We settle down in CC

Somewhere along the Oregon coast, we got our first real glimpse of the Pacific.

We stopped for lunch at one of the view points and nearly got blown away--very, very windy!

This was our view from our lunch table.

 

The view from the other side of the truck!

 While the weather is nice, work is done to repair and restore the damage from winter storms.

Our home for the next month: Village Camper Inn RV Park

Saturday With Susan

Here we are, starting our morning with a yard sale. We got lots of exercise going up hills for a ot of them.

It was worth it. We found lots of goodies that all managed to fit in the back of Susan's truck. I forgot to take a picture of her great yellow wooden chest on wheels. Books, a pattern, a purse, new thread--two bathroom scales (the first one didn't have batteries, so when we found the second one with a battery--and it worked!--we got it too), and some car magazines too. One scale and one book (I read it just six months ago and already forgot) will be donated in Crescent City.

A 1960 Pontiac, very nice

Another picture belongs here, but I can't get it to cooperate yet!

(this is it, finally, a cute truck)

Susan invited us for supper again: pumpkin quiche, tuna and white bean salad--and more banana pudding for dessert. We shouldn't need to eat again till Monday!

After supper we watched some horse races; neither of us had any idea there was a horse racing channel! The jockey who rode the winning horse at the Kentucky Derby rode the winning horse in this one--Stellar Wind. We also got a lesson from Susan in differences in races.
Vincent Espinosa in the green silks beating the favorite, Beholder, at Del Mar

 On the way back to the RV park from her house--the sun looked so pretty on the water.

And one more shot.

From Florence to North Bend

Before we left beautiful Florence, I strolled around with my camera to take in more of the atmosphere before heading to North Bend.

This guy was quite patient with me as I fiddled with my camera.

More beautiful flowers

Detail close-up of one of the decorated seals on the boardwalk. I wonder if the little girl depicted is someone personally connected to the artist. She is adorable as she reads, explores and plays.

And more flowers!

Is this Donald Trump taking a nap in front of the antique store?

Our new GPS! Cary spent some time figuring out some of the new things on it. It did take us right to the Mill Casino RV Park, so I guess he did okay! (I actually put in the destination; he did the rest.)

 Look carefully to see the two wild turkeys on Susan's property!

 She always findest the neatest (and most creative) objects to use for planters! She is holding a copy of a book I brought her from Tucson; Julia's Cats, co-written by one of the ladies at my gym, about Julia Child and the cats in her life.

 After a yummy supper of salad and banana cream pie (no calories, she guaranteed it)--we watched a doe making its afternoon visit for apples. Sometimes she brings her twins, but we missed them this time.

Susan and I met when we opened a new school in the Sunnyside School District: Drexel Elementary, in 1972 (I think that's right)! She moved back to her home town many years ago. We always enjoy our visits.

McCullough Bridge, the entrance, of sorts to North Bend from the north.

Friday morning we headed to Bandon, a very fun town to browse. But first, a yard sale! We didn't find anything, but learned the owner moved there from Kingman, Arizona, a year ago, and loves the green!

 Can you see the fisherman here?

It is windy here in Bandon, as usual! We visited a bookstore (I broke down and bought two! but they were discounted.) and the farmer's market. Cary had to hold on to the seal to keep us from blowing away!

The Coquille Lighthouse in the distance

 Farmer's Market

After driving around looking for a restaurant recommended by Susan's brother, who caddies at the Bandon Dunes, the McKee's Irish Pub wouldn't be open for two more hours! Susan drove us around some more trying to find one of the other restaurants (there are at least four golf courses here, each with its own restaurant), we went back to where we started because the restaurant next to McKee's was open. Yummy lunch and a picture.

Back home to rest up for tomorrow's adventures!

Last Full Day in Florence...for this year!

Besides doing some grocery shopping, filling the fuel tank, and  taking several walks, I was determined to figure out what needed to be done with my sewing machine! And, somehow, I did. Worked on a few projects, have more now that I know what I am doing!

Then, one more meal at Mo's. We had tokens for free cups of clam chowder (thanks to the host at the RV park) and coffee; we shared a shrimp melt and small green salad with shrimp.

On the walk back to the park, Cary spotted this truck! The bright lime green may have helped, but he does have radar for these kinds of things.

The driver was only too happy to explain it; he and his wife are driving his brother's truck from British Columbia to San Diego to pick up a race car for his brother. A Lucra. He told us about 5 times to "Google" it. I did. Now you can. They are pretty snazzy! And expensive.

Now we are back watching the convention, lots less depressing than the one last week.

Tuesday in Florence

Our view this morning from our "front yard"

And looking toward our 5th wheel

I love watching the birds getting into formation!

 They look like specs on the lens, don't they?

 More flowers around the park

Cute birdhouse!

blackberries, I think

I picked a bowlful, will have some on my oatmeal tomorrow morning and plan to pick more!

It was nice to be out taking pictures before the wind starts!

As we drove by more businesses, I shot some more seals.

Ah, later in the day it was so nice to sit out and read. I have never read anything by Stephen King before (except for the novella, Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption.), but this one caught my eye in a thrift store a few days ago: 11/22/63. I have always been attracted to time travel and anything about Kennedy.