Thursday morning after finishing loading up we headed to Gardnerville to pick up prescriptions and then headed over to Washoe Lake State Park. We're able to stay for just $10.00 a night with Ken's senior state parks pass. This includes water, electric and a dump station if needed. Can't beat that. The sites have been redone, so most of them are pull thru's which really makes it nice.
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| The view from our campsite at Washoe Lake State Park |
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| The Mansion at her first camp spot |
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On our way there my sister Wendy had texted that her hubby's colonoscopy didn't go as planned. He was on his way to the hospital with what appeared to be a perforated bowel. The hospital was so backed up with a line of 7 ambulances! CA for ya! Eventually they performed emergency surgery on him and he'll be in the hospital for 5 to 7 days. Needless to say he's in a lot of pain. He's got breathing issues along with all that. He's in good hands now. Hope you're feeling better soon Shawn!
WE got there around 1430 and just enjoyed the afternoon. Happy Hour and dinner. A little tv watching and then time for bed! We sat the alarm for 0430!
A great sleep was had and we were ready to get moving. Of course our idea of moving in the morning put us on the road at 0800. We had a beautiful drive down highway 88 ending up in Stockton, CA which is definitely NOT beautiful. You can't believe the homeless camps all along the sides of the freeway! I thought Sacramento was bad, but this was really truly lots of garbage dumps and tents. I was too busy looking to get pictures!
Had a nice drive down I-5 except for the trucks and the fact that everyone is such a big hurry to get somewhere! The main reasons we avoid the interstates as much as possible!
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| Above Kirkwood CA highway 88 |
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| I love the little towns on 88 |
We got to John and Karen's spot just about 1630. They were outside by their 5th wheel and had gotten a fire going. So we parked the Mansion and met by the fire for Happy Hour. We enjoyed visiting for a few hours and Karen had made us all a delicious chicken enchilada dinner with mexican rice, guacamole and home made salsa, it was so yummy! Thank you Karen and John!
We called it a fairly early night and then didn't wake up until 0630 this morning! Breakfast, showers, dishes all done, so we'll see what the day brings! It's a beautiful day.
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| Stole this pic of Seth from FB.. He looks good and happy don'tcha think?!đź’™ |
That's it for pictures as internet is slow. We supposedly have a "wi fi booster" in
here but I'm sure if it works anytime or with electricity. We are going into town to pick up a connecter we need here. We'll be here until Monday morning, guess we should get a map out sometime and decided how to head east!
Have a great day!
Nothing like heading off on a new adventure in a new home. Looks wonderful!! Seth is a good looking young man! Safe travels as move easterly in a few days.
ReplyDeleteThank you Deb! Yeah we're loving the new home and visiting with friends! Thank you I'm pretty partial about my grandsons..they're so handsome :) ..Looking forward to heading east!
DeleteThat's sure a purdy home on wheels!!! I hate driving in that traffic too, so I keep it at 57 or so all the time. Easier to just let them all pass me. I did not know Stockton was so bad ... haven't been through there in ages. It's turning into a cesspool that the government seems to think is okay. Grandson sure does look happy!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Nancy we're loving it! Yeah I wish I could have gotten pics. Even in this beautiful town of Paso Robles, homeless camps every where! It wouldn't be so bad if they dumped their garbage somewhere, but it's just all over their "yard" shame ..Yes he does!
DeleteI'm sure the Mansion is smiling! That traffic does not sound fun.
ReplyDeleteHope the b-i-l is home from hospital soon.
Great picture of Seth. :)
We're sure she is smiling as are we! Love being on the road, with not too much of a timetable! Thank you..
DeleteThe Washoe Lake State Park looks nice. Enjoy your time with friends and your travels in the Mansion....
ReplyDeleteHi guys! thank you! Ken I have to say you make an adorable Willie!! We love that state park, hoping to spend some time there this summer and trying out the kayaks!
DeleteGlad they found the Perforated Bowel before it got too bad. Almost lost a buddy to that. Looks like your medical system is getting as slow as ours.
ReplyDeleteNice you are getting a chance to put the Mansion through some trials.
Seth"s looking happy being a Marine.
Be Safe and Enjoy your time away.
It's about time.
Medical, especially in CA is bad! We were happy with ours in Nevada when Ken had his issues, but I wouldn't want to deal with that in CA for sure. Yep, we're enjoying the Mansion :)
DeleteThat Seth has broad shoulders. I feel comfortable knowing he is looking out for our country just as we did back in the day. Looks like you two are looking to the East already. Safe travels.
ReplyDeleteFunny, Ken and I were thinking the same thing about Seth. His brother, Mason is getting the same shoulders too. Thank you for saying that about feeling comfortable :) We will be heading EAST today! Once we get on the road :)
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