Last Night

We left Chowchilla this morning around 9AM and made it to Adelanto around 2PM. The route via Hwy 99 and over Tehachapi is preferable to going over the Grapevine on I-5 although Hwy 99 is in need of major repairs in most places.

There is not much in Adelanto,however we did see that they are building a Target and Walmart. There are hundreds of newer looking homes here and we are wondering what they do for work.

Tomorrow will be an easy drive home....around 100 miles. Tonight will be our last night on the road and in the 5th wheel before we sell it. We are celebrating with Stater Brothers Deli salads and watching the WSU Cougars on ESPN.

Summer Tour 2013 Almost Over

We have one more night here in Chowchilla,then on to Adelanto where I don't believe they have wifi,and then home. I woke up this morning and realized that we'll be sleeping in the 5th wheel two more nights and then no more.  http://www.adelantorvpark.com/services.html

Next Summer will be a totally different kind of adventure in the cabin in Sequim.

Anyone looking to buy a 5th wheel call me or Jack!

Whiners Territory

We are currently in Chowchilla CA at The Lakes RV Park. This is the nice park where we played free golf on our last stay. Chowchilla is about 150 miles from San Francisco, and we're in  49'er territory now.

Yesterday after a rainy trip over the Siskiyous we got to Red Bluff early and decided to travel down I-5 a bit farther and landed in an RV park in Dunnigan. As Jack put it....it was a step above a Walmart parking lot, but they had full hookups and it was quiet. There were quite a few permanent live-ins. There used to be a golf course at this park but it was overgrown and not in use.

We are here for two nights then on to Adelanto one night and home Sunday.

Canyonville OR

                                              WA Natives will appreciate

Jack arrived in Canyonville OR (7 Feathers RV Park) about 45 minutes ahead of me and set up the 5th wheel. I was kind of surprised, since he got a 2 hour head start on me leaving Tacoma. I don't drive like a bat out of hell, but I  towing the 5th wheel makes a big difference in how fast you can a go.

It rained hard for about 20 minutes. Still cool and showery.

Stormy Sunday

                                            Stormy Day in the Bay

 Woke up to overcast skies and the threat of rain. The wind picked up in the late morning as well.Today is our last day in Sequim. We'll leave in the morning and spend the night at Katie and Derek's in Tacoma before heading south on Tuesday.

Mike and Patty C drove up yesterday to say goodbye and share one last dinner. We paid one last visit to 7 Cedars Casino and Patty won $400 + on a Michael Jackson slot! We dropped off the scooter at The Clam Digger (cabin) and they will store it for the winter for us.We gave Mike and Patty a quick tour of the inside of the cabin and they agree it will be a sweet spot to spend next summer.

Today is a good day to stay inside and watch golf and Seahawks football.

Followup: Jack and Gary caught their limit of Silvers last weekend and they were also able to finish watching the Seahawks football game. The weather cleared up for them Monday for a nice finish to their fishing trip.

                                            A rainbow over Sequim Bay in the Evening

Short Timers

Back in Sequim after spending the weekend with Katie,Madison and Rowan.  Jack is fishing is Seiku with Gary L.  and his son, and Derek made his second attempt to summit Glacier Peak. The climbers turned back short of the summit due to reasons still not totally clear to me.

Jack said they went out in the boat Sunday afternoon and had a few bites but a storm blew in with thunder,lightening and heavy rain so they retreated to the motel to watch the Seahawks game and lost the satellite feed during the game. I don't know if they were ever able to watch the Hawks annihilate the  Forty-Whiners.

We'll be leaving Sequim for our trip south on Monday the 23rd.

Warm Days

                                             Waiting for Mom

 I took the Ferry across to Edmonds on Tuesday and best friend Denise picked me up for a relaxing day at her house enjoying the sunshine.  We walked on the beach by the ferry landing and saw this baby seal. It was being monitored but not fed, and the watchers were hoping it's mother would return to claim it.

Today is also a beautiful sunny day with temps reaching 93 in Seattle...very warm for this time of year. Unfortunately the weather is suppose to change on Sunday when Gary L. and Jack head to Seiku to fish.
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Sequim Saturday

                                                  Our cabin next summer!

                                            A great dock for crabbing

Jack's brother Gary drove up for the day and we scouted out a church bazaar and the Pumpkin Patch Swap Meet.  Stopped at Sunny Farms for oysters and pistachios.....then on to GreyMarsh Farms for fresh Blueberries and corn on the cob.The tamales at the Pumpkin Patch are the main reason we go there. Gary bought a Coleman stove for $10 and Jack bought a WWII canteen for $1.00. Jack bought  me a silver bracelet that has a goat on it! Not sure where that canteen will wind up but I'm hoping the garage somewhere. :)

The fog finally cleared and it turned out to be a nice day. Mid 60's and some sun.

                                               Seagulls taking a bath in the creek flowing into Sequim Bay this morning

Foggy and Soggy

While Jack did manly RV things today I did some Christmas shopping for the grand kids. I tried to find a particular lavender farm up Lost Mountain Rd but the fog was so thick I couldn't see anything!

I also took a trip up to Ediz Hook in Port Angeles....and Jack if you're reading this I was looking for the kitties and didn't get (m)any rocks so there is really no need to look in the trunk of the car.

Rainy Movie Day

                                                  Garden at the Office

                                          Veggie Garden at the RV Park

Woke up to rain again this morning so we watched a movie about the takeover of the White House by terrorists...but since it starred Morgan Freeman you can guess the outcome. It was a good movie but very violent.

Stopped by to talk to our future landlords at the cabin down the road and get a receipt for our deposit. They are an interesting couple with a long family history in Sequim and lots of tales about the area. Actually enjoying the cooler weather and rain. Looking forward to possible thundershowers.

The Hillbillies next door are rather loud. No banjo music but they are loud talkers....or their motor home walls are paper thin.

Labor Day

We woke up to rain on the roof this morning. Love it.

This RV park is full. People coming and going and parked all over the place.....tents,extra cars, guests....the previous management would be having a cardiac about now. The new managers are friendly and accommodating.  Here is the new web site. http://www.johnwaynewaterfrontresort.com/

 A couple of friendly hillbilly types moved in next door. (Men) One wears a knife strapped to his waist. If I hear banjo music I'm locking the door. Jack's fireman friend from San Diego is back here as well.

Not a real exciting day...laundry,grocery shopping,watching golf and a quick visit to the 7 Cedars Casino.

Have to post a new picture of grandson Rowan, who is two weeks old. He is adorable.

Back to Sequim

We had an uneventful trip back to Sequim this morning. It's nice to be back to our view of Sequim Bay and the John Wayne Marina. Beautiful sunny day, temps in the 70's.