Last Sunday Jim and Jeanne Glaspey came over to the park for a visit. Also joining us was Ben and Caroline Reed who are staying at the Expo Center RV Park in Redmond. We all had a great time solving all the RV issues we have had and some of the worlds problems over adult beverages and some really great barbecue chicken.
On Tuesday Ben flew back to Tucson for his induction in to the Elks Lodge. As a retired mechanic Ben and Caroline can fly standby but when they got to the airport Caroline wasn’t able to get a seat.
On Wednesday Caroline and Joyce went for a hike at Sparks Lake and then had lunch at the Elk Lake Lodge.
On Thursday we went up to Redmond to see Ben and Caroline again. After touring their Pace Arrow motor coach we drove up to Terrebonne and had supper at the Pump House. We then took them on a tour of Smith Rock State Park.
Today is our last day at Tumalo State Park so we’ll be packing up the RV and getting ready for our move to Smith Rock. Having been here for two months and putting things away for convince rather than for traveling we have some packing to do.
July 3, 2018
On Sunday morning we pulled out of Tumalo and headed up to Smith Rock State Park. Can you believe this time will mark our eleventh year hosting here? Amazing how fast time goes by.
Our Home for July and August
July 11, 2018
On Saturday we drove over to Oakridge to visit with Jim and Jeanne Glaspey. Jim and I just hung out at the house in the afternoon while Joyce and Jeanne got in a round of golf. Later we all went down to the Big Mountain Pizza for supper.
Yesterday Jeanne and Joyce played another round of golf in the morning then we drove into Eugene so that Joyce could have Dr. Stockstad look at her right contact. Dr. Stockstad has developed a special 3D tool that allowing him to customize contacts like the ones Joyce has. After that we joined Jim and Jeanne at the Olive Garden for supper.
July 13, 2018
Things have really slowed down here at Smith Rock. Last night we only had seven cars in the Bivi and very few day use visitors. Tomorrow there is a bike race going on so we will be a tad busier but even with that the heat is keeping a lot of folks away. Suits us just fine.
July 15, 2018
It’s been really hot in Central Oregon, getting up in the low to mid 90s everyday. We get a small reprieve today as it’s only going to make it to 89 but tomorrow is forecasted to be 95. But, it dry heat don’t forget.
July 18, 2018
Had my annual checkup with Dr. Russell, my primary physician this morning. All seems to be well but my heart rate is still low. Went up to talk to my cardiologist but he is on vacation right now. I did discuss all this with his nurse and she is going to discuss all of this with another doctor. Stay tuned for more.
Sunset through Astrick Pass.
Visitors for lunch.
The twins have gotta eat too.
This guy was one the Canyon Trail one day last week. At Smith Rock watch where you walk. He was not happy having his picture taken.
This guy didn't care.
Later.
Barry & Joyce
