Monthly Archives: June 2009

Paul’s Interesting 29 hours…

  I’ve had a very interesting 29 hours.  Yesterday, June 26, I had a 9 am Doctor appointment for some tightness in my chest, loss of breath and aching arms.  I figured that I would just go into Dr. Kim’s … Continue reading

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Sunday, June 21 – Gripe, gripe, gripe (a.k.a. to Corning)

Last night… we stayed at a Good Sam motel/RV park in Klamath Falls. It was not as promised! When I made the reservations, I was told the total price was to be about $27.50, including taxes; I ended up paying … Continue reading

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Saturday, June 20 – to Klamath Falls

Since the weather’s good, we decided to take the most scenic route home, directly over Mt. Hood on Hwy 35. There were lots of bicyclists. We couldn’t see the mountain for the cloud sitting on top of it. But we … Continue reading

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Friday, June 19 – to White Salmon and Hood River

This morning I stopped in again at the gift shop at the Yakama Nation cultural center to look at beaded earrings. I’m hoping to see prices, so I can get a handle on how to price my own wares. I … Continue reading

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Thursday, June 18 – to Toppenish

The wind finally died down some time early this morning. After breakfast, I finally got my swim in the lake. It was colder than the last pool I went in, but the calm, clear water and quiet surroundings made a … Continue reading

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Wednesday, June 17 – back to Osoyoos

The road climbs up and down mountains (up to about 5,800 ft) between Cache Creek and Kelowna. We had highly changeable weather for that stretch, from sunshine and clouds, to thundershowers and hail so loud and heavy I thought it … Continue reading

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Tuesday, June 16 – Pr George to Cache Creek

We had lunch at the rest stop south of Quesnel that we first stopped at 2 years ago, when we took the first pictures of Don & Fannie’s new rig. A bit farther south we bought fudge at the same … Continue reading

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Monday, June 15 – headed home

  Paul and I both had a fabulous time at the chainsaw carving contest in Chetwynd. But now it’s over, and we’re headed home. I saw the head of a brown-colored hear peeking over the edge of the road. I … Continue reading

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Sunday, June 14 – And the winner is…

  So much happened today, it has been difficult to capture and organize it all. There were actually 12 winners here today. All of the carvers produced marvelous work! Monetarily, each carver receives $1,000 for participation. There are larger awards … Continue reading

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Saturday, June 13 – 3rd day of contest

Our schedule today was much like yesterday’s. We went up to see the progress on the carvings at about 10am, had lunch at Subway, rested, watched the contest from 4-6pm, and took lots of pictures. One of the carvers cut … Continue reading

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