May 12th trip to the coast and maint. on Wilbur

Monday we took Wilbur to the Coast. Now a day off should not be wasted so Monday after work we drove to the Coast for a couple of nights. It was a quiet time and some cool damp weather. On Monday I put gas in Wilbur and thought it was slow turning over but it started. Then when it was in the driveway I started it a few times and that was it. The battery was dead. Since it was only 4 years old and had a 100 month warranty back it went. For $18.00 I got a new battery and boy does it turn over now. Must have been the running light contest at the NW Jam that did in my battery. Oh well the price of fame. Anyway another great trip to the Coast and I do have to brag about my gaming in the casino. Now normally I don't spend much time or money except for a good meal but this time I put my $1.00 in a machine and while the Mrs. got a phone call I ran the money up to $14.00. Now thats the most I have ever walked away with. Yea I'm a big time spender.

Jeff picks up Bago parts and we go window shopping

Today Jeff made the trip from Seattle to pick up some parts I found for his '73 Indian. Then we met with the previous owner of his rig to pick up a few "left behind" parts. Now for those of you that do not know Jeff he is really nuts about Bagos. I mean this in the most positive way but I guess growing up in Forest City Iowa does that to you. I feel really fortunate to have met up with Jeff and consider him as "Mr Winnebago". Anyway here are some pictures from todays outing.

Here Jeff has a load of front seats, an A/C roof cover, inside A/C cover, inside lights, 4 speaker covers and misc. parts

Jeff goes window shopping

And then dreams of having a shorty. Well maybe some day Jeff.

The Jamboree River Run

Terry launches his boat.
Another Brave shows up while we were on the river.
The Queen Mary goes by.
The girls on the way to Hood River for shopping.

Parts Bago's I have found

Here are a couple of parts Bagos I keep my eyes on.

More NWJ Pictures

Show and tell
Wow we sure enjoy looking at manuals
Notice the pillow on the table. Jeff had it made from the fabric stored under the seat covers. It is the same as my Wilburs dinnet cushions.

The Classic Winnebago NWJ 2008

Here are some pictures of the Jamboree. Click on them to enlarge, Les

The welcome banner with everyone

Kaye made the cake. I think it was the tow truck ride that caused the damage to the cake, but we ate as much as we could.

Our group dinner. Bill almost hid behind Terry's boat.

Wilbur the Winnebago

I started this Blog with no special plan. Now since fellow Classic Winnebago members are looking at it I had better keep going with it. Blogs are a great way to share pictures and info. Right now I am thinking back on last Summer. Weeks of just relaxing on the Oregon Coast. This picture of my wife shows how we vacation. I'm pretty sure we would spend a whole day in a place like this. With our beach cabin parked right next to the beach what else is there to life.