Sunday, October 18, 2009 Lorraine’s Report
Blog time, it’s time to write about our week. Well, we’ve really slowed things down a whole lot from this summer. It’s really been quiet and relaxing, giving us time to catch our breath and rest.
We are here in Keizer, OR at the Elk’s Lodge RV Park; it’s nice, good sites, 50 amps, sewer and water, close to the center of everything. We came here Monday from Seaside when they predicted windy and rainy weather. Chuck stopped to get the oil changed in the MH at Speedco there by Portland. It was going to be a bit of a wait, so Chuck unhooked the car and I went south to Woodburn Outlet Mall. Boy, did I run into some great buys with it being Columbus Day. I continued my Christmas shopping; the sales were 20-25% off with coupons for 10-30% more on top of sale prices. I made my rounds at the mall and met Chuck at the Elks in time to help him set up. For dinner, the Elks had tacos and taco salads for $1.00 and $3.50, great prices and very good food; it was really crowded. Tom, you would like it here.
Tuesday we went up to Camping World, Verizon, Nordstrom’s and the mall here in Salem. Chuck needed a new phone, a new light for underneath the cabinet here by the couch, and I shopped for my unmentionables. We were fortunate to find all things we went for. We got home and Chuck changed out the light and we went over to the Elk’s for hamburgers. Again, it was even more crowded, with a long lineup waiting for both drinks and the burgers; but it was worth the wait.
Wednesday we decided to drive over to Spirit Mountain Casino to try our luck. While in line waiting to get our cards, we saw our friends, Barbara/Bill in line directly in front of us. They were there with his cousin and her husband to enjoy the buffet. They invited us to join them, but we had a call from our other friends, Roger/Nancy on the way to the casino to have dinner with them, we accepted and were going to dinner with Roger/Nancy that evening. So, we just visited with Barb/Bill and didn’t eat. After a bit we went into the casino and played for a couple of hours. Chuck and I both won.
We got back in time to go to dinner with Roger/Nancy at a Mexican restaurant. We enjoyed our visit with them. They tried to take us to see where the RV repair place was, but it was too dark to see. But, we had a very nice dinner and visit.
Thursday, I called Nancy to ask where to get my hair done, since it was time to have my hair done. She gave me the name; I called and made my appointment. We then took off to go check out the RV repair place, but no one was around, even the office was closed. Chuck then decided to find my hair place. It took a bit to find, since we don’t know this town. I went in, it was very busy, and met my gal. She was very nice; I showed her all the different formulas and product lines that had been used on my hair. She looked at them all, saw one she had and said she knew exactly what to do. She then proceeded to do it. Needless to say, my hair came out very nice, and she even straightened out the last trim I had, and didn’t even charge me for it. I really liked this gal and my hair looks great. Dinner was home that evening.
Friday, we had made arrangements to meet up with our friends, Barb/Bill to meet for either lunch or dinner. We decided on lunch since it was cheaper, and went back to Spirit Mountain Casino to eat. The casino gives out a coupon for $3.00 off any meal, so we used it for the buffet. While the food was good, I was disappointed that they did not have as much seafood as I had anticipated (no Dungeness crab). We than played for a little while; Chuck and I both won as did Barb/Bill.
Saturday was a very rainy day. I changed sheets, did laundry and watched TV. We had wanted to go to the Farmer’s Market downtown, but it just poured.
Friday evening Chuck had a call from our friend, Bill, (his wife is Jeanette), they live near Sacramento, and we spent time with them at their home last spring. He’s having some health issues and I ask you to pray for him and his family. Thank you, I’m sure they would appreciate all prayers.
So, that was our week. Until next time, be well……….Lorraine
10/18/09 Chuck’s Report
On Monday we left the coast and headed inland. According to the weather folks, we were in for a couple of back to back storms with lots of rain and we hoped it wouldn’t be as bad inland.
We also stopped at a big truck oil/lube place, Speedco, for an oil change and lube. They are like a Jiffy lube only on a bigger scale. The had one bay set up just for motorhomes and had the oil and fuel filters we needed too. They say you are in an out in under an hours but they were busy and short staffed so we were there over three hours. They ask the driver to witness the torque on the oil drain plug and that the oil fill cap was replaced. They also allowed me to get in the pit and check out the undercarriage of the coach. They don’t check everything like a normal RV place might but for an oil change and lube place, they are good.
While waiting to get into the bay, I unhooked the car and Lorraine went to the Woodburn Outlet Mall. After they were finished with the lube and oil change, I called her and headed out to the Elks lodge at Keiser, a nice place. We got the coach setup and had dinner at the lodge.
Tuesday we went to Camping World and a big mall. I have a Verizon flip phone, had to replace it once when the hinge broke and the new one feels like it is breaking too. I went to the Verizon store there and they set me up with a new phone, has lots of things on it I will never use, I just wanted a phone. So I have a new phone but still have the same phone number.
Wednesday we decided to go to an Indian Casino about 30 miles away, Spirit Mountain Casino. We got into line to get our player’s cards and noticed Bill and Barb were two ahead of us. They are our friends we met two years ago in California and spent time with them while we were in Seaside. What a small world. This turned out to be a profitable trip for us as we both left with more money than we started with, yea.
After returning to our coach, Roger and Nancy picked us up and we headed out for dinner with them. They are friends of ours from the Lewis and Clark Chapter we just joined at Seaside and they live here. We had a good time visiting with them and picked their brains a bit about the area.
Thursday we did some exploring then Lorraine had her hair done.
Friday we had plans to meet with Bill/Barb at Spirit Mountain Casino for their lunch buffet. Friday is old farts day, they give a $3 discount off the $9 price if you are 55 or older. Once again we had a good time with these friends, afterwards, we helped them spend their $5 free slot play that all new players are awarded. They both won on their free money but I don’t think either of them really enjoy playing the slots. They left about an hour before we did, we may see them next week when we both are planning on being in Eugene.
Saturday we woke up with clear blue skies and warm temperatures. We made plans to go to a farmer’s market here in Salem. However, before we got ready to leave, it clouded up and just poured rain for the rest of the day. We changed out plans and stayed close to home. Most of the Elk lodges have dinners on Friday and/or Saturday and we like to support them so we went to dinner at the lodge on Saturday night.
This week our plans are to head to Eugene for a few days. I plan on checking with a couple of RV repair places to see what they can do about repairing our rig. We have some busted fiberglass in the back cap that currently has duct tape on it. If we decide to get it repaired here, we won’t have to go back to Red Bay, Alabama to the factory. Our winter plans will depend on if we go back East or not. We are currently checking our options and hopefully will firm them up next week.
Thanks Chuck
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