I can't believe that April is almost shot. It seems like just a few days ago that we left Washington and came here to southern Oregon. 20 weeks from now we will be on our way to Arizona. Weather here has been different, we have been into the 90's already,then back into the 50's.
Life at the RV park has been good so far. Work has been easy and I am enjoying not working full time. Ken (the owner) is still remodeling the men's bathroom. We tore out the last toilet and and ripped out the walls for the final phase today. Next is leveling the floor, then new tile, reinstall fixtures and have a grand opening.
Thinking about getting an Oregon fishing license, but wow is it expensive. Going to cost almost a $100.00 by the time I get the license and tags. Soooo I am still thinking about it. Might wait to see if anyone is doing any good before I decide. Salmon are just starting to run so we will see what happens.
Our plans for this winter are still up in the air, but hoping to go to Arizona for a month or so, then on to Texas for a couple of weeks, then on to Louisiana for most of the rest of the winter. From there we are not sure. Of course right now this all depends on how well Charlie is doing. He is doing really good right now and hopefully he will continue to do good.
Since not much else is happening right now this is it for an update. Mom & Dad are still talking about coming out next month. That would be a nice treat. Rick and Teri are talking about coming down for a few days, So maybe we will have some company coming. We want to get up to Crater Lake when the weather gets better. Also want to make a trip over to Klamath Falls for a day just to check out that area.
Till late take care and God Bless.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Monday, April 13, 2009
a day out
I went out just driving around today. Ended up on old hwy 99 north. Stopped at Savage Rapids Dam. Or I should say what is left of it. It is in the process of being removed. Project supposed to be completed this year. After Reading some of the history of the dam I also had to question why it was ever put in to start with. The answer to that is irrigation only. It produced no Electricity and provided no flood control. I should mention above picture is of the dam the way it used to be, most of the dam is down now and they are in the process of removing what is left.
I also drove through the Rogue River state Park. It is a very nice park, full hook up rv sites are $16.00 per night. a 14 day limit on staying there. Anyone needs a nice park for a few nights it would be a great place.
Later everyone, God Bless and take care.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
House of Mystery
Visited the House of Mystery yesterday. It is a very fascinating place to visit. It is located within a small circle known as the Oregon Vortex. Some sort of magnetic draw there, most animals and birds avoid the circle. If any one wants to observe people grow and shrink ,this is the place see that happen.
check the pictures and see for yourself.
Other than that seems to be the same things going on in our lives. I am working part time. Vicki is enjoying not having to work. Southern Oregon is a very nice place, we have enjoyed it here.
Until next time God Bless and take care.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Short Update
We have been enjoying southern Oregon. Weather is starting to get nice. grass is growing and flowers are coming up.
We went to Grants Pass friday, shopping and then visited Uncle Glen and Aunt Betty. Had a real nice visit. Uncle Glen had tore out the carpet in the living and dining area and installed hardwood flooring. It really looks good.
Not a lot going on now so will do another updater later. God Bless and take care.
We went to Grants Pass friday, shopping and then visited Uncle Glen and Aunt Betty. Had a real nice visit. Uncle Glen had tore out the carpet in the living and dining area and installed hardwood flooring. It really looks good.
Not a lot going on now so will do another updater later. God Bless and take care.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Car Show
We went to a car show today in Central Point. Lots of nice rides there. I left some drool marks on a couple of them.
weather was nice when we left, went to car show then to Mall. when we came out of the Mall it was pouring down rain.
Work here at the campground has been slow. I think we are going to start remodeling the mens bathroom next week. That should give me something to do for a while.
I wanted to mention the section on the left at the top of the page "Twitter" It is a site where you can sign up and leave a short messsage about what is happening at that time. If you want you can sign up by clicking in the follow me on twitter at the bottom of my twitter posts. then you can follow me and I can follow you. give it a try you might like it.
Better go for now, take care and God Bless all of you.
weather was nice when we left, went to car show then to Mall. when we came out of the Mall it was pouring down rain.
Work here at the campground has been slow. I think we are going to start remodeling the mens bathroom next week. That should give me something to do for a while.
I wanted to mention the section on the left at the top of the page "Twitter" It is a site where you can sign up and leave a short messsage about what is happening at that time. If you want you can sign up by clicking in the follow me on twitter at the bottom of my twitter posts. then you can follow me and I can follow you. give it a try you might like it.
Better go for now, take care and God Bless all of you.
Friday, January 23, 2009
We are doing well in Oregon, above is a picture of our campsite. Campground is nice, owners seem real nice.
Last Monday the owners took all of the workampers out to lunch at the Outback steak house. Good food and good company.
Work here is very layed back. I clean bathrooms 3 days a week, I have been sanding and refinishing cabin floors. Just put second coat on 3 of the cabins. Still have one more cabin to sand and 2 front porches to sand.
We went to Grants Pass today. Shopping and checking out the city. After shopping we went over to My Uncle Glens house and surprised them. Had a great visit then went out for Mexican dinner.
That's about it for now, You all take care and we will check in again soon,
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Gold Hill, OR
Happy New Year
Another Year gone!! Not sure just where it went to but it sure did disappear.
My job with Hickory Farms came to an end, it was most definitely an experience. I was fortunate that I had a very good crew working with me.
We pulled up anchor and set sail for southern Oregon. We are parked at Gold Hill/Medford KOA campground. Will be cleaning bathrooms. started working today, I survived my first day. It was a really long day, 2 hours.
The campground is really nice. Looking forward to some warmer weather. The owners seem to be really nice, should be a fun place to work for the summer, and then we will see what happens from there. A lot will depend on how Charlie is doing. When we left Washington he was doing good.
We made a trip into Medford yesterday, found most of the stores we were looking for.
There is a nice Fred Meyer store there, along with all the other usual stores like Safeway, Albertsons, Pet Smart, a big Mall, and the list goes on.
There is several things to do and see in the area, so as time allows I will check some of them out and post the results of my visiting them here.
Until next time God Bless and take care all.
Another Year gone!! Not sure just where it went to but it sure did disappear.
My job with Hickory Farms came to an end, it was most definitely an experience. I was fortunate that I had a very good crew working with me.
We pulled up anchor and set sail for southern Oregon. We are parked at Gold Hill/Medford KOA campground. Will be cleaning bathrooms. started working today, I survived my first day. It was a really long day, 2 hours.
The campground is really nice. Looking forward to some warmer weather. The owners seem to be really nice, should be a fun place to work for the summer, and then we will see what happens from there. A lot will depend on how Charlie is doing. When we left Washington he was doing good.
We made a trip into Medford yesterday, found most of the stores we were looking for.
There is a nice Fred Meyer store there, along with all the other usual stores like Safeway, Albertsons, Pet Smart, a big Mall, and the list goes on.
There is several things to do and see in the area, so as time allows I will check some of them out and post the results of my visiting them here.
Until next time God Bless and take care all.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Pic of Store
OK, I just had to upload at least one photo. This is a picture of the store in the Cascade Mall.
Late Late update
Thanksgiving has come and gone, work is busy, looking forward to a few days off after the job ends at the end of the year.
Well lets see what has been happening. Mom And Dad are down from Alaska visiting, they are staying at Rick's in Oak Harbor. We went top Rick's for thanksgiving along with Gene and Cindy and Teri's Mother. We had an absolutely great thanksgiving dinner with family and really enjoyed the day. We all have a lot to be thankful for, in this time of war and a poor economy we still have our health and a roof over our heads, food on the table and the freedom to thank God for all of this.
Charlie is still doing really good. they have taken him off the Chemo for now. Doing more tests to see what to do next. He is feeling good and in very good spirits.
Work has been busy, it has been fun and even with the economy down the store is not doing to bad, it could always be better. Not sure what I am going to do when the job ends. We have decided to stay here at least for the winter and probably through next summer. If plans work out we will head to Arizona next fall, spend some time there and then move on to Louisiana for the rest of the winter. Of course that is a long way off yet so who knows for sure what we will be doing. As time goes on we will let you all know where we are and what we are doing.
On the home front we had to take Mikie to the Vet. seems he had some plugged Anal Glands, (doesn't sound like much fun to me). He seems to be feeling better and in a better mood. DooDad is just fine, she has turned into a I want attention cat and I want it now.
No pictures this update, my big laptop took sick leave, in fact it may be terminal. Sounds like the motherboard died. At the price of Computers now it will be cheaper to replace it than fix it. I am using my Little Dell. It has no memory no cd burner, but it still works.
Enough for now, God Bless you all, take care and keep in touch.
Well lets see what has been happening. Mom And Dad are down from Alaska visiting, they are staying at Rick's in Oak Harbor. We went top Rick's for thanksgiving along with Gene and Cindy and Teri's Mother. We had an absolutely great thanksgiving dinner with family and really enjoyed the day. We all have a lot to be thankful for, in this time of war and a poor economy we still have our health and a roof over our heads, food on the table and the freedom to thank God for all of this.
Charlie is still doing really good. they have taken him off the Chemo for now. Doing more tests to see what to do next. He is feeling good and in very good spirits.
Work has been busy, it has been fun and even with the economy down the store is not doing to bad, it could always be better. Not sure what I am going to do when the job ends. We have decided to stay here at least for the winter and probably through next summer. If plans work out we will head to Arizona next fall, spend some time there and then move on to Louisiana for the rest of the winter. Of course that is a long way off yet so who knows for sure what we will be doing. As time goes on we will let you all know where we are and what we are doing.
On the home front we had to take Mikie to the Vet. seems he had some plugged Anal Glands, (doesn't sound like much fun to me). He seems to be feeling better and in a better mood. DooDad is just fine, she has turned into a I want attention cat and I want it now.
No pictures this update, my big laptop took sick leave, in fact it may be terminal. Sounds like the motherboard died. At the price of Computers now it will be cheaper to replace it than fix it. I am using my Little Dell. It has no memory no cd burner, but it still works.
Enough for now, God Bless you all, take care and keep in touch.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
October Already !!!!!!
My oh My where does the time go when you are doing nothing? It is hard to believe that we are into October already. seems like we just left Beaver.
A note on Charlie. Chemo seems to have helped so far. The spots on his lungs have decreased in size as has the cancer in his bladder. The treatments have left him not feeling well at all. He is a very strong individual and has come a long way in this battle so far.
I will be going to Portland the 21st for training on my upcoming job. As soon as training is over I will be training employees on what I have learned. I am looking forward to working again, this should be a very fun job even if only for a couple of months.
Vicki is doing well, the cats are crazy and entertaining as normal. the weather here has turned and we are into the rainy season now. Just to bad it last most of the winter. After winters in Arizona this one should definateley be different.
Now the bad news, My laptop kicked the bucket. Hopefully I can get it repaired but I fear the processor has died. Guess AI will find out when I take it to the hospital for a diagnosis.
Thankfully I still have my little laptop that I am using now, it seems to be working real good after its trip to the hospital.
Mom and Dad will be here next month to visit and will be here for about a month. Looking forward to seeing them again.
That is about the extent of what is going on here. Until I have further to add you all take care and God Bless you all.
A note on Charlie. Chemo seems to have helped so far. The spots on his lungs have decreased in size as has the cancer in his bladder. The treatments have left him not feeling well at all. He is a very strong individual and has come a long way in this battle so far.
I will be going to Portland the 21st for training on my upcoming job. As soon as training is over I will be training employees on what I have learned. I am looking forward to working again, this should be a very fun job even if only for a couple of months.
Vicki is doing well, the cats are crazy and entertaining as normal. the weather here has turned and we are into the rainy season now. Just to bad it last most of the winter. After winters in Arizona this one should definateley be different.
Now the bad news, My laptop kicked the bucket. Hopefully I can get it repaired but I fear the processor has died. Guess AI will find out when I take it to the hospital for a diagnosis.
Thankfully I still have my little laptop that I am using now, it seems to be working real good after its trip to the hospital.
Mom and Dad will be here next month to visit and will be here for about a month. Looking forward to seeing them again.
That is about the extent of what is going on here. Until I have further to add you all take care and God Bless you all.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Alaska Trip
Our trip to Alaska is over, we are back in Washington as of yesterday. We had a nice flight back and an easy bus ride from airport to Stanwood.
OK to digress a bit, Vicki flew up to Alaska to be there for our friends 40th Anniversary, Mike and Pat have been lifelong friends of mine, we have been through many many wonderful experiences throughout our lifetimes. Fishing trips, sightseeing, picnics, haunted houses, jigsaw puzzles, and the list could go on and on.
Mike and Pat I congratulate you on your 40 years of marriage, your raising of two outstanding children, and for all you have done for me, other family and friends.
Back to other highlights of our trip, we visited with many old friends and family, It is always fun to see and visit family and friends. We got caught up on all the news and gossip of the last couple of years. The sad part of the trip was not being able to see all our friends and having to say goodbye to them again.
Guess I better call this enough for now. You all take care and God Bless.
OK to digress a bit, Vicki flew up to Alaska to be there for our friends 40th Anniversary, Mike and Pat have been lifelong friends of mine, we have been through many many wonderful experiences throughout our lifetimes. Fishing trips, sightseeing, picnics, haunted houses, jigsaw puzzles, and the list could go on and on.
Mike and Pat I congratulate you on your 40 years of marriage, your raising of two outstanding children, and for all you have done for me, other family and friends.
Back to other highlights of our trip, we visited with many old friends and family, It is always fun to see and visit family and friends. We got caught up on all the news and gossip of the last couple of years. The sad part of the trip was not being able to see all our friends and having to say goodbye to them again.
Guess I better call this enough for now. You all take care and God Bless.
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Bear valley and Prince William Sound pics
Bear Valley is the the valley next to Portage glacier, from here it is a 2 1/2 mile trip through a tunnel to Whittier. From Whittier we took the boat out fishing, the second picture is from the boat about 30 miles out of Whittier.
As a side note: I grew up as a kid in Portage, Alaska, so this country was my play ground as a kid. some of my best memories of growing up came from this area.
As a side note: I grew up as a kid in Portage, Alaska, so this country was my play ground as a kid. some of my best memories of growing up came from this area.
Way past due update
Picture of the boat we went out on.
above pic is Mike
OK I know I am way past due doing an update.
Charlie is doing good, Chemo makes him sick for a few days every time he gets a treatment.
He is not ready to have someone take care of him yet. We have moved back to our trailer in Mount Vernon for a while. We are close enough that if he needs help we can be there soon.
Since I am not working right now we decided it was time to for me to make trip home to Alaska and visit my parents and friends. I arrived in Alaska last Sunday and our friends Mike and Pat picked me up at the airport. I spent until friday with them and had a great visit. Tuesday Mike and I went to Whittier and went out fishing with his son in law. we had a really nice trip. the weather cooperated and was nice. water was good most of the day. Amazingly I even caught a couple of nice silver salmon.
Friday Mike and Pat brought me out to the Valley and my parents house, where we surprised them with my presence. They did not know I was coming up so it was a really good surprise.
Here is a couple of pics of the fishing trip. Owen I wish you could have been there, you would have enjoyed battling a silver salmon.
above pic is Mike
OK I know I am way past due doing an update.
Charlie is doing good, Chemo makes him sick for a few days every time he gets a treatment.
He is not ready to have someone take care of him yet. We have moved back to our trailer in Mount Vernon for a while. We are close enough that if he needs help we can be there soon.
Since I am not working right now we decided it was time to for me to make trip home to Alaska and visit my parents and friends. I arrived in Alaska last Sunday and our friends Mike and Pat picked me up at the airport. I spent until friday with them and had a great visit. Tuesday Mike and I went to Whittier and went out fishing with his son in law. we had a really nice trip. the weather cooperated and was nice. water was good most of the day. Amazingly I even caught a couple of nice silver salmon.
Friday Mike and Pat brought me out to the Valley and my parents house, where we surprised them with my presence. They did not know I was coming up so it was a really good surprise.
Here is a couple of pics of the fishing trip. Owen I wish you could have been there, you would have enjoyed battling a silver salmon.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Trip to Bremerton
Last Sunday Vicki and I went to Bremerton to visit my brother Gene and his wife Cindy.
We had a good time visiting and catching up on what has been going on each others lives.
The weather cooperated and it was a nice day. We did drive through some rain going to and coming back from Bremerton.
Vicki and I went to Red Lobster in Silverdale on the way home for dinner. We had a really great meal. Nice treat for us. We sat next to a couple from Belfair. We had a really nice visit with them.
Weather Monday was nice, woke up this morning to rain. Looks like it will be a wet day.
Charlie is doing fairly good. The Chemo makes him pretty sick. He has one more treatment on Thursday, then the Doctor will see how is doing and maybe start radiation soon.
Thats all the news for now, take care till next time.
We had a good time visiting and catching up on what has been going on each others lives.
The weather cooperated and it was a nice day. We did drive through some rain going to and coming back from Bremerton.
Vicki and I went to Red Lobster in Silverdale on the way home for dinner. We had a really great meal. Nice treat for us. We sat next to a couple from Belfair. We had a really nice visit with them.
Weather Monday was nice, woke up this morning to rain. Looks like it will be a wet day.
Charlie is doing fairly good. The Chemo makes him pretty sick. He has one more treatment on Thursday, then the Doctor will see how is doing and maybe start radiation soon.
Thats all the news for now, take care till next time.
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