Blogs from Bakersfield, California, United States, North America - page 7

Alaska is only 6 weeks away; I thought that we had so much time. Last night we sat at the table with maps spread out and the Milepost opened to the routes we plan to take. Years ago we were in Alaska and bought a book for our granddaughter about an Iditarod dog named Kiana who ran the race. As we looked at the maps we saw names of cities that we read in the book, how exciting to think that we will make a long trip where we can see some of the places we read about. We have mostly planned our route and places to visit so now it is a matter of buying the tickets we need and planning our food and getting everything ready. We went out to the RV and started ... read more

After leaving Mesa, AZ, we spent two days and three nights in Indio, CA. We stayed at Shadow Hills RV Resort. Click the link below to see where we were located in Indio. url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=33.7533,-116.27013&ll=33.7533,-116.27013&ie=UTF8&z=12&om=1Shadow Hills RV Resort On Friday, we visited with Nan’s cousin Dorothy and her husband Tim who winter near Desert Hot Springs, CA. Saturday morning, we drove The Beast to Joshua Tree, Ca and entered Joshua Tree National Park from the north gate and gaped at the forests of Joshua Trees which abound. Some photos are uploaded. Saturday evening, we enjoyed a lovely dinner with friends Jon and Lisa who live nearby, and who remain dear friends to us after leaving Washington State for other pastures some time ago. We enjoyed a reunion and catching up with each other. Sunday morni... read more

I've been away from this blog for several months. It isn't that I haven't been anywhere but the trips have all be short usually weekend trips. Lately I’ve been working on claims and have been sick on top of that, not a great situation. But yesterday I started thinking about a trip to Alaska. For two years we have planned to go to Alaska for a grandkids trip. Two years ago we got airplane tickets using our United frequent flier miles, paying the fees for all 6 tickets. The trip was problematic in that the only seats we could get gave us only 5 full days in Alaska, not much time. Then Dale was notified that he had to attend a conference during that week and Sunny found out that she had to register for her ... read more

We spent Thursday night at Dos Reis County Park in San Joaquin County, CA. Ok, I didn’t get to see the Civil War on television, but I look forward to seeing the Ducks play in the Rose Bowl. Since there are no longer any college or pro football teams worth watching in Washington State, we must look southward to Oregon for caliber football. But I did get some nice photos at Dos Reis and the San Joaquin River. No, I’m not going to post a photo of the new dent I put in the right hip of The Beast, trying to back up Uncle Joe. Click on the following link to see where we were in Dos Reis, CA: url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=37.83156,-121.31048&ll=37.83156,-121.31048&ie=UTF8&z=12&om=1Dos Reis County Park Friday was a tough road day. We enjoyed a customary stop and stretch ... read more

Finally the claims are completed and now it is”sit back and wait for the money” time. In the meantime before China I’d signed Justin and I up for a claims conference with Crawford which takes place in Dallas TX this week. We have signed up for workshops to get our earthquake and flood certification. Justin also will have the opportunity to meet with HR and have the estimating program installed in his computer. I’d wanted to fly but it saves money to drive and pull the RV with both of going. Then on Friday Crawford called and said bring work supplies, they will try to send us out to work since we are ½ way across the country. We have packed up the RV with our computers, printer, scanner; a ton of food and everything work. ... read more