Friday, April 4, 2008

Day 8 - Seaside, Oregon




We awoke to a lot of rain but the day turned out to be quite nice.  It is just muddy and cold.  John just wants to get to warmer climates but the rest of us want to hang out here for a while.  Puddles and mud are great things for a 15 month old and a puppy! Just before we left, Jack lost his footing and plopped himself butt first into a puddle...then later today he was playing in the motorhome and fell butt first into Gus' water dish!  

We unhooked the Jeep and headed down the highway to Seaside today to walk on the beach, watch the kite flyers, wander the streets and shop a bit.  It was a nice day.

Life in the motorhome...makes us laugh at ourselves.  In 10 years, I have gone from backcountry camping to RV resort.  Not, that I am complaining too much...coffee and baileys in the morning, wine & movie watching & map reading at night is hard to complain about.  It is actually working out great but as we walk around the campsite, we joke that we have the Beast, but we still need the American flag hanging at the entry to our campsite, the patio lanterns and the piece de resistance...the palm tree in neon lights!  

Jack loves to play with his trucks in the Beast and spends most of his time climbing in and out of the drivers seat.  He leans on the horn every so often and startles us and our fellow campers I'm sure.  The bunk bed is working great...thanks Lisa and Pete for the bedrail!  We awake each morning with Jack poking his head out talking up a storm.  So cute!

We are spending the day at Cannon Beach tomorrow.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi again!
I called mom and read her the latest update which she appreciated. She passes on her best wishes and hopes you get to warmer weather soon! I will print off the blogs and pics for the famous Manson scrapbook! I've ordered the palm tree, lights and flag and it is over the $5.00 limit so will do for the next 10 birthdays or so.....Cheers, Judy

Emily said...

Wow! It sounds like you guys are having quite the adventure!! :) I'm stuck at home writing an essay, kicking myself that I did not sneak into that motor home with you. maybe next time. Anyways, hope you are having a great time and take lots of pictures. Can't wait to see you all again. Happy Trails.

~Love Emily

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Anonymous said...

Glad to hear all is well. I think I can safely say I envy you, as I sit at my desk this Monday morning.
And thank you to Jack - the barebutt chauffeur pick has made my morning.
Take care!