Yep, time really does fly! As I write this, we only have four days left here at Smith Rock and then we will be moving over to Devil's Lake State Park in Lincoln City.
Last week we welcomed our good friend Rick Stills for a night stay while on his way down to California. Rick and I served in the 7th Military Airlift Squadron back in the 70's.
Storms Over Smith Rock
The Twins are growing up.
So are the young quail.
07/31/2007
This is our last day here at Smith Rock. We can't believe how fast the time has flown by but as always, good things must end. Now, it's time to move over to the Oregon Coast for a couple of months.
I have been pretty busy doing some initial planning for the trip to Alaska next year. There is a pretty good chance that we'll get out of here around July 15th if our friends Bill and Carol Smith can relieve us here at Smith Rock. It that happens, we'll be able to visit Banff and Jasper National Parks in Alberta, Canada before heading up to Dawson Creek. That would really be cool.
Yesterday we had a few hours with nothing really important to do so we drove up to Sisters. Did a little people watching and some shopping. Joyce got a new hat and I got a pair of Wrangler's.
After goofing off there, we headed to Crooked River Ranch and the Sandbagger Saloon to meet our co-hosts for supper. Why the heck we have never been to this great place is beyond me but now that we have, you can rest assured we'll go back. They have several good brew's on tap and killer food at reasonable prices; a combination that we like. Thanks Dave and Debi for turning us on to this place!
Speaking of Oregon State Parks, the proposed fee changes for next year are out. There are some modest increases for camping including full-hookup sites ($4), electric and water ($2), yurts/cabins ($1 to $4) and extra vehicle ($2).
Peter Skeen Ogden State Park
Some of the rocks.
The black dots in the middle are Golden Eagles nests. We call them The Condos.
08/02/2013
Good morning from Devils Lake State Recreation Area in the heart of Lincoln City.
Yesterday Joyce jumped on her scooter and made the 202 mile ride over the Santiam Pass, through Salem and then to the coast. She ran into some rain and very cool temperatures on the way over but arrived in one piece. I waited for an hour or so and then made the drive, passing Joyce who had stopped for a "rest stop" at Spirit Mountain Casino.
It's foggy and raining here this morning, not unusual for the Oregon coast. Hopefully, it will clear up in the next few days.
More later.
Barry & Joyce
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