Visalia Elks to Soledad Canyon TT, Acton, CA - October 30, 2021

 From the Red Bluff Elks, while the rain had stopped, we quickly packed up and continued our trip southward. We traveled south on Interstate 5, and then got on Highway 99 at Sacramento. After an uneventful drive of 345 miles, we parked it at the Elks Lodge in Visalia, CA.

They usually ask for a $20.00 donation to stay in their 30 Amp & water sites. We were wanting to just park for the night and not unhook the truck, so we just parked out of the way along the side of the normal parking spots. Boondocking for the night was just fine for us. So... it was a free camping stop for us. Our third 'Bump and Run' stop for us this season. We made this quick trip south this time because of the 'Bomb Cyclone' weather event that was to happen during our trip. It seemed that we have successfully stayed ahead of it. We did drive through some of the rain, but it wasn't too bad. 

Bright and early, we were off again. This time, just a 190 mile stretch to Bakersfield, up and over Tehachapi Pass, and through Mojave, Lancaster, and Palmdale to the Soledad Canyon Thousand Trails park at Acton, CA. There are several parking loops here, but there is only one that gives you good cell/internet service. And we got a great spot in the good service area.

We are planning to stay here for 13 days. It is nice to have time to just kick back and do nothing. Just relax. We do have plans to meet up with our Son Tim & family at Disneyland this coming Monday. We are looking forward to the visit. We are still kids at heart. It will be fun to watch our two Grandsons, Rome & Ryker go crazy there. 

During our time here, Donna has been re-organizing all our cabinets and down-sizing again, a never ending process, that is coming along pretty well. No, it is not time for us to buy a bigger RV...haha. I am catching up on my book reading, actually listening, because my books are all on audio book format. I am currently on book 10 (of 15) of the Wheel of Time series. I listen every morning while I go for a walk-about around the RV park. 

One day, we stopped by the Blackbird Airpark in Palmdale. This is such a neat place. Lots of cool planes on display.  Sorry about the number of pictures...I like planes.

I also had time (and permission) to wash my truck and RV. This is not normally allowed in a RV park, especially in California. The weather has been great and it was enjoyable. 

I had time to run our generator, a Predator 3500 from Harbor Freight. I run it in the back of our truck, where I keep it. I run it for 20-25 minutes once a month with a load on it. I use our space heater for the load. 

We have only used it when we need an air conditioner, and now that we are back in the southwest, I think a monthly run will be sufficient till we head north in the Spring.

That's it for now. The next post will be about our visit to the Happiest Place on Earth.

 

The Fergs out .......

Last 5 Days in Washington, The Trip South, Red Bluff, CA - October 22, 2021

 The Thunderbird Thousand Trails RV Campground, we have been here many times. We had a nice site with 50 Amp and water. And satellite reception too. 

Our last 5 days in Washington before our migration south where the weather is warmer and dryer. That is not the case around here right now.

While here, we celebrated our Grandson's 11th birthday.

Then the next day, we watched the boys while Tim & Shannon had a date night. They went to a Foo Fighters concert.

We said our goodbyes and prepared to head south.

Then, wouldn't you know, just the day before departure, the 'Check Engine' light came on again. 

This time I stopped by Harbor Freight and picked up a code reader.

I checked the code and it was the temp sensor again. Not serious. Maybe a stuck thermostat. I can deal with it when we get settled later. 

Wednesday morning we were off, check engine light and all. 

A good, uneventful travel day, 409 miles south on Interstate 5, to Canyonville, OR and the Seven Feathers Casino for the night.

Boondocked in their parking lot with our propane space heater for heat... a good night.

Next day, off again, 249 miles and into California. We drove over the Siskiyou's by Mount Shasta, where the rain started...and never stopped.

Stopped for the night at the Red Bluff Elks. Oh, and my check engine light went out again.

$25.00 a night for 30 Amp and water. It rained all night.

As soon as it lets up, we will hit the road again.

 

The Fergs out .......

Moving Family From Phoenix, Moochdocking, Yakima, WA - October 14, 2021

 October 4th, we finally flew out of the Yakima Airport, changed planes in Seattle, and made it to Phoenix. Donna and I helped our daughter, Kim, and family pack all their stuff, clean their apartment, and watched our 2 grand daughters (age 1 & 3) while we got everything ready for this move. 

Monday the 11th, I picked up the U-Haul 26 foot moving truck, and the real fun began.

We filled the truck completely.

and hit the road. Donna and I were in the big truck, and Kim, Chris, and the girls were following in their loaded SUV. The first leg of the trip was 240 miles and we stopped for the night in Laughlin, NV. We spent the night at Harrah's Casino Resort.

The drive Tuesday was 550 miles and we stopped for the night in Jackpot, NV. Chris got us a suite at Cactus Pete's Casino Resort. It was a huge deluxe suite with bedroom, living room, large bathroom, and a giant jacuzzi. Donna and I had a nice relaxing, fun night there before the last leg of the trip.

Then Wednesday, we headed out for the last 525 miles to Yakima, WA. It was a good, fast, un-eventful trip. Chris's folks are letting us moochdock at their house. They are out of town and so we get to stay in our rig while we are in this area.

Thursday, we moved everything out of the truck into their new apartment. 

I forgot how much work moving is. After we emptied and returned the truck, we helped Kim organize her new house a little, then said our goodbyes. We are heading out in the morning to Monroe for our last few days here in Washington. 

 The Fergs out .......