Laid out on the couch with the puppies, it was pretty hard to get in gear. I would have been happy just vegging out all day!
When I finally got my act together, the first stop was to get rid of the old TV. Just a few signs strategically placed around the area, caused cars to line up clear out to the street. It bothered me that they required some form of I.D., including your address and phone number. I imagine that list will be sold over and over again. They had pallets of electronic items, from computers to stereos to TV's. I wonder what they do with all that junk??
Next up, it's bath time for the Jeep. It hadn't been washed since arriving home in March. Remind me never to go on a Saturday again, even if I DO have a 50% off coupon. There were nine cars in front of me and eight behind. Kudos to Prime Shine because they ran cars through like crazy. I had to wait about ten minutes before entering the facility, which does a great job of car washing!! A couple swipes with a towel and I was done!!
That was it ..... boring day #65!! Since I took the Jeep, I didn't veer off to the Antique Store. The most exciting part of the day occurred when Miss Patty mentioned they found a scorpion INSIDE their house. That after having discovered a gila monster in the front yard. I'm rethinking my desert home location!!
It was a beautiful sunset that I almost missed as I watched the Giants WIN over the D-Backs!! While that was going on, I tried to spend a little more time working on my summer travel schedule. I'm not much of a planner, but if I don't at least try, the stress level rises too high to control.
It's a new route, heading up through Reno and Winnemucca (a tourist destination, don't you know), through Jordan Valley and on to Idaho. I'm hoping there aren't any roads too steep, that fuel is available and RV parks plentiful! Wishful thinking!! Does anyone know of a park around Truckee I could stay? Or maybe just West of Reno? I think I remember something near a casino, or WAS it a casino? With that info, my planning will be complete ... a load off my shoulders, to be sure!!
About that time, I walked back outside and got the scare of my life. This silly solar blue dog BARKS!! Funny how he waited until my back was turned. Apparently it has a motion detector. BAD DOG!!!! Jumping two feet off the ground was my exercise for the day!!
For anyone interested in getting their CCW in California, I'm working on it. Honestly, I think they draw the process out a ridiculously long time so you will just give up. I'll give you the specifics tomorrow!!
If you make it to Idaho, plan a trip up to McCall & Stanley and the Sun Valley area...absolutely gorgeous places. There are a lot of beautiful places in Idaho, but these are my favourite areas.
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I've heard of McCall Liz ... it sounds wonderful, and of course Sun Valley for skiing!! Not sure I'll have time, but I'll try. I'm actually heading to Boise, then over to Baker City.
DeleteGold ranch Verdi Nevada. It's a casino but feels rural.
ReplyDeleteGot it ... I think it just might work!! Thank you!!!!!
DeleteNot sure how far into Idaho you plan to go but don't go up US 95 if you want to avoid long, steep hills. White Bird Hill is a dilly! Dave's brother lives at the base of it so we have driven it several times but not in anything bigger than a 24' Class C.
ReplyDeleteYIKES!! I got scared there for a minute, since I knew I was going up 95. I didn't see that many other road options. In checking a map however, I'm only going as far north on US 95 as Boise ... in the rig anyway ... then heading over to Baker City! I'm hoping THOSE roads aren't too steep!!
DeleteDo you want/need hookups? We like staying at Granite Flat Campground (USF - Discount if you have NP Senior Pass). We have seen many rigs your size in there, if you can put up with the bumpy roads inside the campground. It is on highway 89 less than 2 miles from I-80. We stayed in Verdi when we left California on March 30th, but they are not as cheep as I would have thought.
ReplyDeleteThank you Dave ... only staying one night, but with the bird, I need at least an electrical hookup. I'll check out the campground anyway ... Senior Pass is nice!!
DeleteThere is a campground that is by the fairgrounds in Boise/Garden City area--Boise Riverside RV Park (not the greatest but ok for a couple of nights...if you come in August don't do it--the Idaho State Fair is going & there won't be room). If you read "Wheeling It", Nina, I think, did a write up on a few years ago. Yes, don't drive up US 95 past Riggins. White Bird is a nasty hill...makes the Blues look like a little hill. McCall is approximately 2.5-3 hour drive--one way. Sun Valley from Boise is approximately 5 hours--one way.
ReplyDeleteHope this helps.
Liz-Boise, ID
I was looking at Riverside Liz, then discovered my ex-sister-in-law has room to park at her house! We discussed McCall and she said it was every bit as beautiful as you described. I really appreciate the info ... it's hard to see those steep mountains on a map!!
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