Saturday, May 27, 2000

Medicine Hat, AB

Wild Rose Trailer Park
Site #84 - $17 (x5) p/w/s showers upgraded and free, no fires

We did some shopping and then went to Mikes.

Sunday we went to Nick's ball games and then to Leane's grad church service.

Mike had taken Monday off, so he and Ron tore out the old wet flooring on Mike's tent trailer. I went shopping while they did that.

Tuesday, we went out with Tom Bachmeier to look at some condos.

** ON WEDNESDAY WE MADE OFFER AND PURCHASED OUR NEW MEDICINE HAT CONDO!!**

How exciting is this?! Also, we are now very happy that the Osoyoos condos didn't pan out!

On Thursday we headed back to Saskatoon to prepare our house for sale.

Thursday, May 25, 2000

Calgary, AB

KOA
Site #27 - $25 + 3 (x2) p/w

Went for groceries and then Jeff came for supper. Visited and walked about the campground.

Friday we spent the day at the zoo. Jeff came for roast beef dinner then we went over to his place. Nice. And neat! Managed to do some email from Jeff's.

Wednesday, May 24, 2000

Sparwood, BC

Mountain Shadows
Site #4 - $17 p/w, free firewood

One night, didn't bother unhooking.

Tuesday, May 23, 2000

Ainsworth, BC

Woodbury Creek Resort & Marina
Site #99 - $22 p/w

This campground is basically stall parking, but it overlooks Kootenay Lake and we had a lake front spot.

We made use of the hotsprings (caves) and had an evening fire. Our one neighbour with large motorhome was a regular from New Mexico and our other neighbour was formerly from Kaslo, but now living in Vancouver.

Monday, May 08, 2000

Osoyoos, BC

Wild Rapids Campground
Site #3 - $18 (x4), wood cost

We got set up and then sat and relaxed for our customary beer. A couple walked by and we started chatting with them. They were 'full-timers' who spent their winters in Mexico where they had some family. They had been from High River.

She showed me her "Sharp" connection that she could hook up to for email. Very cool. She mentioned her having a French background and I looked at Ron and said "yes, she reminds me of Michelle". She got a funny look and said "Michelle who?" I told her of our French friends, the Grattons, and here this was a SISTER!! Rosemary and Raymond. (She immediately sent an email to Michelle re this.) Pretty cool!

On Tuesday we rode our bikes to town and both went for hair cuts. Ron to a barber and I went to a salon across the street. We also checked out a few condos and went through the show suites. Nice! We headed back to the RV for our truck and drove to a couple more condo but they weren't as nice as the ones we'd seen earlier. We were prepared to put an offer on the first condos we'd visited, but the real estate fellow said they already had offers. He didn't seem to be too interested in showing us anything else, so we left.

Wednesday we drove to Oliver. We toured the General Coach plant and drove by some of the condos there.  Nothing really caught our eye.  I was able to send email from the Chamber of Commerce.

Anyway, we enjoyed our Osoyoos stay and our many bike rides and walks about the campground and the townsite.

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