Southbound

We are leaving the beautiful state of Oregon and heading south to warmer climes, where all those experienced geese and ducks went weeks ago. I say the geese are experienced because they've done this before. This is our first time as snowbirds. And we sure are having a good time! But it's getting cooler and we're finished with our warranty work at Guaranty RV in Junction City. I'll fill you all in on the details in another post. I might even have some tips to share that might make your stay at the RV dealer easier.

Once again, while here, we've met some very nice people waiting for their RVs to be fixed. And it was wonderful to see our Guaranty RV friends. They are all very generous and caring people. Sorry to say goodbye to them, but happy to be on our way to visit with family. We'll be heading into the So Cal area before turning left for Arizona.

We planned to stop at a small Thousand Trails park we missed on the trip north. It's called Turtle Beach Fish Camp (for real!) in Manteca, CA. I called the park just to confirm that they weren't having wildfires, mudslides or road construction -- you know, something major that might make us reconsider our decision to stop there for a day or two. WELL! They are having a problem with the electricity to a portion of the park and they are busy so we've decided to pass them by and wing it. Probably drive 6 or 8 hours until I get tired. Probably 400 miles or so! Yikes! I'll need lots of coffee and sugary snacks throughout the day! No fear! Rick always takes care of me while I drive! And he makes sure I have a cold beverage ready after we get parked and settled into camp for the night. (And I've already got the lunch and dinner planned for the travel day - just so you don't think it's one-sided or anything.)

Here in Oregon the gold and red leaves are falling from the trees, floating in the wind like colorful butterflies. And as the leaves are blown along the sidewalks the sound reminds me of a babbling brook flowing over the rocky stream bed. The air is crisp, even foggy in the morning, and Rick says we need to be where it's warm. Looking at the weather forecast, it'll be in the 90's when we get back to AZ!