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Sailing, sort of…
Last time, we had gotten the boat to the harbor and in the water. Though we didn’t sail because there wasn’t any wind. Three days later there was a nice fresh breeze so Steve and I headed off to the harbor. … Continue reading
Let’s go boating…
I had become friends with several RV’ers here in San Felipe, and it turned out that my new friend had a boat. I was all enthused about the possiblility of getting to sail a bit here in Mexico so offered what … Continue reading
Posted in Travel - '16
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More from San Felipe…
Visiting a Mexican village is always interesting. There’s so much that’s different down here compared to the US. Lax building codes for one thing. Slow customer service for another…”We’ll be back to finish mañana señor” but don’t show up for 2-3 days. … Continue reading
Enjoying San Felipe…
There are many things I like about Mexico…the weather is certainly up there as far as preferences go, the people are very nice, the mechanics are very competent, and the costs are low. As much as 1/3 to 1/2 less than … Continue reading
Inside Mexico…
In the week I’d been in El Centro, California, I’d had to deal with the leaking tire, getting to the football game at a sports bar, and my decision to replace the toilet. Yeah, after 22 years and a couple repairs, … Continue reading
On to El Centro, California…
I spent a week in Oasis, Thanksgiving week, as I prefer to not travel during holiday weeks. It’s such a hassle with the traffic and the last minute RVers who suddenly decide to invade a RV park leaving no spots available for … Continue reading
Posted in Travel - '15
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On the way to Mexico…
On Nov. 24th, I left my brothers house in Rosamond, and headed south towards Mexico. I initially thought I’d stop in Parker, Arizona for a few days along the Colorado, but a quick check of the weather showed that it was … Continue reading
Posted in Travel - '15
Tagged California, El Centro, Mexico, Oasis, Salton Sea, Turkey dinner
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Sailing…sailing…
I’d been at Dan’s place a couple days, (well, actually, I park my RV in the front yard of his neighbor, Brennan), when I asked Brennan if he’d like to go sailing. He’s become something of a friend and he … Continue reading
Posted in Travel - '15
Tagged Boating, Daysailing, Jolly roger, LA, Marina del Rey, Rental boat, Sailing
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On to Rosamond…
Arrived in Red Bluff, Wednesday, Oct. 28th. There was to be an Oregon Ducks game on Thursday the 29th. I’d asked the park manager and thanks to him knew there is an Applebee’s nearby (and no other ‘sports’ bars within bike … Continue reading
Posted in Travel - '15
Tagged Bakersfield, California Fruit Depot, O'Nite RV Park, Oscar Meyer Wiener Car, Red Bluff, Studebaker, Studey, VA Clinic
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