Showing posts with label Road Trip. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Road Trip. Show all posts
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Home Sweet Home
We arrived home safely about an hour ago. Today was long and emotionally draining. I work tomorrow and Friday which is good because it will be a much needed distraction for me. No matter how old your kids are, it breaks your heart when you have to leave them.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Oregon 2008
After traveling over 2300 miles this last week, we made it home safely at 1:00am this morning. And like I've said before...as much as I like to go and see and do...there's no place like home!
This is a picture of Netarts Bay. We stayed at an RV park that is for sale right here on the bay. As you can see, it's beautiful but the business was not. This park would need some work to get it to our liking...too much work I'm afraid. And besides, no Target for miles and miles and miles! Also, we're not fishermen. This business catered to the person who enjoys fishing, crabbing, and clamming...and we know nothing about any of the three! So, scratch that one.
A few pictures of the Oregon Coast. The Oregon coastline is quite different from the coastline I grew up near. The Oregon beaches don't have the white sand or sunbathers. You can drive along the coast for miles and never see one person near the water. These two pictures show the rocky coastline but there are areas where you could walk along the shore and get your toes wet.
This is a picture of the Smith River. I have never seen a river with water more clear and beautiful. The water was a gorgeous turquoise color.
And finally a shot of me and my Jake on the Rogue River yesterday morning. Jake is the perfect traveler...always content to just sit on my lap and sleep or take in the views. I love this dog!
We didn't come home with any good leads as far as businesses are concerned (I was interested in one but that's another post) but the trip was a success none the less. It was relaxing, the company was great (hubby and jake), and we experienced more of this beautiful country of ours...but it's still good to be home!
This is a picture of Netarts Bay. We stayed at an RV park that is for sale right here on the bay. As you can see, it's beautiful but the business was not. This park would need some work to get it to our liking...too much work I'm afraid. And besides, no Target for miles and miles and miles! Also, we're not fishermen. This business catered to the person who enjoys fishing, crabbing, and clamming...and we know nothing about any of the three! So, scratch that one.
A few pictures of the Oregon Coast. The Oregon coastline is quite different from the coastline I grew up near. The Oregon beaches don't have the white sand or sunbathers. You can drive along the coast for miles and never see one person near the water. These two pictures show the rocky coastline but there are areas where you could walk along the shore and get your toes wet.
This is a picture of the Smith River. I have never seen a river with water more clear and beautiful. The water was a gorgeous turquoise color.
And finally a shot of me and my Jake on the Rogue River yesterday morning. Jake is the perfect traveler...always content to just sit on my lap and sleep or take in the views. I love this dog!
We didn't come home with any good leads as far as businesses are concerned (I was interested in one but that's another post) but the trip was a success none the less. It was relaxing, the company was great (hubby and jake), and we experienced more of this beautiful country of ours...but it's still good to be home!
Saturday, March 29, 2008
White Salmon, WA
This is a picture I just took from our site at the RV park. The Columbia River Gorge is just beyond us with Hood River, Oregon across the gorge. It's beautiful to say the least.
We're headed towards the Oregon Coast tomorrow. More pictures to follow...
Update From the Road
Yes, we're still on our road trip and surprisingly enough, hubby and I have gotten along just fine even though we've been sleeping in cramped quarters for the last 3 days. Could you sleep in this A-frame trailer?
Me neither. I could NEVER handle this small space...with or without snoring hubby along. We're sleeping and traveling in the quarters just behind it!!
The road trip has been great so far. I'm loving the "no schedule" lifestyle and I'm sure I could get used to it really easily. As I mentioned in my last post, we are looking at a few businesses for sale in Oregon and Washington. Right now we're staying at an RV park that is for sale in White Salmon, WA, located right on the Columbia River Gorge. The view is beautiful and I could live here...the trick will be getting hubby to leave CA. Hubby doesn't move easily (and truth be told, neither do I). We've only lived in 3 homes in the last 27 years. This will be quite an ordeal for us to say the least. But I'm ready for a change, ready for the challenge...more ready than hubby.
We have 3 other RV parks we will be stopping at on the way home that are also for sale. I'm already liking this one but realize you can't buy a business just on looks alone. I know this will be a long, tedious process but hopefully the outcome will get us a new business and a new adventure for us to enjoy together.
Me neither. I could NEVER handle this small space...with or without snoring hubby along. We're sleeping and traveling in the quarters just behind it!!
The road trip has been great so far. I'm loving the "no schedule" lifestyle and I'm sure I could get used to it really easily. As I mentioned in my last post, we are looking at a few businesses for sale in Oregon and Washington. Right now we're staying at an RV park that is for sale in White Salmon, WA, located right on the Columbia River Gorge. The view is beautiful and I could live here...the trick will be getting hubby to leave CA. Hubby doesn't move easily (and truth be told, neither do I). We've only lived in 3 homes in the last 27 years. This will be quite an ordeal for us to say the least. But I'm ready for a change, ready for the challenge...more ready than hubby.
We have 3 other RV parks we will be stopping at on the way home that are also for sale. I'm already liking this one but realize you can't buy a business just on looks alone. I know this will be a long, tedious process but hopefully the outcome will get us a new business and a new adventure for us to enjoy together.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Road Trip and Good Mail
Hubby and I left today in the motorhome for a road trip to Oregon and Washington. Our son stayed home because of school so he'll keep watch over things at home.
We're headed to Oregon/Washington to look at a couple of businesses for sale. Hubby semi-retired about 3 weeks ago so we are looking at other options. Hopefully I'll be able to keep you posted with pictures and updates. So far so good, this RV park has free WI-FI!
Good Mail Goodness - My friend Natasha sent me these goodies in the picture below. I love all things paper so this good mail was perfect for me...note cards and post-its! Thank you Natasha!
I received these nice cards from Amber, Jennifer, Jill, Natasha, and Andrea...thanking me for some good mail that I sent their way.
Now wish me luck...I'm basically sleeping in a tin can with a man that snores like no other...oh yes, thank you Lord, I did bring my ear plugs after all!
We're headed to Oregon/Washington to look at a couple of businesses for sale. Hubby semi-retired about 3 weeks ago so we are looking at other options. Hopefully I'll be able to keep you posted with pictures and updates. So far so good, this RV park has free WI-FI!
Good Mail Goodness - My friend Natasha sent me these goodies in the picture below. I love all things paper so this good mail was perfect for me...note cards and post-its! Thank you Natasha!
I received these nice cards from Amber, Jennifer, Jill, Natasha, and Andrea...thanking me for some good mail that I sent their way.
Now wish me luck...I'm basically sleeping in a tin can with a man that snores like no other...oh yes, thank you Lord, I did bring my ear plugs after all!
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