Finally got the last load of laundry done and got through all the mail. The kids told us we got a lot of mail while we were gone...now I believe them.
Just to keep my life from getting boring I decided to make dinner for Easter Sunday. Made a deal with the kids that I'd make the lasagna if they would bring salads and dessert. I also had garlic bread, cut up cheese and sausage, several kinds of pickles and a fruit punch, so there was lots of food. Saturday morning I made the spaghetti sauce then after it cooled I made the noodles (I hate store bought lasagna noodles) then I started to "build" the lasagna. I make it in my big turkey roaster and it ends up being about 6 or 7 inches deep, so it's huge...I often think someone is going to tell me I need a building permit. We had 13 in for dinner Sunday. There was actually some lasagna left over so I invited a couple of friends in for dinner on Monday as well. It turned out really good and everyone thought it was yummy!!!!
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Update on Mom & Trip Stats
We got fairly good news from the Dr. on Wednesday. The tumor in the right lung is a non-small cell cancer (apparently slow growing) and hasn't spread to the bronchial tubes. The cells from the left lung are classed as "A-typical"...not normal cells, but not cancer...yet. She's going for a bone scan on Thursday, April 8th and we're waiting for a call from the cancer clinic for an appointment to arrange treatment...probably radiation.
I figured out some of the stats from our trip. We drove 4,081.9 miles or 6,569.2 km. Were gone 47 nights (6 1/2 weeks). Spent 32 nights in 6 of our Thousand Trails parks, 5 nights at Beachwood and 10 nights at other places (casinos, truck stops, friends and Wal-Mart). Diesel prices ranged from $2.709 to $3.299....just over $1000. in total. We were in 5 states. Now the big question is, "When can we go again???"
Hope everyone enjoys a Happy Easter tomorrow and that the rain will hold off till after the kiddies have their Easter Egg hunts!!!!
I figured out some of the stats from our trip. We drove 4,081.9 miles or 6,569.2 km. Were gone 47 nights (6 1/2 weeks). Spent 32 nights in 6 of our Thousand Trails parks, 5 nights at Beachwood and 10 nights at other places (casinos, truck stops, friends and Wal-Mart). Diesel prices ranged from $2.709 to $3.299....just over $1000. in total. We were in 5 states. Now the big question is, "When can we go again???"
Hope everyone enjoys a Happy Easter tomorrow and that the rain will hold off till after the kiddies have their Easter Egg hunts!!!!
Monday, March 29, 2010
Glad to be Home???
Sunday we got to go to Christ the King....a church we go to when we're at Beachwood. It's such a neat church and we really enjoy going there. Met some people there that we know from Beachwood, told them about Mom and they said they'd pray for her.
Today we had fun trying to dump or tanks and hook up the trailer in between the rain storms and hail storms. We'd do a bit, get rained out, wait a while, do a little more, get hailed on...you get the picture. Finally got going and it was thundering, lightening, windy...wouldn't we rather be heading back to Las Vegas and sunshine????
Mom was sounding "troubled" the last couple of times I phoned her so after we got home, as soon as I got a chance I went over to see her. She looks fine, has lost a bit of weight, but doesn't have any pain. Kinda anxious to get to the Doctor on Wednesday and get the results of the last tests.
Today we had fun trying to dump or tanks and hook up the trailer in between the rain storms and hail storms. We'd do a bit, get rained out, wait a while, do a little more, get hailed on...you get the picture. Finally got going and it was thundering, lightening, windy...wouldn't we rather be heading back to Las Vegas and sunshine????
Mom was sounding "troubled" the last couple of times I phoned her so after we got home, as soon as I got a chance I went over to see her. She looks fine, has lost a bit of weight, but doesn't have any pain. Kinda anxious to get to the Doctor on Wednesday and get the results of the last tests.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Boondocking
Hi everyone. We've had several long driving days and been boondocking, (on our own power, not connected with the world) so haven't been able to blog. Now we're at another Thousand Trails park and I have access to the internet at the clubhouse. My sister is at Mom's and she went for a bronchostomy today, unfortunately I don't have access to a phone here (which is unusual) so can't phone and find out how she is, but will try and contact her another day.
You know, even on the most desolate roads there is always something interesting...we were heading north on Hwy 95, between Las Vegas and Reno. Saw all kinds of neat things, such as a US army amunitions plant...it was HUGE, neat to look at but not much info about it...top secret, you know! Saw some deer and coyotes not to mention the tumble weeds and sage brush. One thing, if I ever get the chance I really want to explore Death Valley, Scotty's Castle and the 20 mule team borax area...I remember seeing 20 mule team borax on TV when I was a kid...so it would be neat to see it in person. We almost changed our route to drive on part of the old Route 66, but for several reasons didn't...so that's another thing on my "to do one day" list.
We did get to spend some time with some friends in Medford. It was really neat to connect with them again. Last night we were boondocking in a Wal Mart and our friend came and picked us up to go to their place for dinner with them and a couple me met when we camped with our friends last year. Friends are such a blessing!
Take care and love to you all. Thanks for the e-mails and the comments...much appreciated!
You know, even on the most desolate roads there is always something interesting...we were heading north on Hwy 95, between Las Vegas and Reno. Saw all kinds of neat things, such as a US army amunitions plant...it was HUGE, neat to look at but not much info about it...top secret, you know! Saw some deer and coyotes not to mention the tumble weeds and sage brush. One thing, if I ever get the chance I really want to explore Death Valley, Scotty's Castle and the 20 mule team borax area...I remember seeing 20 mule team borax on TV when I was a kid...so it would be neat to see it in person. We almost changed our route to drive on part of the old Route 66, but for several reasons didn't...so that's another thing on my "to do one day" list.
We did get to spend some time with some friends in Medford. It was really neat to connect with them again. Last night we were boondocking in a Wal Mart and our friend came and picked us up to go to their place for dinner with them and a couple me met when we camped with our friends last year. Friends are such a blessing!
Take care and love to you all. Thanks for the e-mails and the comments...much appreciated!
Friday, March 19, 2010
Good/Bad Day
Yesterday we finally got a chance to go into the pool here. It's been in the mid to upper 20's so the swim was really refreshing. Got talking to a lady..she's from B.C. and grew up abolut 8 blocks from us, her nephew goes to our church and we know a lot of the same people...small world!!!
Went to Sam's Town because when we were there for breakfast this morning we entered a contest to win $300, but you had to be there for the drawing...we didn't win though! Went to Albertson's to get some milk. When we went in it was beautiful, but when we came out there was a big black cloud overhead...thought it was going to start pouring rain...instead it started to blow. Sand, plastic bags and all sorts of garbage was blowing all over the road and up over the cars. We'd forgotten to put our awning up before we left so were in a panic to get back to the trailer. Of course traffic was heavy, the stop light took forever to turn green and there was a motorhome going into the park ahead of us! We did get back before our awning was ripped to shreds and got it up safely! Too windy to go for a walk or anything so decided to check my e-mails. Bad news...Mom had gone for a CAT scan and she got the results yesterday. She has some spots on her left lung and a mass about the size of a small orange in the right lung.
Went to Sam's Town because when we were there for breakfast this morning we entered a contest to win $300, but you had to be there for the drawing...we didn't win though! Went to Albertson's to get some milk. When we went in it was beautiful, but when we came out there was a big black cloud overhead...thought it was going to start pouring rain...instead it started to blow. Sand, plastic bags and all sorts of garbage was blowing all over the road and up over the cars. We'd forgotten to put our awning up before we left so were in a panic to get back to the trailer. Of course traffic was heavy, the stop light took forever to turn green and there was a motorhome going into the park ahead of us! We did get back before our awning was ripped to shreds and got it up safely! Too windy to go for a walk or anything so decided to check my e-mails. Bad news...Mom had gone for a CAT scan and she got the results yesterday. She has some spots on her left lung and a mass about the size of a small orange in the right lung.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Happy St. Patrick's Day Everyone
If my father-in-law was still alive he would have been 108 today.
We went for a walk in the park this morning and when we went into the clubhouse a lady we met at Soledad Canyon T.T. was starting a puzzle, so we talked. Ended up going to their motorhome for a beer. We told them we were going to Freemont Street this evening so asked if they'd like to come with us. They'd never been to Freemont Street so they really enjoyed it. Sure lots and lots of people there, many were drinking green beer...everyone was in a party mood. We wandered into Main Street Station and marvelled at the stained glass windows, the antiques, and the beautiful ceilings then we watched 2 of the shows on the overhead screen. We decided to take the shuttle back to Sam's Town. Went into the forest bar and bought a drink and watched the show from there...got a really good view...well worth the price of a drink! It was such a perfect day!
We went for a walk in the park this morning and when we went into the clubhouse a lady we met at Soledad Canyon T.T. was starting a puzzle, so we talked. Ended up going to their motorhome for a beer. We told them we were going to Freemont Street this evening so asked if they'd like to come with us. They'd never been to Freemont Street so they really enjoyed it. Sure lots and lots of people there, many were drinking green beer...everyone was in a party mood. We wandered into Main Street Station and marvelled at the stained glass windows, the antiques, and the beautiful ceilings then we watched 2 of the shows on the overhead screen. We decided to take the shuttle back to Sam's Town. Went into the forest bar and bought a drink and watched the show from there...got a really good view...well worth the price of a drink! It was such a perfect day!
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Avatar
Today we went to visit some friends of ours from Richmond. They have a vacation home not far from where we're camped. Had a lovely visit with them then went to Sam's Town.
On Tuesdays they have a special promotion for the "young at heart"...aka seniors...movies are $3. We wanted to see Avatar but they had the 3D version as well; so for an extra $3 we got to see it in 3D...imagine, $12 for both of us to see a 3D movie!!! I'm not usually into those kinds of movies but B really likes them so I thought I'd "be nice to him"...what do you know I really enjoyed it, especially the little jelly-fish like things floating around and the hammer-head rhinos taking on the "bad" guys!
Sunny and hot here...about 24 this afternoon.
On Tuesdays they have a special promotion for the "young at heart"...aka seniors...movies are $3. We wanted to see Avatar but they had the 3D version as well; so for an extra $3 we got to see it in 3D...imagine, $12 for both of us to see a 3D movie!!! I'm not usually into those kinds of movies but B really likes them so I thought I'd "be nice to him"...what do you know I really enjoyed it, especially the little jelly-fish like things floating around and the hammer-head rhinos taking on the "bad" guys!
Sunny and hot here...about 24 this afternoon.
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