Mountain Shadows
Site #4 - $21.40 p good cell service, free firewood!
Ugh... the fridge door had come open during travel and we were greeted with spilt milk. An immediate floor washing was in order. At least dinner prep was simple with leftover stirfry that didn't spill!!
We went for a walkabout after dinner. Chilly, chilly. TV and a book became the choice for the evening. It was 11 C when we left the campground in the morning and we put it on "GO HOME"!!
Sunday, May 30, 2004
Friday, May 28, 2004
Balfour, BC
Kokanee RV & Resort
Site #32 - $21.40 p/w, boil water sign buy wood (x2)
It poured all the way to Kaslo and then the sun came out! We set up and had lunch. We had a decent lakefront view, but the sites would have been crowded if it was busy season and if we had neighbours. The new owners had just taken over. Jeff came out and stayed until 4:30 pm work. We had a fire but sat under the canopy with a tarp.
Jeff and Jen came for lunch on Saturday until Jen headed to work at 2:30 pm. Ron and I then spent time at Jeff's and went for a walk along the waterfront. Jeff and Jen came back to the campsite for stirfry and a campfire until 11 pm.
Site #32 - $21.40 p/w, boil water sign buy wood (x2)
It poured all the way to Kaslo and then the sun came out! We set up and had lunch. We had a decent lakefront view, but the sites would have been crowded if it was busy season and if we had neighbours. The new owners had just taken over. Jeff came out and stayed until 4:30 pm work. We had a fire but sat under the canopy with a tarp.
Jeff and Jen came for lunch on Saturday until Jen headed to work at 2:30 pm. Ron and I then spent time at Jeff's and went for a walk along the waterfront. Jeff and Jen came back to the campsite for stirfry and a campfire until 11 pm.
Wednesday, May 26, 2004
Nakusp, BC
Nakusp Village Campground
Site #4 - $18 p only (X2) Firepits and wood sold
no cell
Site #4 - $18 p only (X2) Firepits and wood sold
no cell
This is a decent little campground even though it is in the middle of town. A lot of trees and a 'woodsy' feel.
We rode our bikes along the lake and stopped at the Visitor Centre. The Community Centre had free computer use (donations excepted) and I was able to use my dialup internet. Ron continued biking while I caught up on emails.
We picked up a few groceries and hung at the campsite. Ron attended Wed Rotary dinner meeting and then we sat around the campfire.
Thursday was more biking and a drive tour followed by a rainy evening once again.
We rode our bikes along the lake and stopped at the Visitor Centre. The Community Centre had free computer use (donations excepted) and I was able to use my dialup internet. Ron continued biking while I caught up on emails.
We picked up a few groceries and hung at the campsite. Ron attended Wed Rotary dinner meeting and then we sat around the campfire.
Thursday was more biking and a drive tour followed by a rainy evening once again.
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Cherryville, BC
Goldpanners
Site #1 - $20 p/w/s low water pressure and low power!
no cell service
We set up and immediately went for a hike. Very cool area with lots of evidence and remains from the gold panning days. Unfortunately it started to rain and then poured so our evening was spent indoors. We watched 2 videos and read until bedtime.
It was still raining and only 7C in the morning so we decided to move on.
Site #1 - $20 p/w/s low water pressure and low power!
no cell service
We set up and immediately went for a hike. Very cool area with lots of evidence and remains from the gold panning days. Unfortunately it started to rain and then poured so our evening was spent indoors. We watched 2 videos and read until bedtime.
It was still raining and only 7C in the morning so we decided to move on.
Friday, May 21, 2004
Kelowna, BC
We parked in the Superstore parking lot while waiting for Doug and Rina to arrive home. Had lunch in the RV and picked up a few groceries. It started to pour while we waited. We headed to Doug's about 3 pm and set up in the driveway.
Ron set up the super nintendo game that he'd found in our dumpster at home. Everything worked and there were 6 games included. Super Mario and Donkey Kong kept the kids well entertained.
Dave and Paisley arrived at lunchtime on Saturday. The weather cleared and we were able to do a walk along the waterfront and we toured the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Had fun in the back yard and an enjoyable evening sitting around our propane firepit.
Dave left on Monday morning and we stayed until Tuesday which was one day too long. Kids were getting whiny and cranky, Doug got sick and Rina was starting a new job at CIBC. Certainly time to move on!
Ron set up the super nintendo game that he'd found in our dumpster at home. Everything worked and there were 6 games included. Super Mario and Donkey Kong kept the kids well entertained.
Dave and Paisley arrived at lunchtime on Saturday. The weather cleared and we were able to do a walk along the waterfront and we toured the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Had fun in the back yard and an enjoyable evening sitting around our propane firepit.
Dave left on Monday morning and we stayed until Tuesday which was one day too long. Kids were getting whiny and cranky, Doug got sick and Rina was starting a new job at CIBC. Certainly time to move on!
Monday, May 17, 2004
Osoyoos, BC
Nk' Mip
Site #C12 - $20 p/w/s (x4)
It was a balmy 24C when we arrived on Monday, but a thunderstorm quickly cooled things down. On Tuesday temps reached 30C. We enjoyed hot mornings throughout our stay, but most afternoons it clouded up got windy. We had one evening around the propane firepit.
We did our usual tour about the town by bike and by truck. On Thursday we did laundry and we packed up and left Friday by 10 am.
Site #C12 - $20 p/w/s (x4)
It was a balmy 24C when we arrived on Monday, but a thunderstorm quickly cooled things down. On Tuesday temps reached 30C. We enjoyed hot mornings throughout our stay, but most afternoons it clouded up got windy. We had one evening around the propane firepit.
We did our usual tour about the town by bike and by truck. On Thursday we did laundry and we packed up and left Friday by 10 am.
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
Fort Langley Round Two!
We took the 5th Wheel out of storage and set up back in M30 then went for a bike ride and a walk around the townsite.
We invited Richard and Janice for supper. Then came a phone call and Jim Kesslar and Jim Humphrey came by in followed by Todd on his motorbike. Good thing for extra steaks in the freezer. The Jim's were in town for meetings. Anyway, dinner was good with lots of laughs around the campfire.
On Friday we biked on the "Fort to Fort Trail" to Edgewater Bar and on Saturday, Kari and family plus Dave came for the day. The boys kept us busy and entertained for the afternoon.
Richard had us for dinner along with "the Jim's", Todd/Cathy, Walter / Jean, Shannon and Betina (the border). The dice game is always fun and Dave ended up spending the night.
On Sunday, Ron went fishing with Richard and the guys while I hung at the RV. And we were back on the road Monday am.
We invited Richard and Janice for supper. Then came a phone call and Jim Kesslar and Jim Humphrey came by in followed by Todd on his motorbike. Good thing for extra steaks in the freezer. The Jim's were in town for meetings. Anyway, dinner was good with lots of laughs around the campfire.
On Friday we biked on the "Fort to Fort Trail" to Edgewater Bar and on Saturday, Kari and family plus Dave came for the day. The boys kept us busy and entertained for the afternoon.
Richard had us for dinner along with "the Jim's", Todd/Cathy, Walter / Jean, Shannon and Betina (the border). The dice game is always fun and Dave ended up spending the night.
On Sunday, Ron went fishing with Richard and the guys while I hung at the RV. And we were back on the road Monday am.
Monday, May 03, 2004
Fort Langley, BC
Fort Langley RV Resort & Campground
Site #M30 - $25 p/w/s (x2)
Stopped at RV Shop in Langley for fridge parts. Called Sharon and Pat McGinnis and dropped by their place for afternoon visit. Dave stopped by the RV after work and had dinner with us Tuesday evening.
We put the 5th wheel in to on site storage Wednesday am. for $5./day and caught the ferry to Victoria ($50.) and drove to Deb and Rene's in Nanaimo.
May5-9 in Nanaimo:
The SK gang landed at Comox airport on Thurs. morning, May 6. We all went for lunch and stopped for a visit at Aunt Yvonne's (Deb's aunt) Chocolate Shop. Turkey for dinner.
Ron, Bob, Marilyn and Lewis went golfing, while Sandy, Deb, Wilma and I went to Rhodo park and for a walk along the ocean. We did a bit of shopping (two outfits for me), went to the Black Bear pub for lunch, had a seafood dinner and did a tour and some shopping on Gabriola Island. Busy time, much fun!
May 10, 11 - Vancouver:
More busy times with Kari and the boys. (Gerry flew to Calgary for Tues. night.) Went for walks, toured the Science Centre and Dave / Paisley came for dinner Tues. evening. We headed back to Langley after lunch on Wednesday.
Site #M30 - $25 p/w/s (x2)
Stopped at RV Shop in Langley for fridge parts. Called Sharon and Pat McGinnis and dropped by their place for afternoon visit. Dave stopped by the RV after work and had dinner with us Tuesday evening.
We put the 5th wheel in to on site storage Wednesday am. for $5./day and caught the ferry to Victoria ($50.) and drove to Deb and Rene's in Nanaimo.
May5-9 in Nanaimo:
The SK gang landed at Comox airport on Thurs. morning, May 6. We all went for lunch and stopped for a visit at Aunt Yvonne's (Deb's aunt) Chocolate Shop. Turkey for dinner.
Ron, Bob, Marilyn and Lewis went golfing, while Sandy, Deb, Wilma and I went to Rhodo park and for a walk along the ocean. We did a bit of shopping (two outfits for me), went to the Black Bear pub for lunch, had a seafood dinner and did a tour and some shopping on Gabriola Island. Busy time, much fun!
May 10, 11 - Vancouver:
More busy times with Kari and the boys. (Gerry flew to Calgary for Tues. night.) Went for walks, toured the Science Centre and Dave / Paisley came for dinner Tues. evening. We headed back to Langley after lunch on Wednesday.
Saturday, May 01, 2004
Salmon Arm, BC
Herald Prov Park
Site #39 - $22 n/s (x2) wood cost $6
Before arriving in Revelstoke, we received a message from Deb that Rene was in Revelstoke for a street show, so we ended up stopping for a quick visit.
I bought some slippers and after lunch in the RV, we headed to Salmon Arm. We stopped at Canadian Tire for some sealant for a manifold crack.
It was our first visit to this beautiful park along the Shuswap and in the cedars. The temp was 25C and their were sunbathers on the beach. We enjoyed a short walk and a bike ride through the park.
It was a beautiful evening and we sat up late around the campfire with popcorn before heading to the shower house.
Site #39 - $22 n/s (x2) wood cost $6
Before arriving in Revelstoke, we received a message from Deb that Rene was in Revelstoke for a street show, so we ended up stopping for a quick visit.
I bought some slippers and after lunch in the RV, we headed to Salmon Arm. We stopped at Canadian Tire for some sealant for a manifold crack.
It was our first visit to this beautiful park along the Shuswap and in the cedars. The temp was 25C and their were sunbathers on the beach. We enjoyed a short walk and a bike ride through the park.
It was a beautiful evening and we sat up late around the campfire with popcorn before heading to the shower house.
Sunday morning we hiked up to beautiful Margaret Falls, spent time soaking up sun on the beach and watching the houseboats go by. Another campfire in the evening.