Wow what a summer. The motorhome is bundled up for the winter but our travels have been wone der ful . we took 14 days and went on a Hwy 20 west to east drive. Met some great people and saw some wonderful sights.
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Sunday, September 15, 2013
WOW.. We just finished our new trip in washington state. here are some photos
Lake pearrygin and winthrop
We left Winthrop and visited a Quilt Shop in Omak, My Wife loves Quilt Shops. Then up hwy 20 to republic
As we left Republic and headed for Spokane our journey was ntohing but wonderful Below are phots of our trip and some of the places we visited. We stayed two days in Spokane at Riverside State park and then we ended oour trip at Wenatchee State park in Leveanworth..wow what a trip
Without a doubt with dust devils, and everything mountains to desert this was a beautiful trip and though we had adventures we also had a great relaxing time
Lake pearrygin and winthrop
Summer 2013 Traveling East
WOW. Welcome friends...Just returned from our wonderful 5 day trip to eastern washington. what a trip. learned alot about motorhomes and about scheduleing.
1. driving for 5 stright days without resting a day or two takes alot out of you.
2. make sure all the buttons are buttoned and the sealed are sealed. It's funny but not at the time when you look in your rear view mirror and see your sewer hose following you down the road..
3. check the weather if traveling in 90+ weather know your limitations.
Other that just not planing well we had a great trip.
We went to Lake Pearrygin State park and Winthrop the first day. saw some wonderful sights on the way. Always stop at the little store outside Leavenworth called "The Alps"
Lake Perrygin & Winthrop was beautiful wish I could add all the photos here but there are so many to see.
1. driving for 5 stright days without resting a day or two takes alot out of you.
2. make sure all the buttons are buttoned and the sealed are sealed. It's funny but not at the time when you look in your rear view mirror and see your sewer hose following you down the road..
3. check the weather if traveling in 90+ weather know your limitations.
Other that just not planing well we had a great trip.
Then we traveled along hwy 20 to towns like Okanogan and Omak and Republic visiting those towns and meeting wonderful people .
Our next night we spent at Curlew State Park. and what a park it was
Friday, August 2, 2013
Another Satisfied Customer Roy Robinson RV
Hello My Fellow RV'ers;
Well it has been a exciting and adventerous summer so far. We have not been many places after the repair of from the damage done while I was in the forest, it took a few weeks to do that, then we found another problem, the chassis battery was not holding a charge or something was running the batteries down.
Well it has been a exciting and adventerous summer so far. We have not been many places after the repair of from the damage done while I was in the forest, it took a few weeks to do that, then we found another problem, the chassis battery was not holding a charge or something was running the batteries down.
Monday, May 27, 2013
Washingtons Peninsula
Hello My Friends;
It was the weekend of Memorial Day, It seemed Saturday would be a great time to visit the peninsula of Washington, the Beautiful homes and people we had visited before at Port Gamble, Port Townsend, Oak Harbor, and Kingston.
It was a beautiful day to just enjoy the land, and each others company, We started in Edmonds and after a 1 hour wait we boarded the ferry and what a trip, sun shinning and just a great day.
As we arrived in Kingston we noticed a few changes since our last visit, Kingston Lumber a great place to stop and catch the local flavor, friendly people, but closed what a deep sigh that was, as we arrived in Port Gamble
not much has changed, we thought, a few more shops, but the old country store was still open, As we walked inside we noticed the old country store and friendly people had been moved out, now it was yuppie center, wines everywhere and 12.00 hamburgers. YES, 12.00 for a piece of bread, small piece of meat and lettace, tomato, 12.00. why?? well they changed the name to organic. the cheapest way to grow food, and raise animals, because they do not use fertilizer or have to pay for extra feed, Grass is free. It's like Diesel fuel, the cheapest formala of fuel and the highest priced. We refused to pay 12.00 for one hamburger, so we left and went to the barbeque place across the street and paid less for for great food.
We then drove up to Port Townsend, I do love the kind of village atmosphere there, people are not trying to be something they aren't just a smile and smile life. We boarded the ferry and landed on Whidbey Island, on to Oak Harbor, and to the Navel Base. to celebrate the great sacrifice our military makes every day. living in under poverty conditions, making due. Yea, I know as a disabled veteran they get free food, free housing, BUT, they live in the same world we do, they have families who shop for food, wear cloths, and live in houses none of which is free.
THANK YOU VETERANS AND THOSE WHO SERVE TO KEEP THIS COUNTRY FREE , NO MATTER HOW MANY TIME POLITICIANS TRY AND TAKE THOSE FREEDOMS AWAY.
Well on to deception pass
and then through La Conner, and home Was a great day of discovery. some old things passed away not sure they will return, some things are just better.
It was the weekend of Memorial Day, It seemed Saturday would be a great time to visit the peninsula of Washington, the Beautiful homes and people we had visited before at Port Gamble, Port Townsend, Oak Harbor, and Kingston.
It was a beautiful day to just enjoy the land, and each others company, We started in Edmonds and after a 1 hour wait we boarded the ferry and what a trip, sun shinning and just a great day.
As we arrived in Kingston we noticed a few changes since our last visit, Kingston Lumber a great place to stop and catch the local flavor, friendly people, but closed what a deep sigh that was, as we arrived in Port Gamble
not much has changed, we thought, a few more shops, but the old country store was still open, As we walked inside we noticed the old country store and friendly people had been moved out, now it was yuppie center, wines everywhere and 12.00 hamburgers. YES, 12.00 for a piece of bread, small piece of meat and lettace, tomato, 12.00. why?? well they changed the name to organic. the cheapest way to grow food, and raise animals, because they do not use fertilizer or have to pay for extra feed, Grass is free. It's like Diesel fuel, the cheapest formala of fuel and the highest priced. We refused to pay 12.00 for one hamburger, so we left and went to the barbeque place across the street and paid less for for great food.
We then drove up to Port Townsend, I do love the kind of village atmosphere there, people are not trying to be something they aren't just a smile and smile life. We boarded the ferry and landed on Whidbey Island, on to Oak Harbor, and to the Navel Base. to celebrate the great sacrifice our military makes every day. living in under poverty conditions, making due. Yea, I know as a disabled veteran they get free food, free housing, BUT, they live in the same world we do, they have families who shop for food, wear cloths, and live in houses none of which is free.
THANK YOU VETERANS AND THOSE WHO SERVE TO KEEP THIS COUNTRY FREE , NO MATTER HOW MANY TIME POLITICIANS TRY AND TAKE THOSE FREEDOMS AWAY.
Well on to deception pass
and then through La Conner, and home Was a great day of discovery. some old things passed away not sure they will return, some things are just better.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
HooDoo Who Don't
Well As a fun thing I thought it would be fun to work for Hoodoo Recreation for the summer of 2013.
I would be a campground host in the Mt. Baker Snoqualmie Forest. sounds like fun right.
I got my package and was assigned to Douglas fir campground in the north on the nooksack river. it was perfect for my 36 ft motorhome and I was didligent to collect fees and payments.
Then I was told by my manager that I was to be moved to Silver fir and a couple was taking douglas fir because douglas also handles Excellisor Group camp. so I siad ok, What the heck one campground is good as the other. Right.
On May 15th, I Loaded up my stuff and was told to move into site #1 by the Hoodoo supervisor,, so I drive the extra 13 miles and pulled into the site, at first I noticed the site had not been cleared. but I entered anyeway, the gate was broken and hard to open, then the road was full of limbs I kept gwetting out to move. I made the turn and went to site #1 which made no sense to me but it was my first year and I was doing as I was told.
But Site #1 is a group site. Large site, so I called and was told to pull into the first site on the property.
In the process of the confusion my RV received over $9,000.00 in damage including the roof. I was following directions from my imediate manager and as a result my RV was damaged.
I contacted The Manager he said contact the President of Hoodoo so I did, and here is what he told me
I would be a campground host in the Mt. Baker Snoqualmie Forest. sounds like fun right.
I got my package and was assigned to Douglas fir campground in the north on the nooksack river. it was perfect for my 36 ft motorhome and I was didligent to collect fees and payments.
Then I was told by my manager that I was to be moved to Silver fir and a couple was taking douglas fir because douglas also handles Excellisor Group camp. so I siad ok, What the heck one campground is good as the other. Right.
On May 15th, I Loaded up my stuff and was told to move into site #1 by the Hoodoo supervisor,, so I drive the extra 13 miles and pulled into the site, at first I noticed the site had not been cleared. but I entered anyeway, the gate was broken and hard to open, then the road was full of limbs I kept gwetting out to move. I made the turn and went to site #1 which made no sense to me but it was my first year and I was doing as I was told.
But Site #1 is a group site. Large site, so I called and was told to pull into the first site on the property.
In the process of the confusion my RV received over $9,000.00 in damage including the roof. I was following directions from my imediate manager and as a result my RV was damaged.
I contacted The Manager he said contact the President of Hoodoo so I did, and here is what he told me
Dear John Worley,
I
am sorry to hear that you damaged your motorhome when moving into a
site. I know this things can be costly and frustrating, and that is
unfortunate. However, Hoodoo cannot be held responsible for these
damages, when you were operating your own vehicle under your own free
will and choice. We do appreciate that you were trying to move into a
site to begin you camp host assignment, but leaning trees are common
place inside campgrounds and are visible. I do hope you are able to get
your motorhome repaired, but Hoodoo will not be covering any of your
costs.
Please
accept this decision as final, I have conversed with Chuck Shepard and
Kaly Harward and we are all in agreement. This week is orientation, and
we will have no time to discuss this matter at the training meetings. I
hope that you will be able to move forward and fulfill your assignment
and enjoy the summer at Silver Fir. If not, please let us know right
away so we can fill that position.
Sincerely,
Ryan Thompson
President
Hoodoo Recreation Services
Seems to me all Hoodoo whats is a free line of people who for nothing. they take no responsibility for what their managers tell the host.
I contacted the Ranger station and they said they would look into the situation and was at least willing to discuss help with the repairs..
I love this country, I use the National Foreszxt Campgrounds and have for years. I support our forest. Hoodoo is a Not so Do. when it come to supporting their employees.
I promised I would do the job this year, I will be there as a host. and do my best. BUT IF YOU GO TO NATIONAL FOREST AND SEE A HOODOO TRUCK OR IN WASHINGTON OR OREGON THAT IS HOSTED BY HOODOO. JUST REMEMBER IF YOUR RV IS DAMAGED IN ANY WAY. YOUR ON YOUR OWN. EVEN IF IT IS CAUSED BY THEM.
Saturday, March 2, 2013
New Year New Adventure
Hello My Friends and Travelers
Well it has been a while since my last post, but alot of things have been happening. Have not been on the road a lot, and this summer has some outlook that We will not be traveling much.
1. I got the wonderful opportunity to be a campground Host Up at Mt. Baker. Drop in and say hi.
I start in the middle of May and I am so looking forward to this adventure.
2. I do not know how many of you have been reading about our past adventures, But as a recap, we were given a one year membership to Birch Bay K&M Resort last August and so we went up in September to spend a weekend, (Ended up to be one night) we were treated like it did not matter we were there, Our 36ft motor home was squeezed in a tight space not even big enough for a travel trailer. and when we went to the sales pitch, as it were, they did not wish to hear from us, they jsut want us to buy their product and go our way.
Well we got another call from Birch Bay, (Under new management, I wonder why) and they want us to return. BUT, we are thinking about it. maybe in April, they want to give us a membership, BUT why be a member of something I would never use, unless they change their ways.
3. We are leaving the 8th of march for a three days trip out on the Olympic peninsula, and down to Seaside Oregon, by way of hwy 101, then back up hwy 12 and thru Rainier park and back home. Really looking forward to this time away.
I will try and be more deligent on my writting up until May. not internet up at the campground. sorry. but will post when I can .
Wishing you all a great Spring and summer, have fun and drive safely.
John "Dusty" Worley
Well it has been a while since my last post, but alot of things have been happening. Have not been on the road a lot, and this summer has some outlook that We will not be traveling much.
1. I got the wonderful opportunity to be a campground Host Up at Mt. Baker. Drop in and say hi.
2. I do not know how many of you have been reading about our past adventures, But as a recap, we were given a one year membership to Birch Bay K&M Resort last August and so we went up in September to spend a weekend, (Ended up to be one night) we were treated like it did not matter we were there, Our 36ft motor home was squeezed in a tight space not even big enough for a travel trailer. and when we went to the sales pitch, as it were, they did not wish to hear from us, they jsut want us to buy their product and go our way.
Well we got another call from Birch Bay, (Under new management, I wonder why) and they want us to return. BUT, we are thinking about it. maybe in April, they want to give us a membership, BUT why be a member of something I would never use, unless they change their ways.
3. We are leaving the 8th of march for a three days trip out on the Olympic peninsula, and down to Seaside Oregon, by way of hwy 101, then back up hwy 12 and thru Rainier park and back home. Really looking forward to this time away.
I will try and be more deligent on my writting up until May. not internet up at the campground. sorry. but will post when I can .
Wishing you all a great Spring and summer, have fun and drive safely.
John "Dusty" Worley
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