Comming home from the Coast outing

Today we came home from a couple of nights at the Coast. Wilbur ran great and no problems other than a couple of leaks in all the rain and wind. Above the windshield must have a leak and then the bathroom ceiling vent/escape hatch had drips. Friday was great weather but then Saturday about 4:30AM I heard the rain. Rain off and on Saturday turned into drier weather on Sunday. This was one of those relaxing trips to the Coast with thime to read and play cards with my wife. The empty nest stuff is great, er I mean I sure miss the kids.....thats in case they read this. Wilbur is unloaded and ready to put in the garage. I might have to wash him since all the rain and wet roads kind of make for a dirty outside. Now to try posting pictures.....

WIFI in Lincoln City Oregon

I did find out that the City Library has a good WIFI signal outside the building. Most of the time I pull into Burger King and connect to their WIFI but this time the libaray across the street came in good. So if you are ever in town try the libary. They have computers to use inside and WIFI outside.

Saturday at the Coast

Yesterday my wife and I took off from home about 3:00 PM and headed for the Oregon Coast. We arrived about 4:30 PM and parked at the Chinook Winds Casino where we decided to partake of the Friday Sea Food Buffet. That is still the best bet to place there. All the Crabs, shrimp and Salmon a person could stand. Hardly room left for desert but always room for desert. Then we drove over to our favorite State Park for a long deserved time of watching the water and finally seeing the Sun setting into the ocean. It's not every day you get a good sun set because of clouds and fog. Then back to the RV parking lot at the Casino for the night. Free parking for RV's and a secure place. Several people were there for a pool tournament. We did go in and see probably 50 tables set up.
Today we got up and drove back to the same State park for a breakfast of coffee, fruit and toasted english muffins. That is a quick and good way to start the day. Today is raining and not at all like Friday's sun. This weekend is the City wide garage sale. We did find some stuff but since it was wet we didn't enjoy it that much. Well I better get back to my vacation so take care, Les

More maintenance for Wilbur

Today was the day to check tire pressure and propane but even more happened. First I wanted a hose for my compressor that would reach all around Wilbur with out moving the compressor so I went out and bought a 50' one. Aired up all 7 tires. Then I decided to grease the chassis. First I had to buy another tube of grease, then I had to relearn how to install the tube into the grease gun. So after a long talk with the grease gun it acted right and worked. Then I noticed that when I had reinstalled the drive shaft, after it was towed to my house after buying it, the marks I made before removing it were one notch off. Things almost lined up. Anyway all is good now. I drove it after all this and think it drives better. Probably gets better gas mileage too. Oregon Coast or Bust!!!!

Getting Wilbur ready for the first outing of the year

Tonight I put some water in the tanks and checked out the fresh water system. I had installed a water heater bypass last Fall and now with the water pump on I had a small leak under the table seat. Happy to find that before I found wet carpet, or worse my wife find the wet carpet. Tommorrow will be tire pressure and propane checks. It's only 60 miles to the coast and half way is a casino with free camping if I have have any trouble. Wish me luck.

Back from Seattle

Well we spent the week down town Seattle. With trips to local tourist places like Pikes market and shopping centers we came away with the trunk full and wallets empty. I just added that incase my wife reads this. She is a bargin shopper and wants to retire soon so saving money is a good thing. Now that its April I plan to take the old Bago out for some Coast trips. I made sure to fill the gas tanks before I send whats left to Uncle Sam.