Time For An Update

Right now, we are sitting in Coachmasters RV Repair Lot. Exciting isn't it??? Our time in Central Oregon has come to an end. As soon as we get the oil changed and a couple other little things done, we will be venturing to the Oregon coast for several weeks.
Since arriving in Redmond the end of April, we've attended a Rim Rock Roamers FMCA rally in Canyonville, Or and the Northwest FMCA rally in Albany, Or. The balance of the time we have been hanging out at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo RV park in Redmond. The 2 months we were there went extremely fast and didn't seem like it was time to go.
After we leave the Oregon Coast, we will head to Prosser, Wa for another RV rally with our club. After that, we will venture towards the midwest with another couple from our club to attend the National FMCA Rally in Madison, Wi. The following weekend is my 50th class reunion in Sioux City, Ia. We had planned on spending a month or so there and then head south. But, due to the flood on the Missouri River (the rv park is under 5' of water) we have changed our plans and will head back to Oregon via the Black Hills and Yellowstone with an arrival back at the Fairgrounds RV park on the 6th of September and spend another month there before we head back to Apache Junction, Az for the winter.
The blog will be updated a lot more frequently as we start our trek East. Stay tuned

Sitting in Loigandale Nevada

We left Bullhead City, Az on Monday and drove to Logandale,Nv to spend several days with our friends John and Sue. Yesterday they gave us a guided tour of Fire of the Sun state park and Lake Mead. Today, we went with them to one of their friends and partook in a wine bottling party. We bottled 3 different types of wine and a total of 45 gallons. We will be bringing some back to Oregon with us. Tomorrow, we will start our journey north and should be back in Redmond either Sunday or Monday. Below are several pictures from Fire of the Sun

The Winnebago Has Wandered

We left our winter home in Apache Junction this morning and drove the motorhome for the 1st time since 11/1/2010. It seemed strange to be driving down the road. Our 1st stop on our trip back to Central Oregon is in Bullhead City, Arizona. We plan on spending the weekend here and then on Monday leave for Mesquite, Nevada. It's interesting to see the names of the different washes and stream beds. One that tickles me everytime I see it is "Rattlesnake Wash". I know there are car washes and truck washes. But who wants to wash their rattlesnake. The next time we are in that area, I'll have to stop for a photo-op. It was sad leaving this morning. Many of our new friends are still there until the end of the month. I think that next year, we will stay until the end of April before we start our trek north. Since we are right across the river from Laughlin, I can see a casino night tonight and maybe even again tomorrow. More to come as we move north.

February Update

No, the coach hasn't moved - still at Meridian Rv Resort. I've been doing physical therapy for the past month. 3 days each week. I think that the back and legs are finally on the road to recovery. At least, I can drive the car without too much discomfort.

We've just been enjoying the RV park and the activities that they offer. And, I've been doing some geocaching

Cheryl's Bingo Update

Of all things, she actually won the 1st game last night. $50. But,Mesa Spirit announced that starting next week, only "residents" can play. Guests are not allowed. It's good that she won last night since she can't play there anymore.

Weekly Happenings

The weather turned a little cooler, but it's still better than the cold and drizzle at home. The Wednesday potlucks are a hit. There were around 100 attending this last week and the Friday happy hour at the pool are fun. This week we had 50 ane 60s music and many different types of finger foods. This morning was the 1st Saturday breakfast of the year. And, we are meeting so many new friends as well as seeing friends from the past couple of years.
I managed to do a little geocaching this week. Not as much as I would have liked, but was able to get out and find a few. Today, Cheryl, Keith and Caroline went with me and I tried to show Keith and Caroline what geocaching was all about. A couple of the caches involved nice walks out in the desert instead of wandering around the Apache Junction area. None of us were really equipped for the desert, but no stinging nasty things appeared. So far so good with the desert wandering. Cheryl is back at Mesa Spirit tonight attempting to win at BINGO. You notice, I said attempting. So far, she hasn't had much luck the past couple of years and I doubt if this year is much better.

I'm Not Ready

I wanted to enjoy the extreme warmth, but the cooler winter weather is on the way. After a week of days in the 90s, now we're looking at highs in the low to mid 70s. What's up with that??? Today, I get kicked out of the coach. Cheryl is going to do a thorough cleaning -so the dogs and I will be put out in the cold.
So far, we're real happy with our choice of parks for the winter. Friendly people and activities that appeal to us. Yesterday we went to the "ice cream social" and they even had the sugar free ice cream that some of us have to eat.
I've done a little geocaching, but hope to do some today while I'm "homeless".
As soon as I have time (LOL) I'll get some pictures of the park put on the blog.