Friday, April 28, 2000

Abbotsford, BC

Abbotsford Campground
Site? pay 6 for 7, no fires

We arrived in the afternoon but decided not to call anyone so we could get some things done. We looked for a computer store and bought milk.

On Saturday Richard came for lunch but they had a staff "Progressive Dinner" that evening.

Richard cooked a turkey for Sunday dinner and invited Todd, Cathy, Shannon, Matt, Larry, Phyllis, Kari, Gerry, David, Walter and Mary.



Cooking is hard work!!

On Monday we headed in to Kari's for a couple of nights. We shopped and had lunch at Granville Island. Kari bought pasta for dinner and invited Richard in. Gerry had flown to L.A. for work.

Tuesday the computer was fixed and we walked about. We had lunch in a Greek restaurant in W. Vanc. by Stanley Park then had pizza for dinner.

Back to the RV on Wed. and we had lunch with Richard. Todd and Cathy had us to their place for dinner.

We checked out some of the RV lots for new Citations and checked out the camping package that included Bridal Falls. We listened to the 'sell spiel' and then we hiked up to the Falls while there.

Ron re-grouted the shower on Thursday and we took the propane tank to Chilliwack for a valve replacement. We played some Bocci ball during a rare sunny spell. That evening Ron, Richard and Todd went to the Rotary dinner meeting. I read. We received a call from Charlie. He apparently had a heart attack (not panic attack) the day after his surgery.

On Friday we did some laundry and bedding at Richards and picked up a few groceries. We pressure cooked a roast for dinner, then went out for a Chai-Latte (tea). It was a reading night back at the RV. We found out later that Richard had gone dancing when he left us... and yes, of course, Heather was there! grrr!! He did claim that 'nothing happened'. They just went for a bite to eat and a 'chat'. He appears to have a problem distancing himself from that relationship!

On Sat we went to Kari's and David came over. He, Gerry, Ron and I went to the Aquarium. It was pouring when we went, but nice and sunny after. Gerry barbecued a chicken and Murray (K&G's friend) dropped by after dinner.

On Sunday we went for a walk in the Queen Elizabeth park. It was a beautiful day with all the flowers in bloom and many weddings taking place. We stopped for lunch at a bagel shop and enjoyed afternoon ice cream cones.



Back at Kari's, we sat out on the deck enjoying the sunshine. Holly McNarland, the singer who lived in the coach house behind Kari, joined us for 'a cig' in her PJ's. The baby was resting and she had been trying to sleep, but couldn't!
We went to "Fongs" for Chinese food and back at home watched "The Bone Collector".
We left the campground on Monday morning and after stopping at Richard's for lunch, it was on to Osoyoos.

Thursday, April 27, 2000

Clearwater, BC

Birch Island Campground
Site #13 - $20 p/w/s, free showers and wood!
Temp 21C on arrival, rainy evening

Blue River was still closed, so we drove on to this campground. It is a nice family campground with a petty zoo including goats and peacocks. We walked about the campground before watching a video during the rainy evening. Late night - 1 am. Packed up and left 9:48 am.

Thursday, April 20, 2000

Drayton Valley, AB

City Campground
Site #5 - $18 (x 6, 1 night free)

We set up then went to Charlie's for a pork chop dinner.

On Friday, Carolyn's sisters came for ham dinner. Jim and Jan came out Sat for burgers and on Sunday, Shawn, Donna, Gary, Cara, Darryl and Deanne all arrived for turkey dinner. All headed home that evening except D&D.
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On Monday we headed in to Edmonton for leftover turkey with Jim and Jan. Charlie went in for his hip operation. D&D spent the night.

Tuesday we drove to Red Deer for another look at some condos and we visited with Charlie in the hospital. Another visit on Wednesday, and Thursday we packed up and left Drayton.

Wednesday, April 19, 2000

Edmonton, AB

Glowing Embers
Site #214 - $22 p/w/s

We are on our way to Drayton for Easter, but made this stop in Edmonton for Roland Michaud's funeral. Prayers this evening and funeral tomorrow.

After un-hooking, we sat out and enjoyed the sunshine. Temp 20C

Saturday, September 18, 1999

Medicine Hat, AB

Gas City Campground
Site #41 - $21 p/w

A final night before winter hibernation. End of another great camping season!Image result for hibernating bear graphic

Tuesday, September 14, 1999

Drumheller, AB

Rivergrove Campground
Site #124 - $18 (off season rate x4) p/w Atco Showers

Loving the great weather! 27-28C throughout our stay.

We toured the Tyrrell Museum. Very interesting but not enough time to listen to all the recordings etc. We went on a couple of scenic drives to Horseshoe Canyon, Suspension Bridge and the Blierot Ferry. We toured the School House and Coal Miners Museum at Rosedale and we toured the Atlas Coal Mine.

We rode our bikes along the Drumheller walking/biking trails throughout town.

We also did a day trip to Red Deer and checked out the Medican condos there. Hmmm.... future home or not??

Sunday, September 12, 1999

Cardston, AB

Lee Creek Campground
Site #23 - $15 (x2), full hookup, wood supply

This is a great city campground at reasonable price. It doesn't really feel like you are in town with the large treed sites and park like camping.

We did the tour of the Remingon Carriage Museum and drove to the Mormon Temple. There is no access to the Temple. We also did a bike tour of the area and enjoyed an evening fire.

On Monday we drove to Waterton with our bikes and toured the area on bike, by foot along the walking trails and by truck. We did see a bear along the way. It was an enjoyable day. Very quiet this time of year.

Back home we went for groceries and had another fire after supper. Awesome weather!

Tuesday we packed up the RV and drove to Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump. We found the tour and displays interesting. We had lunch in the parking lot before moving on to Drumheller.

Thursday, September 09, 1999

Milk River, AB

Writing on Stone Prov Pk
Site #6 - $19 (x3) p only Wood cost

A very interesting park with the hoodoos and cool landscapes which are similar to Dinosaur Valley area. We did the self guided walking tour through the cliffs beside the campground and then went on the guided tour.  Interesting to see the 'writings on stone' and art work etched in to the rock probably by the Blackfoot Indians.

The days were warm and sunny but cool at night. It rained a bit Sat night. We left on Sunday and ended up having to drive through a cattle drive going down the highway. It was slow moving as the cattle were reluctant to pull over for us! Funny. They also generously shared their poo with us!

Medicine Hat, AB

Gas City Campground
Site #8 - $24 (x2), p/w/s firepits but wood cost

Did a bit of shopping and had suppers with Mike and Ange. We checked out a couple of condos with Realtor Tom Bachmeier. Took our bikes to the bike shop for a tune up.

Thursday, September 02, 1999

Cypress Hills, SK

Terrace Campground
Site #3 - $18 (x5), p only 15 amp, others had 30 amp.

Weather was decent but on the cool side when we arrived. The neighbours were very close, so we used the truck to create some privacy.

Friday it rained and temps were 2-3C. We went for a walk followed by a driving tour. We ran our heater most of the time we were there but had trouble with the breaker.

Ron got talking to the neighbours and it turned out they were Al & Jean Stolson from Med Hat. Ron had boarded at Al's parents during the 60's in Cabri. We visited with them around the fire.

We also met up with Bruce, Olive and Rachael MacDonald (from Whitmore Church, Regina) during one of our walks.

Spent the days walking and biking with evening fires.