Oregon in February
Slept well, my propane has been on empty since yesterday, but the heat worked all night, so I’m feeling lucky! My refrigerator seems to be ailing a bit though, so I am not so lucky in that department. Looking forward … Continued
Northeast Cali is really empty
I take the less traveled and more scenic route – north out of Sierraville to north edge of the Sierra Valley, then due east to Chilcoot, then left to Frenchman’s Lake, where I am having perfect and unmatched (and slightly … Continued
Two nights for the price of one
I spent January planning a trip in February. Now, the February First Thursday party has come and gone so it’s time to get in gear and head out. Monday I grocery shop, cycle library books, make working-hours calls and all … Continued
Car fixin, Move helpin, Bird watchin, Parking lot sleepin
Alternate title for this trip could be: “Parking Lots of the Central Valley“. Partly because it gets dark before 5, and partly just the this trip, worked out I spent every one of my eight nights sleeping in a parking … Continued
Misdirection trip – Family Part
There are two other campers on this large lot. The hub and wife crew troop by early this morning to hit the Eternal Showers. Then later they get in their truck as if to leave, but instead drive over right … Continued
Misdirection trip – upper Nevada
Locked bathroom is a problem this morning. Good thing Ely is quite close, nine minutes according to the Maps app! I leave this lovely, quiet spot sooner than I otherwise might, because all I can think about is pooping. Happily … Continued
Misdirection trip – lower Nevada
Sun is pretty damn hot again this morning. The annoying city dumbasses who left their trailer “porch light” on all night have as least had the good taste to leave early so their shady spot is vacant. I wake up … Continued
Misdirection Trip – Desert
Finally awake at a decent hour (10:30). I need more daylight. Since I am in the desert at a BLM campground where pretty much anything goes, and this is my fourth day since a shower, I decide to wash my … Continued
Misdirection trip – Fall Colors
Why is this the Misdirection Trip? Because I’m heading due south down 395, yet the plan is to end up in Eureka, north and west from here, to be with the family for my birthday. The plan in brief is … Continued
Eureka second time
I’ve given myself a really good chance to learn how to slow down on this trip. Taking four nights to drive north along the Oregon coast to Lincoln City, then turning around to taking four nights to return is taking it nice … Continued