Rosenberg, OR 2014

Errol & I visit with Al Beck in Sutherland, OR.

The 3 of us have a long history, going back to High School.

Starting with the forming of a "Band".  Then adventuring into the Rodeo scene.

Then we picked up and moved to Carson City, NV to catch Mustangs (really!).

Anyways down the line Al, along with Ken Hutchings and Butch Robinson,  formed a Rodeo Stock Company.  That brings us to our trip.

Al ended up developing Rodeo Bucking Stock in Sutherland.

That is the set up for Errol and My visit.   

We spent our time on the Ranch, helping with the stock, feeding, moving etc...

Looking from the Barn at the Bull Pasture

Errol gets to drive the Ranch Truck due to Al's conflict with the DMV

More BULL

This is the Bull Camp, where Al trains the Bulls and runs a Bull Riders practice/training arena.

 

    

Now off to visit with Ken Hutchings,  also the Best Man for My Wedding

Now off to Al & Ken's favorite "Watering Hole"

It has been a good visit, thanks Al & Vickie (Al's Wife)

Till the next time

Big Sur Campground 7/28-30/2014

Meet up with my Brother Dean, sister-in-law Kathy and their grandson Logan, south of Carmel. 

We were on our way to "Big Sur Campground" just north of Big Sur/Pheiffer State Park.  

The camp ground is located on the west side of Highway 1, along side of the Big Sur River. 

In the months of July and August the camp sites have dried out and things are somewhat dusty.  So, if your planning a trip, keep that in mind while preparing. The river is refreshing and clean for swimming or tubing.  There were lots of kids, and they were enjoying the water and each other. There was an abundant of activities / action going on.  So if your looking for serenity, this might not be the place. Although, the action ceases at 10 PM. The night was peaceful and quiet.

After getting camp setup and organized,  Logan was off to explore and recon ordering the the area. He ended up with a float tube and diving off the cliff (high rocky area) over the deep part of the swimming hole.

Dinner was great, Peg whipped up a peach cobbler in the Dutch oven. KATHY prepared cobed cord in foil wrap and red potatoes foil wrapped for steaming. Dean was in charge of the cooking part. While that was cooking Kathy & Peg Skewered up the chicken & beef with onion and green peppers. When the time was right Dean placed them on the grill. LOOKIN GOOD!  The Dutch oven hanging from the tri pod all this time and the cobbler prepairs to be devoured. Even topped the Cobler off with ice cream.

While we ware patiently waiting, I presented Logan with a gift of grate value.  A magnesium fire starter, that consumed the next hour of more of his time attempting to start a fire with it, supervised of course.

This will undoubtly instill many hours of conversation with his fellow Scouters. 

Then it was time,everything was perfect!!  Even the timing.

 I arose at my normal 6 AM, got the fire started and made Peg's coffee. Dean and Logan joined me and we enjoyed the early hours with coffee and conversation.

Breakfast was bacon, eggs, potatoes & OJ.

Logan's back to the river and friends.

We took a walk and ended up at the adjacent camp ground, Riverside Campground.  Along the river sites were spread out a bit more.  Would like to try this one if we return.

Dinner tonight is to be my nephew's chille and corn bread from the Dutch oven.  Grilled Hot Dogs on de bun.

Another fine success!

(Kathy: darn still no signal)

More story telling and off to bed.

You know that camping is all about the fire and the cooking.  

Breakfast was bacon, eggs and pancakes and of course COFFEE!

We had neighbors from France, camping next to us. They were on their last day and on their way to the airport to return to there home.

Packing up time, did not take long, at least it didn't feel like it.

I helped Peg get down to the river, she wanted to stick he toes in the water at least one time. 

Took snaps, said our good buys and headed home.

Had a great time.

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Starting anew.

After selling our Motor Home, we have a place to park a trailer.   Have been looking for a small trailer for a while now.  

When this one appeared it was perfect.   A 2002, in great condition and price.

A few minor repairs were necessary, but never fear I have to go through it any way.

The AC Converter (converts 110 vac to 12 vdc), was not working. There was no battery or cushions on the Dinette. One of the propane tanks, not here.

The first step was to deal with the DC system.  New battery, then run down all the wiring and make repairs.  Purchase a new Converter and install.  The 110 AC cord was fed through the outer wall, a very poor method, it allowed critters to enter the trailer.   The squirrels had been storing acorns in there.   Had to change that. Installed a 30amp bulkhead connector, that did it.

Next job was the water tank, it was located in the middle of the storage compartment. There was no room for any thing else.  I was able to move the tank and remount it. Then install a water pump, so now you get water automatly when turning on the faucet.