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.
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