Jet Boat Ride, Depoe Bay for the night, A beautiful memorial, Long Beach, WA for 2 nights :)

 After a good night's sleep in Brookings, OR we got ourselves up and out of there after burritos from home in the room. a stop to get ice (which is needed daily) we arrived at Jerry's Jet Boats with time to spare. Our tour left at 1215 and we were there just after 1100. Looked in the gift shop, but nothing I had to have LOL. 

Jerry's! We love this place! We did the mail express
last September which is why we wanted the whitewater
experience! 

Loaded on the boat and headed out on the Rogue River. It turned out to be a beautiful day.  Started out cool and windy. As we went inland it got warmer and I was able to take off my jacket and just long sleeve shirt. Of course once Dave started his 360's on the river and then the whitewater, I got pretty wet. Ken left his windbreaker on, so was smarter than me LOL. 

Such a beautiful river! 

After a few hours we stopped to have a good lunch that's included in the price of the tour. Alcohol was extra, but we're on vacation! LOL. Lunch was close to an hour and we enjoyed the place, scenery and the food :) 

We had several choices of food, but opted for the cheeseburger.
Pistol River Pale Ale for Ken! A local beer. 

We got back to Jerry's around 1630 and we headed back to Brookings and our room. 

Monday morning we got out of town around 1000 and headed north to enjoy more of the beautiful coastline in Oregon. Our goal was Depoe Bay. 

We stopped at a beautiful memorial and had our lunch at a picnic table. The David Dewett Memorial Wayside. It was named after him, a Navy veteran as he spear headed the memorial. Unfortunately, he passed away in 2005 after a battle with lung cancer. It was decided to name the wayside after him. A beautiful memorial it is! 

Our lunch spot! 

Some of the Oregon Dunes in our view 💙

There shall never be peace until the power of LOVE overcomes the LOVE 
of power!  Latrine wall, Pieiku, Vietnam 1968. Powerful! 

We also enjoyed the memories of the Oregon Dunes which is just across from the wayside. For a few years we, along with friends and family would rent a house and enjoy the dunes with our ATV's. Good times! 

After lunch we headed further north and enjoyed the coastal views. We ended our day at Depoe Bay and the Travelodge that sits just across from the ocean. There are beautiful rooms with incredible views. Unfortunately we got the last room in the hotel with no view :( It was large and roomy and beautiful. It also had a gas fireplace, but it was too warm to use. Oh well. If I ever come back I will reserve early and request a room on 2nd or 3rd floors. :) 

We love Newport, OR and their patriotism! Flags from the 
beginning of town to the other! Every 10 feet or so on sidewalks! 

Love the pillars on most of the bridges

Everyones looking for whales! Depoe Bay you can see the most
whales of anywhere or so they say! 

This morning after getting ready we walked the little tourist town of Depoe Bay. We decided to skip breakfast and attempt brunch somewhere up the road. Again, nothing reached out to me so nothing was bought. haha. 

We enjoyed our drive again. Once we got to Tillamook I looked up Mexican Restaurants. There were at least 4 in town, and we picked Las Mexicanas. A nice place, and delicious food. Wasn't impressed by their salsa, too runny, but everything else was yummy. 

After leaving there we decided to stop at the Tillamook Creamery. We took the little self guided tour and enjoyed it. There were so many people everywhere. Cute to see the little ones enjoying feeding a fake calf and milking a fake one too. 

Tillamook Creamery

I was there about 30 years or so with my volunteers on a trip. It was nothing like this, but again it was 30 years ago! After the tour and a beer cozy for Ken we headed outside where there was ice cream. Mind you I don't eat real ice cream, I buy the Breyers low carb that I love and only eat 2/3 of a cup. Well, like Ken said, you have to get ice cream. So I did. OH my was it so good! I had forgotten what real ice cream tastes like! Coffee Almond Fudge. 😀

Astoria Bridge 

Columbia River dividing Oregon and Washington 

We left there and headed here to Longview Washington for two nights. We got here a little after 1700. We're at Inn by the Sea, but you can't see the sea. A little disappointing but the room is huge and roomy and beautiful. 

We're going to take ourselves out for breakfast in the am and play tourist. It's been lightly raining since not too long after we got here. Hopefully not so much tomorrow, but we won't melt if it does. 

                                                     Stole this pic from Instagram, Dusty, Owen 

                                   and Cassidy enjoying their stock tank 💙

                                         Have a good night! 

We're on a little vacation! :)

 We left home Thursday morning the 31st heading for Yreka, CA. Only to stay the night before moving on. We were headed towards the Oregon coast. 

Had a nice night at the Budget Inn. Not someplace we'd probably stay again, but the owners were nice and the rooms were recently updated. Just a place for the night. We didn't bring the Mansion, so we're staying in motels. It's summer so prices are up there, but the  gas mileage in the car sure helps! 

Friday morning after a quick stop at Walmart for ice and a few things we were on our way. We had a beautiful drive to Medford, Oregon and then we headed for Crater Lake National Park. Last time we were there was over 20 years ago the day after our kids threw us a 30th wedding anniversary party. Eric and Christina and Seth came with us along with Adam. Seth was 10 months old and now he'll be 24 in November! Adam was about three and he's 26! 

We know why we don't go on vacation to National Parks in the summer. TOO MANY PEOPLE! We enjoyed anyway after we were finally able to find a parking spot, but were glad to get out of there and find a place to have our lunch. 

On the drive to Crater Lake

You have to see it to see the beautiful blue! 

Pictures don't do it justice. 

We were overcast with thunder and lightning 

Traffic was ridiculous! 

Wizard Island.. 

Our lunch time view from the car! 

Traffic everywhere, which is why we go in September normally

After that it was about a 2 hour drive to Medford where we stayed at a motel Savano. Very nice, except the parking. The young man in the office gave us a spot right in front of our room, which was very nice. 

Oregon certainly has its share of "unhoused" (HOMELESS) people. They are everywhere. You'd think you were in Sacramento. 

After a nice night in Medford, we stopped at Walmart to get ice and some beer for Ken. On the road and tis afternoon we came into Brookings. A cute little seaside town. We had linner at Rancho Viejo, a family owned mexican restaurant . We will definitely be back! Prices, quantity and service were awesome! 

Half a carafe, I had too LOL. 

Who could say no to this sweet little girl? Trying to raise $
for a trip to Grey Wolfe Lodge or someplace in SF. I told her mom
no to that. LOL. Yes I donated. 💗

After that we found our motel, The Brookings Inn Resort. A very nice two story motel. Very family friendly with an indoor pool. Ken and I are laughing as there is obviously a family with kids above us. Little ones running and I'm sure jumping on beds. Oh the memories. 😪💙 

We're enjoying Happy Hour as I am writing this. A beautiful room and each other. 

Tomorrow we have our Whitewater Jet Boat Ride, our main reason for this vacation. We did the jet boat ride last September but were too late for the whitewater. So you come in the summer to experience it one time! They actually called today to ask if we wanted to upgrade for Free to the Whitewater Experience which is 6 hours and we think that's too long. Ours is 4 hours including lunch . Long enough for us. 

Brookings, Oregon

There was a path to the ocean, but we really didn't have time today. 

These two cuties are headed to the beach to meet up with Allissa's dad and 
family! 💙

Nephew Dusty and his dad, Bobby put together this beautiful deck, when Dusty
said he wanted a stock tank pool. Nancy, this would be perfect for you. 6 foot. 

Cassidy enjoying the new pool!! 

Christina ordered this Champagne dispenser for out by 
HER STOCK TANK! 💗 I might need one myself for 
Champagne Sundays when it's HOT! LOL 

Yep, she's enjoying! This is in a temporary place for now,
but she loves it! 

Have a great night! I'll update soon! :) 

Dillon Beach CA, A little work on the outdoor kitchen, Night In the Country, Company!

Our gorgeous sunset last night, thunder and lightning too
We didn't get any rain, but Reno (about 90 miles away) got
pounded. 

Well, here it is already coming upon the end of July! 

Thursday, July 17th I left home and headed for Dixon, CA to spend the night. I was going to the cemetery to visit my mom and dad, but it was 92 degrees so I decided to wait until morning. 

July 18th I had a visit with them and then headed for Valley Ford, CA where I was meeting my sister Linda and her family. It was time for her annual Dillon Beach trip and I'm always invited. 😊

Love this bar! 

Bobby and Linda coming in...💗

Ethan, Bobby, Dusty, Cassidy and Linda 

Uncle E (Ethan) and Owen checking out the waves 

Chelsea and Cassidy 💖

We met at Rocker's Roadhouse and had a great lunch there. Lot's of seafood, but not me LOL. 

From there we headed to Dillon Beach and the house that she rented for 3 nights. The next couple of days were a blur, but a great time was had by  us all. Thank you Linda and Bobby for the wonderful time as always! 💙

Puzzle time..

Owen, Chelsea and Cassidy. SMORF time! 

Sunday morning Mimosas at the beach with Jesse! 😃

The little museum at Pt. Reyes Light House 

313 steps to the lighthouse. I stayed up top with Linda and
we people watched. I've been down there several times
over the years. 

Happy Campers! 

Chelsea, who is as sweet as her smile 💗

I got home on Monday afternoon and was greeted by Ken and some more work done on the outdoor kitchen. 💗

Ken got a couple of more rows done of pavers, but first had
to dig up this monster of a boulder that was under the sand 
about an inch and a half or so. 

This week we spent getting ready for some company and just being home. It was a cooler week so we didn't get in the stock tank. Heating up again now. 

Friday the 25th Diane (Ken's sister) got here early afternoon. Seth and Mason pulled in about 2000 after work. Jesse came on Saturday. 

Seth and Mason 💙

Ken and Diane 😍

Christina sent this yummy peach pie from Apple Hill with 
boys. To die for! She knows peach is my favorite. She
also sent apple donuts too. Hard to resist. 💕

Seth and Mason were here to go to Night in The Country about 5 miles from here. It's a huge event that raises money for The Boys and Girls Club. They had quite a line up of "country artists" that played every night from Thursday to Saturday. The only one I knew was Thursday night's Joe Nichols. Guess my age is showing. LOL. 

We took John and Karen's side by side and Jesse and Diane took ours out to look at the crowds of RVs. The boys got in about 0100 so didn't see them until Sunday morning. They had a great time and want to come back next year for the whole thing. If that happens we'll take the Mansion out there for them to stay in. We shall see. 

Wall to wall campers out there! Amazes me every year! 

We went to the top of a hill to see the RVS but can't find the
pictures. :( 

Sunday morning, after breakfast Seth and Mason left for home. Always love having grandkids visit 💙💙

After they left, we enjoyed Champagne Sunday and BLT's. Karen came over for a sandwich too. Later in the afternoon headed out to BLM land and Ken, Jesse and Diane did a little shooting. After that back home and next door for a bit. 

Diane, Jesse and Ken 

Ken and Jesse 

I crashed pretty early and missed the gorgeous sunset, but they captured it. Lightning and thunder too. Because I went to bed way too early, 0320 greeted me this am. I wanted to be sure to be up to fix Diane and Jesse some breakfast before they left. I wasn't sure what time that would be. 

Jesse had to be at work at 1400 so they left about 0830 for Sacramento. 

Always love having company, so it was a great weekend. 

Don't get too many pictures of Bryan and Cheryl in Arkansas
💗

Kenna sent a couple of pictures of her and Aaron 💗 They had a nice 
picnic out at Folsom Lake 

Aaron 💗 Kenna leaves soon for her sophomore year in 
Alabama. Aaron will be getting ready for UCSB. 

               We're heading next door for Happy Hour. Have a great

                                               evening!