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OK, Here Is What Happened!

We did NOT go off-line, we went on a road trip but did NOT want to advertise it here.  Mary and Paul  decided that Mary’s 50th High School reunion was our target destination

See the overview of the entire trip!

50 years ago!

The “term reunion” is perhaps overstated because hie official reunion was canceled twice because of COVID-19.

We packed for three days.

Now it’s two years later and the event is a birthday party for one of the guys in Mary’s class.  He was kind enough to throw the invite open to the entire class.  So, off we go! in a cloud of fur and a “Hi You Silver Van”… Yes, Scout is coming along!

 

 

Day Destination/Activity Comments
T-3 Rounding Up Things We had to get the dogie goodies ready.  Mary ironed and Paul worked on the car getting it ready for packing!
T-2 Packing Mary packed and lucky Paul threw everything is a paper sack and declared victory!
T-1 Final Preparations We packed the car for an early morning exit from the LA traffic.  6:00 AM arrives early
Day 1

June 9

Thursday

Drive to Sacramento

(6+ Hours)

The forecast is for 106 degree temperature! We did not get to see the train museum because there was no place for Scout; that means another trip north!
Day 2

June 10

Friday

Drive to Medford

(5 Hours)

Off to Medford where we visited Mary’s early history and the places she remembers growing up. We settled in and then went to meet Sally and Paul at the country club where Paul is a member.
Day 3

June 11

Saturday

Party Time from 5-10 PM Visited Medford and dined with Cyndy in the morning.

Later we went to the reunion at the Walk-About Brewery.

After the reunion, we went to Porter’s  for dinner (a surprise for Mary)

/a>day 4

June 12

Sunday

Drive to Eugene
To Meet Melody and Paul
(3 Hours)
then on toDrive to Oregon City
( to see Lanette 2 Hours)
Lunch with Melody in Eugene.
and Paul. We picked up Mary’s grandmother’s hope chest; the other reason for the trip.Stayed with Lanette in Oregon City .
Day 5

June 13

Monday

Stay in Oregon City Visiting With Lanette We toured Oregon City with Lanette in the morning.

Lunch with Steve & Ty Wilson & Lanette at McMinnanan’s.

Afterwards, we went to the Evergreen museum and saw the Spruce Goose.

Day 6

June 14

Tuesday

Drive to Crescent City

(5 1/2hours)

Off and running, we went to Crescent City and Mary had us stay at the Hitchcock Hotel.
Day 7

June 15

Wednesday

Drive to Santa Rosa

(5 1/2 Hours)

It was a seven hours drive but we saw the redwoods up close and personal. We walked the Trees of Mystery for two hours and drove the Avenue of the Giants.
Day 8

June 16

Thursday

Drive to Solvang

(4 1/2 Hours)

We went right through the heart of San Fransisco! We had a great lunch at Subway.
Day 9

June 17

Friday

Drive home

(3 1/2 Hours)

Three hours and we were home. We took 101 to the 405 and the 22 to the 55. It’s nice to be home
Day 1-9 Comic Format! Let the imagination run wild.

About Paul

Just an old retired guy trying to finish out my last years on this planet. I lost my best friend and wife in early 2020. I was blessed again by reconnecting with Dr. Mary Côté, a long-time friend. Mary and I got married July 28th, 2021, and are enjoying life together and plan to spend the rest of our lives being a blessing to our friends and family.
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