The guys at Elite repair in Junction City did a great job on our coach and we personally want to thank them.We have a new awning,water pump,they repaired our cockpit fans,our sound system,and put in a new satellite radio.and at no charge they fixed our pesky steps that would never go in all the way when we were traveling.I used to have to have Jeni start the engine and I would stand out side the door and manually pussh them in then go around to the drivers door and hoist myself all the way up inside.now they go right in when we start the engine.THANKS GUYS!
we left Junction City headed to Newport on the Oregon coast. Its about 100 miles north of Bandon.We pulled in to South Beach State Park and figured we would stay the rest of the month there so we could check out the area. Just north is Depoe Bay which boosts some of the best whale watching on the Oregon coast. We got into our site and Jeni went up to pay the fee.She had been gone awhile so I got everything hooked up.She finally made it back to the rig and told me she met one of the hosts and he said they could really use some help with the yurts as not all the scheduled hosts had showed up.The next thing we knew the Head ranger was at our site asking if we would like to help them out till the end of the month.he was even gonna comp our site that we were in and said we could move in a host site right now.Jeni and I looked at each other,(lets see,free site til the end of the month,extra money to go play,meeting new people) where do we sign! It was a great gig.While we were there we checked out the classy city of Newport,checked out Lincoln City.saw some assume whales at Rodea point near Depoe Bay,ate some amazing seafood in the area,checked out the many museums,and lighthouses,and soaked up the flavor of the area.
We pulled out after a great experience at South Beach on Aug.1st and decided we would spend another month in Bandon.After Bandon we headed south 80 miles to Booking's Oregon to stay the month of September.While there Our Daughter and her family came to visit us.to finish our trip, in October we we headed south into California to Pismo Beach to stay a week and visit with my Brother and wife.and of course more beach time.Then it was a short 180 miles on the 41 back to Park Sierra.
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| our host site at south beach state park in Newport |
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| Jeni and I visited Depoe Bay north of Newport.I wanted to eat at this place,"Sea Hags |
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| but she had other ideas for lunch,"Chowder Bowl"! |
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| Jeni on the hunt for whales |
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| this was our prime spot where we viewed whales just yards off shore.it was magical |
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| down the road Cape Foul weather which used to be a lighthouse was another great whale watching area.Unfortunately it was very windy which is pretty normal for this place.. |
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| this is another prime whale watching area.again too windy |
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| In Newport we went to Yaquina head state park and lighthouse.this is the fabulous visitor center |
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| Hey no wind! |
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| We spent the month of Aug. in Bandon and in Sept we headed down to Brooking for the month.We stayed out on the river at "Rivers Edge RV park great site,great place |
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| Its a beautiful park and only 2 miles from the harbor |
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| we rented this little cabin for our daughter and her family when they visited us. |
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| this is them.we hung out at the beach and enjoyed them for a couple of days |
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| my soninlaw and grandson flew kites |
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| even Jeni got into the act flying the kite while seated.a death defying act |
Jeni and I had a great summer.we ate the heck out of seafood especially clam chowder and crab that I netted in Bandon and Brookings.Now I know why our pants don't fit!
We are blessed with the kinda life we live today wandering around the country and going home to our blue collar country club for fun and games.Close enough to visit our kids when we can.Rolling up when we want heading out for new adventures.If we don't like our neighbors,move the casa somewhere else.Don't like the weather,Adios amigo to a different climate This life isn't for everyone but it suits Jeni and I well.As long as we have our health,the wheels will keep rolling down the highway.
Before we headed home we stopped off in Sacramento to see the kids then headed to Pismo Beach to meet with my Brother and his wife for a week of beach,Mexican food,and Margarita's.We also spent a day at Hearst Castle.before heading home to Park Sierra.Oh by the way,we loved South Beach and Newport so much,we signed on for July 2017 at the park.Jeni and I are so excited! Well summer is over and we are back at the park.But we had a great summer at Newport,Bandon,Brookings,Pismo,and Home.
This life isn't for everyone
