Dec 25, 2012 - Spent the night at Leisure World in RV visiting my dad

We visited my dad and spent the night in the RV at Leisure World in the parking lot next to the library. It was quiet and we had plenty of room for the pop outs. We had a nice visit with Aunt Martha the next day and took my dad to breakfast at his old school yard that is now a restaurant. Next day we headed to San Diego. So far our new RV is doing well and rides like a dream.

Jan 23, 2012 - This, That and The Central Coast

Just a quick synopsis of some important events since our last travel blog…… We attended the 236th Marine Corps Ball with our son, Brandon. Brandon’s Ball was held in Las Vegas, Nevada. There were over 1,000 Marines from the School of Infantry (West) and with guests’ there 1,500 people in attendance! We stayed a few extra days in the area and visited my Aunt and Uncle, Charlene and Dennis Bim. Kelli and Dan hosted Thanksgiving at their house and as always, they did a wonderful job with all the food. Kathy, Tom and Claire joined Dennis and I,...

Jun 17, 2011 - Continuation of Bird sightings

Puerto Inka Neotropic Cormorant Phalacrocorax brasilianus Puerto Inka Red-legged Cormorant Phalacrocorax gaimardi Puerto Inka Turkey Vulture Cathartes aura Puerto Inka Blackish Oystercatcher Haematopus ater Puerto Inka Blackish Oystercatcher Haematopus ater Puerto Inka Gray Gull Leucophaeus modestus Puerto Inka Belcher's Gull Larus belcheri Puerto Inka Kelp Gull Larus dominicanus Puerto Inka Coastal Miner Geositta peruviana 11/17/2009 8 Coleta Camerones Peruvian Booby Sula variegata Coleta Camerones Peruvian Pelican Pelecanus thagus Coleta...

Jun 17, 2011 - Third part of the birdlist

2/22/2010 14 Laguna Yala Provincal Preserve Dusky-legged Guan Penelope obscura Laguna Yala Provincal Preserve Pied-billed Grebe Podilymbus podiceps Laguna Yala Provincal Preserve Neotropic Cormorant Phalacrocorax brasilianus Laguna Yala Provincal Preserve Andean Condor Vultur gryphus Laguna Yala Provincal Preserve Swallow-tailed Kite Elanoides forficatus Laguna Yala Provincal Preserve Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle Geranoaetus melanoleucus Laguna Yala Provincal Preserve Black-necked Stilt Himantopus mexicanus Laguna Yala Provincal Preserve...

Apr 29, 2011 - Seal Beach, CA

Friday, April 29 – Sunday morning May 1 Seebreeze RV Park at Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station Scott, Little Bear and I enjoyed our stay in Seal Beach! We visited my parents on Friday afternoon. Heather joined us for a Saturday morning visit to Seal Beach’s 24th Annual Classic Car Show and in the afternoon Scott’s sister, Carol, brought us lunch at our RV site!

Aug 27, 2010 - Seal Beach, CA

August 26 through 29, Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station, Seabreeze RV Park We look forward to reconnecting with family when we visit Seal Beach. On Saturday our daughter Heather came to Seabreeze and later accompanied me to my mother’s birthday dinner. Thanks Heather! Joining us were my father, my brother Gary, and his wife Julie. That night Scott attended his Wilson High School Class of ‘68 “Turing 60 Party” in Belmont Shore. He met up with friends including many who attended Lowell Elementary, Rogers Junior High and Wilson High School...

Jun 14, 2010 - Bird Sighting for the trip

Species: 575 - Subspecies: 2 - Forms: 577 Pan American Road Trip 2009-10 Total Records: 1504 Location Name Scientific Name 8/19/2009 19 Central Mexican High Plateau Mallard Anas platyrhynchos Central Mexican High Plateau Great Egret Ardea alba Central Mexican High Plateau Snowy Egret Egretta thula Central Mexican High Plateau Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis Central Mexican High Plateau Swainson's Hawk Buteo swainsoni Central Mexican High Plateau Red-tailed Hawk Buteo jamaicensis Central Mexican High Plateau American Kestrel Falco...

Apr 24, 2010 - Seal Beach

We left Pismo for Seal Beach Thursday and we were delighted to find the traffic through LA was very light (a rarity). Seabreeze RV Park in Seal Beach is our home away from home and it’s always great to stay here and visit with my folks and Scott’s sister. Heather usually comes to visit but she’s in Indio this weekend. Today we took Little Bear to the Seal Beach Classic Car Show (23rd year) and she did very well. As always the classic cars were fabulous and if I had the funds I love to have a muscle car from the 60’s or a red Nomad, maybe a...

Sep 8, 2009 - Seal Beach, CA

We left Tucson the day after Labor Day about 10 a.m. It was a hot drive across into Seal Beach, CA but it wasn't a hard trip. I (Patti) took a short turn at driving to give Hank a break, but that was before we got into heavy traffic in Calif. It was good for both of us, since I hadn't had any "practice" for awhile. But, it was even better for both of us for me to have not been driving when we did get into the "real" Calif. traffic. I am sure I could have done it, but we were both much happier that I wasn't driving. We are at the Seabreeze...

Aug 16, 2009 - The Journey begins with the first step

Preparation is Long and arduous. Last minute mechanical additions added to a smooth ride and a quicker cold start. We also had the sale of some property. That was miraculous,we had been trying to sell it for 2.5 years. One week before we are to leave we get an offer. Signing papers and hundreds of phone calls/emails/signature etc. Made for a very hectic week. I wanted to especially thank the mechanics that got Paco/the Westy, fixed up for the trip. Paco has a new 2200cc water boxer engine from Go Westy. Nick and Alfredo at TNT automotive...

Jun 30, 2008 - The start of the Peck-Lopez Alaskan Adventure

Okay, so we left Seal Beach, California at what my husband says is O dark hundred (5:40am). Our first day of travel was uneventful and we got to our first destination at Travis AFB around 3:30 pm. Our restroom stops were NOT few NOR far between!!!! The drive was very nice and the kids got along fine for the most part. We stopped at a few rest stops to have breakfast and lunch but dinner was Spaghetti in the RV. Jason and I decided that we could not make this trip without a nice video camera so we walked to the BX at Travis and bought...

May 1, 2008 - Seal Beach Naval Weapons Facility

Today we moved from Bolsa Chica State Beach to Seal Beach Naval Weapons Facility. We plan to be here for the month of May. June is still up in the air. This facility is very nice and clean. So far, it is one of the best we have stayed in. We are just about five minutes from the beach and that is one of the reasons we chose this place. We have no pics yet because we have to get authorization to take pics on base. Hopefully we will have some to put on our journal soon. We are planning on going to the movies tomorrow to watch Baby Mama, that...