Medicine Lake/Hat Creek August 2015

Good Friends, Good times! Weather was non-cooperative!
Wind and cool temps at Medicine.. Oh well.. we all made the best of it! The kayaks would stay on top of the truck as ornaments and the “minion” boat would stay tied on to the back of Phil & Toni’s motorhome.

Phil & Toni and Everett & I met up the Rolling Hills Casino on Sunday the 19th at the campground there. We had planned to eat in the restaurant/buffet in the casino. We went in and we all tried our luck.. I/We won $600!! woo hooo!!
(actually Phil was standing with me when I won this, then Everett came up and said look what “WE” won!! So these two “men” had a standing joke all week about what “WE” won.. comical really!)

We all proceeded over to the bar and had a drink then onto dinner on my/WE winning ticket.. Fun fun time!!!
We pulled out in the morning to head to Medicine Lake. We made a “Pit” stop at the Olive Pit.. bought up so goodies and on our way..
We met Phil & Toni in McCloud for lunch and then proceeded to the lake. We were welcomed with lots of wind and cool temps. We had no idea that the wind would continue the whole time we were there.
On Monday morning we tried our luck fishing at the boat luanch and at Bullseye lake.. Phil was pretty lucky.. he did pretty good.... that afternoon after driving over to glass mountain when coming into the campground to our surprise Stan & Glorianne had pulled in.. They weren’t going to come till Wednesday..

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They had to do a “commute” to Fall River on Tuesday for some previous commitments and then return to the lake on Tuesday evening..
We decided to take a drive to Fall River to see the museum where we met up with Glorianne. From there we went out to see Stan at home.. visited for a bit and then off to Burney to get fuel and a bit to eat.. We wanted to get away from the wind for the day..
About an hour and half drive from Burney to camp at Medicine.
We didn’t’ cook that night due to our late lunch..
Wednesday we were out fishing all of most of the day.. Wind was still a factor. Seemed everyone was catching fish except me!
Toni and he first fish!! EVER!

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Naturally.. My arm still handicaps me in so many areas. But I was bound and determined.
Phil & Toni suggested we should go down to Hat Creek for a few days on the end of our trip to see if we could get out of the wind..
On Thursday everyone  packed up and headed to the Rancheria at Hat Creek. I was surprised that they weren’t booked. Glorianne & Stan had some work to get done at home for the up coming fair, so they headed home. It’s too bad the wind was so persistent the whole time we were at Medicine.
We got a nice spot next to the little lake at the Rancheria. Fortunately the temps were warmer and the wind wasn’t so bad..
We were barely checked in and set up when Kathy & John Becker came for a visit .. (John & Kathy live at Hat Creek).  
Phil & I went fishing on Friday morning at the bridge at Hat Creek and did pretty well. I finally caught some fish.. Limited out in 40 minutes. Phil had suggested that I should reverse the reel to the right hand so that it would work better for me!! dahhh! And it did!! Thank you Phil..  
On Saturday Ev & Phil went fishing and caught a couple. We all decided to go into town (Burney) and hit some garage sales, thrift stores, get fuel..
From there we went over to John & Kathy’s.. Great place they have!! Beautiful stream goes through their backyard.. Right out of a magazine.. While visiting out on the porch we discussed that we would meet up in the morning at JJ’s café at Hat Creek for breakfast about 8:30am and then pack up and head out toward home.

We stayed one more night at the Rolling Hills Casino.. No big winners this time..
In spite of the wind it was wonderful to spend time with such wonderful friends! and get to know John & Kathy..

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Here are a couple of videos..
First one is of Ev cleaning the fish with the help of Ripley & Kaylee.. https://youtu.be/DEacdoLg7Gs <<click here
The second one is of Phil at Hat Creek catching a fish..
https://youtu.be/MRvwOG3BuDI <<click here

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Philosophical Society at the Riv

Had an absolutely fun day with our fun friends at the Riviera this morning.. We meet once a month the second Sunday of the month at 11am at the Riviera Hills Restaurant..

Got a few shots off this morning.. hope you will enjoy..

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Langtry Winery with Friends

Talked with Jim & Shirley early Friday morning and Jim let us know that there was going to be band at Langtry winery close to them on that Friday evening.. We decided on appetizers for dinner.. Shirley made up some Shrimp and cocktail sauce.. I did some egg salad sandwiches..
We arrive at their place about 4:30ish.. had a couple of glasses of wine and at the snacks and then we were off to the winery..
To our surprise was Milton, Priscilla, Teresa (Priscilla’s daughter) and her husband Joe.. They had already gotten a table, so we were invited to sit with them..  
We had a fun day! Chatting, dancing, enjoying the company at hand.. Music was fabulous!!
After the music was done, we packed up the party and went to Jim & Shirley’s where we had dessert.. We brought a cheese cake that Charles had brought for Ev’s birthday.. home made by Cee Cee a dear friend of Charles.. Everyone scarfed it up.. soo good..
We met Scott & Colleen and Spenser at the winery and so they too joined us at Jim & Shirley’s.. Spenser played the piano for us.. it was delightful.. A fun day by all..
Thanks everyone! Had a fun fun day!!

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Fire at Lake County, CA July-August 2015

I will try and add more photos as we go along..

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Happy Birthday Gillian turning 6 years old

Impromptu birthday party for Gillian turning 6 (our granddaughter)! Gillian’s big sis, Gianna, was injured in a bicycle accident the week before and was in the hospital for nearly a week! Thankfully she is fine..
All the girls, Gianna, Gillian and Gemma were so excited about the party.. They were all so cute.. We got lots of hugs! We so enjoyed the festivities!!

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Celebration of Birthdays at the Riviera/ Rudy Smith/Jim Walsh/ Ev Swesey

All of us have been traveling all summer and this was our first get together after a couple of months of not seeing each other. We thought it would be a great excuse to celebrate the “guys” birthdays.. Rudy first with July 14, then Jim July 26, and my Evee August 6th.. We also met some new friends! Fun people Andi & Skip..
Saw some long time friends whom I had not seen in awhile.. That would be Louis & Anita.. So sweet.. I worked with Anita back in the 80’s in the “pink tent” doing flowers.. She is still just as beautiful as ever.. Louis is very handsome too.. Great couple!

The ambiance at the Riv was so lovely last night.. We were sitting out on the patio drinking wine, eating dinner, catching up on each other travels, dancing.. just real fun! Lots of wine too about 6 or 7 bottles? Oh Lord.. no wonder I had a headache this morning!
Today is going to be completely “down” day, you know, “movie day”..   

 

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Lake Davis 7/17-7/19/15

After leaving Twin Lakes we headed to Lake Davis for a couple of days..We were a bit nervous thinking we might not get a place to park/camp with it being the weekend. We arrived and there a quite a few spots still available.. but by dark most were filled.. good thing we got there early..
The weather here is perfect.. not to hot and not too cool.. we did some thrift store shopping and some groceries.. We all headed down to the shore of the lake to take in some relaxation/swimming/fishing and meeting new people..
Saturday evening we had quite the summer thunder/lightning/rain storm.. Thankfully it was pretty dry when packing up..
Had a really great week with everyone! Thanks for everything!

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Reno/Twin Lakes/Bodie 7/11-7/17

We started out on Saturday morning to head to Reno to meet up with Rick & Lynn/Phil & Toni/Mike & Maryann..
Rick & Lynn arrived before us at the GSR (Grand Sierra Resort) in Reno.. Mike & Maryann couldn’t make it Saturday night..
We all hung out for awhile then went and had dinner at the buffet..
Fun time was had by all..

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Sunday morning we went to Scheels sporting goods, its like a Cabella’s a bit cheaper maybe.. Where Ev caught the big one at Scheels!

Horsed around Scheels for a  couple of hours then headed over to Mike & Maryann’s.. Rick & Lynn were on the road to Las Vegas and to other parts unknown.. Phil & Toni followed us over to M & M for a brief visit then they were off to friends in Yerington. We would meet up with them on Monday at Twin Lakes.
We stayed at M & M’s on Sunday evening.. This is our own private bed & breakfast/dinner.. They always wine and dine us..

Monday morning we hit the road about 9ish am, heading for Twin Lakes.. Phil & Toni were already at the campground when we got there.. We were all a bit disappointed in the camping arrangements here.. When we say ad for Twin Lakes RV resort we were under the impression it was a lot closer to the lake and we were packed in like ‘sardines’.. Oh well we decided to make the best of it.. And we did.. We got all set up (all spaces were back in and round like a wagon wheel). Then took a ride to actually see the lakes.. They were beautiful but difficult to get down to the lake.. As it turned out we spent no time on the lake at all while we were there for the 4 nights..
On Tuesday we hung at the creek across the road, Walker creek I think.. did some fishing.. Later that afternoon M & M came in and stayed with us in the trailer..

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Wednesday we too a ride over to Bodie a ghost town just south east of Bridgeport..We also went down to Mono Lake and checked it out for about an hour..

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Thursday M & M headed for home.. We on the other had decided to drive over to Buckeye Creek where we heard there was a Hot Springs..  Fun was had by all..

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On Friday morning we packed up and decided to go over to Lake Davis at Portola, CA about an hour northwest of Reno..

Parties Galore!! 4th of July weekend!

While on the road Ben & Julie Lawson invited us over for pot luck, music and fireworks party! It was a fun party!

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Boat Parade with Gil & Christie

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Day on the Lake with Gil & Christie..7/7/15

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Dinner with our east bay friends! Frieda/Ryan and their guests!

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Dinner Party at the Swesey’s July 8th.. fun times were had by all!!

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Home bound 6/28-7/1/15

Awe on our way home.. Left Quincy Lakes about 10am already hot.. We headed to the coast.. It was a long travel day.. We made it as far as Lincoln City on the Oregon coast.. We stayed in a koa for the night.. Then made it as far as Gold Beach, OR on Monday.. Found a nice little campground there..
Tuesday stayed at the Moose lodge in Eureka and home on Wednesday the first of July.. When we arrived home it was HOT! Very HOT all they way through WA, OR, CA!!

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