The Encourager: July 2007

Ocean Shores Washington

We arrived last night and had dinner in a hotel dining room overlooking this beach. We camped at the far south end of the spit (Jetty) and came back this morning - drove out onto the beach. They have horseback riding rentals, scooter and peddel carts for rent also. As you can see - the Pacific Ocean is to the right and blue sky above. The sea gull followed me around waiting for something to eat.
We headed further north today and arrived in Anacortas - campsite for the evening. Tomorrow we will spend time in La Conner. Hey you should look La Conner up on the web - great place. Also check out Ocean Shores - Washngton.
We have to take the family or friends down to this place for a few days. Imagine horseback riding on the beach.

Diner in Florence

This 50's Ford has a real turbo motor, dining table in the middle and a bench seat in the trunk.

The Chevy front end serves as the cash desk.

These are real fronts of cars and on the side is a complete side of a pink caddy.

Interesting. They could do with some good Roadhouse cooking though.

Oregon Coast

The bridge in Newport.

Florence, Oregon - a lovely little town. I had medalians of Tuna with a peach salsa last night - delicious.

Queen on land or water.

The Rally - Redmond Oregon

Here we sit surrounded by the BIG GUYS. I figured that out of the 4000 plus RV's there would have been a brother or sister to our coach. The pics below are taken from our roof top. We are miles away from the Rally Centre. They have us in a farmers field. There are three such fields. We had electricity though. The Rally was more geared for the BIG BOY TOYS. The seminars - I attended one and found it very informative. We took in one evening show - last night - and BJ Thomas was very good even after 40 years.

After a slow start this morning (Sat) - the coach didn't want to go anywhere. I checked the trans oil and found it too low. I walked over to a guy out walking his dog and asked if he had any oil in his RV. No, but he would drive me to get some, which he did and stayed with us until he knew we were OK. Another lady passing our iste saw our coach and came over offering her help and a place to stay. Her father now 93 has a GMC coach and loved the RV and she knew she should offer to help. Great felling when people just pitch in to help. We headed into town to look at some wood carvings then to a festival going on downtown. After sharing a Bison Burger we drove to Sisters, Oregon and explored the neat town. Then drove to Winchester Bay and enjoyed a sea food meal. Right now we are camped just outside Dunes City. We figure on meandering up the coast on our way back home.

The "Girl" in my life

You notice that the hair is coloured to blend in with the environment.

This was during lighter days.

Most recent style and colour

I saw a couple the other day. They were walking to their car, she helping him along. He was much taller, thinning white hair graced his head and she a full head of dark brown hair. The first thought was - she was helping her dad to the car. When they got to the passenger door, he opened it and waited for her to be seated before closing the door and slowly making his way to the drivers door. His walk was unsteady and I thought - what is he doing driving?. Just before her door was closed she turned enough for me to catch a glimpse of her face, seeing that she too was indead not his daughter but his wife, for the years did show.

Now while Sharon looks much younger than her real age - which I am unable to broadcast, she in fact looks much younger than myself as my hair turns colour naturally. So do I do what many other men are now doing and turn to Colour or???? what's your thought??? Please help me stay forever young.