Boo-Head Bash Pickleball Tournament

What does it mean when someone sends you a four word text out of the blue: “How old are u?” It means, if you answer in the “right” range, you may end up registering for a pickleball tournament! That’s exactly what Jim Richardson did on August 28. I responded, and then my phone rang! LOL… Continue reading Boo-Head Bash Pickleball Tournament

WooHoo – We REALLY Did It!!

We made a major RV DOWNSIZE! No more just throwing the idea around and researching multiple options. It was scary making the final decision to say goodbye to Vinny and go this small, but we were ready and it felt good. “PatricksMovinOn” is moving into a new phase of living and exploring on the road.… Continue reading WooHoo – We REALLY Did It!!

ELK & Ecola State Park

ECOLA STATE PARKWhile staying two weeks in Seaside, we explored Ecola State Park. This is the place to go to get iconic pictures of Haystack Rock and the Tillamook Lighthouse. This would be a great time to go. On our way I spotted some elk! A couple bulls and a few females. I immediately pulled… Continue reading ELK & Ecola State Park

Seaside, OR and Bears!?!

Each visit to Seaside pre- and post-retirement has been unique, but this is the first one to include seeing a mama bear and cub! Upon arriving at the Seaside Thousand Trails, I was standing by the ranger station to check-in, and I saw a mama bear and cub walk across the entry road to the north… Continue reading Seaside, OR and Bears!?!

Ilwaco Farmer’s Market & Bike Ride

August 17, 2024 As planned, we got ready and headed to the Ilwaco Farmer’s Market in the morning. What a beautiful setting for this Farmer’s Market! We came to a large fruit and vegetable stand that we couldn’t resist. I picked out a few apples and some peaches. They were ALL FREESTONE peaches! It was… Continue reading Ilwaco Farmer’s Market & Bike Ride

Cape Disappointment Park & MORE Oysters

August 14Today we went to Cape Disappointment Park. We stopped at Beard’s Hollow on the way. North Head Lighthouse!  Visible from the parking lot is the area of the Keepers’ homes. The first home we came to was a duplex for Assistant Keeper 2 and Assistant Keeper 3, along with their respective families. The Head… Continue reading Cape Disappointment Park & MORE Oysters

TT Long Beach RV Campground & Oysters

August 11, 2024We left Oceana TT today for the Thousand Trails Long Beach RV Campground. We had lowered our expectations coming here after being told that the sites were super close to each other making it tight to get into.  There were only about 3 sites available for us. One site had a tree and bush… Continue reading TT Long Beach RV Campground & Oysters

Pickleball With CVR Friends – Vancouver, WA 2 Days

Our Washington travel plans brought us to the Vancouver, Washington area. When we knew we were able to stay four nights here, we made plans to get in some pickleball with CVR (Carefree Village Resort, Yuma) picklers who are from the nearby area. Day 1 – July 26, Barry and I met Jimmy Richardson, Dottie… Continue reading Pickleball With CVR Friends – Vancouver, WA 2 Days