HERE'S THE DIRT AS OF 12 SEPT. 2010

BEST WISHES FROM FLORENCE, OREGON

This week has been rather mundane and expensive. We traveled from Bend Oregon, across the Cascade Mountains, to Junction City, OR. to have our Motorhome upgraded with a new LED HD flatscreen TV, a new surround sound entertainment center, and some a improved cableing for these systems. We also had an automatic self-seeking satellite roof dish installed, and the roof resealed. As part of the process, it was discovered that our windsheild seal had been leaking, and the carpet on the drivers side was soaked, so next Wed. we travel back to Eugene for a new gasket. We are currently camped at the South Jetty preserve in Florence, and will return here after the new seal is installed. We were fortunate enough to arrive in time for the annual Rhody Rod Car Show. Florence is also famous for it's rhododendron flowers, hence the "Rhody", in Rhody Rod. The show was magnificient if you are an old gearhead like me. I think there were between 200 & 300 car and trucks, and they were great.

Hope your summer was great, and hope you remebered who your friends and enemies are on

9-11. We miss you, and look forward to hooking up again soon. Love and God Bless............

Bunny & Clawed...................................

PLUSH ACCOMODATIONS AT KUSTOM COACHWORKS

Rather primitive but comfortable. This is the parking lot where we got our makeovers. One of the nice things about motorhome living is we carry our own electricity, water, bathroom, heat, AC, beds, cooking facilities, washer/dryer, 4 door refrigerator, and entertainment systems wherever we are. No problemo..............

MAKEOVER ARTISTS

We visited these guys a year ago, just to see their work. Bobby & Scott are a couple of guys with a lot of experience is classing up RV's. One is an electronic wizard, the other an artist in wood working, although both seem quite adept at either. This year they did a fine job for us.

MUST BE 5:00 O'CLOCK SOMEWHERE!

Somethings about the nomadic life never change, only the locations. Here we are in the parking lot of Kustom Coachworks enjoying a wee bit of Happy Hour.

WORK IN PROCESS

No matter how many times you've done it before, ya always get a lump in your throat when all the goodies come out, and a thousand wires are just hanging there..

KUSTOM COACHWORKS CUSTOMER LOBBY

While the coach was recieving it's makeover, the girls played "Farmville" on their laptops.

GERIATRIC "BIG FOOT"

This highboy was parked in a field next to where our motorhome was being worked on. Looks like one of the originals.

FLORENCE, OR. CARSHOW

At least once a year, Florence hosts a fantastice car show. We have been fortunate enough to catch a few; no exception this year. Must have been 200-300 vehicles lining the streets of the Historic District.

I THEENK CHIHUAHUA'S ARE SUPPOSED TO DRINK MARGARITAS!

This is "Baby", a native born in Mexico Chihuahua, belonging to Gene and Darlene. She is contemplating the cultural benefits of traditional immersion.

GETTIN DOWN UPDATE 5, SEPTEMBER, 2010

HAPPY LABOR DAY (Now a Chinese Holiday)

So.............here we are in Bend Or. for one more day, then off to Junction City. With all the offloading of our labor, which was valued so much we made it a National holiday. High quality, innovation, dedication, and determination to make this country great Now a memory. Top candidate for renaming....Nuevo Shanghai Babalonia.

What a nice week. Believe it or not (thanks Mr. Ripley) we had snow here in August. The locals claim Bend, OR. is the only place on the planet where you can experience all 4 seasons in one day. We met up with Pio Pico regulars, Terry and Glenda, a fellow Rohr retiree. We joined up with Gene & Darlene, and took a trip to Sisters. A good time for all. McDonoughs & Brehms took a scenic tour along the Cascade Lakes Highway. About a hundred Miles, of beautiful scenery. Tomorow we leave for Junction City for upgrades, then on to the Coast, and a couple of months to reach SoCal for the winter. Hope all is good for you! Look forward to seeing you in the winter or wherever we can hook up.

Love & God Bless.........................



Louie & Clarkie.......................

WELCOME TO SISTERS

Sisters Oregon, just a stones throw North West of Bend, Oregon. Named for the three sisters; Too hot, Too cold, and Just right. Actually, more boring, mountains; North Sister, South Sister, and guess who's in between? You bet............. middle Sister. Nice little town with adeqaute public restrooms.

HIGH CLASS INVASION OF SISTERS.

Gene, Diane, Terry, Glenda, Darlene, and I decided we should visit the town of Sisters, home of Dan Fouts, yea! go Chargers! It is kind of a touista town with an old western flavor and history. It has the typical art galleries, expresso shops, and boutiques. Worth visiting.

leonard the chipmunk

When my kids were little, we took the Heavenly Valley ski lift to the top. It was summer in Tahoe, so no snow, but the view of Lake Tahoe was wonderful, and as we sat on the rocks, watching the scenery, there were a bunch of little chipmunks dashing about. Donna said, look Dad, there's a chickmouse. Ever since, I have always though "chickmouse" was a better name.

STUMP BREAK

Well, here we are, taking a break on the edge of a beautiful Oregon Cascade lake. Nice weather, nice scenery, good friends.

THE MARINA AT ELK LAKE

Elk Lake has one of the nicer resort areas of all the lakes on our tour. Elk Lake has a marina, boat and floater rentals, a restaurant and a whole group of beutiful scenery.

OREGON NATURAL BEAUTY

For those of you who have been here before, I can't describe the beauty you have seen, but if you haven't been here, you have missed one of God's favorites.

NORTH SISTER FROM ELK LAKE

This is one of the several lakes we stopped at or drove by on our tour of the Cascade Lakes. They were all beautiful with Mt Bachelor and the "Sisters" in the backround.

HAPPY HOUR AT THE BREHM'S

After a nice tour through the Cascade Lakes Highway, all the party people gathered at our place for drinks, music, conversation, and good friendship. From left to right; Cowboy Geno, Hi Tech Terry, Glenda, the good witch, Deer Diane, Darling Darlene, And your resident publisher..