Jul 23, 2020 - Portland & Columbia River Gorge

July 5 – 9 Mary Anne’s Pre-Birthday Party. July 5th, we took the motorhome to Jantzen Beach RV Park in Portland. After setting it up and unhooking the car, we went to Chris & Kima’s place. Kima was on the front steps of their house. She directed us through the gate alongside the garage. Leo and Sadie excitedly lead Nana. When she lifted the blanket into the back yard, she discovered “Happy Birthday” decorations, James & Christina, and saw that she was getting a surprise “pre-birthday” party! I knew about it ahead of time, so it was a...

Jul 7, 2020 - NE Emerson House Basement for rent

Newly rebuilt basement with separate entrance, appliances including washer and dryer full kitchen etc. Aug 1st move in date. Candidates must be environmentally, socially conscious and employed and/or in school. Cats are negotiable. $950 month, $1100 for 2 people, ALL included utilities, cable and wifi etc. 3 month min then will discuss longer term. $50 background check per person First and 1/2 last month's rent plus $400 security deposit. • Quiet Neighborhood with Garden Space and fenced yard with free range chickens and play structure. •...

Jul 7, 2020 - NE Loft for rent, 235 NE Emerson St.

Newly rebuilt loft with separate entrance, kitchenette, with access to washer/dryer Nov 1st move in date/flexible Candidates must be environmentally, socially conscious and employed and/or in school. Cats are negotiable. $1000 month, $1100 for 2 people, ALL included utilities, cable and wifi etc. 3 month min then will discuss longer term. $50 background check per person First and 1/2 last month's rent plus $500 security deposit. • Quiet Neighborhood with Garden Space and fenced yard with free range chickens and play structure. • Easy walk...

Jun 24, 2020 - Seaside, OR and Thousand Trails

We always like driving along the Oregon coastal highway, the scenery is beautiful and the road is winding enough to keep the driver alert, though Rebecca says it keeps the passenger panicked! This day the drive was wonderful and a short 125 miles. We found a great level spot and quickly setup. Our drive up and down the coast, whether for pleasure or moving, there are things that remind us that COVID has left an indelible mark. As we passed by Tillamook Cheese plant in Tillamook, OR the normally full parking lot was absolutely 100% empty! We...

Jun 3, 2020 - On to the Coast of Oregon!

After all the fun and food at Eugene it is of course time to head out. Our easy and breezy drive of 105 miles to South Beach, Oregon which is just a bit south of Newport. We're at one of our favorite Thousand Trails resorts, it's on the coast yet out of the hub-bub of the busy coastal towns. From this park we can take an easy 5 minute walk through the woods and across the highway to the beach. We'll be here for a three week visit, during that time Dave hopes to get some surf fishing in and both of us to catch up on reading. The weather here...

May 29, 2020 - Out for a drive on Hwy 19

Pete & I took a drive up Hwy 19, it was such a beautiful drive. Eventually we ended up at Cougar Reservoir. The Highway was winding & at times was under a canopy of trees....love those pine trees & aspens. The road is paved but there are patches of gravel & some rough spots, the views are worth the drive for sure. Cougar Reservoir: The Reservoir is on the South Fork of the McKenzie River (in the Willamette National Forest). Cougar Dam primarily generates hydroelectricity & controls flooding.

May 28, 2020 - Shamrock RV, Eugene, OR

From Chiloquin to Eugene it is a relatively short drive, about 110 beautiful mountain miles. Don't let the seemingly daunting Mountains here in the West keep you from enjoying the wonder and beauty that is the West. Our coach is a gasser, powered by a Ford V-10 and we haven't had any issues getting up and over the Sierra's or the Cascades. Many times, we pass the loaded down trucks! We're not necessarily the first ones to the top of the mountain, but then again, Who Cares! We pulled into our reserved spot at Shamrock RV, down by the...

May 26, 2020 - Friends Along the Way

As luck would have it, we departed Mound House with the weather ideal, plentiful sunshine, no wind to speak of and the traffic was nil. What a perfect start to what we regard, Back to Normal! After all, you may have discovered that on the road is where we feel the most comfortable... This day, the 324 mile drive north was to a little town just north of Klamath Falls, OR and to land at our friends home. The Martins have a nice grassy area for us that faces the Williamson River. What an idealic spot ! For a pair of fly fishers as we are, this...

May 7, 2020 - Return to Crescent, Oregon

Repairs on the 5th-wheel are done (we did have to replace a handle on a valve) it seemed it fell off somewhere on the highway...thats a first. We couldn't drain the bathroom sink/shower tank without it...lol ! Now we are back in Crescent....we had to leave here early last summer for medical reasons. So we're back ! So happy to be here .... and yes ...we're at Big Pines RV Park. We love it here, since 2006 we have been here every year except for two. Bruce & Donna (the owners) run a great park, if your ever pulling a rig this way....pop in...

May 5, 2020 - Going to Eugene for a repair on the Rig

Day two on the road to Eugene, we are heading there to put in a new water pump & relocate it to another spot. Usually if Pete needs to get to the pump he has to empty out the bay to get to it, so it will be placed under the step inside the trailer for easy access. Since the old water pump died, this is a good time to put the new one in the step. Still on I-5, the drive was beautiful, going pass Mt. Shasta...I tend to get a little carried away with taking photos of it, I just love it. The terrain in the area is gorgeous. While in Eugene...

Mar 24, 2020 - Hermiston Oregon

Staying at the Pioneer RV park.Another long one,I was trying to avoid Wa state but it is to far going thru Idaho on the 395 with the mountains. We have one more push tomorrow into Oosoyoos BC. Mother nature threw everything at us while we crossed the Blue mountain range. From a section of snow covered highway to almost white our conditions. In the end the temp went from 1C to 14C in Hermiston.

Mar 23, 2020 - Week-5

Well, it’s Monday March 23 and I’ve ended week-5 in Tucson, AZ; despite all the pandemic concerns around the world, I’m settling down in relative isolation in my RV. I’ve thought several times about driving home, but the thought of nearly 4,000km through locked-down California, pandemic hit Washington State and back to hard-hit BC just seems silly when I’m already practicing social and physical distancing and am self-contained for a month even if I can’t get to a store. The only concern is if/how much health insurance coverage I might still...