Buffalo Lookout RV Campground
Site #B8 - $22.47 p/w
The brothers all headed home but we stayed on an extra day to deal with Vera's probate business at the Coop Trust. Left Monday after papers etc. signed.
Sunday, August 11, 2002
Friday, August 09, 2002
Regina, SK
Fri/Sat: We headed to Regina for Vera's memorial service. We parked our fifth wheel beside Ben's motel at Emerald Park. Richard stayed with us, Charlie and Carolyn, Larry and Phyllis had a room in the Motel. Jim didn't come. We had a family and friend luncheon at Emerald Park Golf Club and then went to Candiac for the internment. We had supper at Ben's and Gerry's.
Thursday, June 20, 2002
Drayton Valley, AB
City Campground
Site #7 - $20 (x4) p/w/s
It feels like we had just left this place, but here we were, back for Vera's funeral. When Ron had last visited Vera at the Home, it was 'funny hat day' and Ron had laughed at the big cowboy hat on Vera's head. He had said he hoped it wasn't his last memory of her, but unfortunately it was.
Anyway, Charlie and Carolyn had been busy making arrangements and it was much appreciated! Doug and Dave set up Charles tent beside us in the campground, and Kari stayed with us in the 5th wheel. Mike and family stayed in Mike and Bonnie's motorhome beside us. There were about 30 other family members that were all farmed out between Charlie and Carolyn's house, Carolyn's sister's homes and at Mrs. Brown's, the neighbor.
It was a nice service (despite the annoying old priest) and we enjoyed a large family gathering in Charlie's back yard after the funeral. We headed home Monday about noon.
Site #7 - $20 (x4) p/w/s
It feels like we had just left this place, but here we were, back for Vera's funeral. When Ron had last visited Vera at the Home, it was 'funny hat day' and Ron had laughed at the big cowboy hat on Vera's head. He had said he hoped it wasn't his last memory of her, but unfortunately it was.
Anyway, Charlie and Carolyn had been busy making arrangements and it was much appreciated! Doug and Dave set up Charles tent beside us in the campground, and Kari stayed with us in the 5th wheel. Mike and family stayed in Mike and Bonnie's motorhome beside us. There were about 30 other family members that were all farmed out between Charlie and Carolyn's house, Carolyn's sister's homes and at Mrs. Brown's, the neighbor.
It was a nice service (despite the annoying old priest) and we enjoyed a large family gathering in Charlie's back yard after the funeral. We headed home Monday about noon.
Wednesday, June 19, 2002
Edson, AB
East of Edson RV Resort
Site $18. p/w/s, free firewood
We stopped at the Hinton Walmart and bought some sling chairs. On to Edson for the night.
Site $18. p/w/s, free firewood
We stopped at the Hinton Walmart and bought some sling chairs. On to Edson for the night.
Tuesday, June 18, 2002
Clearwater, BC
Dutch Lake Resort
Site #35 - $26 p/w ($4 increase from previous stay!)
We hadn't planned to be back so soon, but as I said earlier, this is a good stopover!
The weather was really nice - particularly after Vancouver's cold and rain. We went for a walk and had an early propane fire. We spent the later part of the evening writing Vera's eulogy.
Site #35 - $26 p/w ($4 increase from previous stay!)
We hadn't planned to be back so soon, but as I said earlier, this is a good stopover!
The weather was really nice - particularly after Vancouver's cold and rain. We went for a walk and had an early propane fire. We spent the later part of the evening writing Vera's eulogy.
Sunday, June 16, 2002
Vancouver, BC
Sun/Mon: We parked our fifth wheel at Richards and we spent two nights with Kari. Gerry was away on a business trip.
K & G had just moved in to a really nice Heritage home so it was good to have a short visit before we head back to AB for Vera's funeral. Dave stopped by for visits.
Wednesday, June 12, 2002
Harrison Hot Springs, BC
Sasquatch Springs Resort
Site #53; #75 - $22.50 (x4) p/w
We camped on the Miama River the first two nights. Richard Janice and Betina drove up for a beer and a visit the first evening.
On Thursday, Richard and Janice brought out their trailer to camp with us. We then moved beside them.
We went for bike rides and walks and we shopped in a few of the stores. We weren't able to have wood fires with a fire restriction on, but we used our propane pit. Shannon and Matt came out on Saturday. We play dominoes, horseshoes and bocce. We both packed up and left Harrison on Sunday morning.
Note: We received a call from Charlie on Sat, June 15 that Vera had passed away.
Site #53; #75 - $22.50 (x4) p/w
We camped on the Miama River the first two nights. Richard Janice and Betina drove up for a beer and a visit the first evening.
On Thursday, Richard and Janice brought out their trailer to camp with us. We then moved beside them.
We went for bike rides and walks and we shopped in a few of the stores. We weren't able to have wood fires with a fire restriction on, but we used our propane pit. Shannon and Matt came out on Saturday. We play dominoes, horseshoes and bocce. We both packed up and left Harrison on Sunday morning.
Note: We received a call from Charlie on Sat, June 15 that Vera had passed away.
Thursday, June 06, 2002
Winfield, BC
Woods Lake Resort
Site #50 - $24 (x6) p/w/s
We had a really nice corner lot back from the beach. It was too windy to be on the front row. It was cool and rainy on and off and we used our heater overnight as it was only 12C.
On Friday we went to Doug's and did some yard work. I did a bit of shopping and we ordered pizza for supper.
On Saturday, Ron went to Doug's and I stayed at the trailer. We barbecued chicken at our place that evening.
Sunday we went to Kelowna for an 8 km bike ride along the Mission Creek Trail. Doug and family did half of route, we did both. That eve we had barbecue ribs at Doug's.
On Monday, Ron and Doug went for a round of golf. I did some shopping and laundry. We barbecued smokies at the 5th wheel that evening.
Ron and I road the 26 km Kettle Valley Bike Trail on Tuesday then packed up and left Wed. morning.
Site #50 - $24 (x6) p/w/s
We had a really nice corner lot back from the beach. It was too windy to be on the front row. It was cool and rainy on and off and we used our heater overnight as it was only 12C.
On Friday we went to Doug's and did some yard work. I did a bit of shopping and we ordered pizza for supper.
On Saturday, Ron went to Doug's and I stayed at the trailer. We barbecued chicken at our place that evening.
Sunday we went to Kelowna for an 8 km bike ride along the Mission Creek Trail. Doug and family did half of route, we did both. That eve we had barbecue ribs at Doug's.
On Monday, Ron and Doug went for a round of golf. I did some shopping and laundry. We barbecued smokies at the 5th wheel that evening.
Ron and I road the 26 km Kettle Valley Bike Trail on Tuesday then packed up and left Wed. morning.
Wednesday, June 05, 2002
Clearwater, BC
Dutch Lake Resort
Site #59 - $22 p/w
This is a really nice lakeside campground beside a small Lake. It is off the highway, so is very quiet. There is laundry available, boat rentals and a cafe.
We did a bike ride through the community. There was a large group of tree planters camped beside us.
Site #59 - $22 p/w
This is a really nice lakeside campground beside a small Lake. It is off the highway, so is very quiet. There is laundry available, boat rentals and a cafe.
We did a bike ride through the community. There was a large group of tree planters camped beside us.
Monday, June 03, 2002
Jasper, AB
Whistler's Campground
Site #58J - $21 (x2) p only, fire permit $4. includes wood
We had supper then biked around the campgrounds. We didn't bother with the fire permit and just had a propane fire. The park wardens did stop by thinking we were burning wood without permit and were rather intrigued with our propane pit.
On Tuesday we drove up to Maligne Lake and did a hike around Maligne canyon. We took the tram up Whistler Mountain. Ron hiked the remaining 45 minutes to the peak.
In the evening we went for a $2. guided walk about the town site. It was quite enjoyable and worth the $2. The guide talked about the original buildings around town and we had a tour of the old church.
In the morning we did quick trip through a couple of the stores before leaving town at 11 a.m.
Site #58J - $21 (x2) p only, fire permit $4. includes wood
We had supper then biked around the campgrounds. We didn't bother with the fire permit and just had a propane fire. The park wardens did stop by thinking we were burning wood without permit and were rather intrigued with our propane pit.
On Tuesday we drove up to Maligne Lake and did a hike around Maligne canyon. We took the tram up Whistler Mountain. Ron hiked the remaining 45 minutes to the peak.
In the evening we went for a $2. guided walk about the town site. It was quite enjoyable and worth the $2. The guide talked about the original buildings around town and we had a tour of the old church.
In the morning we did quick trip through a couple of the stores before leaving town at 11 a.m.