On Monday we made a day-trip out to John Day, OR to visit the Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site. The museum was once the center of a thriving Chinese community where there were numerous businesses, homes and even a brothel. Businessman Lung On and herbal doctor Ing Hay lived and worked in what is now the museum.
Our next stop was at the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument Visitor Center near Kimberly, OR. In addition to welcoming visitors to the Monument, the centers holds a vast collection of fossils that have been collected in the area and is also an active research center. Many of the specimens on display area over 40 million years old. Very interesting and informative.
Last evening I was inducted into the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Bend Lodge #1371 performed a beautiful ceremony, welcoming myself along with five others into the lodge. Although I won't be able to attend lodge meetings in Bend until we return next year, Joyce and I plan to do so while on the road.
08/02/2012
"On the road again. Just can't wait to be on the road again." I am writing this morning from Hermiston, OR where we spent last night, heading to Rick and Patty Stills' home in Rathdrum, ID.
We spent last Sunday thru Tuesday afternoon in Oakridge, OR visiting Jim and Jeanne Glaspey. Thanks y'all for the fun time we had!
After getting set up in out site at the Pioneer RV Park, Mike and Dorothy Clements picked up and treated us to a great dinner at their favorite Mexican restaurant. We met Mike and Dorothy when we hosted at Smith Rock together a few years ago and have stayed in touch ever since. Thanks for the great evening y'all!
08/06/2012
After a very easy 200 mile run up Hwy 375 and I-90 we arrived at Rick and Patty Stills' B&B and RV Park in Rathdrum, ID. As you may recall, Barry served with Rick in the 7th Military Airlift Squadron at Travis AFB for several years.
With Rick's expert guidance, we backed our 5'er through their gate and into the backyard where we have 30 amp electric and water hookups. In addition to that, they have Wifi as well! Sweet!
Rick's Famous Whiskey Glazed Ribs...Yummmm!
On Friday we enjoyed a boat cruise on Lake Coeur d' Alene. After the cruise we had supper at Capone's Pub and Grill.
Cruising The Lake
Some Of The Beauatiful Homes
The Famous Island 14th Green, Lake Coeur d' Alene Galf Club
Capone's Pub and Grill
On Monday we drove up to the touristy community of Sandpoint. Our plan was to take a cruise on the lake but that didn't work out so we headed back to Rathdrum.
Tuesday we visited Dennis and Lori Keller at their their home in Athol. Dennis was my first instructor when I checked into the 7th MAS at Travis and then did my initial instructor evaluation when I upgraded. Dennis and Lori are now living their dream, raising buffalo in Athol.
The Wild Ones...Not!
08/11/2012
A lot has happened in the past few days; some good and some not so pleasant.
After packing up and saying goodbye to Rick and Patty we jumped on I-90 and headed to our first stop in Dear Lodge, MT.
While descending down a very steep and extremely rough part of the highway, a trucker pulled up next to us and blew his horn. I immediately looked into the mirror and saw that Joyce's scooter had come loose and was falling off of the Swivel Wheel. Since I was only going about 45 MPH due to the very bumpy ride, I was able to get off on the side pretty quick.
Well, to make a long story short, we discovered that two of the straps had snapped. We then flagged down some folks who helped up get it back on the trailer and tied down again. What a mess!
Anyway, there is some damage to Joyce's pride and joy but it all can be fixed. When and where we will make the necessary repairs is anyone's guess right now.
We spent Tuesday evening in Deer Lodge and then the next night in Hardin, MT. I am now writing this from the Fort Casper RV Park in Casper, WY where we are visiting Joyce's sister who she hasn't seen in ten years.
More later.
Barry & Joyce
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