May 23, 2019
Not too much exciting has been going on here at Cline Falls lately. Joyce had her annual physical yesterday and on Tuesday we got our dental checkups done. The weather has been rainy and cold for the past week so we haven’t been out exploring very much.
Joyce and I have been studying about hanging up the RV keys and settling down somewhere for a couple of years now but we just couldn’t come up with a place we both like. Since we have grandchildren in St. Augustine, Florida and Southern Pines, North Carolina, one of the places we have looked at was the Charleston, South Carolina area. We also have discussed living in the San Antonio, Texas area but we both think that is too far away from our family.
As you can imagine, our lives have been turned upside down with the loss of Michelle’s husband. Joyce and I feel that we need to be closer to her and within a descent driving distance from Justin and his family.
All that being said, we have decided to head to Florida in August. We still have a cruise out of Seattle booked in August so we’re going to park our rig at Jim and Jeanne Glaspey’s home in Oakridge while we do that trip. As I write this we plan to leave Oregon in mid to late August and start working our way east.
Neither Joyce and I want to live in that very touristy city so we have been looking in the Palm Coast area which is just a thirty minute drive south of St. Augustine. The cost of living there is much more affordable and we will be close enough to Michelle to help her when she needs us.
While we were in St. Augustine back in March we made a day trip down to Palm Coast to do some exploring. Our first stop was at the Chamber of Commerce where we got maps and informational brochures about the area. We then took a drive around some of the housing areas to get a feel for the town. Another stop was at the Palm Coast Community Center where we got a note book of the activities that they offer. Believe me, if you get bored in Palm Coast it’s your fault.
Another thing that we have decided is not purchase a house right off the bat. We’re going to rent for the first year or so and settle down, getting used to not moving every few months.
May 26, 2019
Yesterday started out to be a very nice day but then about 4 PM we started getting some clouds and wind. About 5 PM the skies opened up with a lot of rain which lasted until late in the evening. Joyce and I have become used to this May weather in Central Oregon but it still is annoying. The forecast for today is moistly cloudy but with no rain.
I had planned to grill some steaks last night but with the rain coming down we decided to go out instead. We started to go to the Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant but then decided on the Fiesta Mazatlan instead. The Fiesta is part of the Mazatlan restaurants that are all over Oregon and I think are owned by the same family. The food and service were excellent.
May 29, 2019
On Monday we took a drive over to Oakridge to visit with Jim and Jeanne. In the afternoon we all went down to Dexter for a barbecue at Jim’s brother’s home. We all ate way too much but had a good time.
I don't know who lives in that house on the ridge but they sure have a great view:
June 1, 2019
Yesterday we got the park cleaned up and after having lunch at Yi’s Wok, we made the move up to Smith Rock State Park. This is our twelfth year hosting hosting here in one of the most beautiful places in Oregon. Here are some web links that you might like to look check out:
Back in the Bivi.
More later.
Barry & Joyce
‘moistly cloudy’ —nice malapropism, even if unintentional. 👏🏻
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