Hi Friends,
FYI, this is the first POTW that I've sent from my laptop for about a month. If you haven't been getting it, that's because we were using an old address list. If you just want to check our blog site to see what's happened in the past (and where these are written originally) see this link: http://purkeybhpics.blogspot.com/
Nothing too noteworthy to report yet from Central Oregon. Ben has been working with several fellows on his '28 Ford. The engine is out and being re-worked by Mike. The car was then hauled to Culver (near Madras, a one way trip of about 45 minutes) where Ron and Ben re-did the rear end and repaired the brakes. The engine has been hauled over to Bill's where he will pour the babbits. And that's all I know! Ben has been quite involved in helping these guys, and is pretty sure it will be in tip-top shape when it's time to take it to the Model A Ford Restorer's of America meet in Puyallup in mid-July. We'll have more pictures of Model A's than you can imagine!
We spotted this guy in a big field east of Sisters last Sunday. He sat there quite a while, and Ben actually pulled over and stopped to get some pictures of him! Ben says he doesn't remember seeing Eagles when he lived in Bend in the 50's. I reminded him that was the time of high DDT use, which did a number on Eagles' eggs, among other birds.
So, while Ben has been working away on his Model A, the dogs and I have been relaxing here at our home away from home. Sam and Zoey are thrilled that there are a number of large gray squirrels here, and when they're not sniffing out squirrel tracks, they're relaxing (as best they can when they have to be on a leash all the time). We have taken a lot of walks around the area and they are always happy to see the shade of the big old Ponderosa Pines that fill this area. The grass is pretty nice, too!
Do you think our trailer pad is big enough?!? This is the widest and longest one we've ever stayed on, but I think they're finally designing RV parks for the bus-sized RV's and huge 5th wheels, all with pop-outs, that are so common now.
I've also discovered that this park has entered the computer age as far as the laundry room is concerned. You don't have to carry a bunch of quarters with you and stuff them into the machines. How do you pay? With a credit card, of course! There is a little machine mounted on the wall where you swipe your credit card, choose your machine and the cycle you want to use and it starts up! THEN...(even better) you can watch your wash from the comfort of your RV; just check on the web page that shows the laundry room, the machines (it shows them vacant or in use), and how many minutes are left in your wash or dry cycle. Pretty cool! You can also get a text message to let you know when your wash is done!!
We made a quick trip to Salem about 10 days ago, and George was able to resurrect my computer. He did his magic on it and it is now working pretty nicely. The little card slot still doesn't work, so got a card reader to plug into a USB port to download pictures. I trust George so much more than the "technicians" in La Paz and Los Barriles!! (He is a certified Dell technician).
Ben's brother Dan and his wife Laura spent last weekend at Ben's brother Ken's place, so we had a nice picture opportunity for the three brothers. That's half of their family! Sister Carol and brothers John and Greg are missing.
Unfortunately, I caught a nasty cold this last week; bad enough I went in to Bend Urgent Care on Friday. The doc said it was "just a virus", and gave me a prescription for a decongestant and some cough medicine. I am feeling better, and Ben has been letting me rest. I might just survive! (Sniff, sniff, cough, cough!)
It is pretty smokey here today; two fires started yesterday west of Bend near Tumalo. It's already pretty big, so I hope they are able to control it soon. Before that, the air was crystal clear, and the mountains beautiful!
I have started a June 2014 Picasa album, for a few more pictures of mountains, people, flowers, and other fun things!
OK, I promise.... Ben WILL do the next one, whenever that is! I'm gonna hold out.
Your friends in beautiful Bend, Oregon, where we'll be for another month and a few days, (come visit sometime!)
Harriet, Ben, Sam & Zoey
FYI, this is the first POTW that I've sent from my laptop for about a month. If you haven't been getting it, that's because we were using an old address list. If you just want to check our blog site to see what's happened in the past (and where these are written originally) see this link: http://purkeybhpics.blogspot.com/
Nothing too noteworthy to report yet from Central Oregon. Ben has been working with several fellows on his '28 Ford. The engine is out and being re-worked by Mike. The car was then hauled to Culver (near Madras, a one way trip of about 45 minutes) where Ron and Ben re-did the rear end and repaired the brakes. The engine has been hauled over to Bill's where he will pour the babbits. And that's all I know! Ben has been quite involved in helping these guys, and is pretty sure it will be in tip-top shape when it's time to take it to the Model A Ford Restorer's of America meet in Puyallup in mid-July. We'll have more pictures of Model A's than you can imagine!
We spotted this guy in a big field east of Sisters last Sunday. He sat there quite a while, and Ben actually pulled over and stopped to get some pictures of him! Ben says he doesn't remember seeing Eagles when he lived in Bend in the 50's. I reminded him that was the time of high DDT use, which did a number on Eagles' eggs, among other birds.
So, while Ben has been working away on his Model A, the dogs and I have been relaxing here at our home away from home. Sam and Zoey are thrilled that there are a number of large gray squirrels here, and when they're not sniffing out squirrel tracks, they're relaxing (as best they can when they have to be on a leash all the time). We have taken a lot of walks around the area and they are always happy to see the shade of the big old Ponderosa Pines that fill this area. The grass is pretty nice, too!
Do you think our trailer pad is big enough?!? This is the widest and longest one we've ever stayed on, but I think they're finally designing RV parks for the bus-sized RV's and huge 5th wheels, all with pop-outs, that are so common now.
I've also discovered that this park has entered the computer age as far as the laundry room is concerned. You don't have to carry a bunch of quarters with you and stuff them into the machines. How do you pay? With a credit card, of course! There is a little machine mounted on the wall where you swipe your credit card, choose your machine and the cycle you want to use and it starts up! THEN...(even better) you can watch your wash from the comfort of your RV; just check on the web page that shows the laundry room, the machines (it shows them vacant or in use), and how many minutes are left in your wash or dry cycle. Pretty cool! You can also get a text message to let you know when your wash is done!!
We made a quick trip to Salem about 10 days ago, and George was able to resurrect my computer. He did his magic on it and it is now working pretty nicely. The little card slot still doesn't work, so got a card reader to plug into a USB port to download pictures. I trust George so much more than the "technicians" in La Paz and Los Barriles!! (He is a certified Dell technician).
Ben's brother Dan and his wife Laura spent last weekend at Ben's brother Ken's place, so we had a nice picture opportunity for the three brothers. That's half of their family! Sister Carol and brothers John and Greg are missing.
Unfortunately, I caught a nasty cold this last week; bad enough I went in to Bend Urgent Care on Friday. The doc said it was "just a virus", and gave me a prescription for a decongestant and some cough medicine. I am feeling better, and Ben has been letting me rest. I might just survive! (Sniff, sniff, cough, cough!)
It is pretty smokey here today; two fires started yesterday west of Bend near Tumalo. It's already pretty big, so I hope they are able to control it soon. Before that, the air was crystal clear, and the mountains beautiful!
I have started a June 2014 Picasa album, for a few more pictures of mountains, people, flowers, and other fun things!
OK, I promise.... Ben WILL do the next one, whenever that is! I'm gonna hold out.
Your friends in beautiful Bend, Oregon, where we'll be for another month and a few days, (come visit sometime!)
Harriet, Ben, Sam & Zoey
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