Sunday, July 31, 2011

Newport Oregon

7/31/2011
Well I am trying something new and we will see how it goes. Going to use a different page for every location. We are in Newport Oregon at Whaler Rest RV park. We got here 7/27 and will leave 8/3 for Pacific City Oregon. Weather has been nice (at least for me) in the 60's and not much wind except for at the beach. We had to take the Harley to Lincoln City to get a new starter and they were the only ones who had one. Yes they only break down when you are away from home and you can't fix it yourself. So I had them do it for me. We also went to the beach across the HWY from the park. It was windy and cool (ok cold for Gloria) found some shells and small agates.

Gloria also found a fossilized Clam.

Went to Hartfield Marine Science Center and saw a burch of new things. They even had a new Octopus that we were lucky to watch eat. They only feed her 3 times a week. The web site to watch her is
http:/hmsc.oregonstate.edu/visitor/octocam








 Did some shopping at Fred Meyers and went to Agate beach to see what all was there and didn't see much bet the weather was much better. Met John and Sissy at South Jetty RV park and they came to Whalers Rest the same time we did. We had some good chats and some nice drinks. John gave us some fresh caught Tuna and we put it on the grill as I have never had it and yes it was good. Bristol also thought it was great. We also me Jim and Nancy, cool people from Oregon. They also gave us some Halibut and we will be cooking that soon. Sure are a lot of good people around the camping scene.  Sat night we went to a Cave Man party and it was lots of fun.
Well left Whalers Rest yesterday 8/3 and drove to Pacific City Resort. Sure hated leaving as we had a great time. But all good things have to come to an end and this place is nice too.

Monday, June 27, 2011

On the move again

Well we left the sweat box of Vegas 6-26 and drove to Carson City. Decided to stay at the Gold Dust RV Park. It is an OK place. We will visit Lake Tahoe and Virgina City before heading to my brothers place in Auburn Calif. on the 29th.

7-1 We made it to my brother Craigs place ok and we are just vegging right now. We did go to Lake Tahoe on the bike and it was great. Gloria and never seen it and was impressed. We also did Virgina City and it was nice too but a lot Central City before the gambling. We will be here till the 6th then off to the Coast.

7-8 We left my brothers on 7-6 and headed to Willits Calif to spend two nights at Sleepy Hollow RV Park. It was just a basic park with no tv,cable or cell signal but it was full hookup and nice to see. We took a bike ride to Fort Bragg to see the ocean and some seals and some real nice county side.
We left there 7-8 and got to Klamath River RV park Calif. Seems like a real nice place and we will be here for 7 nights. We even got to see two whales, a mother and her calf. They are in the Klamath River right now. Got some good pic's of them.  Will be heading out tomorrow to see the Redwoods.

7-15 Well we have left Klamath River and had a great time. Took the bike out on several trips to see the Redwoods. They are so great and sure are big. We left this morning and drove up the coast to Port Orford OR. We are staying in a small park close to the ocean. Not much room in here but they have full hookups, cable and wifi. What more could ask for? Well I did. I was talking to the guy who runs the place about getting a crab. He said right now I could not get one but he said he could. So he went to the dock and picked up 2 live ones for us and brought them back and showed me how to clean them. Yes I leaned to keep my finger away from the claws as one latched on to my finger. And yes it hurts. We will be here till 7/18 when we head for Coos Bay for 2 days.

7-18 Well we left Port Orford OR. and drove to Coos Bay OR. about 60 miles north. Had a good time in Port Orford as it is a small fishing town. Not much to see and do but we did get to the Coast Guard Museum and that was cool. Also went to Cape Blanco light house and did the tour to the top. It is the only working light house in Oregon. Also went to the dock and watched them pull boats out of the water. All boats have to be removed from the water as it is safer for them. Wind there can get over 100 mph. We are staying at a park called Midway RV  Park. It is nice with big sites. On our way here we saw a Super WalMart and had to stop and load up on food. Also saw a Papa Murphy's and I just had to stop and get a pizza fix. Will leave here 7-20 and head for Florence OR.

7-21 Ok we left Coos Bay yesterday and made the short trip to Florence OR. with no trouble at all. Got here to South Jetty RV Park and got checked in  and set up. Found this park to be real nice as it is in the trees and the sites are big. Today we took the bike on a short ride to the Sea lion Cave and that was great also went to the dock in Florence. Posted some pic's so you all can see them. We also took the bike to the end  of South Jetty road. It stops at the ocean and was a nice place to view the waves and look for shells. Sure was windy as I am told it is most of the time. Had trouble getting the bike to start and figured out the starter was going bad. Tried to find one in Florance but none to be had. Found one in Lincoln and will go up there when we get to Newport. Met some nice people in camp Tom and his wife and John and Sissy and others I cant remember there names. Played Bingo on Friday night and Gloria won a measuring cup and I won the black out for a $5.00 Subway gift card. like this camping thing as my luck is better :-)

Saturday, May 21, 2011

First trip is set up

Well we have decided to set the date for our first trip. We will leave Lakewood June 14 2011. First stop is Beaver Utah for one night then on to Las Vegas to see my friend Buba. We will be there for 10 days at the Thousand Trails Park. Then we will be off to Carson City Nevada for a few days. Then off to my brothers place in Auburn Calif for a short visit (not sure how long we can stand each other) :-). Then we will head for the coast and north. Will post more as we go. Should be out for 2 to 3 months.

Ok Gloria retired 6-10 and we left for our trip 6-14. First stop was Flying U RV Park in Joseph Utah for the night. Then off to Vegas. Got to 1000Trailes park about 11:00AM and the temp was 98 but got up to 111 at my trailer. Sure is hot here. Will be here for 10 days so Len can visit with his sick friend Buba and play a little. We will add more if we dont melt. Thsi is a link to pictures around here: 
                     http://www.flickr.com/photos/59538014@N04/sets/72157627107043608/
Well got to visit my friend Buba twice. He knew I was there but could not talk. He Passed away on Wednesday the 22nd from cancer. He will be missed by all that knew him. But he is in a better place and out of pain. We will be leaving on Sunday the 26th. and not a minute too soon. Sure has been hot, in the 100+

Friday, December 24, 2010

Retirement

I will retire March 31 2011 and Gloria will be retiring some time in May 2011.
We will start our travels the end of May but will not be full time till the house sells.
This will be our new home. 2006 Montana and a 1999 FL60 Freightliner.