patricia90518 Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 Really enjoyed visiting with Kathy and David during my stay at Turkey Creek, including a great meal prepared by Kathy last night. I'm leaving Tuesday for Blue Ox in Pender, NE, on my way west with the final destination of the Chimicum/Port Townsend this summer. I'll be attending the FMCA rally in Redmond and then slowly head back to Casa Grande for the winter. Trisha Schmidt 2008 Tiffin Phaeton 2006 Saturn Vue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlnewby Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 Have a good summer and safe travels, Trish! We'll see you in AZ this winter. John & Lora http://southfromalaska2.blogspot.com/ 2003 Foretravel U320 2018 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Class of '07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nana25k Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Update on our adventure. We leave our volunteer job here at Cape Perpetua on the 1st. However we must make a side trip to Armstrong RV in Eugene to get our step well cover repaired. (I assume they have a very tiny leprechaun who can get in to this very tiny space to make the repairs) we hope to arrive near Salem & Portland on wed for several days then arrive in Tacoma at Fort Lewis on the 6th until the 9th so we should be in the Seattle area by the 12th. Have no idea where we are going or staying. Probable try Chimicum to start. Ron & LindaClass of 20072000 Monaco Diplomat 2005 Honda Element"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are" Theodore Roosevelt"We can't control the wind, but we can adjust our sail""When man gave up his freedom to roam the earth, he gave up his soul for a conditioned ego that is bound by time and the fear of losing its attachments." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marty cassidy Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 Linda, there should be plenty of space in Chimacum for you. In your planning, the Sequim Lavender Festival is the weekend of the 18th, and I recommend avoiding the highways on the Olympic Peninsula then. And, as I tell everyone, if you need to buy spirits, do it before entering Washington State. Also, if you need any big ticket items, buy them in Oregon to avoid WA sales taxes, about 10% where you'll be going. 2007 Arctic Fox Fifth Wheel 2007 Chevy Silverado 2500HD (Green) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nana25k Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 Thanks Marty. We seem to be dropping our MH money here in Oregon. Is the Washington state tax on food as well?? We can load up at Ft Lewis Commissary if need be. Can't wait to see you will call when we are a day or so out from you. Ron & LindaClass of 20072000 Monaco Diplomat 2005 Honda Element"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are" Theodore Roosevelt"We can't control the wind, but we can adjust our sail""When man gave up his freedom to roam the earth, he gave up his soul for a conditioned ego that is bound by time and the fear of losing its attachments." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marty cassidy Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 No sales tax on food, but the definition of what is food is funny. Concentrate on the big ticket items. When I was a kid I'd be sent on my bicycle to the store for a loaf of bread. Mom gave me 50 cents. The bread was 33 cents, and I'd buy a comic book for 10 cents. Then had to pay 3% sales tax. One day the price bread went up and I was short because of the sales tax. A most ackward position when you're seven. The grocer knew me and my family, and gifted me the penny I was short. Mom made it up the next time she went shopping. 2007 Arctic Fox Fifth Wheel 2007 Chevy Silverado 2500HD (Green) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsea43 Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Well we are in Anchorage a few days and met up with John & Lora for a great day of activities with Real Alaskans and real members of the Class of 2007! Did some hiking and saw some fantastic views and then went downtown for lunch at the best hot dog stand I have ever been to. Right in front of the Federal Building. After lunch we did the Museum and a walking tour of downtown with an NPS ranger talking about the 1964 earthquake. We are now on the downhill side of our AK adventure but still some weeks away from the lower 48. Looking forward to joining the Boomers in Oct for Balloon Fiesta in ABQ are any other Class of 2007 members going to be there? Bob & BJ On the road (part time) to ournextstop! 2019 Bounder 35P 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (Oscar) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nana25k Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 Not us this year Bob. We are headed east. Plans are very much in unset jello. Our daughter in lwas Mom just had a significant stroke and will require significant recovery and therapy. So we ate modifying our trip to arrive back in PA earlier than planned. We will need to be available to corral grandkids in DC in Sept when our son must resume travel for work. But heck that's why we have wheels Ron & LindaClass of 20072000 Monaco Diplomat 2005 Honda Element"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are" Theodore Roosevelt"We can't control the wind, but we can adjust our sail""When man gave up his freedom to roam the earth, he gave up his soul for a conditioned ego that is bound by time and the fear of losing its attachments." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsea43 Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 Sorry to hear of the family health issues. Wish you the best in working them out. We will catch up with you somewhere, someday hopefully. We are heading to FL as soon as the Balloon Fiesta is over. We have enjoyed AK, but are tired of being cold and are happy to be on the road to the lower 48. But, still have stops planned on the way! Bob & BJ On the road (part time) to ournextstop! 2019 Bounder 35P 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (Oscar) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole51walleye Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Its been awhile since we have checked in... Anyway we are still here in Wyoming and still collecting rocks, its a simple life but its ours. Anyway we are in Star Valley till mid September and then off to the Florida for a few months. Then Texas and finally Louisiana before returning to Wyoming next year. What are everyones plans for the winter? clear skies http://mandrbrackin.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhome Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 We are back in PA for two months. Heading to Betty's in the middle of October for six weeks then to Florida. Have reservations near Jupiter for the last two weeks of 14 and for January at the Elks in the Keys. No real plan after that. Jim and Nancy Tidball 2004 Dutch Star 4025 2006 Honda CRV http://runningdownourdream.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlnewby Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 We made it back to the lower 48 finally. Cruised right through YT, BC, AB & SK and are now in Sioux Falls becoming SD "residents". We'll always feel like Alaskans at heart but with our AK "address" disappearing, it just made sense. We really enjoyed seeing many of you Alaskan travelers this summer and those were the few breaks we had from packing and moving my parents. It had to have been a banner tourist summer up there just from the number of RVers we knew up there. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us!! We'll eventually settle in AZ for the winter after stops in IA, MO and CO. Sounds like we'll be seeing lots of class members down there, too! Re: Escapade - Is anyone interested in a special class get-together or should we just have a class happy hour every day for whoever shows up? Any other ideas? John & Lora http://southfromalaska2.blogspot.com/ 2003 Foretravel U320 2018 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Class of '07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve & sandy Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 We are sitting here in the PNW recovering from Knee Surgery. Planning on heading south after Thanksgiving & going to Escapade Steve & Sandy Papillon's Yoda & Ruby 2008 Phaeton 40QDH DP http://allgire-travels.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nana25k Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 We have landed in western PA as well. Lots of Grandkid hugs. We have no sure idea of what we are doing this winter. I suspect its staying in the east to gulf coast. Probable not venturing any farther west than east TX. Ron & LindaClass of 20072000 Monaco Diplomat 2005 Honda Element"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are" Theodore Roosevelt"We can't control the wind, but we can adjust our sail""When man gave up his freedom to roam the earth, he gave up his soul for a conditioned ego that is bound by time and the fear of losing its attachments." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigredoes Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Let me check my calendar......yup it's college football time.....Lincoln Nebraska CheersGreg and JeanMadison, SD“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlnewby Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Let me check my calendar......yup it's college football time.....Lincoln Nebraska Now there's a surprise!! John & Lora http://southfromalaska2.blogspot.com/ 2003 Foretravel U320 2018 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Class of '07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homenomore Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 Greg there is more to life than football , like basketball. David & Kathy 2007 hitchhiker LS 34.5 IKTG 2007 Dodge 3500 SKP#95802 Class of 2007 http://www.giraffelady65.blogspot.com http://www.downaonewayroad.blogspot.com A true friend is one who knows your faults and still wants to be your friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marty cassidy Posted September 7, 2014 Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 I've been "decompressing" from Burning Man, currently in Redding. A nephew has a big-deal wedding in Portland at the end of the month, and rather than miss it (can't) I'll be bouncing around Nor Cal and Oregon for a month. The day after the wedding I'll head towards Deming. I think. 2007 Arctic Fox Fifth Wheel 2007 Chevy Silverado 2500HD (Green) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nana25k Posted September 7, 2014 Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 Oh Marty!! Are you wearing your dancing sandals to the wedding???? Ron & LindaClass of 20072000 Monaco Diplomat 2005 Honda Element"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are" Theodore Roosevelt"We can't control the wind, but we can adjust our sail""When man gave up his freedom to roam the earth, he gave up his soul for a conditioned ego that is bound by time and the fear of losing its attachments." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homenomore Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 OH Marty i would pay money to see you dance a jig and in sandals too wow. Have fun at the wedding. David & Kathy 2007 hitchhiker LS 34.5 IKTG 2007 Dodge 3500 SKP#95802 Class of 2007 http://www.giraffelady65.blogspot.com http://www.downaonewayroad.blogspot.com A true friend is one who knows your faults and still wants to be your friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Chappy Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 OH Marty i would pay money to see you dance a jig and in sandals too wow. Have fun at the wedding. Oh, don't forget he will be holding a glass of wine in a plastic glass. Jim & Bobbie Chapman http://chappytrails.blogspot.com SKP#95234 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nana25k Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Obviously Marty is ignoring our attempts at humor. Or maybe he's still stuck in Burning Man land Ron & LindaClass of 20072000 Monaco Diplomat 2005 Honda Element"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are" Theodore Roosevelt"We can't control the wind, but we can adjust our sail""When man gave up his freedom to roam the earth, he gave up his soul for a conditioned ego that is bound by time and the fear of losing its attachments." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marty cassidy Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 I am indeed still stuck in BM land, this one was particularly notable for me. As far as the dancing goes, I'll be in regular shoes (gotta buy some) and drinking champagne from crystal. My nephew Rob and Matt will be putting on quite the event, the first time my entire family has been together in almost 30 years. But I'm outta there the next day on a bee-line to a green chili cheeseburger. 2007 Arctic Fox Fifth Wheel 2007 Chevy Silverado 2500HD (Green) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nana25k Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 I knew it. Please tell me they didn't use your rig as part of the art?? Ron & LindaClass of 20072000 Monaco Diplomat 2005 Honda Element"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are" Theodore Roosevelt"We can't control the wind, but we can adjust our sail""When man gave up his freedom to roam the earth, he gave up his soul for a conditioned ego that is bound by time and the fear of losing its attachments." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marty cassidy Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 No, they burn art there. Not ready for that quite yet. I'll let you know when I do put it up as art, so you can watch the whole dang thing go up in flames. There are a lot of RVs there, and a lot of premium MHs brought in as hotel suites for those with means chasing the experience without the desire to sleep in a tent in the mud and dust. Myself, I seek out a blank space early and set up as a dust and wind break, which attracts tenters seeking the protection as well as afternoon shade. I've had people living under my rig, and woken up in the morning with at tent at my bottom step. 2007 Arctic Fox Fifth Wheel 2007 Chevy Silverado 2500HD (Green) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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