17 October, 2012
It seems all we have been doing is eating on this trip! Yesterday we went to Ellen's Danish Pancake House for a late breakfast. The dogs enjoyed the large fenced-in dog yard at the park. It got quite hot in the afternoon so we stayed in for awhile. We tried to get some stuff organized and ready to go home. I even tried to study some of the ballot propositions! Joe dumped the tanks, etc. We walked down to Pea Soup Anderson's for an early dinner. We came back in time to watch the second Obama/Romney Debate. This is going to be a close election! We will be on our way home soon. Then the work begins with putting stuff away, cleaning, laundry, catching up with snail mail, e-mail and phone calls, gardening, etc. We're going to Disneyland with Jean, family, and friends on Friday. It's been a long time since we were there. Thus ends another rally and some travel time for ourselves, until next time.
Buellton, CA
16 October 2010
We stayed at camp in Paso Robles yesterday morning. I took walks with the dogs and sat outdoors doing cross stitch. We left about 1:00 for Casmalia, stopping at Margie's in San Luis Obispo for a root beer float. We had a good Bar-B-Q ribs dinner at the Hitching Post. From there we drove to the Flying Flags RV Park in Buellton. It was late and dark so we just plugged in the electricity. We may stay here another day to dump and clean up before going home tomorrow.
We stayed at camp in Paso Robles yesterday morning. I took walks with the dogs and sat outdoors doing cross stitch. We left about 1:00 for Casmalia, stopping at Margie's in San Luis Obispo for a root beer float. We had a good Bar-B-Q ribs dinner at the Hitching Post. From there we drove to the Flying Flags RV Park in Buellton. It was late and dark so we just plugged in the electricity. We may stay here another day to dump and clean up before going home tomorrow.
Paso Robles, CA
15 October 2012
We hung around Morgan Hill until about 1:00 PM, enjoying the beautiful, sunny morning. Then we drove to Paso Robles. It took awhile to find a convenient gas station. The prices have really escalated during the last week. We had dinner in Margie's in Paso Robles. Always good food there! We stayed at the Paso Robles RV Ranch, nearby. It was a nice warm evening for dog walking. We will head for Casmalia and the Hitching Post steak house this afternoon.
We hung around Morgan Hill until about 1:00 PM, enjoying the beautiful, sunny morning. Then we drove to Paso Robles. It took awhile to find a convenient gas station. The prices have really escalated during the last week. We had dinner in Margie's in Paso Robles. Always good food there! We stayed at the Paso Robles RV Ranch, nearby. It was a nice warm evening for dog walking. We will head for Casmalia and the Hitching Post steak house this afternoon.
Morgan Hill, CA
14 October 2012
We left about 9:30 in the morning for TT Morgan Hill. It was a nice, warm sunny day. Leah caught up on e-mail on the way. We didn't find a convenient place to stop so we just drove straight through. It took < 4 hours. Joe wanted to get to his football game, anyway! It took awhile to find a campsite without too much mud, and satellite access. A lot of the park was already closed for the winter. Leah and Samantha walked to the stream and small waterfall and around a lot of the park. There was more water in the stream than some other times that we were here. It got rather warm but nice.
We made plans for the next couple of days and had a peaceful evening.
We left about 9:30 in the morning for TT Morgan Hill. It was a nice, warm sunny day. Leah caught up on e-mail on the way. We didn't find a convenient place to stop so we just drove straight through. It took < 4 hours. Joe wanted to get to his football game, anyway! It took awhile to find a campsite without too much mud, and satellite access. A lot of the park was already closed for the winter. Leah and Samantha walked to the stream and small waterfall and around a lot of the park. There was more water in the stream than some other times that we were here. It got rather warm but nice.
We made plans for the next couple of days and had a peaceful evening.
Lake of the Springs, CA
13 October 2012
Yesterday stayed cool and cloudy all day. It was a good day for walking. We walked on a trail above the dam. The Fall leaves and clouds reflecting in the water would have made a good picture, but I didn't bring my camera. We stayed inside most of the afternoon. The deer still walk by our RV in the mornings and evenings. On TV we watched the Shuttle Endeavor edge through our neighborhood at Manchester and LaTijera. So Amazing! It was fun to see stores where we shop in the background. This morning we are leaving for Morgan Hill, on our way home. The time sure went fast here!
Yesterday stayed cool and cloudy all day. It was a good day for walking. We walked on a trail above the dam. The Fall leaves and clouds reflecting in the water would have made a good picture, but I didn't bring my camera. We stayed inside most of the afternoon. The deer still walk by our RV in the mornings and evenings. On TV we watched the Shuttle Endeavor edge through our neighborhood at Manchester and LaTijera. So Amazing! It was fun to see stores where we shop in the background. This morning we are leaving for Morgan Hill, on our way home. The time sure went fast here!
Lake of the Springs
12 October 2012
5 beautiful deer including a buck and a doe and fauns walked by our RV in the morning yesterday. Another perfect day at LOTS! After a breakfast of biscuits and gravy I took Samantha for a walk to the lake viewing the dam, boat house, etc. With the way Sam was stalking and pulling I was afraid to walk around the edge of the lake so we stayed on the paved road. It was still beautiful and I took pictures. The fall leaves are coming out. In the afternoon I walked up to the Lodge to get better Internet service. Both 3G and WiFi were very slow, but they worked. At camp the 3G only wants to work in the early morning. I sat outside doing cross-stitch later. Toward evening it started getting chilly and the night was cool. It is below 50 degrees this morning.
5 beautiful deer including a buck and a doe and fauns walked by our RV in the morning yesterday. Another perfect day at LOTS! After a breakfast of biscuits and gravy I took Samantha for a walk to the lake viewing the dam, boat house, etc. With the way Sam was stalking and pulling I was afraid to walk around the edge of the lake so we stayed on the paved road. It was still beautiful and I took pictures. The fall leaves are coming out. In the afternoon I walked up to the Lodge to get better Internet service. Both 3G and WiFi were very slow, but they worked. At camp the 3G only wants to work in the early morning. I sat outside doing cross-stitch later. Toward evening it started getting chilly and the night was cool. It is below 50 degrees this morning.
Lake of the Springs
11 October 2012
It was a beautiful day here. I took Arden for a walk to the lake in the morning. We ate brunch about 10:00. Then I took Samantha for a long walk to the Dog Beach. She got wet and muddy, but she was more interested in stalking and sniffing! She gave me a workout! The lake is beautiful. After lunch I went to the Trading Post, then spent time just sitting outside.
It was a beautiful day here. I took Arden for a walk to the lake in the morning. We ate brunch about 10:00. Then I took Samantha for a long walk to the Dog Beach. She got wet and muddy, but she was more interested in stalking and sniffing! She gave me a workout! The lake is beautiful. After lunch I went to the Trading Post, then spent time just sitting outside.
Lake of the Springs, Oregon House, CA
10 October 2010
It was a pretty drive from Fernley to The Lake of the Springs through forested areas. This was quite a contrast to the desert! The weather is perfect, in the 70's with a clear blue sky. We stopped at a little market and deli in Brownsville for a sandwich and arrived at camp before 2:00. We got full hookups and satellite TV in site X14. After setting up we took a little nap, then I sat outside reading and playing games. In the evening we watched deer walking by our campsite, but Samantha barked at them. Today I'll take Samantha for a walk to the Lake. I should try to clean some of the sand from in the RV.
It was a pretty drive from Fernley to The Lake of the Springs through forested areas. This was quite a contrast to the desert! The weather is perfect, in the 70's with a clear blue sky. We stopped at a little market and deli in Brownsville for a sandwich and arrived at camp before 2:00. We got full hookups and satellite TV in site X14. After setting up we took a little nap, then I sat outside reading and playing games. In the evening we watched deer walking by our campsite, but Samantha barked at them. Today I'll take Samantha for a walk to the Lake. I should try to clean some of the sand from in the RV.
Fernley, NV
9 October 2012
Yesterday Dave made his famous Beer Batter Pancakes with little smokey sausages. Then we all started packing up to get ready to leave a great rally. It seems we're leaving with more stuff than we came with? Til we meet again at the next rally! Thanks to Dave and Herb for everything!
At about 9:45 we started out to spend a few days at the TT Lake of the Springs. After driving through expansive high desert country we stopped at the Fernley RV Park near where Highways 50 and 80 meet in Fernley, NV. It's a nice clean Passport America park in town. A real contrast from the sandy desert terrain! Since we have full hookups I tried to clean up some of the dust and sand in the RV this morning.
Yesterday Dave made his famous Beer Batter Pancakes with little smokey sausages. Then we all started packing up to get ready to leave a great rally. It seems we're leaving with more stuff than we came with? Til we meet again at the next rally! Thanks to Dave and Herb for everything!
At about 9:45 we started out to spend a few days at the TT Lake of the Springs. After driving through expansive high desert country we stopped at the Fernley RV Park near where Highways 50 and 80 meet in Fernley, NV. It's a nice clean Passport America park in town. A real contrast from the sandy desert terrain! Since we have full hookups I tried to clean up some of the dust and sand in the RV this morning.
Gold Point, NV
8 October 2012
Herb served his chicken-fried steak breakfast yesterday morning. Delicious! After breakfast Herb took us on a little walking tour of Gold Point and showed us how he's been restoring the old miner's cabins. Because we had so much to clean and put away we chose not to go on the run. The dogs and the RV are covered with desert sand. Joe felt sick all day. In the evening with Happy Hour and a big pot-luck dinner we all stuffed ourselves. The weather was beautiful, in the 70's. We forgot the sky was so blue! Even though we had been here before we learned a lot more of the history of this area. With Joe's breathing problems and his difficulty with the altitude we may not be able to come here again, but we have good memories.
Herb served his chicken-fried steak breakfast yesterday morning. Delicious! After breakfast Herb took us on a little walking tour of Gold Point and showed us how he's been restoring the old miner's cabins. Because we had so much to clean and put away we chose not to go on the run. The dogs and the RV are covered with desert sand. Joe felt sick all day. In the evening with Happy Hour and a big pot-luck dinner we all stuffed ourselves. The weather was beautiful, in the 70's. We forgot the sky was so blue! Even though we had been here before we learned a lot more of the history of this area. With Joe's breathing problems and his difficulty with the altitude we may not be able to come here again, but we have good memories.
Gold Point NV
7 October, 2012
Herb served a breakfast of bacon, sausage, potatoes, and eggs yesterday. At 10:00 we arranged car pooling and took of for the Hard Luck Castle Mine. Randy Johnston has been building this castle for about 12 years to house 2 large organs with many very long pipes. It is 9 miles of dirt road from a paved highway. We saw it two years ago. He now has it mostly completed with interior finishing and decoration to do. He uses no drawings or blue prints - all the details are in his head. It's only power is from wind and solar. Water must be trucked in. You may Google to learn more about it. We set up Happy Hour, and Herb prepared a succulent steak dinner. After dinner we watched a video on the railroad history in the area.
Herb served a breakfast of bacon, sausage, potatoes, and eggs yesterday. At 10:00 we arranged car pooling and took of for the Hard Luck Castle Mine. Randy Johnston has been building this castle for about 12 years to house 2 large organs with many very long pipes. It is 9 miles of dirt road from a paved highway. We saw it two years ago. He now has it mostly completed with interior finishing and decoration to do. He uses no drawings or blue prints - all the details are in his head. It's only power is from wind and solar. Water must be trucked in. You may Google
Gold Point, NV
6 October 2012
Yesterday morning one member awoke to a flat tire. We joked that it took about 8 Rotarians to change a tire! Then we took off for Beatty, check out a railroad "Y" (a spot where a train could be turned around), followed railroad lines to Rhyolite, returned to Beatty for an ice cream, and returned back to camp in time to freshen up for Happy Hour and dinner. We all stuffed on Herb's tri-tip with all the trimmings and desserts. It was a beautiful day with some clouds keeping it cooler.
Yesterday morning one member awoke to a flat tire. We joked that it took about 8 Rotarians to change a tire! Then we took off for Beatty, check out a railroad "Y" (a spot where a train could be turned around), followed railroad lines to Rhyolite, returned to Beatty for an ice cream, and returned back to camp in time to freshen up for Happy Hour and dinner. We all stuffed on Herb's tri-tip with all the trimmings and desserts. It was a beautiful day with some clouds keeping it cooler.
Gold Point, NV
5 October 2012
Yesterday morning we pulled a long hose to fill our fresh water tank, and filled drinking water bottles from a laundry room. We made pancakes for breakfast. At about 10:30 we went on a run to the Sylvania mine led by Herb and Dave. On the way Dave's car broke down. We left it parked on the road side, put him and his passengers in the other cars, and took off for the mine. After taking pictures and enjoying the scenery we headed back to Dave's car. Keith towed him back to camp. When we got back to camp Herb opened the Saloon and others helped us get all the drinks, wine, etc. and set up for our heavy hors d'oeurves night. We proceeded to eat too much. Later we chat around another nice campfire. We have 34 persons for this rally, and are joined by some of Herb's family and guests.
Yesterday morning we pulled a long hose to fill our fresh water tank, and filled drinking water bottles from a laundry room. We made pancakes for breakfast. At about 10:30 we went on a run to the Sylvania mine led by Herb and Dave. On the way Dave's car broke down. We left it parked on the road side, put him and his passengers in the other cars, and took off for the mine. After taking pictures and enjoying the scenery we headed back to Dave's car. Keith towed him back to camp. When we got back to camp Herb opened the Saloon and others helped us get all the drinks, wine, etc. and set up for our heavy hors d'oeurves night. We proceeded to eat too much. Later we chat around another nice campfire. We have 34 persons for this rally, and are joined by some of Herb's family and guests.
Gold Point, NV
4 October 2012
Yesterday, Dave and Keith led us on a 4-wheel drive run through old railroad beds. After the heavy flooding about 3 weeks ago some of the roads were washed out. We drove through dry river beds and eventually got to Gold Field. We stopped several times to pick up old rusty railroad ties and to take pictures. Along the way we saw wild mules and donkeys. The highlight of the day was seeing a small herd of beautiful wild horses. In Goldfield we sat near the courthouse to eat our lunches. This town has a population of about 300, but there is not much left to it. The historical buildings are being left to fall apart and decay. It is a shame. We stopped at the Santa Fe Saloon which is 100 years old but still doing a thriving business. We got back to camp about 3:00 PM, and got together early for Happy Hour, so we could watch the presidential debates. Three more RV's came in. We then enjoyed a camp fire. It cooled off quite a bit last night - we needed our blankets!
Yesterday, Dave and Keith led us on a 4-wheel drive run through old railroad beds. After the heavy flooding about 3 weeks ago some of the roads were washed out. We drove through dry river beds and eventually got to Gold Field. We stopped several times to pick up old rusty railroad ties and to take pictures. Along the way we saw wild mules and donkeys. The highlight of the day was seeing a small herd of beautiful wild horses. In Goldfield we sat near the courthouse to eat our lunches. This town has a population of about 300, but there is not much left to it. The historical buildings are being left to fall apart and decay. It is a shame. We stopped at the Santa Fe Saloon which is 100 years old but still doing a thriving business. We got back to camp about 3:00 PM, and got together early for Happy Hour, so we could watch the presidential debates. Three more RV's came in. We then enjoyed a camp fire. It cooled off quite a bit last night - we needed our blankets!
Gold Point, NV
3 October, 2012
Several more campers came in yesterday. There are still two hook-up sites left. We set up our camp sites, putting out mats, chairs, tables, etc. Hedy and I put together the goody bags, and we greeted old friends and met new ones. We enjoyed champagne and nibbles for a pre-rally Happy Hour. Stories of previous rallies were told. It was very windy all night. We awoke this morning to a bright sunrise. But the electricity is out!
Several more campers came in yesterday. There are still two hook-up sites left. We set up our camp sites, putting out mats, chairs, tables, etc. Hedy and I put together the goody bags, and we greeted old friends and met new ones. We enjoyed champagne and nibbles for a pre-rally Happy Hour. Stories of previous rallies were told. It was very windy all night. We awoke this morning to a bright sunrise. But the electricity is out!
Gold Point, NV
2 October 2012
Yesterday we, Bob and Hedy and us, made a long day of it by driving all the way. We started at 9:00 AM and arrived at 6 PM. We did stop at Peggy Sue's in Barstow for a good lunch. We were all a bit tired! We have electricity, but water has to be hosed in from a little distance. There is no 3G network so this can't be published until we get out of here. It was quite warm but cooled down a lot at night. The sunrise was pretty this morning. Some of our group is already here - the rally doesn't start until Thursday, Oct. 4 so we'll have time to get everything set up.
Yesterday we, Bob and Hedy and us, made a long day of it by driving all the way. We started at 9:00 AM and arrived at 6 PM. We did stop at Peggy Sue's in Barstow for a good lunch. We were all a bit tired! We have electricity, but water has to be hosed in from a little distance. There is no 3G network so this can't be published until we get out of here. It was quite warm but cooled down a lot at night. The sunrise was pretty this morning. Some of our group is already here - the rally doesn't start until Thursday, Oct. 4 so we'll have time to get everything set up.
Needles, CA
June 15, 2012
We drove from high-altitude Flagstaff to desert Needles. The landscape is beautiful with rolling hills and red rocks. We had a final Cracker barrel fix in Kingman. It is over 100 degrees with single digit humidity. It stayed over 80 all night. The marine layer and June gloom at home is beginning to sound good! We're staying at the Elk's Lodge and enjoyed a drink in their air conditioned bar. They have planted some trees along the South West border of the RV sites. They should be very nice when they grow, giving much needed shade.
We drove from high-altitude Flagstaff to desert Needles. The landscape is beautiful with rolling hills and red rocks. We had a final Cracker barrel fix in Kingman. It is over 100 degrees with single digit humidity. It stayed over 80 all night. The marine layer and June gloom at home is beginning to sound good! We're staying at the Elk's Lodge and enjoyed a drink in their air conditioned bar. They have planted some trees along the South West border of the RV sites. They should be very nice when they grow, giving much needed shade.
Flagstaff, AZ
June 14, 2012
Leah and the dogs took a walk before leaving for Flagstaff. After a cold night it got quite warm. We stayed again at Black Bart's and enjoyed another dinner show. About 80 Rotary International Ambassador exchange students from 19 different countries came in for dinner. These teenagers are touring the south-central area of the USA. They were a beautiful group of young people! We hope these are our next world leaders.
Leah and the dogs took a walk before leaving for Flagstaff. After a cold night it got quite warm. We stayed again at Black Bart's and enjoyed another dinner show. About 80 Rotary International Ambassador exchange students from 19 different countries came in for dinner. These teenagers are touring the south-central area of the USA. They were a beautiful group of young people! We hope these are our next world leaders.
Gallup, NM
June 13, 2012
The drive to Gallup was pretty with the desert and red rocks of the SW. We're back to warm, dry weather. The altitude is over 6000. We're at the USA RV Park in Gallup. They have nice side-by-side parking - no sewer by our dining table! They also have an enclosed dog yard and a nice walking trail. They serve a barbecue dinner and have an ice cream social afterwards, but we needed to eat our left over steaks. Samantha is doing well now and we took a walk after dinner along the trail.
The drive to Gallup was pretty with the desert and red rocks of the SW. We're back to warm, dry weather. The altitude is over 6000. We're at the USA RV Park in Gallup. They have nice side-by-side parking - no sewer by our dining table! They also have an enclosed dog yard and a nice walking trail. They serve a barbecue dinner and have an ice cream social afterwards, but we needed to eat our left over steaks. Samantha is doing well now and we took a walk after dinner along the trail.
Santa Rosa, NM
June 12, 2012
We awoke at 5:00 AM to a thunder and lightning storm. It lasted until about 9:30, causing a little delay in departure. The lightning display outside the RV front window was spectacular! The day then became warm and sunny. With the time zone change we still arrived at the Santa Rosa RV Park early. The WiFi worked well, but no 3G. The park has a restaurant with good barbecued ribs and brisket. We over ate again and have more leftovers in the refrig! Leah and Samantha were taking a nice after dinner walk when Sam tried to play with a tarantula! She had some diarrhea earlier in the day, probably from putting her nose into and eating everything she sees.
We awoke at 5:00 AM to a thunder and lightning storm. It lasted until about 9:30, causing a little delay in departure. The lightning display outside the RV front window was spectacular! The day then became warm and sunny. With the time zone change we still arrived at the Santa Rosa RV Park early. The WiFi worked well, but no 3G. The park has a restaurant with good barbecued ribs and brisket. We over ate again and have more leftovers in the refrig! Leah and Samantha were taking a nice after dinner walk when Sam tried to play with a tarantula! She had some diarrhea earlier in the day, probably from putting her nose into and eating everything she sees.
Amarillo, TX
June 11, 2012
It was getting very hot and humid in Clinton. We stopped for gas and then stopped at a Love's to try to find a new water pressure regulator, but no luck. So we then stopped for breakfast at a Flying J, but still no regulator. It became a bit windy on the road. We continued on to the Amarillo Ranch RV Park where we were able to purchase one. Now our water pressure has greatly improved. The old regulator must have been gradually failing for awhile. There is so much to learn about RVs! In Amarillo it was hot, windy, and dry. The Big Texan State Ranch and Brewery picked up people from the RV Park for dinner. It is an interesting place - the filets we had were wonderful. We watched some men eating a 72 ounce steak! We couldn't finish the 8-oz one! Leah added a Texan teddy bear to her collection. The evening was beautiful for dog walking.
It was getting very hot and humid in Clinton. We stopped for gas and then stopped at a Love's to try to find a new water pressure regulator, but no luck. So we then stopped for breakfast at a Flying J, but still no regulator. It became a bit windy on the road. We continued on to the Amarillo Ranch RV Park where we were able to purchase one. Now our water pressure has greatly improved. The old regulator must have been gradually failing for awhile. There is so much to learn about RVs! In Amarillo it was hot, windy, and dry. The Big Texan State Ranch and Brewery picked up people from the RV Park for dinner. It is an interesting place - the filets we had were wonderful. We watched some men eating a 72 ounce steak! We couldn't finish the 8-oz one! Leah added a Texan teddy bear to her collection. The evening was beautiful for dog walking.
Clinton, OK
June 10, 2012
We went to the 9:00 AM Mass at St. Thomas More Church in Tulsa. They have only that one Mass in English out of a total of six - it's a heavily Mexican community. We then drove to Clinton, OK, back at the Hargus RV Park. It was very hot at 100 degrees. While setting up we found that our water pressure regulator had busted so we had to remove it before getting any water. We'll have to find someplace to get a new one.
We went to the 9:00 AM Mass at St. Thomas More Church in Tulsa. They have only that one Mass in English out of a total of six - it's a heavily Mexican community. We then drove to Clinton, OK, back at the Hargus RV Park. It was very hot at 100 degrees. While setting up we found that our water pressure regulator had busted so we had to remove it before getting any water. We'll have to find someplace to get a new one.
Tulsa, OK
June 9, 2012
The rally ended with a good get-away breakfast. The RVF presented the local fire department with $1500 for special jackets worn in rescue operations. Good-byes and wishes for safe travels were exchanged until we meet again. We headed down the road and ended up at the Mingo RV Park in Tulsa, OK. There are many feral cats here making it hard to control Samantha. She got away once, but did come back when Joe saw her and called. She is so strong and fast! It was over 90 degrees with high humidity, and stayed near 80 all night.
The rally ended with a good get-away breakfast. The RVF presented the local fire department with $1500 for special jackets worn in rescue operations. Good-byes and wishes for safe travels were exchanged until we meet again. We headed down the road and ended up at the Mingo RV Park in Tulsa, OK. There are many feral cats here making it hard to control Samantha. She got away once, but did come back when Joe saw her and called. She is so strong and fast! It was over 90 degrees with high humidity, and stayed near 80 all night.
Branson, MO
June 8, 2012
We had a free day today. After the continental breakfast we drove to another craft mall and saw a lot of interesting things. They have the largest quilt store that we have ever seen with rooms of patterns and fabrics and ready made quilts. We ate lunch at the Burger Shack and drove around town. We came back for Happy Hour and a catered dinner and a RVF business meeting. We won the bid on a few items in the silent auction for the Highway Safety Fund. We're getting ready to leave tomorrow.
We had a free day today. After the continental breakfast we drove to another craft mall and saw a lot of interesting things. They have the largest quilt store that we have ever seen with rooms of patterns and fabrics and ready made quilts. We ate lunch at the Burger Shack and drove around town. We came back for Happy Hour and a catered dinner and a RVF business meeting. We won the bid on a few items in the silent auction for the Highway Safety Fund. We're getting ready to leave tomorrow.
Branson, MO
June 8, 2012
Today was a whirlwind day! We started by going to the local Rotary Club's breakfast meeting at 7:00 AM. At 8:45 we boarded the bus for a tour of the College of the Ozarks. Here the students work on campus for their tuition, room, and board. They make and sell various products, maintain the campus, etc.. We toured the Foster Museum on campus. They had a lot of old time artifacts, crafts, needlework, and dolls from the Ozark area. They had a military section, a gun display, a natural history area, clothing and hats, and much more. We had a first class lunch prepared and served by the culinary arts students. A theater student led the tour. We got back to the motor home with just enough time to walk the dogs before heading for the Jim Stafford Show. It was a fast moving show with good music and comedy. We arrived back in time for Happy Hour and fellowship. A good day!!
Today was a whirlwind day! We started by going to the local Rotary Club's breakfast meeting at 7:00 AM. At 8:45 we boarded the bus for a tour of the College of the Ozarks. Here the students work on campus for their tuition, room, and board. They make and sell various products, maintain the campus, etc.. We toured the Foster Museum on campus. They had a lot of old time artifacts, crafts, needlework, and dolls from the Ozark area. They had a military section, a gun display, a natural history area, clothing and hats, and much more. We had a first class lunch prepared and served by the culinary arts students. A theater student led the tour. We got back to the motor home with just enough time to walk the dogs before heading for the Jim Stafford Show. It was a fast moving show with good music and comedy. We arrived back in time for Happy Hour and fellowship. A good day!!
Branson, MO
June 7, 2012
Joe went to the board meeting in the morning while Leah spent time walking with the dogs and catching up on e-mail, etc. Then we, along with Virginia and Glen, went to lunch at Fudruckers. We visited the craft mall and an old time 5 & 10 store. We did see a lot of stuff and junk! In the evening the board went to dinner at the White River Seafood House with delicious food, interesting decor, and surrounded by the lake. Coming back to camp we took a wrong turn and drove about 20 miles around the city to get back. That was a way to see a lot of scenery!
Joe went to the board meeting in the morning while Leah spent time walking with the dogs and catching up on e-mail, etc. Then we, along with Virginia and Glen, went to lunch at Fudruckers. We visited the craft mall and an old time 5 & 10 store. We did see a lot of stuff and junk! In the evening the board went to dinner at the White River Seafood House with delicious food, interesting decor, and surrounded by the lake. Coming back to camp we took a wrong turn and drove about 20 miles around the city to get back. That was a way to see a lot of scenery!
Branson, MO
June 6, 2012
We took Kirk to pick up his rental car near the Branson Airport. We did some shopping at Walmart to pick up hors d'oeuvres for the evening. At the Hamburger Shack we had a great hamburger with a choice of 20 toppings, very good fries and a malt. Happy Hour started at 3:00. We met and caught up with other campers as they came in. In the evening we enjoyed a Hillbilly roast pork dinner and entertainment by the Homestead Pickers from Silver Dollar City. Many dressed in hillbilly costumes, and prizes were rewarded. A good time was had!
We took Kirk to pick up his rental car near the Branson Airport. We did some shopping at Walmart to pick up hors d'oeuvres for the evening. At the Hamburger Shack we had a great hamburger with a choice of 20 toppings, very good fries and a malt. Happy Hour started at 3:00. We met and caught up with other campers as they came in. In the evening we enjoyed a Hillbilly roast pork dinner and entertainment by the Homestead Pickers from Silver Dollar City. Many dressed in hillbilly costumes, and prizes were rewarded. A good time was had!
Branson, MO
June 5, 2012
Enterprise picked us up to get a rental car this morning. From there we visited the Toy Museum. They had everything - trucks, dolls, stuffed animals, games, Disney, Loony Tunes, guns, etc., etc. - room after room of stuff. We had lunch at a Cracker Barrel. We came back to camp, walked the dogs, and met others as they came in. In the evening we got together for Happy Hour before going to the Legends in Concert Show. It was a fun show. It stayed warm all night but not as humid as the day before.
Enterprise picked us up to get a rental car this morning. From there we visited the Toy Museum. They had everything - trucks, dolls, stuffed animals, games, Disney, Loony Tunes, guns, etc., etc. - room after room of stuff. We had lunch at a Cracker Barrel. We came back to camp, walked the dogs, and met others as they came in. In the evening we got together for Happy Hour before going to the Legends in Concert Show. It was a fun show. It stayed warm all night but not as humid as the day before.
Branson, MO
June 3 2012
We awoke to very heavy thunder showers. We went to Mass at St. Ann's in Carthage and then had lunch at El Charro Mexican restaurant nearby. It was about a 2-hour drive to the ABC RV Resort in Branson. The day was hot and muggy. We rested and took short walks. What a contrast from the dry weather in the South West!!
We awoke to very heavy thunder showers. We went to Mass at St. Ann's in Carthage and then had lunch at El Charro Mexican restaurant nearby. It was about a 2-hour drive to the ABC RV Resort in Branson. The day was hot and muggy. We rested and took short walks. What a contrast from the dry weather in the South West!!
Carthage, MO
June 2, 2012
In the morning we took the dogs for a walk around a little lake near the Downstream Casino. We visited the Precious Moments Chapel and gardens today. Mr. Bouchard is a fantastic artist, with a great sense of humor and whimsy. Of course, we had to do some shopping! We stayed at the Big Red Barn RV Park nearby. It is a beautiful RV park with lots of green grass and trees and birds singing. We had time to do a little laundry and cleaning up. It was nice sitting outside in the warm evening listening to the birds.
In the morning we took the dogs for a walk around a little lake near the Downstream Casino. We visited the Precious Moments Chapel and gardens today. Mr. Bouchard is a fantastic artist, with a great sense of humor and whimsy. Of course, we had to do some shopping! We stayed at the Big Red Barn RV Park nearby. It is a beautiful RV park with lots of green grass and trees and birds singing. We had time to do a little laundry and cleaning up. It was nice sitting outside in the warm evening listening to the birds.
Joplin, MO
June 2, 2012
It rained off and on all day, but the drive was still pleasant from Clinton, OK. We camped at the Downspring Casino in Joplin. They have water and electric, and it's FREE! We had a good duck dinner at the casino. Part of the casino property is in OK and part is in MO! KS also meets with OK and MO near here.
It rained off and on all day, but the drive was still pleasant from Clinton, OK. We camped at the Downspring Casino in Joplin. They have water and electric, and it's FREE! We had a good duck dinner at the casino. Part of the casino property is in OK and part is in MO! KS also meets with OK and MO near here.
Clinton OK
May 31, 2012
We are at the Hargus RV Park in Clinton, OK. OKlahoma has a nice Welcome Center and rest stop with a large, fenced in dog park. The weather was quite warm and breezy. During the night there was a sudden heavy rain shower. In the morning the sun rise was beautiful with the rain drops on the windows reflecting the bright orange color.
We are at the Hargus RV Park in Clinton, OK. OKlahoma has a nice Welcome Center and rest stop with a large, fenced in dog park. The weather was quite warm and breezy. During the night there was a sudden heavy rain shower. In the morning the sun rise was beautiful with the rain drops on the windows reflecting the bright orange color.
Tucumcari NM
May 30, 2012
We found a good Chinese Buffet restaurant in Moriarty, MO on the way to Tucumcari, NM. It was a nice drive, but quite warm. It was 97 degrees with 5% humidity when we arrived. Our air conditioning worked well! We stayed at the Cactus RV Park on Old Route 66. It's a Passport America Park. The campsites are surrounded with the facades of old, weather-beaten Route 66 buildings. There's a restaurant next door. We walked around the neighborhood of old rustic homes.
We found a good Chinese Buffet restaurant in Moriarty, MO on the way to Tucumcari, NM. It was a nice drive, but quite warm. It was 97 degrees with 5% humidity when we arrived. Our air conditioning worked well! We stayed at the Cactus RV Park on Old Route 66. It's a Passport America Park. The campsites are surrounded with the facades of old, weather-beaten Route 66 buildings. There's a restaurant next door. We walked around the neighborhood of old rustic homes.
Grants NM
May 29, 2012
We spent the night at the Bar S RV Park in Grants, NM. It's a cheap, bare bones park but has full hook ups. Samantha was upset with all the cotton tail bunnies running around! It was a pleasant drive, with beautiful weather.
We spent the night at the Bar S RV Park in Grants, NM. It's a cheap, bare bones park but has full hook ups. Samantha was upset with all the cotton tail bunnies running around! It was a pleasant drive, with beautiful weather.
Flagstaff NM
28 May 2012
It was already warm in Needles when we left this morning after taking the dogs for a nice walk. We drove to Kingman, AZ and had breakfast at the Cracker Barrel. We drove through pretty, high desert country to Flagstaff, NM, 7000 feet altitude. It was sunny, slightly breezy and perfect! We stayed at Black Barts RV Park, Steak House, and Musical Revue. After eating and drinking too much, and enjoying the show we were ready for bed!
It was already warm in Needles when we left this morning after taking the dogs for a nice walk. We drove to Kingman, AZ and had breakfast at the Cracker Barrel. We drove through pretty, high desert country to Flagstaff, NM, 7000 feet altitude. It was sunny, slightly breezy and perfect! We stayed at Black Barts RV Park, Steak House, and Musical Revue. After eating and drinking too much, and enjoying the show we were ready for bed!
Needles, CA
27 May 2012
We left home this morning heading for lunch at Peggy Sue's Diner in Barstow. We spent the night at the Elk's Lodge in Needles, CA with full RV hookups. It was hot but not as bad as we expected. We enjoyed drinks in the lodge bar.
We left home this morning heading for lunch at Peggy Sue's Diner in Barstow. We spent the night at the Elk's Lodge in Needles, CA with full RV hookups. It was hot but not as bad as we expected. We enjoyed drinks in the lodge bar.
Scotsdale
20 - 21 January 2012
We had planned to stay at the Desert Edge RV Park in North Phoenix, but we missed the driveway and ended up at the Phoenix Metro Park. At first we thought it was the same place. It is mostly long term residents, but it is nice. We picked up a rental car, a
bright red Kia Soul. On Friday night we went to dinner at Los Olivos with about a dozen people. We had a great time catching up. We had lunch at a Cracker Barrel on Saturday and shopped in Walmart. In the evening we were at Anita and Glen's for a great birthday party. We saw all the kids and grandkids. It's amazing how everyone has grownup but we didn't age! We took a lot of pictures and Joe was a skilled bar tender.
We had planned to stay at the Desert Edge RV Park in North Phoenix, but we missed the driveway and ended up at the Phoenix Metro Park. At first we thought it was the same place. It is mostly long term residents, but it is nice. We picked up a rental car, a
bright red Kia Soul. On Friday night we went to dinner at Los Olivos with about a dozen people. We had a great time catching up. We had lunch at a Cracker Barrel on Saturday and shopped in Walmart. In the evening we were at Anita and Glen's for a great birthday party. We saw all the kids and grandkids. It's amazing how everyone has grownup but we didn't age! We took a lot of pictures and Joe was a skilled bar tender.
Quartzite, AZ
18 - 19 January 2012
We left home with the Downings, stopped at Chiriaco Summit for lunch. We dry camped in the Greasewood RV Park (across from the post office). We did a little shopping and a lot of looking! We were able to get a rock chip repaired in our motor home windshield at Windshield Magic at the park. They were very nice. Then we headed for Phoenix to celebrate Glen Bonner's 80th birthday.
We left home with the Downings, stopped at Chiriaco Summit for lunch. We dry camped in the Greasewood RV Park (across from the post office). We did a little shopping and a lot of looking! We were able to get a rock chip repaired in our motor home windshield at Windshield Magic at the park. They were very nice. Then we headed for Phoenix to celebrate Glen Bonner's 80th birthday.
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