23, 2026

Thursday July 23, 2026, St. George KOA, Hurricane UT

 Got to sleep in until 7ish. Then breakfast chores and crosswords. We hung around tilk about 9:30. Then we packed up our marbles and left. Good thing since we lost an hour with the time change.  Stopped once for gas at a Loves. Took about a half an hour since it was very busy.  Drove about 140 miles. 105 degrees when we got here. Arrived about 2:30.  Sat here and sweated till about 8:30 then it started to cool off.  Buying bigger fan  tomorrow as we are expecting more high temps.

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Wednesday July 22, 2026, Thousand Trails Las Vegas. Las Vegas, NV

 We were up by 6 to finish packing. There was still alot  to haul to the trailer. Lots of las minute stuff. Still forgot few things.  We left right at nine. We travelled 258 miles in 100 degree temps.  We stopped once at a Petro just before Kingman.  Arrived about 2. They kept us waiting at the check in.  110 here. We melted.  Stayed inside as much as possible. No where to walk the dogs.  Not a favorite park.  Steve forgot the movie. Thank God for the Starlink.   

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Tuesday July 21, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up at 5:30. So we could hook up the trailer and take it in to Blue compass. I got up early so I wouldn't have to rush. But the earlier I get up the sooner Steve wants to leave. Breakfast chores crosswords.  At 7 we headed over to get the trailer.  Arrived at Blue compass at 8:15. Had to wait to get in till 8:30. Steve went in the trailer and was able to get the One Control working. So we canceled and came home and put the trailer back in storage and came home. I washed the dog's beds and blankets.  We went over to Great Clips for my hair ct. Picked up a pizza and couple of items at Fry's. About 1 we brought the trailer over.  Steve went into asshole mode. We slowly took stuff out and made the bed.  I found my light would not work.  Steve over loaded the breaker by turning on the air conditioner and the refrigerator.   Happily we fixed that and my light still works. We took the dogs at 4. Came home in a torrential down pour.  We were both soaking wet.  TV and stitching in between and during breaks.




Monday, July 20, 2026

Monday July 21, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We were up at 6:30 again today. Breakfast chores crosswords and spinning.  Then out the door to get our nails done. Waitedvto drop for our electronic recycling but they didn't open on time so home we we. Loaded the car with stuff for the trailer.  Took it over and off loaded it. Of course the One Control decided not to load properly.  Came home. Steve went over to try again . No luck.  We have an appointment at Blue Compass to get it checked out.  8:30 am of course. So we took the dogs at 2:30. We were going to bring the trailer and park in front of the house.  Started pouring at tge dog park and lasted until after 6. Decided just to get it in the morning.   It is always something.   I hope the rest of the trip is ok!

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Sunday July 19, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got woke by a call from Becky who felt compelled to wish Steve good morning at 6:30.  Breakfast chores crosswords.  Did the last crossword in the book.  Brought stuff up to take to the trailer tomorrow.   We are pretty ready except for some hanging clothes and refrigerator stuff.  Gotcall the stuff cooked as planned. Three loads of clothes. The TV and stitching tgecrest if the day.  



Saturday, July 18, 2026

Saturday July 18, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up at 7:30. Breakfast chores crosswords and spinning.  Steve took more things over to the trailer. I gathered more bags up.  Then TV and stitching the rest of the day. Dogs are calling.  




Friday, July 17, 2026

Friday July 17, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up anmbout 7:39. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Tgen we took off on errands. Picked up Sophie's meds, dog nails clipped, dropped off ballots, went to bank, put the car wash on pause and finalky Walmart.  Put groceries away. Then TV and stitching till it was time  to make our donation at xard bingo. Still raining 

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Thursday July 16, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up around 7:30. Breakfast chores crosswords and spinning.  Then hit the craftroom.  Printed patterns, stored thread, and finished the ornaments.   Then TV and stitching.  Made hamburger Strognanoff.. busy day.  



Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Wednesday, July 15, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up about 7. Rough night. Thunderstorms around midnight kept the dogs and therefore me up. Breakfast chores.  Then we were off to Costco to spend alot of money and hobby lobby.  Home to put it away.  Then TV and stitching.  Rhonda brought us a delicious salad which we had for dinner. Went to game night.  Getting really clicks around here. Home for more TV. 


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Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Tuesday July 14, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 We got up at the crack of dawn,  6:30. Coffee,  cracker and crosswords.  Then we were off to Cottonwood to meet Bruce Brummet for brunch.  Nice visit. His wife did not come so I got to listen to them reminisce.  Ugh. Come home thru Jerome.  Back at 12:30. TV and  stitching the rest of the day.  

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Monday, July 13, 2026

Monday, July 13, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Goy up at 5:30 to Potty. Back to sleep till after 8.  Breakfast chores crosswords and spinning.  Then discarded few things done in the craftroom. Then TV and stitching most of thecday. Afternoon monsoon shower. Steve decided that we are going to Cottonwood for breakfast to me one of his old cronies from the county.  Sounds like fun. NOT 

Sunday, July 12, 2026

Sunday July 12, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7. Breakfast chores crosswords.  4 loads of laundry.  Worked in the craft room.  Ready to put the backs on the ornaments.  And decorate.  Stitched TV. Monsoon rains in the afternoon.   Made spare ribs in the instapot . TV and stitching. 



Saturday, July 11, 2026

Saturday July 11, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 We slept in late this morning.  Too hot to work outside so we got to sleep in.  Breakfast chores crosswords and spinning.  Fiddled around with the printer while Steve ran to the hardware store. Then TV and stitching the rest of the day. BLT's for dinner.



Friday, July 10, 2026

Friday, July 10, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7:15. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Dressed and took up stitching as the afternoon was going to be busy. Stressed over the doctor all morning.  Worried that Steve would say something he shouldn't in the appointment.  He decided to wait in the car with the dogs.  Took an hour for me at the doctor's. Then groceries at Safeway and gas. Home to put it away.  At 5:30 we went to Ann and Jeanne 's.  Steve played sequence and I played 5 crowns. Home by nine.  

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Thursday July 9, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Gor up about 7:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Spun. Sandy called and we chatted for about 30 minutes.   So I decided to stitch and watch TV.   Rhonda hasn't been feeling well so we were not sure they would make dinner. But we did . Leff-T's. Had a great meal. Then went to their house for the tour.   Home for more TV.



Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Wednesday, July 8, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 We were up around 6:45. Steve cannot move quietly.   Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Worked in the craft room.  Dusted. Then TV and stitching the rest of the night. Steve tried to help me make dinner but the kitchen was not built for two.  We were just in each other's way and ended up mad.

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 We got up around 7. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then my whole day changed. Steve decided we need to go to Carlito's for breakfast.  It was ok. Then he picked up some things at the copy store. Then home by 9:30.  Pedaled the Elipse.  Worked in the craftroom till about 11.  Then stitching till it was time for taco tuesdsy . Then home for TV and stitching.  Busy day.



Monday, July 6, 2026

Monday July 6, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 I woke up at 5:30. Dozed til 6:45. Then Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Worked in the craftroom till 10:30. Canceled pamper chef party. Then Rhonda Canceled dinner. Steve and I will go alone. Stitching and TV  the rest of the day.  

Sunday, July 5, 2026

Sunday July 5, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Today was very busy. Got up about 7:45. Breakfast chores crosswords and spinning . 9200 steps on the elipse.  Felt good. 4 loads of laundry.  Heart on the rampage . Could not get it to quiet down.  Got to figure . Taking an early blood pressure pill finally calmed things down.  Rhonda  brought us some cookies over . Stitched,  worked on the ornaments.   





Saturday, July 4, 2026

Saturday July 4, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 We got up at 6:30 so we would be up and dressed by the time the cart parade came by at 8:45.  That too 15 minutes.  Then backbin the house til it was time to go to the weiner roast in tge North.   They had music.  Got to visit lots of friends.  Home by 12:30. Then TV and stitching the rest  of the day.  Steak in the ninja for dinner.



Friday, July 3, 2026

Friday July 3, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Woke up early. Back to sleep. Up about 7:30. No ride for Stevie.  Breakfast chores and crosswords. Worked in craftroom.  Then TV and stitching til it was time to go to Bingo. We took Rhonda across the street. Kevin sat with us.  No wins . Home .

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Thursday July 2, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 I was up til 1:30. Of course Stevecwas up about 6.  He can not be quiet to save his soul.  Breakfast chores crosswords and pedaling.  Finished my arrangement.  Not quite right yet.  Work in progress.  I tried to print some patterns but there was a problem with tge cartridges. So I sent them to the copy store for them to print.  About noon we jumped in the car heading over to the copy store. Car wash and we stopped at Culver's for lunch. They really screwed up the order. But what we got was yummy.  Then TV and stitching the rest of the day and night.  



Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Wednesday July 1, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home

 Got up about 7:45. Steve changed his mind about riding.  Had vertigo at the dog park. Good plan.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Worked in the craftroom.  Half way on the arrangement.   Then  T V and stitching  all day. Made my chili Rellano casserole for dinner.  Nice day.  

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Tuesday June 30, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7:30.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Pedaled. Then stitching till it was time for bowling.  72 and 61. We were both doing poorly also we left after 2. Home for a couple of hours. The Lindo Mexico for taco Tuesday.  Picked up meds at Safeway on the way home. Then TV and stitching the rest ofvthe evening. 

Monday, June 29, 2026

Monday, June 29, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up about 7:30. Breakfast chores crosswords.  Blood pressure back to normal.   132 over 78.  Doctor up my blood pressure meds. Then TV and stitching  most of the day. Sally Jo came by with all the latest gossip.  Stevecwas outside most of the day.  Came in to watch game shows.


Sunday, June 28, 2026

Sunday June 28, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Gotvup about 7:30. Breakfast chores crosswords and spinning.   Steve was outside most of the morning.  Then lifted his weights.  Then out the door.  Worked in the craftroom.  4 loads of laundry.  Then TV and stitching.  Greg and Rhonda came over to visit.  Made Irene's white spaghetti for dinner.

Saturday, June 27, 2026

Saturday June 27, 2026,Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up before Steve again! Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then worked in the craftroom.  Finally got to Stitch.  Steve came in about 10:30. About noon  we headed out to Hobby Lobby Walmart and Safeway.  Homecto put ir all away.  Heart rate was having a hard time getting back to normal.  Blood pressure was really high.  Took double meds. Finally feeling normal.



Friday, June 26, 2026

Friday June 26, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 I got up before Steve again! Breakfast chores, crosswords.  Then craftroom.  Got the gmflowers put together.  Now stems and put the arrangement together.  Then TV and stitching til it was time to go to Bingo where we made our donations.  

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Thursday, June 25, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 I was up before Steve. Bladder got me up at 7. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Worked in the craftroom. Then TV and stitching all day. Steve set up DirecTV streaming for us.  We are all set.  



Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Wednesday, June 24, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 I got woke up around 7. Breakfast chores crosswords.  Pedalled for about half an hour.  Then Steve went out . I worked in the craftroom.  Then TV and stitching all day. Steak in the Ninja.  Nice quiet day at home. 

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got woke up at 7.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.   Steve went outside. I went in the craftroom.  Called Betty  then off to Bowling.  52 and 62. Ugh. Then Steve wanted to have lunch at the Bowling alley. We had fairly good burgers.  Then home. For TV and stitching.   Poached egggs for dinner.   




Monday, June 22, 2026

Monday, June 22, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7. Breakfast chores and a crosswords.  Steve went outside to wood work so I peddled for awhile. Then started getting caught up on NCIS While I stitched.   About 2 wecwent to the Trade shop for new fob batteries then picked up the truck.   Got gas and came home.  Then TV and stitching thecrest of the night.

Sunday, June 21, 2026

Sunday, June 22, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Had a good night sleep. Heard Steve puttering around atv6:30. I slept till 7:30. That's as long as he could stand it till the TV came on.  We had coffee and Steve took the dogs.  Then I made him pancakes eggs and sausage.  Father's Day fare. Cleaned up the mess.  Then fiddled in the craftroom for while . Did 4 loads of laundry's.  Washed dried  and folded.  About three we went to Leff-T 's for a wonderful dinner. Paid for by Nikki's gift certificate.   Then home for more TV and stitching. 



Saturday, June 20, 2026

Saturday June 20, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey

 Woke up at 5:30. Up at before 6 when Steve came out. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Peddled for awhile. Out the door at 9 to go to Linda's for coloring.  Grayscale. Interesting but not my cup of Tea.  They shared their scrapbooks. I opted out of lunch as they were going to a Thai restaurant.  Came home for stitching and TV.  Actually got to watch some NCIS while Steve was outside working.  Dinner and more TV to end the night.



Friday, June 19, 2026

Friday, June 19, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Git up about 7:30. Couldn't fall asleep till almost 2. Breakfast chores crosswords and spinning.   Cleaned up the kitchen.  Then Steve wanted to take a bunch of stuff over to the trailers. Came home. Waiting for the truck  to be ready.   Steve worked outside for awhile. Paramount failed me.  Needs to be rebooted.  So it was back to game shows.  Early dinner so we could go card bingo.  Made our weekly donation.  So close a couple of time but no cigar.

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Thursday June 18, 2026, Orchard Ranch ,Dewey AZ

 We got up at 7:30 after a good night sleep. No dogs pooping.   Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Steve lifted weights. Then we were off to the post office and Walmart.  Another small fortune spent. Finally Safeway.  Home to put it away.  Got a good result from my labs.  Thyroid is good. Sugars and cholesterol must be okay as well.   Stitched,  watched TV. Made my meatloaves. Next on the agenda is chili Rellano casserole and Irene's White spaghetti.   

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Wednesday, June 17, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 We had a rough night with the dogs. Was up around 3:30 foa an hour or so cleaning up poop.  Then up at 6:30. Up and dressed.  No coffee. Grabbed the truck. Dropped it at Jerry's.   Then off to get labs done.  Stopped at Bosa's for sandwiches and donuts.  Then home to eat.  Crosswords.  Stitched.  Then took a 2 hours nap.  Then stitching the rest of the day. 



Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Tuesday June 16, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 I got woke up about 6:30. Breakfast chores crosswords.  The dogs were sick all day with the squints and spit ups so we decided not to go bowling and so we went to Costco.  Spent a fortune.  Sophie got sick in the car and all over me.  We cleaned up poop all day.  I finished the playbooks.  Then TV and stitching and cleaned up poop all day.





Monday, June 15, 2026

Monday, June 15, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Gotcup about 7:30. Steve made poached eggs and toast.  Then we finished up our reservations.   Crosswords chores. Worked in the craftroom on the playbooks while Steve lifted weights.   Then lunch and stitching.  Finally  got to spun.  Lovely day at home.  Stitched the rest of the day. 

Sunday, June 14, 2026

Sunday June 14, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Steve was up before 7. So that meant I was up and at it at 6:45.  Breakfast chores and crosswords. Whatever I planned was shit canned so we could plan our travel plans.  Took usxall day. Of course the laundry had to be done in between.  We had several torrential down pours and thunder storms much tovthevdogs dismay.  Did not get to stitch till almost 4.  Hazel had an upset tummy.  She finally ate dinner about 8.

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Satuday, June 13, 2026, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up around 7:30 to a rainy day. We had breakfast,  did chores. We schedule DirecTV to stream and ordered Starlink.  Big change for us.  Wasted the whole morning on the phone. Then took care of some things in the craftroom.   Finally about 2 I finally sat down to stitch.   Made the chicken cordon bleu casserole that Betty recommended.   Ton of laundry to do tomorrow.