Early morning clouds. I had 3 thunder showers to get through before noon, but it was very warm. Also, an 18 wheeler went over behind me on a straight road, don't know what happened. and , there was a 3 mile stretch of new "chip seal" that required a 15 minute wait for them to sweep it before letting traffic go. All in all, it was a good day..............

A pretty little valley in Eastern Oregon.

Acres and Acres of produce. Some of the corn hasn't been harvested, some of the fields are already turning brown.

I have a 6.6 gallon tank. I've been told that with the lines and filter, and all, there is about 6.5 gallons of usable fuel. I miscalculated today, too much head wind, wet pavement, and the heavy trailer took it's toll. I slowed down to 45 mph for about 10 miles, made it to Vale, OR. It took 6.48 gallons! Came out to 36 something mpg, I'm used to around 41 with a trailer.

Full of gas again, and rolling. There are lots of growing things in Eastern Oregon and Southern Idaho. Fields of Onions, Corn, Sugar Beets, Green stuff and I don't know what all, but a LOT of it, and harvest season is going on now.

This was a famous crossing of the Snake. Lewis and Clark also crossed here.

Crossing the Snake River. Evil Kanival tried this a few years ago, but he tried to jump instead of go over a bridge.

KOA in Twin Falls, ID. I've already been in the pool (too cold) the hot tub (too hot) and the shower (just right) Now, getting ready to settle in for the night. The mist in the background is irrigation sprinklers.

When we were coming home from Arizona last week, we spotted this Avenue in Northern California. We were going to stop and see Wiliedog, but he wasn't home

Tuesday, August 27. I decided to leave early so I could stop over in Bend and take the Grandsons each camping for a night on my way, they had been promised last spring a ride and campout, so this is the best time before Fall. All the pictures after these first few will be more VROC and motorcycle related. This is the homestead in Coos Bay, I'll be on the road as soon as the garage door goes down.

My first stop of the trip was a visit to my friend David. He's an Englishman, a real Gentleman that was a security officer for many years in a Casino in Las Vegas. He's only 83, but has beat the big "C" three times. He just went into Hospice care today, and is comfortable in this bed they brought to his house. He could use prayers of comfort.

Pat with Faith, the "baby". She's about 9 weeks old now, will be a LARGE Standard Poodle. She's a real sweetie, but a very bouncy puppy.

We've been out scouting for a camping place..........this one will do. Nathan and Jonathan agree.

The Deschutes river in Tumalo.

Jon was a little apprehensive about the Kwik Kamp until he saw it all set up. Now he thinks it's fine.

Jon and I went for a walk around the campground. He knew where the playground was. It's a pretty place amoug the Pines and Junipers.

Angie brought out the bicycles, food and Nathan to enjoy the campfire and dinner. It wasn't long after this that we had a thunder shower, but it didn't last long.

Jon took his time preparing this Smoore, and after polishing off his hot dog, he was able to enjoy this delicacy

Nathan is building a tasty Smoore.

Jon took a little nap while we were riding this afternoon. He quit talking in the intercom, which is very unsual for Jon, he was out like a light! I hung on to him until we got back into town.

Elk along the road. This are wild Elk, but are protected when they are in this Game Preserve.

Today is Nathan's turn to ride and camp. We're heading out after a good breakfast at the Pilot Butte Cafe.

This is on the way to Tumalo State Park, on Thursday morning.

Most of the snow is gone, but in a few weeks these little hils will be all white again, There are lots of peaks here in the Cascades, thise are the "Sisters"

Large crane that is used to assemble and load log cabins. This country is full of Lodge Pole pine, they make good structures because of the nice uniform size of the logs

Herding up wild horses along Hwy 20. They look a little rusty.......... Those are the 3 sisters in the background

Almost every business has hanging flowers here, some are just beautiful!

Nathan found a new friend in Sisters.

The Boys. This carvings go for $1700 each!

This is a nice Western Wear store in Sisters

My friend Bud Collins. He's 84, was in the Navy during WW2, then in the lumber business for the rest of his working career. He's been an avid rider for years, still has a 1500 Gold Wing and pulls the same kind of trailer that Skid has. He and his wife Pat live in Sisters in Central Oregon.

The entrance to Sisters, Oregon. This little town is pretty amazing in all seasons.

There are lots of Llama ranches in the Bend/Redmond area. They are pretty animals.

I think this is "Dolly" the Llama

Nathan waiting for me to get back from taking pictures of the Llamas

Sage brush, Lightning and Thunder! We're on Hwy 20 heading back to the campground, I think we're going to get wet.

We're still on the bike, the rain is getting closer!!

The sun came out briefly after a hard rain. It's in the 80's, very humid right now. I'm getting ready to pack up and get out of here, there are black clouds rolling in again. When it rains here, you sure can smell the Juniper and Sage, it's very nice.

Angie came out to pick up the bikes, chairs, and things. Jon came too, and imediately took off on his bike for a ride in the rain. He hit some good puddles from the looks of his pants.

My daughter's drive way. I packed up at the campground, she drove out and rescued us from the mud pit the campsite was turning into. It rains very seldom in Central Oregon, I just picked the wrong weekend I guess.

When we came in from the rain, I had some things to remember to take in the morning...So Angie made up a check list so we can get it all together in the morning.

The list for morning. Since she made this up, I've had to add several more things to it

Since we had planned on Smoores around the campfire tonight, we are doing the best we can. We lost power awhile ago, fortunately we had finished dinner and Angie did my laundry of wet rags and clothes. Somehow the candles just aren't the same as a campfire, but it's sort of a romantic house now. Angie buys little candles at Costco, 100 per bag, so the house is well lit.