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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.
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. |
