October 15, 2017 What a wonderful weekend we had. The rain finally broke so we had two full days of wonderful sunshine on the Oregon Coast. Wow. It is so beautiful here and the people are great. A few have told us, "Thanks for being in my world," as they leave. Groovy! The beach …
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Joe and I are setting out on a cross country trip beginning August 22, 2017. This will be our travel journal
Lincoln City, Oregon Cont.
We knocked around last night and this evening after work when the rain paused for a bit. Camper life present it's challenges. Small spaces require constant upkeep. In 31 feet, we have a bedroom with a full size queen bed, a kitchen with a dining space and two person couch on the other side, …
Camp #13 RV Premier Resort Site #31, Lincoln City, Oregon
October 10-11, 2017 We left Portland without incident and had a smooth ride to our next camp. We chose to head along the Oregon Coast as we are both eager to finally touch the Pacific Ocean. We arrived to find a seven mile long, small oceanfront community. The campground is across the street from the …
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Camp #12 Sandy River RV Resort Site #181 Troutdale, Oregon
So we said Goodbye to Bryant and his wife, Brandee. Soon he will be off to Yakima for three weeks of not-fun. Thank you for your service, son. And congrats to Corporal Moody. It's important to note that the reason I haven't posted pics of his ceremony is because it was canceled because three soldiers …
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Camp #11 Continued
I’ve had a few days to hang with Bryant and his little family. Also had a few adventures surviving without the hubs. First of all, who decided that traffic circles are a good thing? The area around Gig Harbor has at least 8 of those suckers and several are back to back—it’s dizzying. It was …
Camp #11 Gig Harbor RV Resort Site #43, Gig Harbor, Washington
September 22, 2017 What a trip! Talk about a rollercoaster. Up and down, in and out, crazy grades, beauty beyond imagining and two tired human beings. The last two hours were especially rough—why is it always the END that’s so rough? The roads were very bumpy, but a different kind of bone shuddering bumpy. The camper …
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Camp #10 Missoula KOA Site N2, Missoula, Montana
Honestly not sure of the date We are pushing through Montana & the Rockies so Joe can fly home and be with his family as Jack recovers. Our goal is to get me to my son so Joe will feel better knowing I'm not alone. Of note today was passing the Continental Divide which we learned …
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Camp #9 Yellowstone River RV Park Site #40 Billings, Montana
September 19, 2017 We got up early and headed toward Montana. I noticed these huge wooden fences in spots along Interstate 90. Does anyone know what they are? They are easily 10 feet or higher and made completely of wood. Several of them appeared to have mile markers attached to them. Weird, we thought perhaps …
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Camp #8 Devil’s Tower, last gasps
Tidbits and take-aways: Soaking beans before cooking is important after all. I was rooting through the cabinets looking for inspiration when I found a baggie of baby lima beans I bought forever ago at a local market. I LOVE BEANS. Also happened to have all the fixin’s for a yummy pot. To heck with …
A Pause for Family
September 17-18, 2017 We had some devastating news this weekend. Joe’s dad, Jack, had a stroke. He is stable now but his speech has been affected. He will need rehab after he is discharged from the hospital. Poor Joe is torn right down the middle. Our current camp @ Devil’s Tower closes at the end …
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