Bakersfield in the sun and heat

After leaving Victoria on Tuesday morning, we have arrived in the land of oranges, cotton and sunshine. The sunshine is the best of all, because it was steady rain till yesterday with the storm systems that were coming through the northwest, Canada and Northern California. This was the first year that we ran across a few accidents on the I-5, and it's probably amazing that we haven't before. Just past Weed, California, we were held up for two hours with a front cab crushed, jackknifed UPS truck. Then ten minutes down the road another semi on its side.

This of course was the view Monday evening from the parking lot at the Black Ball Ferry yard. No trouble with the nice folks at customs, and we always travel with no fruit or vegetables, no rice and usually have everything in order.

Now to get that air conditioner on....

 

 

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Enjoying the autumn weather on Vancouver island

Well, here we are on Vancouver Island visiting with family and arranging our travel insurance and other items. The garmin GPS that we bought four years ago has been giving us grief, shutting off constantly on its own, and difficult to start back up. There is apparently a fix for that, and we will try to do the fix one more time, but I suspect we will have to cough up for a new GPS, which I am not pleased about.

Yesterday we checked out Juan de Fuca recreation centre, and we're so impressed by the facility. This little one in the orange had his very first day on skates, with daddy helping. He could get around really easy on his skates on the rubber matting, but once on the ice, watch out! He sure didn't like that! They still all had a great time, as strollers were a-ok to go on the ice surface, so all the toddlers got a great ride with mom and dad enjoying a skate.

 

 

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Trying again

This is just a test of My limited ability to figure out using Blogsy app to publish on my IPad. Should be interesting.

 

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We have the a- ok!

It certainly has been some time since we have posted, but over the course of the summer and my recovery, reading other blogs has been been wonderful.  I'm not going to go into any comments on my health situation as things are still progressing, but wahoo we have the a-ok to travel at a slow pace! No air travel, and that's alright.

The home hacienda is being packed up, and hopefully Donald can get the building winterized. Just a few last minute things.

Thanks again to all our home and travel friends who assisted and kept us in prayers. 😄 see you all soon!

Finally a post!

It certainly has been a long time since I have posted anything, and upon review of other rV blogs, I noted that it has been two months! Yikes. Well, things have been rather hectic, and some friends and family know that we have had a very difficult situation since December 25th.  Things are on the mend, although it will be rather a long recovery period. However, I am thankful and feel very blessed to have survived to date, so we are grateful for each day and are making the best of having fun.

February 11th saw us home directly from Palm Springs to Kamloops, B.C. Canada on a very fast Lear Jet.  Yes, we would have preferred the 5th wheel! Donald stayed with me till March 4th, when a girlfriend could take over care. We can never thank Penny enough for that! He flew back to Palm Springs and retrieved our truck and rV and of course, our ancient cat, who was ably looked after by friends Rob and Deb. Thanks both of you - we have kept the "cat log " for a good laugh!  Donald also visited the gals in the quilting clubhouse to let them know all the news, and they passed on the most lovely gift - a beautiful quilt, done in Kansas Troubles fabrics ( thanks Joanne) done by all the quilters.  It is magnificent, and on the back is the most beautiful soft minke fabric with rose quilting. It is awesome. Snugly. Warm. Loving. Love those gals.miss those gals.

Recently we made a very quick trip put to Victoria to see our beautiful grandchildren.  Our kids have a new house in Langford, and we didn't even get lost trying to make our way there.  One highlight of the trip was the SUPER fast way to go the ferry!  WOW! You just take highway 1, then highway 17 straight to the ferry terminal on a brand new, double lane highway with fast speeds. It saved at least 45 minutes going through Vancouver. Sorry, Rick And Paulette, we will catch you for coffee next trip when I'm more mobile.

Yesterday was our monthly lunch meeting of the Okanagan Chapter of the Escapees RV club.  There were about 34 people for lunch, and everyone seemed to think that was e biggest turnout ever. Must be because they are all excited about the spring rally at the end of May!

In between doctors appointments and tests we are trying to arrange a quick trip up to the north country....

Many many many thanks to all those friends who supported us this spring, and continue to offer prayers and help. You have no idea how thankful and blessed we feel.