Well, we're off and rolling again! This time we're headed north, with an itinerary they say will include Canyonville, OR, for the Yokum Family Reunion, and Lynnwood, WA, for a gettogether with my old master Gary and Geri's sis Carol and hubby Michael. We're scheduling a month for this escapade, subject to modification depending on what catches our interest along the way.

I overheard the original discussion between Geri and Don on the schedule for this voyage; it went like, (Geri) "When should we plan on leaving?" (Don) "Let's say the 21st". (Geri) "Why so early? We don't have to be in Canyonville till the 27th?" (Don) "Because we always wind up leaving four or five days after we planned to!" (Geri) (not really repeatable). So, a little after 11 AM today, the 25th, the wheels started rolling. Don went through his checklists before we left, with me looking over his shoulder to ensure that all my supplies were aboard (food, treats, toys, etc.) Well, it turns out the checklist needs to be expanded. One of my favorite toys, a ball that a cookie can be embedded in for me to work loose, was forgotten. Perhaps as important, Don forgot the power cord for the computer. This group needs to get their act together.

We were originally going to take a leisurely journey up highway 101 through the redwoods, and spend a few days enjoying their beauty; well, maybe on the way home. Instead, we headed for the boring and obnoxious highway 5, up through the great and drought stricken Central Valley of California. It was sad to see the dead orchards lining the road, but, fortunately, none of them produced food that I'm partial to. It was pretty hot in the coach, and I kept looking for the coolest place to lay. We made a quick stop in Lost Hills for fuel, and Geri took me to a lovely grassy area so that I could make myself comfortable (comfort stop!). We continued on to Patterson, to check in at a surprisingly nice RV Park, the Kit Fox, that has lots of nice grass and is very well kept up. Don is of the opinion that if we get an early start tomorrow, we can make it all the way to Canyonville! I'm not taking any bets on any part of this. But I'll let you know what happens! Later, Gater!