Now that I have some “sit down” time to write about our wonderful experience with Stan & Glorianne Weigand! I will re-write what I had previously written, as I felt that it was all “scribble”..
We arrive in McArthur, CA at the fairgrounds where we had made our reservation for the next 4 nights. I do believe Stan & Glorianne were as excited as we were to see them.. They got to the fairgrounds nearly the same time as we did.. I had told Glorianne we would probably arrive at about 3pm and she took me at my word!! And here they were! They had check on some business stuff and were coming back and saw us driving through town..how could they miss us.. our truck and trailer and Toyota and quad trailer!! hello!!??
Ev and I thought that was so sweet and cute that they were so excited to see us! and of course us too!
(little history).. We met Stan & Glorianne this past October 2011 when we were up here for our “Hat Creek” trip. They both volunteer at “The Fort Crook” Museum in Fall River Mills. They both have a very long history with this area and have donated and participated in many events as well have donated many items that the museum now has! Glorianne is also a published author of many books about the area and families in the area!! That’s all for now..
The night we arrive in town (McArthur, CA) Stan & Glorianne had invited us for dinner at their place.. She made us up some taco salad.. uumm she’s a great cook.. 
and we had peach cobbler for dessert.. hello! uumm the best! They showed us there place.. cute house so much talent she has, not just in writing, but her talents exceed most peoples talents in decorating! Their house is decorated in a “western” traditional motif.. However, all the “western” accents are actual artifacts they have used in their everyday life (of years gone by). The cutest western decorating that has appealed to my eye in quite some time..
Both Glorianne & Stan have experienced much in their lifetime sharing so many wonderful stories with Ev & I!! Both of them are great story tellers and most interesting to listen to some of the GRAND adventures they have experienced! Ok.. well enough about how interesting they both, we just love them both for whom they are!! Sharing, giving, loving people! How much better does it get?
Thursday both Stan & Glorianne had a fabulous day planned for us. They took time out of their already busy schedule to show us the area.. They came by and picked us up for the day at 9am that morning..
We left the campground, and they showed us the Fall River and surround area, later we could come back and kayak.. Then went up to the Museum did some sign hanging, got a personalized tour (OMG) of all the buildings! Stan had dentist appt at 1pm.. so we had lunch at “Crumb’s” in McArthur, then Stan went to dentist.. we went back to camp and let the dogs out and picked up Stan and off we went to McCloud River.. Great day!!
We stopped at the McCloud River, I fished didn't’ catch anything.. oh well. it was beautiful.. Everyone was patient while I tried to catch a fish.. Then we went up to Mt Shasta City.. We went through some of the stores, shopped.. Then an nice Italian Dinner at Piemonts.. uumm very good! Love the family style service. Stan & Glorianne were our chauffeurs to and from.. what a wonderful day we had!
When we were driving home we planned our day for Friday. This was the 4 wheeler/quad ride day!
Friday we arrive at their home about 9am.. had our picnic lunch packed, actually left overs from the dinner the night before with some potato salad Glorianne threw together.. We took a ride up by Adin at Ash Creek.. Such beautiful country… Stan & Glorianne had a great beef cattle ranch in the area.. It was Stan’s family back to the mid-late 1860’s.. Glorianne has written books about the families in the area as well as the some of the history..
We had fun ride all over that country.. Most of the land that we rode was “forest” service land. Some really nice camping and lots of great 4 wheeler ridding!
As we were driving back to Adin to have a frosty we experienced a snake wiggling his way across the street. You will see Ev & Stan reverting back to their childhoods “playing” with the snake..
We went and had some an ice cream at the local Adin frosty.. meet some wonderful and dear friends of “Weigand’s”.
I wish I could share all the wonderful history they both shared with us through out the day.. It was fabulous!
Saturday was our day to catch up.. I am sure that Stan & Glorianne had to do some catching up as well.. They worked at the museum all day.. Ev and I did laundry, did some kayaking, did some cooking, made some sour dough garlic/parmesan bread.. cooked up some tri tip and had the “Weigand’s” for dinner.. I am sure it was the hottest day of the year! Had a nice last day visit..
We were packing up on Sunday morning, Glorianne came by to wish safe travels (bless her heart).. Wonderful people! I feel like we have known them forever!
I wanted to include the photos that we took inside Stan & Glorianne’s home.. Decorated beautifully!! Very homey and cozy in a western motif..
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