We did NOT go offline; we went on a road trip, but we didn’t 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!
The “term reunion” label is perhaps overstated, since her official reunion was canceled twice because of COVID-19.
Now, the event is a birthday party for one of the guys in Mary’s class. He was kind enough to invite the whole 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 to get it ready for packing! |
| T-2 | Packing | Mary packed, and lucky Paul threw everything into a paper sack and declared victory! |
| T-1 | Final Preparations | We packed the car for an early-morning exit from LA traffic. 6:00 AM arrives early |
| Day 1
June 9 Thursday | Drive to Sacramento
(6+ Hours) | The forecast is 106 degrees! We didn’t get to see the train museum because there was no place for Scout, so we made 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 from her childhood. We settled in, then met 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) |
| day 4 June 12 Sunday | Drive to Eugene To Meet Melody and Paul (3 Hours) Then on to drive 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. Afterward, 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-hour drive, but we saw the redwoods up close. We spent two hours at the Trees of Mystery 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 Francisco! 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. |
