Oct 19, 2011 - Thanksgiving and beyond

Well, it's been awhile since I've visited this here site. A couple of reasons for this. First not much was happening before Thanksgiving, and then we were tied up with Jenn for a bit. I do have a warning however - one that needs to be heeded - and one I didn't want to share before we got back for fear of catching hell while at home. You know those patio mats people use when RV'ing? Well they can be very hazardous if left in the basement of your RV next to a light that isn't set to turn off when the door is closed. Yes, we found this out the...

Aug 16, 2011 - I don't like spiders and snakes.....

Stop number two on the road trip was Osoyoos, where we planned on more cycling and some sampling of the areas great wines. We made our way there via highway #3, essentially driving just North of the Canada/US border until we reached this little desert town at the South end of the Okanagan valley. First stop was on our way into town at the N'Kmip winery where we found a tasty Dry Riesling. Then we were off to Buc's Bed & Brew, a great little B&B with friendly hosts, delicious breakfasts and a not so warm swimming pool, where we hung out for...

Sep 7, 2010 - On our way to the Oregon Coast

Up and and ready to go by 8 am. It is cool, cloudy and damp but we're not discouraged...dreaming only of crashing waves and endless ocean views. Off we go...our mileage out was 27,465 miles. We cleared U.S. Customs at 8:45; with only a few questions and a brief look inside the motorhome by a Customs Officer, and we were on our way down Hwy 97. We gassed up in Oroville, spending $72.01, on 21.96 gallons at $3.28/gallon. We stopped in East Wenatchee to walk and water the dogs before turning onto Hwy 90. We passed hundreds of windmills...the...

Jul 28, 2010 - July 28th, Osoyoos, BC

July 28th, Osoyoos BC, The names of some of there towns, wow. We drove 289 miles today. The land has been mostly farm land. The last 50 miles have been fruit farming. Cherries,apricots,peaches. and grapes for wine. Locals have fruit trees and vineyards in their front yards. We haven't seen wildlife in a few days. We were caught in a traffic jam this afternoon for 1 hr 25 minutes. Picture are included today.

Aug 29, 2009 - GLAM-PERS..that's us!!

. We are now on the downhill side to the end of our 2009 vacation. The last two days have been sunny and warm. Lows of 12-15 and highs of about 35. We have spent the days around the campsite and at the beach. In the town of Osoyoos, there is a Home Hardware Store that seems to do a booming business. They sell everything from nuts and bolts, pots and pans, gardening items, and beach items. We always make a few trips to this Home Hardware when we are in Osoyoos. It is fun just to wander around the store and see what is on the...

Aug 25, 2009 - winding down in Osoyoos, B.C.

. I just finished reading our friends journal entry today and Mary had two pictures of sayings that deserved to be shared. These new friends are in Cheyenne, Wyoming, on their way slowly to the state of Kansas. These two plaques are located in Lions Park. Their journal address is http://bullwinklestravels.blogspot.com/. If you get a chance go along for their ride. "If you are seeking creative ideas, go out walking. Angels whisper to a man when he goes for a walk. -Raymond Inmom" "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life...

Aug 23, 2009 - company's coming for dinner!!!

. A quiet Sunday around our campsite except for the wind blowing..but we are getting use to the breeze!!. The temperature today was about 26 degrees and with the wind it was a bit chilly by the water. Our usual chores were done in the morning..groceries, vacumming and cleaning and then it was off to our favourite dog beach for the Tuckmiester. He had a great time running up and down the beach, chasing his bouy and playing "keep away' with his new dog friends. Ron and Karen {Doug's brother and his wife} from Keremeos, B.C. came for dinner...

Aug 21, 2009 - Oscar is on the mend!!

. The last couple of days have been pretty quiet and we have been relaxing and enjoying our vacation time. Afternoons were spent at Haynes Point Provincial Park. The temperature has been between 34-39 degrees. Today was very windy 23 kilometers an hour with gusts of 40 coming from the north. The awning is now put away and the cover is off the canopy. At least we will have a restful night not worrying if things are going to blow away. In my last entry I had mentioned that my parents were having RV repair issues. The problem is now on the...

Aug 19, 2009 - A Swimmingly Good Day..at least till the power went out

. Today was beautiful sunny day with a high temperature of 35 degrees. The sky was blue and not a cloud to be seen. We decided it would be a perfect beach day!! We all went to Haynes Point Provincial Park for an afternoon of swimming, floating and relaxing..a great way to spend some well deserved vacation time. Tucker had a great time swimming in the lake and retrieving his orange buoy, that was until he vomited twice..poor boy took on too much water!!..doesn't know when to quit!! We were at the beach for four hours and returned back at...

Aug 15, 2009 - midnight move in the middle of the afternoon!!

. We have been at Nk'mip since August 1st in a great site with a lovely view of the lake..its too bad that we have nothing but issues with the neighbours, the wind and the blowing sand. This morning the temperature was a mere 12 degrees, we had our coffee outside, then breakfast and dog walking..after getting cleaned up we made a trek up the hill to mom and dad's site..peace and quiet and not much of a breeze..perfection in the making!! There were two sites across from them that we noticed were vacant..Mom mentioned in passing that we...

Aug 14, 2009 - good byes and hellos!!

. It rained through the night and we woke to more rain and a temperature of 11 degrees. Needless to say the furnace came on in the trailer, FREEWAY was a bit chilly this morning and we needed to take the edge off..who would have thought that August in Osoyoos and it would be necessary for a furnace. We just have to be thankful that we are not in a tent, like some of our neighbours!! Today is a day of goodbyes and hellos..Carlie drove off into the rain this morning after my parents and their rig OSCAR AND CHARLIE arrived in Nk'mip. They are...

Aug 13, 2009 - the full meal deal in the weather department!!

. This was the "full meal deal" with the weather today!! We had sun, clouds, wind, showers and a downpour all in the span of twelve hours. The temperature today was 25 degrees and this evening it is 15 degrees with the wind blowing in from the north. Today we drove to Haynes Point Provinical Park, about 5 kilometers from Nk'mip. Haynes Point is surrounded by warm water and sandy beaches. It sits on a pencil of land jutting into Osoyoos Lake. Situated in the rainshadow of the Cascade Mountains to the west and protected from the worst of...