May 2, 2009

BIG housework day! Lots of road dust to clean up, but we found time in the afternoon for disc golf here in the campground. Kris and the girls came over after a play they went to, so we did the playground and got a tour from Homer (Walt's Dad) through the campground. This should really be fun for the girls as beside the playground, they have bumper boats in a small, man-made lake, and indoor-outdoor heated pool, mini-golf, video games, pool table, ping pong, air hockey, children's fountain pool, giant checkers and a petting zoo. Not to mention pizza, and beer and wine restaurant for Mom & Dad. They also serve breakfast during June-August season. I may end up doing the serving?? Right now, the petting zoo animals are running loose in the campground enjoying the fresh Spring grass. There are goats, miniture donkeys, horse, cow, and a llama, alpacas, rabbits, chickens & ducks. Walt's dogs also run loose and help round up the animals.

May 1, 2009

Sunny and cold this morning (34 degrees). We're off to a good start, even though Mandy (GPS) does not want to take the route we want to take. We are tricking her a bit saying we want to go to Ponderey, Idaho - 57 miles - which is on Hwy 2 and that's the road we want to travel. Hope she can find her way after that to Glacier Park KOA in Whitefish, MT. The ride was very pretty. Montana has the best water of any Western state we have been in. Lots of snow still high up in the mountains. We arrived at our summer home and no one was there to tell us where to set up, so we had to search him out. After we found him, we went to our site and while getting level, Beau (cat) jumped out the window! Same thing happened last year. We also got all set up and then realized we couldn't close one compartment door due to the electric pole. We had to move the rig 2" and set up all over again. The engine running spurred Beau to run back up the steps and into the rig to safety inside. On, the steps only opened out periodically while we were in and out getting level, but finally they decided to work properly. This is all part of being "trailer trash". Anyway, we like our woodsy, hilly home and we have already met two of our neighbors who will be our co-workers this Summer. After the boss (Walt) took us to our site, he said to take the weekend off and "see you Monday around 9-9:30AM". Pretty laid back kinda guy. We then went to Kris' about 6:30 for a much anticipated visit and dinner. After dinner we sat by their patio fireplace and watched the girls play in the back yard. I got to do the baths and a bedtime book, then Norm and I headed home. Life is good.

April 30, 2009

Today was MEGA disc golf day. We found two beautiful courses by co-ordinates and they were along the Spokane River - up and down slippery slopes! We skipped lunch and played both courses (Down River and High Bridge) Chassis was with us and about burned up her bark cords as there were numerous dogs in both parks, OFF LEASH! She almost had her chance to be turned loose on more than one occasion. Needless to say, we were all pooped and hungry when we got home. Tomorrow is Family in Montana.....yeah!

April 29, 2009

I enjoyed my book and the radio last night. We hit the sack early...9:30PM! Today is overcast and cool, but not freezing. We're traveling Highway 84 along the Oregon side of the Columbia River. The cliffs are very impressive and covered with green and purple and yellow flowers. It's hard to capture in a camera, but we're saving it in our memories. Lewis & Clark traveled this route. I wonder how they would like the changes we've made. ~~ Made it safely to Alderwood RV Resort at 14007 N Newport Hwy (Hwy 2) in Mead (Spokane) WA. 509-467-5320 The ride was uneventfull and only a few WOW sights. The camp host here majored in speed talking so we have no clue as to finding our way around, even to the dog walk. As for the internet connection ???

April 28, 2009

The campground was actually OK for a Motel/RV Park combination. We had leftover spegetti and TV before bed. Hope today's weather cooperates regarding snow. That is a possibility today. The weather station also reported an earthquake at 9.0 in this area. After staring hard at each other, the TV continued that the announcement was a "test run". We don't know exactly where we are going today as there are only a few campgrounds listed along this route, with only a few sites and they don't take reservations! A few of our neighbors are also heading in the same direction and they pulled out before us. Guess they might get a spot ahead of us. We're shooting for Rufus, Oregon. 286 miles. We stopped for gas at Chemult, OR in light snow flurries. It's against the law in Oregon to pump your own gas?? All is going well with light snow and rain on & off. We did run into our neighbors at a rest stop this afternoon. We both honked hello. We will have traveled Oregon from bottom to top. Our route (97) is mostly farm and forest and some mountains. We passed the shoe tree (literally) a few miles ago. It was a large, dead tree with 100 minimum tennis shoes tied to the branches. Is that some Indian folklore? A white ring necked pheasant just crossed in front of us (Pretty). Arrived safely just across the Washington State line and the Columbia River. The campground is Maryhill State Park at 50 Hwy 97 in Goldendale, WA. 360-902-8844. (rates 3+) We had some confusion as there was another campground name on a sign right at the entrance to the park we wanted, but after Norm's blood pressure (and mine) went down, we set up in a nice site next to the river. Big trees, green grass, seagulls and only $26.00 per night. This is our first stay in a State Park. Other than no reservation policy, it might be a nice option. It is very pretty.

April 27, 20009

Clear and cool and a quick start, but we slowed down due to a nice conversation with neighbors. (Shared truck & travel stories) We will stay at Rocky Point Resort 541-356-2287 at 28121 Rocky Point Road in Klamath Falls, OR. 296 miles We're traveling from Nevada to California to Oregon today. ~~We were just inspected by an agricultural guy in California. He just checked the fridge and a new bag of clementines we bought in Nevada. Nice guy, he let us keep our food! Now we've been border patrolled several times, DUI check-pointed in New Mexico and now our refrigerator. So far, we've passed all tests. ~~ We're passing through Milford, CA , population 70, established in 1894 and we saw 2 cowboys on horseback doing a round-up. You have to believe me as I missed the picture - again. ~~ Just reached Antelope Summit at 5,472' on highway 139. We've put this on our DNDA list. (Do not do again) If it were'nt so frightening, it would be beautiful. Just saw 2 white pelicans on Eagle Lake. Wish it was a four lane road, or at least had shoulders! Oops, we figured out we would be going out of our way to the campground we picked out, so now it's Oregon 8 Motel & RV Park. (rates 2+) Mandy knows the name, but not the address so we'll see. 541-883-3431 at 5225 Hwy 97 North.

April 26, 2009

We plan to visit a nearby Unity Church today and then Nascar, laundry and plan the next five days travel. ~~ Found the Church, and again, nice people and inspiring message. The afternoon was laundry, Nascar race (Jimmy DNF) and then returned the monitor. Tomorrow is Klamath Falls, OR.