tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87108685906850340582024-03-20T22:02:36.474-07:00Travel with Dave and Char, It's a God ThingCharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14048819689974887261noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8710868590685034058.post-77463273091251612452020-01-05T12:29:00.005-08:002020-01-05T12:29:56.728-08:00Weird PostHi Everyone,<br />
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I got a post today, sent to my Travel Blog that was sent out a couple of years ago to my Stamping blog. <br />
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I have no idea how that got sent, although I got it in my inbox and another person told me that they received it.<br />
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I was updating both blogs, the other day, but I didn't send this blog from my Stamping blog from past June, to my Travel blog today.<br />
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So, if you received it, I apologize but it didn't come from me. It WAS a blog I had sent way back before we started RVing but am not sure how it got sent again and to a different blog.<br />
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Anyway, hopefully it doesn't happen again.<br />
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Have a great day!!!<br />
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Char<br />
<br />Charhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14048819689974887261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8710868590685034058.post-71398870053003378142020-01-05T10:23:00.002-08:002022-03-03T04:31:43.802-08:00A Memorial to our wonderful Annie!!I haven't posted since November and some of you know the reason why, but for the rest of you.......<br />
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On December 7th, we lost our beautiful Annie. I still have a hard time talking about it, without choking up. She was truly a gift from Heaven to us.<br />
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I posted on Facebook but I just couldn't talk about her in person, without crying, and after almost a month, still have a hard time.<br />
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But, since she was such a trooper and started the RV life with us at 12 years old and put up with travelling all over the US, I thought she deserved to be honored in a blog post. Please feel free to just move on if you aren't a dog lover, I'll understand.<br />
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So here's to one of the best friends we've ever had. I got to thinking that she traveled through 26 states with us during her lifetime of 16 3/4 years. She saw both oceans and walked and peed on a lot of different soil. :-)<br />
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Annie as a pup in 2004. She was a Mother's Day gift from our younger Son.<br />
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I could never resist those eyes.<br />
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Annie in our new house in 2006. She was two years old. Over time, her ear didn't stick up like that...but it was always so cute early on.</div>
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She loved licking the last of my yogurt!<br />
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Annie on the sofa and her "Dad" Raider, who was visiting us at our home.<br />
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Annie, on the left, and her 'Dad' Raider in a tug of war!!<br />
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Annie out in the snow in the back yard. She loved the snow!!<br />
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The last big snow we had in Central Oregon before we sold our home and bought the RV.<br />
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Annie waiting for her favorite Vet at Cinder Rock Veterinary in Redmond, OR. She loved Dr. Karen.<br />
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She loved the water balloon fight hubby had with our two granddaughters. They had to prevent her from 'catching' the balloons.<br />
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Her favorite stuffed animal, a Pink Pig. It went everywhere with her.<br />
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When we first began RVing in 2017. She was still energetic and loved jumping up and laying on the sofa and that was where she slept.<br />
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Or on her dog bed next to the fireplace.<br />
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She even loved getting in and 'helping' Dad do whatever project he was working on.<br />
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When we first started RVing, she had an arsenal of toys she slept with and then she got to where she didn't want to sleep on a dog bed, anymore...but preferred sleeping on the floor on some blankets.<br />
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After she got older, she didn't show any interest in any of her huge laundry basket of toys...and only wanted her Pink Pig. She slept with it all the time.<br />
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On the Straits of Juan de Fuca at a RV park we worked at at Crescent Beach near Port Angeles the summer of 2018.<br />
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Our last Christmas together at Columbia RV park in Woodland, WA. in 2018.<br />
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Her new raincoat we got her when she realized she didn't like RAIN!! She had been raised in Central OR and we didn't have that much rain. She didn't like her new coat!! But, it kept her from getting soaked as the dog area was a long ways from our RV.<br />
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She even liked to snooze in Mom's chair in the RV, up till she wasn't able to jump up anymore.<br />
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At Dworshak Dam for the Summer of 2019. Little did we know, then, this would be her last Workamping job or ours.<br />
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Her new dog bowls and stand. <br />
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Still enjoying her yogurt!!<br />
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She loved her walks with her 'Dad'.<br />
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Reading Dad's instant pot book :-)<br />
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She had an episode while we were up at Dworshak Dam and we almost lost her. Thank God, it happened while we were there with her. We rushed her to the Vet and she pulled her through but told us she wouldn't have long, maybe weeks at the most. Our Annie made it for 6 more months.....I don't think she wanted to leave us anymore than we wanted her to. We took turns staying at the RV with her on the days we worked at the Dam....and we were so blessed that the Rangers at Dworshak, allowed us to do that. Most all of them had dogs, so they were very understanding. We will be forever grateful to them!!<br />
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One of the last photos I took of our awesome Annie Girl, the last of November. She loved laying on a pile of blankets rather than a brand new bed we got from Barker.com. It was one of the best dog beds ever....but she preferred her blankets, I guess. It will be donated to a dog shelter in Annie's name.<br />
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Flowers we received from Chewy.com when they had learned of her passing. I was beyond shocked that they would do this. We bought her dog food and other essentials from them, as we knew that they would deliver it where ever we happened to be staying and I wrote to tell them that we would no longer need them shipped to us. Awesome company!!!<br />
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A few days later, I got a bouquet from BigBarker.com, the people we had bought her bed from. Even though they knew that she wouldn't use her bed and we were planning on donating it, they still did this.<br />
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I was totally shocked that they truly care about their customers that they would send flowers.<br />
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If you made it this far, thank you for letting me share a teeny bit of Annie's life and how she was such a <span style="font-size: large;">HUGE</span> part of ours. We still miss her terribly and are having a hard time getting used to not having her with us. We still think we need to get back to the RV, when we are outside....to check on Annie. Everything reminds us of Annie. She went everywhere with us.....in the truck and in the RV.<br />
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Thank you, Annie, for being the BEST Dog ever and bringing us so much happiness and joy to our lives. We will never ever forget you and all the wonderful memories we shared together.<br />
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Till we meet again!!! Love you baby girl!!!<br />
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It's been awhile since I last posted. My last post was about my trip up the Reservoir in a Ranger boat. That was a truly special day.<br />
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AND, then I got to go again, but this time we took care of the boat docks out in the reservoir. That really opened my eyes as to what all the Rangers really do as part of being a Ranger. It was actually a fun day cleaning off duck poop on the docks. You'd have to know Ranger Michelle to know why it was FUN!!<br />
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Here we are at one of the 7-8 boat docks on the reservoir. One part of the Ranger's job is to periodically use hoses to clean the duck poop off the docks. I can't remember now, how often they do it, but you can imagine what a mess ducks make, so it's probably a weekly job.<br />
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GROSS duck poop......just imagine the rest of the dock.....blech!!!<br />
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I even got into the act and actually enjoyed doing it. Probably because I was behind the hose and didn't have to actually touch the stuff..<br />
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Michelle used a pail while I used the fire hose.<br />
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Michelle and Cindy changing the plastic bags in the holder on the docks.<br />
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Ranger, Michelle, got a little overheated because it was a HOT day and she had a lot more things to do besides driving the boat.....so she cooled off a little.<br />
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That was in August and we had more fun adventures after that. It was a wonderful job and I was so glad we were able to go and volunteer for the summer.<br />
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Life has taken a few unexpected turns since them and we are no longer on the road workamping . <br />
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When we were up at Dworshak Dam, our dog Annie, had a very bad episode and almost died on us. The Vet was able to help her recover and put her on meds but told us that she wouldn't have a long time left. She turned 15 in May......and is now 15 1/2. So, she made it longer than they initially thought.<br />
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Of course, that day changed a lot of things for her and us... as she wasn't able to go on long drives or be left alone for hours at a time. So, we took turns coming back to the RV to check on her on the days we worked. The Rangers were AWESOME to allow us to do that every day.<br />
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Then, David had some medical issues. He wouldn't go to a Dr till we got back to our own Dr. So, it was a stressful month and a half before we left ID and he finally went to our Dr. The Dr. was concerned that it was cancer (and so were David and I) but tests all came back negative....Thank you, Lord!!! The Dr. had no idea what caused his weight loss.<br />
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But, with that and our Annie not doing well....we made the difficult decision to park our RV and not keep going from job to job. We are trying to decide just what the Lord wants us to do next.<br />
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Then, some friends asked us if we wanted to stay on their lot being their house through Winter or till we made up our minds what we were going to do for sure and we took them up on it.<br />
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We are happy to lend a hand doing what we can in exchange for a place to sit for awhile while we figure things out.<br />
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They even put down shavings, to keep the mud out of our RV and built a ramp to our RV so that even "I" can get Annie in and out. Annie couldn't use her old ramp that we had used for two years with her sight not being what it was.<br />
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Then, David decided to look for a part time job...and was hired at Lowe's!! He really likes it. We don't know if the job will continue after the holidays so are not making any long term plans for now.<br />
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But, for the time being...we are sitting still...so we aren't doing any travelling.<br />
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I still have tons of photos to share and hope to share them in the near future.<br />
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I can't believe all the experiences we've had just in less than 3 years. I can't imagine those that are out there for 10 years and longer.<br />
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Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!<br />
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Char<br />
<br />Charhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14048819689974887261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8710868590685034058.post-76701668646949834712019-08-07T12:28:00.003-07:002019-08-07T12:28:51.530-07:00Trip to Grand Dad by boatWe are still here at Dworshak Dam working as volunteers in the Visitor Center. <br />
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We have been frustrated by the iffy Wi Fi, but other than that and iffy phone service....this is a FANTASTIC place to work.</div>
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On July 21st, we were invited to go by boat up to Grand Dad campground. It is way up the reservoir and takes probably 2 1/2 to 3 hours to drive up there from here BUT the Rangers often use their boats to go up and check the campground as it's only about 1 1/2 hours by water.</div>
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David wasn't able to go as he opted to stay behind and take care of our dog, Annie, who has not been doing well for a few weeks. I can't get her out of the RV....so he is the only one that can....and sadly, she has to 'get out' every couple of hours, now.</div>
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Anyway, I made a video of the trip..and I tried to upload it, but no luck....so this blog post has been sitting here since that day. I HOPE and PRAY I can upload it when I get down to the library in the next day or so. I can't even begin to describe how beautiful it is up here and especially on the Reservoir.....it goes 54 miles up!<br />
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I am going to send this update, anyway, just so you know I am trying to keep up my blog but without decent internet, it's futile, and to share photos, it's almost impossible. :-( Not even sure this will go through.<br />
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I have a TON of photos to share of our time here.....and the little day trips we have taken.<br />
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Oh it is so beautiful here in this part of Idaho!!! I could see myself living here if it weren't for family and close friends living elsewhere.<br />
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I am hoping to get down to the small library, in Orofino, to hopefully catch this blog up to date, soon!!! It seems like we are always busy getting things caught up around here on our days off.<br />
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It's been in the 100's for the last 5-6 days but it's supposed to start cooling off by Friday and even get down into the 80's .....that will be a relief.<br />
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In the meantime, we are still enjoying it here except for the iffy Wi Fi and cell service. David's phone hasn't worked since we've been here :-(<br />
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And, with a Great Grandson on the horizon, any day now, I NEED my phone!!!!<br />
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I have so much to share about our time here.......so....I'll try and get the photos uploaded soon.<br />
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IF you are wanting a nice drive.....and have a few days to kill.......come see the Dam!!! We would LOVE to show you around on our days off or even when we are working.....there are two tours a day.<br />
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What a surprise if someone we actually knew walked through those doors!!!<br />
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Have a great day!!!!<br />
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This is the road coming back to the Volunteer Village from the Visitor Center. It's just about 1/4 of a mile away from the Visitor Center.<br />
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We've been having connectivity issues up here with getting photos to upload to my computer since we got here, but yesterday, it had been working for some reason. So, I am taking advantage of the opportunity and am going to try and get a few blogs done, today, if it keeps on working.<br />
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We arrived on May 17th and got settled in, On, May 22nd, we had an Orientation/BBQ for all the Workampers here at Dworshak and those working up at Dent Campground.<br />
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We worked a couple of days with a returning Visitor Center couple, Bruce and Cyndy, to get the 'hang of things' and then were pretty much on our own....with the exception of a Ranger in the office until they felt comfortable leaving us on our own.<br />
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We took a drive up to Dent Campground, so that our Volunteer Coordinator Ranger, Michelle, could show us where it was and what it looked like.<br />
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It is roughly 26 miles up there and you cross a gorgeous bridge, called Dent Bridge.<br />
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Then, eventually you come to the Dent Campground, where some other Dworshak Volunteers work. There is no visitor center there but they do have a little fee booth and Maintenance to do.<br />
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They also have a beautiful view of the reservoir.<br />
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I have lots more photos to share, but now my internet is slowing way down....so hopefully, another day I can share some more photos.<br />
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OH MY GOSH.....there was SO MUCH to learn, when we first started working, not only running the Visitor Center (VC) but learning all the answers to all the questions people ask....and we still are learning, every day. Not only the history of the Dam, how and when it was built, but the answers to a lot of questions that are asked daily from where are the places to camp near here? What fish are in the reservoir? What is the temperature of the water in the reservoir? How long is the reservoir?....most of the questions are dealt with in our little handbook...but then we get a lot that are not answered in the little hand out we were given...and that is when I have worn out the carpet back to the offices that first month.....calling out, "INCOMING" to whichever Ranger is on office duty that day, as a joke, to let them know here I was with another question!!! But, I have to say, the Rangers are truly very patient with me. Now the frequency of walking back to their offices, to have questions answered, have slowed way down!!<br />
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There is a lot to do to keep oneself busy in the VC. There are brochures to fold, hand outs to staple and put in a box for the Rangers to take up to the campgrounds and boat launches. There is also gift store inventory to keep up with.<br />
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But, our biggest and most important duty is to greet the visitors and answer any questions they may have and to make them feel welcome! That is actually the fun part, getting to meet people from different countries and all across the US.<br />
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There is also movie theater up on the second floor, so we get a lot of exercise going up and down two flights of stairs each time, to turn on one of the 7 movies we have on hand.<br />
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Visitors can watch movies about the construction of the Dam, The Lewis and Clark Expedition, Nez Perce indians, The Last of the Log Drives, and one about the Salmon and their journey to and from the Ocean...and a couple of others.<br />
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The four favorites are the Dam Construction, Last of the Log Drives, the Nez Perce and the Lewis and Clark Expedition.<br />
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David does the tours and I will share about that later when my Wi Fi is more reliable. Who knows, that may not be till we get back off this mountain.<br />
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Have a GREAT DAY!!!!! And, if you have good Wi Fi, don't take it from granted :-)<br />
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Char<br />
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Well, we have been here a little over a month, now. This is our little space in 'Volunteer Village', where we are set up. We have a motor home on the other side of of us to the right. It's a nice couple from Texas, Bill and Alice.<br />
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There are two other workamper couples here to the left of us in another spot. One couple works our off days and the other couple works the off days for Bill and Alice.<br />
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The first few days, we spent raking pine needles and burning them.<br />
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It's super quiet here and we are just 1/4 mile down the road from the Visitor Center (VC). We can look out our window and look right at the Dam.<br />
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Here are other photos from different view points.<br />
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Dworshak Dam is the 3rd largest dam in the US and the largest straight axis dam in the western hemisphere. The reservoir, behind it, is 54 miles long. There are mini campgrounds along the reservoir, which can be accessed by boat and hiking in, that are basically primitive. There is another campground near here called Dworshak State Park that is full service and one that is about 26 miles up from the Dam called Dent Acres Campground, that is full service.<br />
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We recently got to take a tour of the overlook. It was amazing to see, even if I am afraid of heights. This was the view looking from the overlook down to the river below.<br />
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This following photo was the scene directly behind where we were standing going under the observation deck and coming out onto the spillway as in the photo above.<br />
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Well, that is it for today, as for some reason the last hour of uploading photos to my computer, failed. So, I'll have to try and upload them again at another time.<br />
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I thought I could get ahead of the game by uploading a bunch to my computer so they were handy when I was able to work on a blog post. But, with this slow internet, evidently it wasn't going to let me.<br />
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I have lots more to share including a trip up a switchback road to Wieppe, ID and a recent trip to Lewiston for groceries.<br />
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Beautiful scenery abounds here!!!<br />
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Until next time,<br />
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<br />Charhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14048819689974887261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8710868590685034058.post-19275691554396275362019-06-14T13:23:00.000-07:002019-06-14T13:23:47.452-07:00At our new Workamping job!!!Hi everyone,<br />
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Sorry it's been a couple of months since I last posted. We were a little 'down' for a bit but, after a lot of inquiries and calls back and forth to prospective job offers, we are back to working again.<br />
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After leaving Columbia Riverfront RV, we stayed for a few weeks in our friends' side yard. So, thankful for them allowing us to do this. And, we had some really great visits while we were there including them including us for Mother's Day.<br />
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While we were there, we were able to have an RV repairman come out and check out our electrical problems. Thank the Lord he did. What he found was a real mess created by the factory we purchased our not quite 2 year old RV from. And, they were not very helpful in helping him or us with any sort of schematic for the unit or any help in any other way, for that matter, except to tell us our warranty had elapsed and they couldn't help us. <br />
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But the Lord came through for us, Big Time. We were able to pay for it with money we had saved and not having to put the entire thing on a CC.<br />
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Josh got us all rewired and SAFE!!!! I would like to give him a huge recommendation to anyone who is in or near the Vancouver, WA area. The name of his company is <a href="http://www.accuratemobilerv.com/">Accurate Mobile RV Repair</a> and his name is Josh Charles.<br />
He is very honest, very thorough and does great work!!! <br />
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If you end up calling him....tell him that Dave and Char Wilson sent you :-)<br />
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You can also go check out reviews from other satisfied customers <a href="http://rvservicereviews.com/">HERE</a><br />
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In the meantime, I was in contact, via e-mails, with Ranger, Michelle, at the Dworshak Dam Visitor Center. She had seen our resume on Workampers and wanted to know if we would be interested in working at the Dam Visitor Center. (we get a lot of chuckles out of saying that). We thought long and hard about it and decided it would be something totally different than what we had been doing....so we accepted the position with the stipulation that we were having electrical work done and weren't sure when it would be finished. She was fine with that!!<br />
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So, my next blog post will begin the adventure of working for the Army Corps of Engineers at the Dworshak Dam in Ahsahka, ID.<br />
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I would post some photos this time, but it takes FOREVER to download anything. My photos MIGHT show up in a day or two....or not ;-)<br />
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I'll be sure to update more often...maybe earlier in the mornings when everyone else is still in bed.<br />
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Did I mention Wi Fi isn't the greatest here and the phone service is even worse....but thankful we have any at all!!!<br />
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Until next time,<br />
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<br />Charhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14048819689974887261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8710868590685034058.post-80151917267635373922019-04-03T15:40:00.001-07:002019-04-15T10:58:48.373-07:00Happy Birthday Annie.....and, A New Direction?<div style="text-align: center;">
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Well, this post is a tad late, as Annie's birthday was March 26th. We celebrated her birthday by buying her an Orthopedic dog bed and making Instant Pot Brownies (for us, not her) and then I forgot to post it to my blog.</div>
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She turned 15, this year!!! So happy to still have her with us! She adapted to the RV life better than we thought was possible. The only bad thing is, after this time of her laying on her bed.....she really wants nothing to do with it. She prefers to lay on the floor??? I mean, come on, that floor is HARD and that bed is so comfy. Yes, I tried it....LOL</div>
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Anyway, 3 days after her birthday we got a call to meet the owners of this RV Park up at their living quarters (when they are in the park). They didn't mince words, they told us they were letting us go. We were shocked...they said it was nothing we had done, we were good people and it was just that they wanted to do a 'reset'. Meaning they were letting us and one other person go and hiring who they wanted. What a blow!!!! </div>
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After the owner convinced us to stick around here through the winter to help make the transition from one owner to the next easier and to wait for the current managers to be gone......we didn't look for any jobs as we'd been told they would love to have us stay permanent if we wished to. That worked for us so we didn't even check out the new job offerings coming out.</div>
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To say we are still in shock is quite an understatement.</div>
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So, we are scrambling to find a new Workamping position close to us or within reason.</div>
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We've heard from RV parks back in NY, KY and a few others but that is just too far to go......now that we are a little leary now.....we don't want to go somewhere that far and have the RV park tell us.....ummmm, we changed our minds...bye.</div>
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Hurt.....YES.....upset....YES....a little nervous...double YES.....this was so unexpected and came out of nowhere. I could have understood, if they hadn't asked us to stick around from October through March.....and things would get better. </div>
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So, we are scrambling to find a new job before our two weeks is up. Thankfully, the owner's wife told us we could have two more weeks, here, while we looked for a job.</div>
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But, it sure makes us a little leary now....</div>
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We'll get though this, the Lord will help us find something.......</div>
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We are off to go check out the Tulips at the Tulip Farm. :-)</div>
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Just my weird sense of humor!! I saw this online, somewhere, and decided to print one off for the office. It has received quite a few chuckles, hopefully the 'hint' will work.</div>
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I don't know why, but some people don't like to follow rules in an RV park and like I told the boss, this is a humorous way to remind them that this is one of the rules in any RV park. </div>
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Well, it's been 5 months since I updated this blog. Where on earth does the time go?</div>
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We got here in September and are still here!! ;-)</div>
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In October, the park was dressed up for Halloween and I also made several trips to the Patch to get pumpkins, squash and just to visit!! </div>
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In October, we drove to Central OR and met our older Son there and he helped us load our U haul with the stuff from our shed we had there. We went out for lunch and he headed back to the Eugene area and we headed back to WA to take our stuff to a storage shed near where we work.<br />
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After Thanksgiving, our younger Son flew out from Florida and visited us for a couple of days before heading to Central OR to visit with friends there. While he was here, he took us out for our 50th anniversary.<br />
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Then, watched this bustling RV park settle down into it's Winter time mode. <br />
But, in December when the Christmas ships come up the river, we were once again packed!!!! <br />
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The office was decked out with lights for the holiday season.<br />
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OH WHAT FUN!!!! Everyone gathers down at the Columbia River and there is a huge bonfire lit and we wait 'not so patiently'....lol....for the Christmas Ships to make their way up to just in front of the RV park and they circle around and around before they head back to Portland.<br />
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We had decorated early so we'd be in the holiday spirit when the ships showed up. We noticed that the lights in the middle of the tree weren't working but oh well......it was kind of 'different' and we decided to leave it as is.</div>
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Our Annie wearing her new rain coat. We were tired of her being soaking wet after her walk down to the lawn where the dogs are allowed to do their business. She doesn't enjoy the rain coat and we don't enjoy trying to get it on her but it sure saves her from getting soaked. We didn't have to worry about all that in Central Oregon as she could just go out the door to our fenced yard.......now she needs something to keep herself dry. What a fiasco getting her into it, though. But, she looks so cute and it does a great job!!</div>
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Then, came New Year's Eve. We got to have our oldest Granddaughter come and stay with us from Christmas Eve through New Year's. What fun!! We fixed some snacks to enjoy throughout the evening.</div>
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She brought hats for New Year's and we played games till bedtime. I thought we'd do like we always do on New Year's Eve and watch the East Coast feed....but forgot that we didn't have an East Coast feed, anymore....and so at 8:30 when we turned on the TV to watch the ball drop.....there was still entertainment playing and we finally realized.....we were watching the East Coast ball drop....but during Pacific time. So, we missed the ball dropping. Oh well, it made it to the New Year without us.</div>
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Our first snow here at the park sometime in February! And, boy, we aren't complaining....because the midwest has gotten brutal weather....but it's been colder than normal here. Even for me!!</div>
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Some beautiful Tulips from my hubby for Valentine's Day.</div>
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Our Granddaughter wasn't able to visit us in February but she had bought us a wonderful Valentine's surprise and she brought it with her when she came to visit just a couple of days ago!!! What fun!!!<br />
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One of the other Workamper couples had to fly back to Indiana for a week, back in January and so we were asked if we would take care of this precious girl!! She stayed in their RV but we visited her three times a day to feed and play with her so she wouldn't feel lonely. What a sweetheart!!!</div>
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We get to take care of her again for a week, really soon. She reminds us of our cat, Sassy, that we had at the ranch.</div>
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We've been trying to keep our RV warm, the last few nights, as we had a little scare the other night...when our CO alarm went off. We aren't sure what caused it...but now our furnace isn't working and we aren't using our propane till the repairman can get here on Tuesday and inspect it. But, Lola's Mommy and Daddy loaned us two small heaters and they help to keep it from getting unbearable in here. :-)<br />
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Well, Annie is ready for bed.....and so am I!!</div>
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Well, here we are!!! We have been at our present location for a little over a month and a half. We both have been busy learning our new 'jobs'.</div>
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We are Workamping at an RV park on the Columbia River in Washington state.</div>
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I am learning the reservation system in the office and David is doing maintenance work and helping keep the park beautiful!!</div>
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I have to say, this is one of the nicest RV parks we have stayed at. It may not be a resort and have a lot of activities like some do, which doesn't bother me...but it is QUIET and the view is fantastic!!!</div>
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We see ships going up and down the River every day and I still get excited when one goes by.</div>
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And, yes, they are that close.<br />
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That is one HUGE ship!!!<br />
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One of my favorite spots to sit when I am not working, to watch the ships.<br />
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Sitting next to the River enjoying the sunset.<br />
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Just so relaxing.<br />
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And, I even caught a double rainbow, a week after we arrived, when we were having coffee with some new friends at McDonald's<br />
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So much more to share, but I'll save it for other days. For now, we are still 'settling' in and we just made a trip to Central OR and brought our 'stuff' from our storage shed to a storage shed closer to us so that we can still 'downsize'.<br />
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It's a long process.......but we'll eventually be storage 'shed-less' :-)<br />
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OH and I finally have my 'craft room' pretty much done...and will share how I store my craft supplies, if anyone is interested.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well, here we are!!! It's our last day here at Crescent Beach RV park.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We'll be heading for another adventure, tomorrow. And, I will update the blog when we get settled in.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was pretty excited, though, as this past Saturday, we saw THREE cruise ships go by all in a row. That's the first time that has happened since we've been here. The photo does not do it justice, but it was a cool sight to see. Quite a few people lined up to watch them go by.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">AND, after being here for over 2 months and having to patrol the beach and not allow anyone past the Rainbow Pole, I finally got to GO PAST the Rainbow pole. Funny how when you aren't allowed to do something, your curiosity is all the more intense. So, I got to see what it looks like when I was helping David patrol and someone went WAY past the pole. It ended up being someone that was staying here at the park and he just didn't pay any attention to where he was at. OR thought he could get away with it...LOL We aren't even allowed to go past that pole unless we are going after someone that has ventured too far.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Not a big deal, I am sure to most people but there's just something about the 'forbidden' Rainbow Pole that had me curious. :-) It was different than the rest of the beach as there is a road above the beach there and lots of trees and rocks. That part of the beach belongs to a Tree Farm, that is also private.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And, my prayer was answered that we'd have a beautiful day here on our last day. The weather is a bit chilly but the skies are blue and we can see Vancouver Island!! No smoke, no fog, no wind (so far) YIPPEEEE!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The park is pretty empty now that Labor Day is over. It's actually pretty quiet!!! :-)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One last cabin to clean, today.....and tomorrow we are on our way to ......</span></div>
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Well, here we are, our last week at Crescent Beach and RV park near Port Angeles. We decided to take a little drive, yesterday, and check out a few places that we hadn't yet visited and also share some photos from our past few months of working here. </div>
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We decided to visit the little museum in Joyce, WA just up the road from us about 2 miles or so. </div>
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One of the things on display was the photo, above, of where the Crescent Beach and RV park now sits. It used to be a port and a logging site. Very interesting to read about.<br />
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Here is some information I found. <a href="http://www.ghosttowns.com/states/wa/portcrescent.html">http://www.ghosttowns.com/states/wa/portcrescent.html</a><br />
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We also saw some really neat artifacts and this old truck, that our Granddaughter enjoyed sitting in.<br />
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She got to come and stay with us for the last week or so of our stay here. We've had a lot of fun!!!<br />
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She enjoyed walking on the beach</div>
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AND, collecting shells!! I told her she didn't have to pick up EVERY one she saw.</div>
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Another place I just had to see for myself was the Port Angeles International airport. You're kidding me, right?? I couldn't fathom P.A having an international airport, but sure enough....we drove down a road to witness it first hand.<br />
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We didn't see any airplanes arriving or departing and in fact there were just a few cars sitting in the parking lot. We were told by locals that there really isn't any international flights coming and going anymore.....but you can read this article for yourself.<br />
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Another side trip we took, yesterday, was to the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/olym/learn/nature/elwha-ecosystem-restoration.htm">Elwah interpretive center</a>. We only walked down one trail, but we did check out the displays. We didn't get any photos here.<br />
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Yesterday, was a fun day!!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">MEMORIES!!!</span> Here are some highlights of our stay here:<br />
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One of the other side trips we have taken since we have been here, was to the farthest western point in the US,called <a href="http://makah.com/activities/cape-flattery-trail/">Cape Flattery</a>. We took Hwy 112 all the way there, but I wouldn't recommend it in a 5th wheel. We just drove our truck. Although, we did see a few apparently managing it, we also saw one broke down and it made getting around them really tight. It was too curvy and narrow for this gal.<br />
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The above photo was one of the more calm parts of the winding road. :-)<br />
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We decided NOT to come back that way, but took Hwy 112 to Hwy 113 and then to 101. It was a much nicer road and we eventually went around Lake Crescent (nothing to do with where we are currently staying) and on back to 101. It was a long, long drive back.....time wise, because of construction on the road and only one lane of traffic. So, we had to stop many times and wait for oncoming traffic.<br />
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Another one of our days off, we drove to Forks, WA, but didn't see what all the hulabaloo was about. Come to find out, the Twilight series wasn't actually even filmed there, but in other places <a href="http://www.movie-locations.com/movies/t/Twilight.php">http://www.movie-locations.com/movies/t/Twilight.php</a>. We didn't stick around long.<br />
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We did get a GREAT burger and fries on the way back at <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g58347-d1105412-r221744465-The_Hungry_Bear_cafe-Beaver_Washington.html#photos;geo=58347&detail=1105412&ff=266128563&albumViewMode=hero&aggregationId=101&albumid=101&baseMediaId=266128563&thumbnailMinWidth=50&cnt=30&offset=-1&filter=7&autoplay=">Hungry Bear Cafe</a> in Beaver, WA. If you happen to be on that road, you will love their fries and we also got two pieces of cherry pie, to go, and they were HUGE!!!<br />
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We also visited Sequim, WA. one day, walked along the downtown area and visited the shops. That's a nice little touristy town if you haven't been there before and we also learned that it is in the rain shadow of the Olympic Mountains and so they see less rain than other parts of the Olympic Peninsula. A great place for seniors to retire, evidently. They also have the Lavendar Festival there every July.<br />
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In July, two of my friends, DeeAnn and Penny drove up to Sequim for a couple of days and the three of us stayed at a motel and enjoyed a couple of days of wandering around Sequim and catching up!! It was so good to see them!!! I can't believe that I didn't get a photo of the 3 of us together.<br />
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There are a lot of things to see and do in the Olympic Peninsula, if you have the time. We loved the view from Hurricane Ridge. I didn't care for the drive up, so much, as it was only one lane of traffic...since they were working on the road.....and it was too winding for me. But, the views at the top were beautiful!!! We couldn't take a hike up to the top to view the other side of the mountain...and look over at Vancouver Island...as we had Annie in the truck....and it was a hot day. But, I am told it's breathtaking!!<br />
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Since being here at Crescent Beach, we have had a lot of different experiences....and, we have learned a lot!!!<br />
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We have been able to watch ships go up and down the Strait.<br />
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Some cool shots of the sun and the moon!</div>
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We have watched deer walk right through the park and behind our 5th wheel and into the woods,<br />
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We've been bitten by more than our share of mosquitoes. I've been able to walk the beach and collect shells and rocks. We've fallen asleep to the sound of the crashing of the waves just less than 200 feet from our RV. No need for a sound machine, here. :-)<br />
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I've gotten in a LOT of steps not only working but on my days off, as well, and have lost some weight. :-)<br />
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The weather has been cool for the most part here in this area, not going over 70 most days and more like in the 60's for the most part. We've experienced a lot of fog, had to put up with smoke from B.C. for over two weeks and also had some gorgeous sunny clear days. But, I wouldn't want to stay here in the winter months. Just saying!<br />
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This was our spot at the RV park, right next to the bathrooms and laundry facilities.</div>
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The first photo, below, is of the bathrooms before they were finished being painted. They used to be green and gray, when we first arrived.. The second photo is after they were finished. The Woman's bathroom sign still needs to be painted, but Tom will probably finish that after Labor Day. I think he did a great job. David and I painted another side of the building. </div>
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Cleaning two cabins</div>
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The view from one of the cabins</div>
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Annie and her first look at Crescent Beach. She enjoyed being on the beach, but the walk TO the beach proved to be really hard on her in the soft sandy trails.</div>
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Our first trip back into Port Angeles, we saw a ship right smack dab in front of us in the harbor.</div>
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Our first trip up to Joyce, WA using the back road. It's narrow and I wouldn't want to drive a 5th wheel up or down this road....although quite a few RVers miss the turn off on 112 on Camp Hayden Road and they DO end up coming down this way.</div>
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On one of our first days off, we went to the Dungeness Wildlife refuge. This was the path through the wooded area.</div>
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This was the same spit we could see from up on Hurricane Ridge on another trip, later on.</div>
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Fourth of July fireworks at Crescent Beach RV</div>
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And, the fire department showing up at midnight because of a careless person setting fireworks off towards the grassy area in front of the RV park. That's the front of our RV in the foreground, to the left.</div>
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Fog on the beach can be eerie at times.</div>
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One of the four paths to the beach from the RV park</div>
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This one is what we call the 'boardwalk' as it is right across the street from the office and instead of a sandy walk, you walk on boards.</div>
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Dan and Kathy's dog, Mylee. Dan and Kathy are one of the other 5 workamper couples here). Such a sweetheart and anytime she was outside, I had to go over and give her some lovin. </div>
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Only one more little side trip I want to take and that would be over to Salt Creek, to view the tide pools. Hopefully, we can get that done before we head for..........???? :-)...............on the 5th.<br />
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Sorry this was so long.....but I was on a roll with so many memories..... :-) And, I didn't realize I repeated myself on some of the photos.....chalk it up to old age :-)<br />
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Well, we've been here, now, since June 19th and we have pretty much settled in so, I guess I should catch you up on what we've been up to.</div>
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One of the first things I noticed when we entered the office, here at Crescent Beach RV Park, was this board. I like to check it out when we walk up to the office each day. </div>
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That way, one knows when high tide or low tide is going to be. There is a HUGE difference as to how much beach you have to walk on!! OR depending on the conditions, it makes a difference to the surfers that come here. It's not Hawaii by any stretch of the imagination or CA for that matter, but we do get a lot of surfers, paddle boarders etc.</div>
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We got here on June 19th and they had a potluck for all the crew on the 21st. Since we were the newcomers and hadn't really gotten settled in just yet, they gave us a pass on bringing something. The food was yummy!! <br />
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Then, we were sort of 'in training' for the next few days. We were hired to work one of two shifts, but that all changed. Now, we have taken on the job of cabin cleaning. Long story....and won't go into details but that was not what we had first agreed to do when we first took the job. BUT, with negotiating, everything eventually has been worked out.....set hours and the days off, that we had agreed to.</div>
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And, look at the view from the cabin!! Not sure why I haven't gotten an outside photo of the cabins, maybe I'll remember to take one and share it later.</div>
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I have to tell you that cleaning cabins was not my ideal job but to be perfectly honest, I have come to enjoy it. I like knowing that I am getting the cabin ready for someone to enjoy a few days away. I clean every nook and cranny and take great pride in having it just 'right'. Of course, after the cabin/s are cleaned.....then I have to do all the wash. David helps me out with that. He'll take everything down to get it started while I continue cleaning. Then, I join him when I am finished. We have tubs of clean linens etc to put in the cabin. Then, EVERYTHING is washed, right down to the bedspread and blankets and all of that goes into a new tub for the next time we clean. With only one washing machine, that takes most of the rest of the day to get it washed, dried and folded. </div>
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We had a 'different' 4th of July. Although the park doesn't set off fireworks, they do allow their campers to bring fireworks and set them off on the beach. </div>
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Well, you have people that play by the rules and those that don't. One group set off some big ones after we had gone home....and evidently they went the wrong way and landed in the field between the beach and the RV park. At midnight, I woke up to loud noises and went outside to see what was going on and this was my view from peeking around the front of our RV. Four fire trucks.</div>
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In the last seven weeks since coming here, we have had quite a lot of experiences. We have watched as huge ships navigate up the Strait. I even got to watch a cruise ship go by us that my up line from Stampin' UP! was on. Of course, on that day it HAD to be foggy over near Vancouver Island, so I could just barely make out the ship. But, I still went down on the beach and waved as she cruised by. :-)</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">We have had deer walk right past our RV and behind the restrooms, which we are parked next to.</span></div>
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There is a family of otters that go down to the ocean each day and then scurry back to avoid the Eagle that is always on the look out for fresh meat. Evidently, there is seagull carnage now and then, but thankfully I have NOT had to witness that.</div>
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The temperatures here are mostly in the 50's and 60's. Not the kind of summer I am used to....but then I am not sweltering in 100 degree weather either :-)</div>
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Charhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14048819689974887261noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8710868590685034058.post-43137876317007461562018-06-28T06:30:00.000-07:002018-06-28T06:30:08.307-07:00Our newest adventureWell, we have officially entered the world of Workamping. What is that you say? Workamping is just that, working while 'camping'.<br />
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<b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Workamping</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">, a portmanteau, blending "work" and "camping," is a form of tent or RV (primarily) camping involving singles, couples or families who work part-time or full-time. The people who are </span><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Workamping</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> can be called </span><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Workampers</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">.</span><br />
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We were visiting family and friends in Oregon and trying to decide what our next step was going to be. We had hoped to find a place to stay put in Central Oregon for a while or even SW WA so we could visit our family and friends throughout the summer months before we made a decision as to what we'd do come winter.<br />
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We had always planned on going back to work with VCB but we found out, through our experience, that they mostly work in the Central part of the US....and being away from family for 7 months at a time was hard on me. NOT that we won't do it again but we decided to take a break and see what other opportunities were out there. <br />
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We loved working with VCB and couldn't have worked with a nicer bunch of people and we will be returning to do that at some point.....just not this summer. AND, if they come to WA or OR and we are not workamping, we'll jump at the chance to work with them again. Loved our time with them!!!<br />
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Anyway, while we were visiting friends and family, we were also looking into job opportunities. We had signed up with a website, online, called Workampers and it was through them that we got a call from the manager of a campground up in the Olympic Peninsula. It sounded like something we could do, we talked it over and accepted the job.<br />
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We told her that we were home to attend the graduation of our Granddaughter, from college, and she was kind enough to allow us to wait till after our Granddaughter graduated before we were to begin working.<br />
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After receiving her diploma.</div>
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Then, on June 19th, we made the 5 hour drive up to Port Angeles driving up I-5 and then....taking hwy 101. We found out, later, that we could have come a different way and it would have been faster. BUT, it was all good.<br />
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We got settled into our Host spot and then she just told us to settle in......and a couple of days later, we were introduced to the rest of the workampers at a potluck.<br />
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Since then, we have been doing various things around the campground. I probably won't post about our job..that much.....but rather focus on our experiences while working and on our days off visiting different places around the area.<br />
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One thing I love, about this RV park, is that the view from our RV looks right out onto the Strait of Juan de Fuca and we can see Vancouver Island on the other side. I don't think I will ever get tired of seeing tons of ships coming up the Strait....heading for the port at Port Angeles. <br />
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Since we have been here, we have seen cargo ships, submarines being escorted in and out of the Strait.....cruise ships and I just missed an aircraft carrier as I was busy getting ready for work, that morning. <br />
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Looking towards the west where the ships enter the Strait from the Pacific ocean.</div>
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The drive up to Joyce, WA on a narrow two lane road that is steep!</div>
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Shooter, is the dog that belongs to the Crew Chief, Jerry and his wife, Sandy. Shooter would see me coming and she would come out and meet me for her belly rub!! She definitely had my number!!! What a sweetheart. She kept an eye on the guys as they worked.</div>
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One day, that first week, all the ladies carpooled into to Brenham,to go thrift store shopping. There were about 4 more ladies in the group, but I could never seem to get them all together at one time. What a great bunch of ladies!!! I really enjoyed working with them.</div>
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Another week, we all went thrift shopping, again, but this time in Navasota, TX about 23 miles away, give or take, in the opposite direction. And, like a lot of old towns, they had a Train track going right through the middle of town. I know I got a photo of that....</div>
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The town was old...as are a lot of Texas towns out in the country but they had a lot of Thrift shops and other unique stores....but for some reason on this certain Tuesday, a lot of them were not open.</div>
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That's just a few of the things we did. We also visited the Blue Bell Creameries with the gals from another VCB job, up the road from us about 12 miles. And, of course, we had to take time to stop for their $1 bowl of ice cream and a visit to their gift shop. </div>
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We have since left Brenham, TX and on the way home I contracted a horrific cold and pink eye in both eyes. I spent Mother's Day in Kingman, AZ holed up in our RV. Thankfully, my Sister wasn't afraid of contracting pink eye and we sat on opposite sides of the RV....while we visited. </div>
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We had a wonderful time in Brenham, TX....and it was sad to leave new friends and the Cowboy Church. If you are ever in that neck of the woods, be sure to visit the Cowboy Church of Brenham.</div>
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I know it's been quite some time since I last posted. My biggest reason was no Wi Fi :-( After putting up with that for over two weeks, we broke down and bought a new phone for me as mine was getting outdated and I really needed Wi Fi to be able to log onto the internet to be able to update my blog AND stay connected to family and friends. I thought the guy had transferred ALL my photos from my old phone to my new phone (and he did)but I couldn't find the photos of the first two weeks of our working at Brenham. </div>
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Then, I just started searching.....and I found them...so I am going to have to do this in 'installments' as I am still uploading photos from my camera :-)</div>
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Just so you know, we are 'home' now....getting home on the evening of May 16th. Been a busy couple of weeks and we'll soon be leaving for another job.....but more on that later!</div>
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This is where the <a href="http://cowboychurchofbrenham.com/">Cowboy Church of Brenham</a> meets every Sunday. It's a combination ballroom/skating rink. Right now, they have volunteers who set up chairs and take them down every Sunday for their service. </div>
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Every Sunday, they serve Kolaches, Donuts and coffee to those coming in before church starts.</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">We never get there early enough to actually watch them put those chairs up....100's of them, but we have been there when they are taking them down to store them and it's quite the production. They have it all done in a matter of 15 minutes or less. Even the tiny ones get involved.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">Here is what the guys had to start with at the new location for the church. Basically a concrete pad and a steel frame. It is 180' x 90'. It's going to be HUGE!!! </span></div>
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This is a partial photo of the RV's lined up in a field. And, our RV on the right. During both phases of the job, we had 10 or so rigs parked there. And, the first two weeks, several men drove in from out of town and worked all day and went back home. Some volunteers came for the first two weeks and then left for other jobs and some different workers came the last two weeks. About 5-6 couples were there the entire 5 weeks. We had 30 amp electric and water. </div>
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Charhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14048819689974887261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8710868590685034058.post-16343614578246641822018-03-28T06:30:00.000-07:002018-03-29T03:28:18.125-07:00A tour of Pineywoods Baptist Campground<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Today, I am sharing a video made by our friends, Herb and Kathy, after visiting us here at Pineywoods and getting the 'tour'.</div>
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We met them back in November when we pulled into the Escapee park in Livingston, TX. We had the space across from them, and they and a couple other campers came over to help David back into the trees. After a long, long drive that day, we were so happy to be stopped for a few days. </div>
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We arrived on Thanksgiving, fully meaning to be there in time for the big Thanksgiving dinner but, it was a lot longer drive than we had anticipated, especially getting around San Antonio and Houston.</div>
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When we heard that they were back in Livingston for a couple of weeks, I contacted them to see if we might be able to go down and visit since it was just about 30+ miles from us. We had a great time and I picked Herb's brain about all kinds of things. </div>
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Even though I have taken tons of photos since being here....and have shared some of them.... I had wanted to give a 'tour' of the campground before we left but I just didn't get time to get that done. When I received Herb's video of his visit, I asked if I could just share that! He graciously gave me permission.</div>
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Celebrating our wonderful Annie's 14th birthday, today!!!</div>
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We have been at <a href="http://www.pineywoodscamp.com/">Pineywoods baptist camp</a> volunteering since the 3rd week of January up to the present.<br />
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I thought I would show you some of the work the guys were doing on the newest lodge that is being built. I waited till the job was almost finished (or the part <a href="http://vcbuilders.org/">VCB </a>and<a href="http://www.texasbaptistmen.org/"> TBM </a>played) so that you could see the progress made.<br />
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The first two weeks, that we were here at Pineywoods, I was down sick with the flu so I missed taking a lot of photos. But, you'll get the a gist of what goes on here.<br />
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Some of the first jobs David was given to do, was sand, router and poly boards that would go on the insides of the dorms. Since I was still sick, I didn't get photos of those.<br />
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When I was finally able to get out and about, he was routing bed parts for the 28 bunk beds that would go in the dorms. <br />
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Here they are assembling the bunk bed frames.</div>
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And, a photo of their work displayed in the lodge. They made 28 bunk beds. When another group, Texas Baptist Men, came after VCB left, they installed the bunk beds in the dorms.</div>
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Here they are in both photos installing the ceiling plywood.</div>
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Before VCB arrived, the 3rd week of February, David and the staff sanded, stained and poly urethaned roughly 600 pieces of 1x12 pines and 600 pieces of 1x2 bats so they would be ready when VCB arrived.<br />
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David and Bob measuring boards for the bottom of the sinks in the bathrooms.</div>
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Two of the sink foundations that David built for the bathrooms.</div>
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This is a good view of the walls and doors that were installed in dorms. All the wood comes from the property.</div>
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In this photo, VCB is putting the walls up in the lodge. You can see the black plywood between the beams, on the ceiling, that David and the crew had painted before VCB arrived.<br />
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Same beautiful walls in the dorms and lodge.<br />
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I have been thinking, lately, of all the bridges we crossed over on our trip to Florida, this past December, and found out that we went over 3 of the top 10 longest bridges in the US. Of course, I didn't know that THEN!! Believe me, we went over a lot more bridges on that trip....but the following were three of those on the list of the top 10.<br />
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First on the list was the Bonnet Carre Spillway in St Charles, LA. These photos were taken from the Internet. The day we went across, it was foggy. This was 11 miles long.<br />
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Then, there was the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge on I-10 between Lafayette and Baton Rouge. It was 18.2 miles long.<br />
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Next was the Jubilee Parkway in Mobile, Alabama, which was 10 miles long. It was foggy the day we crossed over and so I wasn't able to see too far out.</div>
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Some of the other bridges we crossed on our trip to Florida, on I-10, was the bridge going over the river at St Charles, LA BEFORE you get to the Bonnet Carre Spillway.</div>
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Since doing a little research on that bridge, I have decided I probably will never cross it again. Here is an article I read. <a href="http://www.reddirtreport.com/around-world/la-report-says-i-10-bridge-lake-charles-dangerous"> http://www.reddirtreport.com/around-world/la-report-says-i-10-bridge-lake-charles-dangerous</a></div>
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The St John's River is in Jacksonville, FL and we had to cross the Buckman Bridge going over that river.</div>
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I took this photo from that bridge, one night.</div>
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Back in the late 80's, we crossed the US many times in a Semi truck and crossed more bridges than I can remember. And, on our trip back east starting in May of 2017, till the present, we have crossed many bridges over many rivers. But, I will have to say that most of them didn't compare, as far as length, to the bridges that we crossed over on I-10 from LA to FL.</div>
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One thing I was thankful for, before we made the trip to FL, is that one of the church members in Mauriceville, TX, where we were volunteering, before heading to Florida, was giving us tips on the best route to take and he said if I was fearful of bridges to NOT go over the <span style="background-color: white; color: #0a0a0a; font-family: "Gentium Basic"; font-size: 16px;">The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway as it is 23.87 miles long but to get off I-10 and take 12 and then reconnect to I-10. We took his advice. I didn't even look to see what the bridge over Lake Pontchartrain looked like, till just this morning.</span></div>
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If you want a much longer history of the bridge, you can enjoy this documentary while you are eating your breakfast of lunch :-) It's very interesting but I didn't make it through the entire 40+ minutes.</div>
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Here's a video, I got from YouTube, taking you under the Mobile River in Mobile, AL, (that we went through)....and then emerging on the other side and crossing the bridge over Mobile Bay. It really is quite the experience.</div>
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I'll be spending this weekend crafting and taking photos to do an upcoming post about crafting on the road. I keep getting asked, by several gals, when I'll post that one. So better get it done, right?</div>
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So, in the meantime, I thought I would tell you what we've been up to. Basically, not much!!! :-) We are almost always busy doing something, but nothing interesting to post on a blog.</div>
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We did take a little drive to Lufkin, TX two Saturdays ago so I could get a much needed haircut. We stopped at Home Depot to pick up some little washers for a card I hope to make in the next couple of weeks and we went to a little hamburger drive in called Ray's. The beautician recommended it to us.</div>
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I am going to have to say that this hamburger was better than Whattaburger!!! <br />
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And, the fun of it was that we could eat in our truck...so we didn't have to leave Annie out in the hot truck. AND, they delivered it and set a tray on our window just like they used to when we were growing up!!!<br />
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NO, they didn't wear roller skates.....but this gal was fast and efficient. It is not a chain cafe....but a local favorite and judging by the line inside and the cars out in the drive in area, it has a pretty good business going.<br />
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I did manage to get some cards made the weekend before last and then, after a few days, I put everything away and took down my craft table. I promised my card making buddies that I would post about 'crafting in an RV' and I will get to that post done soon.</div>
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The last couple of nights we've had thunder/lightning storms go over the top of us. Now, most anyone that has known me for any length of time at all, knows that I don't like lightning and thunder storms. They DO get lightning storms here....WOWZA.....and when Texas does something, they do it BIG. Even though I have gone through quite a few of them....I still don't like them. Missouri is no slouch when it comes to lightning storms either.....nor is Albuquerque, NM. When I think about it, I have probably been in one in almost every state at some point or another. </div>
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Walking back from lunch today, at the dining hall, we saw this little guy in front of us on the road. </div>
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Somehow, he/she had gotten quite a ways away from the pond where it lives. David pointed him in the right direction.....and left him.</div>
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I tried to get David to pick it up and walk it to the pond....but he wasn't having it. And, I wasn't going to pick it up. Someone had just told me, that morning, about how her husband went to save one on a highway and the little guy 'peed' all over him. So, I am hoping the little fella made it back. </div>
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Charhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14048819689974887261noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8710868590685034058.post-9058279528818988702018-03-08T07:00:00.000-08:002018-03-08T07:00:16.662-08:00Crockett, Texas "Paradise in the Pines"<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Crockett is about 40 miles from where we are staying at our current volunteer job with VCB. We had gone there once to pick up a prescription and get a few groceries but didn't venture down to the actual town.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">The town was named after David </span><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Crockett</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> who reportedly had camped nearby on his way to the Alamo; the site was very near the Old San Antonio Road. A family from Tennessee donated the land for the town and named it after </span><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Crockett</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">, whom they had previously known.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">We, also pass through Groveton, on our way to Crockett to get groceries. A week or two ago, on our way to Crockett, we passed a field where they had some guys in civil war uniforms.</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">We didn’t know what was going on till we got home and I Googled it….and found out they were enacting the battle of blackjack grove. If we had known about it, ahead of time, we might have readjusted our schedule to include a stop while they were doing their re enactment. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Anyway, as you approach the by pass, going around Crockett, the sign coming into Crockett says, <a href="https://www.barrypopik.com/index.php/new_york_city/entry/paradise_in_the_pines_crockett_slogan">"Crockett, Paradise in the Pines"</a>. I am sure it is paradise for some, and to be fair, we haven't been here long enough to find out WHY it's Paradise in the Pines. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">This time, we decided to drive on into the 'town', just to see what it was like, but couldn't wait to get back out....it isn't that it's that big of a town, but once you got to the <a href="https://24timezones.com/mapa/usa/tx_houston/crockett.htm">center</a> of the town, they had roads going to the right, left and straight....but you don't know which one to get into because the roads aren't that well marked for us outsiders...till you are almost past it and everyone else, of course, knows which way they are going...except US...so they are already headed to the right, left or stay in the middle!!! We just kept going round and round...the square....till we made a dive for one of the turns... LOL We finally made it back out to the by pass....and were happy to stay on that. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">I had planned on trying to get my hair cut, that day, but we were so confused as to where to go and there weren't really good signs telling us which street was which....so we just decided I'd get it done another day in a different town.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Since then, I have been 'cutting' on my hair....and now it REALLY needs a professional's touch. :-(</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">We did get a chance to try out the <a href="http://whataburger.com/">Whataburger</a>, that day!! Our younger Son keeps telling us we need to give it a try. So, we finally did.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">I need to go back, because I got an Avocado Bacon burger and didn't realize it wasn't going to be on a bun...and instead of it having slices of avocado on it, it had some sort of avocado sauce that was a tad spicy for me and I didn't particularly like it. So, to be fair, OF COURSE, I have to go back and try one of their regular cheeseburgers before I give it a thumbs up or down. But, the staff was very friendly and they bring your condiments to your table on a tray.</span><br />
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<br />Charhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14048819689974887261noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8710868590685034058.post-90730978253701241092018-03-06T13:05:00.001-08:002018-03-06T13:05:16.866-08:00Still hanging out here at camp<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Well, we are still here, at the camp, and are enjoying our stay!! (well, except for the thunderstorms). Today, though, it's clear blue skies and 71 degrees. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">When there were more people here, the Wi Fi was touch and go so I wasn't able to get online for a long enough time, so that I could update my blog.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">And, to be totally honest...we haven't done anything really all that exciting or interesting to share!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">The staff here are just wonderful!!! They wave and say HI as they drive past in their ATV's and golf carts or when they see you walk into the dining hall or office. And, they are so willing to help you out if you have a question or need something.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Oh how I wish I could have a big stamping retreat here.....this place is just such a wonderful campground and the couples/family cabins are places that I could actually LIVE....they are so nice. The dorms are nice, too, with like 8-10 sets of bunk beds and showers and bathrooms. Here is one cabin they were working on...and are still needing to get the bunk beds that they have built, installed. Love, love, love all the wood that is used in the different cabins, lodges and the cabins for the boys and girls and the church. A lot of the wood comes right off their property and they have someone get it ready to use it for the insides of their buildings. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">I didn't get a great photo of the Tabernacle (church) but the floors are gorgeous as are the walls. It was a quick tour given to me by one of the volunteer staff that comes to work in between other jobs...and she took me on a tour and showed me the insides of a lot of the buildings. So much has been done by not only the crew here but also the volunteers like VCB and TBM that come for 2-3 weeks at a time different times of the year to help out where ever they can.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">The VCBers have all left for other jobs and some have gone home to stay in between jobs. We'll be meeting up with some of them at the end of March.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">David enjoys working with the staff and I try and help out the kitchen staff when I am down there, before and after lunch. I think David would stay here a lot longer if it were up to him. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">We had a couple of days, here alone in the RV part of the camp, before the Texas Baptist Men, another organization, showed up with their 5th wheels and motor homes.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">They are a friendly bunch as well. We were invited to come over to meet up with them in the Green House on Sunday evening (the green house is mostly used for meetings and where the ladies gather to sew or have devotions and other things). We went over and were welcomed with open arms. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">We've had numerous thunderstorms while here and for anyone that knows me at all, those are NOT my favorite thing!! But, even Annie doesn't mind them....and she normally shakes and hides when we had them in Oregon. Now, she sleeps right through them.</span><br />
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Since leaving Cooper, TX, we have been staying at the Pineywoods Baptist Camp and David has been volunteering around the camp, with some other volunteers. They have mostly been getting things ready for when the VCB volunteers come to get a another lodge finished.<br />
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When we first got here, I was still down with the flu, so I wasn't able to get out and about for the first week and a half. The others kidded David that he really didn't have a wife as they hadn't seen her. <br />
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Finally, the dang bug left and I was able to get out for a short walk. We ran into the guy that kidded David and he said, "You DO exist". It was still a few more days before I felt good enough to take a walk down to the dining hall and have lunch with David.<br />
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One of my favorite places, here...although it's an awesome camp in so many ways ....is the swing and waterfall that I pass when I walk down to the dining hall. I love to just sit there for a few minutes on my walk and just enjoy the view.<br />
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Then, there is the wildlife. Lots and lots of squirrels. I took this just outside of our RV....he was a busy fellow....and I got a distant shot of him....as quickly as I could. They are also fast. And, then just enlarged it.<br />
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There are also birds but have yet to catch but a quick glimpse of one. I love to hear them now that Spring is almost here, they are getting more active. Some of the sounds I have never heard before....so they must be different birds than what we had where we lived in Central OR.</div>
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Since getting here on the 20th of January, David decided he really likes to work during the day. Women can work if they want to, but it's up to them. And, like I said, for the first two weeks or more, I was confined to the RV. </div>
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I have enjoyed sitting still and not constantly moving and hooking up and unhooking and all that it entails. Do I like the travel? Most of the time but just like more time in between being on the road.</div>
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We arrived in Cooper, TX on Saturday, January 6th just as it was getting dusk. We had planned on being there earlier in the day, but we had a flat on the RV and had to wait to get it fixed before we could leave Mauriceville, around 11:30 am. All good, as there were others there before us and we got a spot in front with no one on our passenger side, so it worked out well for Annie to get in and out of the RV using her ramp. </div>
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The ladies of the church served lunch and dinner each day. They did a great job!!! PLENTY to eat and even left overs to take to our Rigs after dinner, the first couple of nights. Then, they adjusted the amount of food and there weren't left overs. Which was a good thing.<br />
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I went with some of the VCB ladies to help at a Food Bank, on Wednesday of the first week. We bagged up different produce and checked canned goods for leaks and pull dates. It was an interesting tour.<br />
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The next day, I visited with a few of the ladies and played cards at the hall. The next day, I was supposed to go back to the food bank with them, but woke up really sick. I didn't know it then, but would be over 3 weeks before I would get to feeling better.<br />
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So, I spent the rest of my time in Cooper, in the RV, with the flu. I wasn't able to get out and get photos of the trusses being put up or anything else :-(<br />
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Our time in Cooper was met with an Arctic cold front that came in, soon after we arrived. They said that this is just not normal. Well, we are sort of getting used to hearing that 'not normal' here in Texas. We had snow in Mauriceville and now below freezing temperatures in both towns. So, we didn't get to experience a 'normal' Texas winter, evidently.<br />
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David also came down with something and wasn't able to finish volunteering his last few days there and the first couple of days here at Pineywoods.<br />
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Our actual volunteer job with VCB doesn't begin till the 19th of February but the camp allows volunteers from these different mission groups to stay here and help around camp, while they wait. That's a blessing!!!<br />
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I know that there are some photos of what was accomplished in Cooper, TX on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/volunteerchristianbuilders/">VCB Facebook page </a>, if you want to take a peek and scroll down through the other different jobs posted there. It's just so astonishing to me how much work these guys can accomplish within two weeks.<br />
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So, now I have you caught up to the present. I am still recovering from the flu and David was told for me to take my time and get completely over it before I show up for work :-) I don't think I'd be much help right now, anyway.<br />
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I am so thankful that they have internet here. I can at least e-mail and catch up on my Blog.<br />
The TV reception, here, is iffy at best...sometimes it comes in good and other times, it's not even intelligible. But, it is what it is, right? But, when it does work, it does help to pass the time when you aren't feeling well. And, we have watched a few videos that we had brought with us to help pass the time at night.<br />
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Yesterday, David urged me to get out for a little ride into the nearest small 'town' for a few groceries. Before we left to go back, I sat outside, on a porch swing (they had for sale),....to rest. It felt so good to just sit in the sunshine!!! That little trek did me completely in but it also boosted my spirit.<br />
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I'll be sure to take lots of photos while I am here, as soon as I am out and about. It's a huge camp with lots and lots of things for people to take part in.<br />
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David told me, today, that when they are in full swing, they have about 1,000 young people come through here in a week's time. Check it out, if you are interested.<br />
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Hope everyone is doing well and looking forward to Spring...as much as I am.<br />
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