Day 381 - Idaho

We made our way from Libby, MT to Idaho. Tom was able to get a few days of fishing in.

Tom and Pat

 

Day 372- Kim said it best.

 From Kim Misner's Facebook post. 

The past couple of evenings have been spent with long-time friends Tom and Buffy Welch, who are making their way through the west in their RV seeing friends and family after Tom retired a few months ago.

Jeff and Tom were paramedics together with American Medical Response in the early and mid-90s. Buffy and I went to college together at Simpson University in 1997 and 1998. We spent a year in classes together in the immersion program at Simpson where you completed your Bachelor’s Degree in a year and a half. I majored in psychology and she majored in business so after the first six or nine months, we took different classes. When Buffy and I graduated, we were rebels. You were not allowed to decorate your graduation cap so Buffy and I did what we thought was best and did it anyway using medical tape. I had just had my appendix out a couple days before so my excuse was the Vicodin I was on (I’m not sure what hers was!).

Buffy gave our son Justin his first job when she was the manager of the dietary department at Redding Medical Center. He worked in the cafeteria for her and made good money for a teenager compared to the rest of his friends.

We had not seen Tom and Buffy (other than briefly a few years ago but we didn’t get to talk then) in more than ten years but it was just like we had seen them last week. True friends are hard to find and you know that’s an indicator of real friendship when that happens.

Day 370 -Washington

 

who knew being related could be so much fun? Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins brought the party. Quilting, boating, and an eating contest basically. Next time can't come soon enough.

Day 360 - Western Washington

 

a memorable adventure in Western Washington. We took a stunning boat tour of Gig Harbor with friends Dennis and Shawn Doan

Headed to Bellingham to spend a bit of time with Scott and Robin Zander. A highlight was catching up with Jim and Nancy, Scott's parents, and indulging in a delectable dinner at Jays restaurant Bayou on the Bay.

Day 356-Oregon Pt 6

 

We end our time at Honeyman State park with a visit with Sarah and Toby Rey. Can’t wait til we make it back to Oregon

Day 346- Oregon Pt 5

 Had a great visit with friends Jeff Davidson and Leona George-Davidson. It’s always great to catch up. Barney was able to make the trip too. Rich Riechel also made a visit. Sorry Rich we did not get a photo with you.

Day 323-Oregon Pt 4

 

Embarking on our third month of volunteering in Oregon, we are filled with joy and laughter, sharing unforgettable moments with fellow camp hosts, family, and friends. We eagerly await the unfolding of new experiences and adventures that lie ahead.

Dune Buggy Rides What an adventure

Sandland Adventures is located in Florence, Oregon, on the expansive Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. It is unique for offering dual-mode dune buggy tours: high-speed, roller-coaster-like Sandrails and relaxing, multi-passenger Giant Dune Buggies that also traverse the Pacific Ocean beach.

Dad and his girls

Cleawox Lake

This small, freshwater lake is flanked by dunes on the south side and forest on the north. The clear water invites fishing, small boating (no wake), and paddling. The park offers pedal boat, kayak and paddle board rentals Thursday through Monday seasonally depending on staffing and availability.