Hello from the road, friends and family. We left the homestead on Wednesday morning and made a hard day’s drive to Sutherlin, Oregon. We arrived with only diesel fumes in the tank, and filled up our 30 gallon tank with 30.1 gallons of fuel. Close shave. We spent the night at Highway Haven with a PassPort American discount of 50% Thursday, we drove through the mountain regions of southern Oregon and northern California. We arrived at Mountain Gate RV Park north of Redding, just in time to sign up for a turkey dinner, with all the sides. Today, we drove south on I 5 to Flag City RV Resort which is just east of Lodi CA. As is our practice, after three days of driving the rig, we stop for two nights wherever we land. So, ... read more

On Monday morning, we left Mesa and drove to Indio, CA where we spent the night at Shadow Hills RV Park. Tuesday morning, we hitched up an headed to San Bernardino where we turned north to climb into the highlands and onward to Orange Grove RV Park in Bakersfield, CA. This Wednesday morning we set out for Lodi, CA where we will stay two nights a Flag City RV Park. After three days of driving, we like to chill and stay at a location for two nights before moving on. Here is our location: url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=38.11362,-121.3889&ll=38.11362,-121.3889&ie=UTF8&z=12&om=1Flag City RV Park We may do some wine tasting in and about Lodi tomorry. Folks around here seem to grow grapes just about everywhere; back yards, side yards, and yes, in some front yards. Our membership in Passport America gives us ... read more

My friend Dave and I went on a photo safari today to the Riparian Preserve in Gilbert, Arizona. We are both curb side photographers, and were favored by the board walk with railing at water’s edge by a duck filled lake. The fowl entertained us with acrobatic flybys, take offs and landings. The preserve is a 110 acre park organized into various vegetative zones that range from marshlands to native riparian and upland vegetation areas. Almost 200 species of birds have been identified in the preserve, as well as all sorts of critters from fish and amphibians to jack rabbits and coyotes. So, during this winter snowbird trip to southern Arizona, I’ve enjoyed photo shoots with two of my online photographer friends; TJ when in Tucson, and Dave in Gilbert / Mesa. And I’ve bagged some ... read more

On St Paddy’s Day I made a photo safari from Mesa, taking the Bush Hwy along the Salt River to the vicinity of Saguaro Lake. There were some nice vistas in the area. Next, I turned The Beast toward Apache Junction and Superstition Mountain; the area of the Lost Dutchman gold field. As fortune smiled on me, I came across the Goldfield Ghost Town; a marvelous photo opportunity depicting life in a mining town of the old west. The best part was that admission was free! As soon as I got to town, some cowhands were casting slurs back and forth, and soon, a gunfight erupted in main street before my very lens! It was fun. I walked the street with a little swagger and from time to time quick drew my camera to fire of ... read more

Last Tuesday, we departed Mesa for a two night photo safari to Sedona, Arizona. We decided to go mid-week to avoid the weekend crowds and more expensive lodging rates. Our friend Dave who lives in Chandler, AZ, emailed us a list of pet friendly lodgings in Sedona. We chose the Best Western Inn in west Sedona. So, Tuesday afternoon before checking into the BW, we made photo stops at scenic outlooks near Village of Oak Creek, south of Sedona; Bell Rock, the Indian Cliffs and Cathedral Rocks. We also drive to the Sedona airport and made a panorama photo of the Thunder Mountain area. Later that afternoon, when we checked in at the Best Western, my jaw dropped when we entered the outdoor terrace where our room was located. The view of the red rocks of ... read more

We awoke to light snow on the ground this morning at the Voyager RV Resort. Amazing! A freeze is predicted for tonight. Tomorrow, we hitch up and head north to Mesa where we will stay one month at the Val Vista Village. Stay tuned, Paddy ... read more