Jeff & Suzanne Posted May 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 Here we are in Williams, AZ at The Grand Canyon Railway RV Park; and, we rode The Train to the canyon yesterday. They have a package where you purchase tickets to ride The Train to the South Rim; and, you get two nights free at their very nice RV park. We both have seen The Grand Canyon before; but, as always, the first view was spectacular!!! Today, we are taking the rig up to the Grand Canyon's Mather Campground to spend six days of boondocking peace and quiet. The bad news is that we won't have any cell signal there; thus, for us, no e-mail. The good news is "The Gilmore Girls" episode that Suzanne and I spent three days shooting will air next Tuesday, May 8th on the CW Network (old WB Network). We will leave The Grand Canyon Tuesday morning and hurry down to Flagstaff, AZ to see "The Gilmore Girls". See ya' later when we leave the "electronic black hole". Jeff and Suzanne with Scout and Sydney, the Cocker Spaniel Sisters touring in Fawkes the 2012 Phoenix Cruiser 2400 Sprinter "What happens in Vagueness, stays in Vagueness" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubadave Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 We made it Boise, ID. Will be at Hi Valley RV Park until July 2. Anyone in the area please stop by space 143 and say HI. Diane and Dave cat called Anne May Lifetime SKP member 93117 2021 Renegade Classic 45' DD13 with a DT12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie60 Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 Hello everyone...we are at a WW in Manchester,TN...on our trek back to Sacramento... We will go to Evnsville,ID...Friday, Gene and Shirley will catch up with us and we'll spend the evneing together...then we'll head West toward Home and they will head North toward Illinois... We traveled from Tifton,GA at Amy's RV Park...it is on my list of places that I'd like to return... Traveled through some beautiful country...More for tomorrow... Remember: "Life ain't always beautiful, but it's a beautiful "RIDE"!!!! Charlie60 Hubby: Mike Mini Doxie: Halle Vintage 1990 Prevost/Marathon: "TAD" Toad: "Vetta" the Jetta Class of 2006 (09/03/06) Blogspot: http://mikecharlie2007.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vogelly Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 Where in the world is Evnsville,ID????????? My blah...blah...blah...blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 We're now Driveway parking at my brother-in-law's in Centralia, WA. Will be here for a few days then north to see my mother. We figure on being in the PNW until about September - depending upon our whims. Hope to see some of you this summer as we wander about - no real plans except for finding enough caches to stay ahead of Gordon and Juanita! Barb & Dave O'Keeffe 2002 Alpine 36 MDDS (Figment II), 2018 Ford C-Max HYBRID Blog: http://www.barbanddave.net SPK# 90761 FMCA #F337834 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggymtn Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 Hi all, Since we have found most of the geocaches located within 25 miles of our present location in Winchester Bay, Oregon, we are beginning a SLOW process of departure preparation, expecting to roll out on the 15th. We are awaiting the arrival of friends from CA who will join us for some of the ride up to our next destination, Eagle Nest RV Resort in Polson, MT. We plan to spend a month in MT checking out Flathead Lake, visiting friends in Kalispell, at the National Buffalo Refuge, and at Glacier National Park. We will then move on over to Red Rock RV and Camping Park in Island Park, ID, and stay until just after Labor Day. We enjoyed the busy week long visit from Barb and Dave at Winchester Bay and look forward to seeing other classmates down the line. Safe travels all, Gordon and Juanita Pierce Currently at the Winchester Bay RV Resort, OR Seeing the USA in our ChevroletFull timing since 3/11/2006Blog: http://www.mytripjournal.com/USAChevrolet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adagadak Posted May 5, 2007 Report Share Posted May 5, 2007 Hay Barb & Dave//Gordon & Juanita, Where will you all be in the next day or two? Laurie and I are leaving Whistler, BC in the morning and driving down to Salem. After a night stop there we will head over to the Oregon coast and head back to California. Any opportunity to hook up for lunch or dinner or coffee or drinks????? Steve Ball 2002 34' Hurricane 2001 Saturn SL2 2 tabby cats (CiCi & Leo) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggymtn Posted May 5, 2007 Report Share Posted May 5, 2007 Hey Steve and Laurie, We are not leaving the Winchester Bay RV Resort just south of Reedsport until the 15th and would enjoy seeing you again. If you get a chance to drop by, we are in space #49 on the south end of the park. Winter rates are still in effect here and there is plenty of space available if you need. If you don't have my cell #, send me a PM and I will give it to you. Hope to see you soon! Safe Travels, Gordon and Juanita Seeing the USA in our ChevroletFull timing since 3/11/2006Blog: http://www.mytripjournal.com/USAChevrolet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie60 Posted May 5, 2007 Report Share Posted May 5, 2007 Hey Gs we are just West oif Saint Louis,MO...I just about killedmyselftaking pictures as Mike drove down the road... Spent the last two nights in Evansville, Indiana...last night Gene and Shirley were with us...I fixed a Chix Fried Steak dinner for us all and after a really good "Happy Hour" we had dinner and visited until we all were yawning...so we "shut-er-down" for the night... we left them to stay another night this morning about 8:30... Still headed for Scramento...hope to get there in 4 or 5 days... Have a great day all... Remember: "Life ain't always beautiful, but it's a beautiful "RIDE"!!!! Charlie60 Hubby: Mike Mini Doxie: Halle Vintage 1990 Prevost/Marathon: "TAD" Toad: "Vetta" the Jetta Class of 2006 (09/03/06) Blogspot: http://mikecharlie2007.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuaneandLouise Posted May 5, 2007 Report Share Posted May 5, 2007 Hey gang We are at the Escapees park in Sutherlin, Or till next Friday. If any of you are in the area let us know. Duane and Louise Duane and Louise http://dandltravel.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie60 Posted May 6, 2007 Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 Hey Duane and Louise... We love that park...we stayed there our first night on the road...and for a few nights thereafter... But we won't be there again 'till the middle of June... We love the "BPNW"!!! Remember: "Life ain't always beautiful, but it's a beautiful "RIDE"!!!! Charlie60 Hubby: Mike Mini Doxie: Halle Vintage 1990 Prevost/Marathon: "TAD" Toad: "Vetta" the Jetta Class of 2006 (09/03/06) Blogspot: http://mikecharlie2007.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adagadak Posted May 6, 2007 Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 Gordon&Juanita, Thanks for the info. We will stop by tomorrow. Right now we're in Salem and, after looking around the town tomorrow morning, will head for the coast around 10:30 am or so. I figure it will only be an hour or so drive to where you are at. No need for a space, we are on a fast trip in a car but do want to say hi. Steve 2002 34' Hurricane 2001 Saturn SL2 2 tabby cats (CiCi & Leo) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggymtn Posted May 6, 2007 Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 Steve, We'll keep an eye out for you! Gordon and Juanita Seeing the USA in our ChevroletFull timing since 3/11/2006Blog: http://www.mytripjournal.com/USAChevrolet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M2ToGo Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 Hello all, We enjoyed the Stockton Escapade, our first. We met friends we had made in parks along the way and made new friends we will see down the road. We enjoyed an afternoon getting to know classmates Duane and Louise Wegley. Next we spent a few days in Napa enjoying the scenery from our motorcycles. We made it over to the coast for our first view of the Pacific. AWESOME! Note: The Napa Valley Expo RV Park went from $20 to $35 per night on May 1st. We are now at the Emerald Forest RV Park in Trinidad, CA. We are camped among some huge redwoods. It looks like a great place to explore and to add a few more geocaches to our total. But there's no way we will ever catch up with Dave and Barb or even Gordon and Juanita. Joe and Nancy Too many roads, too little time. SKP #81932 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggymtn Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 Joe and Nancy, Catching up with our geocache count may not be as difficult as you think. We will spend most of the summer in fairly remote areas with very few caches within many miles. If you get up to Winchester Bay before the 15th, be sure to look us up. The weather is beautiful here!! Steve and Laurie, Thanks for stopping by the park today....we really enjoyed the short visit and hope to see you down the road again. Safe travels all, Gordon and Juanita Seeing the USA in our ChevroletFull timing since 3/11/2006Blog: http://www.mytripjournal.com/USAChevrolet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 That was quite a price jump for the Napa Expo - I'm not sure $35.00 is something we would do, no matter how 'convenient' the park is. I knew they were going to raise the rate this summer when the new area came online, but $15/night jump is awfully steep. It isn't the number of caches you get, it is the fun of finding them. Remember that - and just don't get ahead of us! Barb & Dave O'Keeffe 2002 Alpine 36 MDDS (Figment II), 2018 Ford C-Max HYBRID Blog: http://www.barbanddave.net SPK# 90761 FMCA #F337834 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcstancliff Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 Joe & Nancy--Sorry we didn't get to see you at the Escapade, we were only there for the day on Wednesday. Sounds like there are several people in the Oregon Coast area. We are planning on being there this afternoon. Hoping to stay at Harris Beach State Park near Brookings then working our way up to Florence. Let us know some of the must see things on our way up. Have fun everyone.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggymtn Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 Howdy Rick and Carol, The big thing along the OR coast from Brookings is scenery galore and seafood establishments. If you have the time, take a run out to Cape Blanco just north of Port Orford... Charleston, and Cape Arago near Coos Bay... the Umpqua Lighthouse area at Winchester Bay (we're still here)... check out Fishpatricks Crabby Cafe in Winchester Bay... Woahink Lake and Jesse Honeyman SP south of Florence... our favorite restaurant on the entire OR coast is the Waterfront Depot in Florence (Mo's is mostly "out of towners these days)...just north of Florence is Sea Lion Caves and the overlook to the most photographed lighthouse in the US..Heceta Head. Carl Washburn SP north of Heceta Head is very nice and we have stayed there many times. Further north check out the Tillamook Cheese Factory, Cape Lookout and Cape Mears, the town of Garibaldi is scenic....Nehalem, Manzanita, and Cannon Beach are all worth a visit. At the top of the state is Fort Stevens (well worth a visit) and Fort Clatsop. Astoria is also worth a stop if you have the time. Let us know if you have further questions....we have been coming up the coast most every year for 17 years now. Safe travels, Gordon and Juanita Seeing the USA in our ChevroletFull timing since 3/11/2006Blog: http://www.mytripjournal.com/USAChevrolet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M2ToGo Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 Gordon and Juanita, We are paid up here until Friday, but hope to make it up there before your departure date. When you say the weather there is beautiful, what are the highs/lows? It is H60/L40 here in Trinidad. This is still too cold for thin-blooded Floridians!! Joe and Nancy Too many roads, too little time. SKP #81932 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggymtn Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 Joe and Nancy, Don't expect FL weather!! Today should be the warmest we have seen here at about 70. Normal temps have been from 62 in the day to 45 at night and a light daytime wind. Long range forecasts (whatever they're worth) show no rain for this week...we have had a lot of the wet stuff, so this is something new. In Trinidad try out the Larrupin Cafe for ribs that will fall off the bone, and the Somoa Cookhouse down near Eureka....it's an old lumber mill cookhouse...all you can eat at community tables for a reasonable price. Safe travels, Gordon and Juanita Seeing the USA in our ChevroletFull timing since 3/11/2006Blog: http://www.mytripjournal.com/USAChevrolet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie60 Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 Hello all...well we are close to Salina,UT...In a Flying J...a really nice one...looks NEW... In the last two days we have out run the tornadoes in Kansas, and survuved a snow storm in Denver... Those added to the rest of our first 8 months on the road gives the whole "ball-of-wax" or "weather", if you will... And we are still smiling...looking forward to getting to Sacto area to help with Mike's Mom...and then get back on the road by the middle of June... We will be heading out tomorrow morning... taking the 50, into Sacramento...another adventure... Then we'll get to go to Winchester Bay...CAN'T WAIT!!! Remember: "Life ain't always beautiful, but it's a beautiful "RIDE"!!!! Charlie60 Hubby: Mike Mini Doxie: Halle Vintage 1990 Prevost/Marathon: "TAD" Toad: "Vetta" the Jetta Class of 2006 (09/03/06) Blogspot: http://mikecharlie2007.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggymtn Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 Charlie, I just did a little grass trimming around your site here at Winchester Bay...hope you appreciate it!! We are pleased to hear that you got through the bad weather OK and are on your last leg to Sacto. We're not sending any bad weather down your way, so Hwy 50 should be in good shape for you. Safe travels, Gordon and Juanita Seeing the USA in our ChevroletFull timing since 3/11/2006Blog: http://www.mytripjournal.com/USAChevrolet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggymtn Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 GREAT JOB JEFF AND SUZANNE!!! Backgrounds were much more clear on "Gilmore Girls" than for "Shark". Hope you get a chance for more sometime soon. Happy trails! Gordon and Juanita Seeing the USA in our ChevroletFull timing since 3/11/2006Blog: http://www.mytripjournal.com/USAChevrolet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff & Suzanne Posted May 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 Thanks Gordon & Juanita! Pieces of us (shoulders, heads, backs, etc.) were in several other shots that only we would recognize! It still amazes us that it took three days and one night to shoot just the graduation...less than ten minutes of the episode! And, when Loreli stood up to cheer Rory when she got her diploma, there was a highly paid actor sitting behind her telling her to sit down...and, that was completely edited out! Go figure! We left the Grand Canyon and came back to the Grand Canyon RR RV Park to watch "Gilmore Girls" since no RV parks in Flagstaff had cable so we could get the CW Network (not available on our DISH). We head to Petrified Forest/Painted Desert Nat'l Park today via Sam's Club in Flagstaff. Later guys. Jeff and Suzanne with Scout and Sydney, the Cocker Spaniel Sisters touring in Fawkes the 2012 Phoenix Cruiser 2400 Sprinter "What happens in Vagueness, stays in Vagueness" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcstancliff Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 Gordon & Juanita---WOW, thanks for all the information. I will print off the page to put in the truck for sightseeing. Sounds like there's lots to see. We are now at Harris Beach in Brookings and it's really nice, beautiful views of the ocean. If we get up to Winchester Bay before the 15th we'll try to stop by to see you. Enjoy your travels...Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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