We arrived home at about 7:30 on Thursday. A little dirty, a little cramped, a lot happy and very thrilled to be home. We leaped out of the car, ran into the house, I said hello to the dogs and leaped into the shower. Boy, that was nice!
Once my senses were restored I noticed that something smelled like it died in the garage. Serious dead body smell.
You want to know what smells like a dead body?....A freezer that has been unplugged for two weeks. Once we opened it, every fly in Fresno county came to welcome us home. Ugggh. Add that to the unpacking, clean up duties.
Next, we discover our pool is green. Nice, another chore to add to the list.
Welcome Home Bridgemans!
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Poker Playing Boys
The boys played poker with Dad so often that we had to throw away the cards because they were worn out. In the end, Mackenzie joined in and had quite the lucky streak.Apparently the only person who cant win is Mom.
Middle Falls
Here is the family at Middle Falls. There is an Upper falls, but Middle Falls is the most spectactular. Upper falls is at its lowest/slowest during this time and I was outvoted to hiking another 1 1/2 miles uphill to see it. This was already a hot 2 mile hike.
Lower Falls
We are at the Lower Falls. Just a short walk from our campsite. Later we scooted down and went swimming. brr chilly.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Home Again Home Again Jiggity Jig
Hello All,
Back in California, driving down the I5 and we just hit 2050 miles. This has been a great trip relaxing, exciting, interesting and as all family vacations a bit cramped and frusterating.
On our way to our last campsite, we just got sick and tired of being in the car and pulled over to a site in McCloud near Mt. Shasta/Trinity Lakes. We lucked out and they had a couple sites available. What we found there were three waterfalls and a river deep enough for the kids to swim in. Of course the water temp was equal to what comes out of my refridgerator door, it was nicer than sitting in the 102 degree campsite. It did cool down nicely in the evenings though and the quiet spacious beautiful sites were well worth the heat.
We saw deer tromp through our site at dust, chpmunks and squirrles and eagles and bluejays.
However, it is so nice to be headed home. I miss my puppies, I miss a real toilet that doesn't smell or have to be carried to a dumpstation and I miss my shower, my kitchen and my bed with 3 extra pillows.
I think this trip with the kids being a year older and all the new gear we take and everyon's clothes and the set up and the clean up has shown Scott that we have outgrown our PopUp. When we get home we will be cleaning out our gear and putting it on the market while looking for a pull behind. We definately want one with 4 bunks and a real toilet and sizable refergerator.
I will post pics once we get home since both my batteries are dead.
Hugs to all.
Back in California, driving down the I5 and we just hit 2050 miles. This has been a great trip relaxing, exciting, interesting and as all family vacations a bit cramped and frusterating.
On our way to our last campsite, we just got sick and tired of being in the car and pulled over to a site in McCloud near Mt. Shasta/Trinity Lakes. We lucked out and they had a couple sites available. What we found there were three waterfalls and a river deep enough for the kids to swim in. Of course the water temp was equal to what comes out of my refridgerator door, it was nicer than sitting in the 102 degree campsite. It did cool down nicely in the evenings though and the quiet spacious beautiful sites were well worth the heat.
We saw deer tromp through our site at dust, chpmunks and squirrles and eagles and bluejays.
However, it is so nice to be headed home. I miss my puppies, I miss a real toilet that doesn't smell or have to be carried to a dumpstation and I miss my shower, my kitchen and my bed with 3 extra pillows.
I think this trip with the kids being a year older and all the new gear we take and everyon's clothes and the set up and the clean up has shown Scott that we have outgrown our PopUp. When we get home we will be cleaning out our gear and putting it on the market while looking for a pull behind. We definately want one with 4 bunks and a real toilet and sizable refergerator.
I will post pics once we get home since both my batteries are dead.
Hugs to all.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
On the Road Again
We are back on I5 headed toward California. Our next stop is a fabulous site in Susanville that is rated a 10 from the Foghat guide of camping. No electricity, no water hookups but the trade in is beautiful scenery and great hiking. A nice finish to trip.
The true downside is the weather. We are watching our 74-76 degree weather creep up to 88 and rising with every mile. We expect todays weather in Susanville to be a cool 94 degrees. Compared to Fresno's 106....hmmmm.
We finished our time in Oregon teaching the kids to play poker, hiking and burritos over the campfire for dinner. They hooked up with a group of kids that played in the little stream and rode bikes for hours. It was nice to see them out of each other's hair.
We will be home late Thursday.
Wish us luck in the next two days.
Hugs to All.
The true downside is the weather. We are watching our 74-76 degree weather creep up to 88 and rising with every mile. We expect todays weather in Susanville to be a cool 94 degrees. Compared to Fresno's 106....hmmmm.
We finished our time in Oregon teaching the kids to play poker, hiking and burritos over the campfire for dinner. They hooked up with a group of kids that played in the little stream and rode bikes for hours. It was nice to see them out of each other's hair.
We will be home late Thursday.
Wish us luck in the next two days.
Hugs to All.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Loving it.
Oregon State Parks are the best. Clean, enviornmentally friendly and very on top of "guest" issues. (No drunks allowed to terrorize the masses).
Mackenzie found a friend at one of the programs for kids. Maverick is his usual charming self.
This has been a great stop. Its what we all love about camping. Nice sites, friendly people and you can let your kids wander a bit without freaking out.
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