WIEGATES FROM JAMUL, CA

Yep, we're back at our leased site in Jamul at the Thousand Trails Preserve, Pio Pico. What a wonderful 6 month Odyssey we have had this year. No Planning, flip a quarter at each intersection and see where we wind up. For you sickos that follow our journeys, you know that we left in May, went to Yuma to visit Andy & Linda, then on to Bisbee, AZ to enjoy the company of Mike and Marsha. We went to Deming NM, which many people consider a sentence, but we love it there. From there north through New Mexico through Colorado, Wyoming, and in to South Dakota. We stayed at our favorite, Elk View Campground in Sturgis, and left just before the start of the Black Hills Motorcycle Classic. We headed West through Wyoming, and Montana. We had to stop at the "7th Ranch Campground", very close to the Custer's Last Stand Battlefield. The folks at 7the Ranch are wonderful, we recommend them when you are in the neighborhood. We continued South West through Idaho. We camped in Twin Falls, very close to the famed Evel Knievel Snake River attempt. His braggadocio still lies next to (not over) the Snake River there.

We departed Idaho, and landed in Bend Oregon, at the Sunriver Preserve, where we hooked up with our buds, Gene and Darlene. Then on to Junction City, where we had some updates done to our coach, then on to the coast. We camped at the South Jetty Preserve at Florence , OR. Next was Merlin OR, just outside Grants Pass. Beautiful scenery and Gene got to visit some aunts and cousins. We were southbound now, and while scenic and pleasant, I will skip the details. We made it to our winter home safe and sound. Hope you all had a wonderful summer, and we wish you a happy holiday winter. Please come for a visit if you are in the San Diego area. Love and God Bless...............

Ronny & Nancy......................

THE DAM AND HOUSEBOAT MARINA, BULLARD'S BAR

Off the skinny road from Oregon House to Truckee lies this beautiful lake and dam, Bullard's Bar. A nice place.

MENTADENT GREEN SHOALS AT bULLARD'S BAR

Just adjacent to the Bullard's Bar Dam, are these gorgeous shoals cut from the native limestone of the Sierra Nevada. The color of the water was incredible. Mentadent Green pretty much describes it for me.

DOWNTOWN DOWNEYVILLE, CA.

We took a nice backwoods drive from camp up to Truckee. We took the mountain roads, one of which went through Downeyville. Very small quaint and picturesque.

CELEBRITIES INVADE GRASS VALLEY, CA.

In the background, the Nevada County Bank on Bank St. Gene & Darlene McDonough and Diane in the foreground.

OLD GRASS VALLEY, CA

Just below Nevada City, Grass Valley is one of the northern destinations of the gold rush of 1849. Mill Street is part of that old historic district.

NEVADA CITY, HISTORICAL DISTRICT

From our base at Lake of the Springs, in Oregon House, CA. we took a day trip to Nevada City, the last of the gold rush towns along highway 49. It is steeped in history and full of interest for the student historian.

OUR CAMP AT LAKE OF THE SPRINGS

That Winnebago on the left is the McDonough's. We had a very nice time here, and the sites had sewer hookups, 50 amp zoogies, and good satellite reception. It was a short walk to the lake, the lodge, the store and the laundry.

Wild Turkeys at Lake of the Springs

These guys were a treat to watch. They came around everyday, pretty much like they were the proprieters, and we were guests, subject to their will. These guys could fly more gracefully than you might suspect.

THE CLUBHOUSE AT LAKE OF THE SPRINGS

Compared to some other Thousand Trails Preserves, Lake of the Springs is well maintained. It has a nice, fishable, boatable lake on the preserve. This is the lodge above the lake, with a kitchen, dining area, library, big screen TV, pool tables, arcade, adult center, and WiFi.

HARRIS RANCH PARKING LOT

After we left Lake of the Springs Preserve in Oregon House, CA. We drove to Harris Ranch, a little south of Coalinga, CA. We dry camped there for the night, and as we prepared to depart, this was the lovely sunrise.

HERE'S WHAT'S DOWN with the BREHM'S as of 19, OCT,10

GREETINGS FROM OREGON HOUSE, CA.

Welcome to the bloody Brehm Blog. For those of you who enjoy following our misadventures through the blog, I apologize. For weeks now, cyberspace has not been well with us. We are currently nestled away in the Sierra's, between Marysville and Grass Valley, but we are back in CA.

We had a wonderful time in Oregon, and spent a good share of it alongside the Rogue River, mostly close to the headwaters. We are still traveling with Gene and Darlene, but have bumped into many acquaintances along the way. Just yesterday, we spent some time with Bill, a good friend of Glenn & Grace who lives here at Lake of the Springs. We also met another friend of Glenn's. They also drive a Safari, and taught Glenn some tricks, and has some of Glenn's woodworks in his coach. The weather has been better than anywhere in the country wherever we go. After we leave, all hell seems to break loose, but while we are there, it's been wonderful.

We have all had reasonably good health, and had no mechanical perturbations. The pics in this issue are all from Oregon. We have some catching up to do. Next time some California action. We expect to return to Pio Pico early in Nov. Until then, our love and best regards......

The Donner Party..........

BREHM CAMP AT MERLIN, OR.

Merlin is a small suburb of Grant's Pass, and close to "Hell's Gate" portion of the Rogue River. Close to the first place you can begin rafting. Gene has an assortment of cousins and aunts in this area.

CANADIAN HONKERS IN THE CAMPGROUND

We were pretty sure these beautiful geese were part of the present administration in Washington, DC. In the morning they would fly south into the campground, and in the afternoon, the would fly back north. Next day, same thing. I think they were trying to play middle of the road before the elections.

Ahh, a man and his dog

Poor old Ross, he is 18 years old now, and still gets his puppy urges to run and jump. I took him for a somewhat treacherous hike through steep climbs and sharp rocks. When we reached the turnaround point, it suddenly occurred to us that we were not puppies anymore, but had to return none the less. Ross spent 2-3 days after just laying in his bed and staring at me!

CRATER LAKE AND WIZARD ISLAND

After our visit to Merlin, we took off for Prospect OR. One of the day trips out of Prospect, was to Crater Lake. The weather was windy & cold, but we had a wonderful time. We took Gene's cuz, Jack and his wife, Paula with us. A good time was had by all and we all lived happily ever after.

FIELD DAY TRIP TO CRATER LAKE

Cool day for cool folks: Gene, Jack, Darlene, Diane, and Paula.

THE ROGUE TAKES THE LAVA TRAIL

This was another day trip from Prospect. At this point, the Rogue is in beginning stages, and meanders it's way through a whole bunch of lava activity, including lava tubes.

THE RIVER EXITS THROUGH A LAVA TUBE

At several spots along the river, and for that matter, many lava formations, tubes are formed by huge deposits of gas during the flow. In this particular instance, the Rogue River goes underground through a tube and exits out a cave opening.