Monthly Archives: December 2014

Heading east for the holidays

December 15, 2014 We are preparing to fly back east for the Holidays to see family and friends.. especially our wonderful granddaughter. I can’t wait to make iced Christmas cookies and little chocolate mice (and listen to her response when … Continue reading

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Newport Oregon Area

December 10-15, 2014 We said goodbye to Carl G. Washburn State Park on a cool, rainy Wednesday morning and sloshed up the road toward Newport, Oregon. Despite the rain, we still managed to catch glimpses of the magnificent coastline and … Continue reading

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Haceta Head Lighthouse

December 8-10, 2014 Carl G. Washburn Memorial State Park Out stay was a bit on the soggy side but we really didn’t mind. We seem to be getting used to rainy weather. It seems to rain a little every day, … Continue reading

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Coos Bay Area

December 5-7, 2014 We spent several days in the area around Coos Bay. The main area of the town is aligned along one side of Hwy 101 with the bay on the other side. We wandered through Mingus Park which … Continue reading

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Snickers the Camper House Queen – A Tribute

December 3, 2014 I have the sad duty to report that Snickers, the Camper House Queen, died on Monday December 1, 2014. She was about a month shy of 20 years old. She was dearly loved and we miss her … Continue reading

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