Cedaredge Bob's Spot: Oregon-California Trip

We have just returned from a 3600 mile trip that took us through Idaho, Oregon, California,Nevada, Arizona and Utah.

Sure glad to be home!

I will try to give you highlights, but not bore you to death. There are so many memories and pictures to share.

Day 1 : Sunday, Oct. 11. This was our long drive. We left Cedaredge about 6:30. Our first stop was in Jerome, ID. We were delivering a snow board and other things to Kevin. He is Sharon's nephew. Next, an overnight stop with Dan and Bonnie Dixon in Greenleaf, ID. Dan is Sharon's cousin. They live on and operate a large farm just outside Greenleaf.

Day 2: We followed the Columbia River to Portland. We stopped in Hermisten, OR. to meet Shellie's future Mother-in-law.Shared lunch with Gloria, her sister Betty Lou and her husband Jerry. (Gloria is on the left)

We went on to Portland. Sharon is a member of PEO. PEO is a sisterhood with chapters in many cities. Some of the members offer a "Bed and Breakfast" in their homes with the revenue going to local scholarships. We stayed with PEO Sister, Lois. She lives in a beautiful home near downtown Portland.

Day 3: We are now starting our trip down the Oregon coast. The weather was nice at first, then changed to high winds and rain. I think pictures taken in these conditions are sometimes better than those from a clear day. Hope you enjoy these.

We stayed with PEO Sister Karen and her husband Ralph in their beautiful seaside home. Ralph has constructed the most beautiful model train room. Karen is the artist that painted the walls to show off the room. Two wonderful and talented people. Here is a picture of their beautiful home and two pictures of Ralph's train room. This is only part of the railroad layout. I know that Ralph would have closed the access holes if I had given him time.

More pictures from the central Oregon coast. We took several picture of the Umpqua Lighthouse. Umpqua, we are told, means "full Stomach". The Native Americans of the area found this to be a land of plenty.