Still in Blythe, Ca.

How is everyone, I Know you are a lot cooler than I am here in the heat of the desert, Everybody here says it's nice but It's just a tad to warm for my taste. Oh well, it's what your used to, at one time I was used to it and I loved it............ I haven't written the last couple days because I really haven't done much. Mostly been hanging out with my brothers and reliving old times, and cursing evil relatives with the worst Voodoo Spells we could hex a person with, some of then pretty inventive, Hee Hee Hee............ Also I have learned how my brother keeps his vehicles so clean, one thing is he never washes them, that's right never, but I don't think you could ever find any vehicle cleaner. You could eat off any part of his cars, but you wouldn't want to get caught doing it........ It looks like I have an appointment next Wednesday with my dentist in Mexico. I sure hope so, I am getting farther and farther behind on this trip........... Jeff & I are driving to Palm Springs this Saturday, I think I have found the address of our old friend Jim T. Hodgins. We all worked at Shakeys Pizza Parlor and hung out together the rest of the time, doing all the Sixty's things, those were some great times, at least the ones I remember, I'm sure even the ones I don't remember,whew. And even if we can't find him, It will be nice to see the place where I spent a lot of years......... Well till the next time, You all stay safe, Love, The Dad

The desert

Howdy You all, Well here I am in Blythe, Ca. After a Super day in Death Valley. I will tell you more about that in a minute, but first I have to tell you about the new car my brother got. He has a brand new Dodge Viper, Black on Black. Six hundred plus ponys under the hood and a six speed tranny. The reason he got it is because Christopher keeps threatening to race him and beat him. Got him so nervous, he didn't think his Cobra would beat him, by the way, he still has the Cobra. I would call that intimidation on Chris's part. OK back to Death Valley, I wish I could spend a few weeks there as it can't been seen in one day. The geology of the place changes every time you look in a different direction. The colors and shadows are constantly changing as the sun moves. I'm not real great with words, so it is hard for me to describe to you the beauty of the place, how it makes you realize that we humans are just a speck in time compared to nature. Trust me, if you care anything about nature and the Earth, make it a Must Do Before it's too late trip, to go there I guarantee you will want to go back. It was over thirty years ago I was there the first time, And I always said I would go back, and I finally did.Hopefully not for the last time. It would make a great trip on a motor cycle. Just make sure you go at the right time of the year, as it do get Hot Hot Hot. That's why so many places are named after the Devil and Hell. Well, that's it for the day, I hope somebodies reading this, and I'm not just writing. Actually this way I have an account of my own. Adios Be Safe, Love The Dad

The Day That Was

Here I am at Starbucks. One of the friendliest I have been to. Instead of making me pay ATnT, one of the girls signed me in on her account. This just might be a better day than yesterday. It started out by leavin' an hour and a half late. But that was no biggie. The 58 hwy. is a real great ride, it follows the McKenzie river. It was kind of misty, and Green turning to yellow. When I got to the top I had breakfast at a really old restaurant, the food was excellent and the price was even more excellent. I headed out again to clear skies. On the side of the road was a sign WRECK AHEAD. From my many years on the road I knew that was a bad sign. Sure enough 2 miles farther it was STOP. For as far as you could see, well over a mile was a line of cars and trucks. I checked my clock 2:08 PM. So we sat, every once in awhile we would move a couple spaces because of people turning around. At 4:46 we finally got going. I don't know what happened, but there was all kind of debris scattered for at least 1/4 mile. The vehicles were gone except for A twisted pile of metal that couldn't be identified as a vehicle. Enough on that, soon it became dark, and I was getting tired. I found a nice rest area and spent the night. This morning I headed south again. And seen a Starbucks sign. So here I am, and here I go. Till the next WiFi, take care, Love The Dad

Eugene, Or.

Well, Here I am back again, with tales of my time in Eugene. Yesterday Uncle Jack and I spent the day fishing. That's right the whole day. We were on the Willamette River. We were under a covered bridge, out in the country, surrounded by forest. The river so clear you could see the bottom. I told myself to always have my camera ready from now on. As for last night, we barbecued a salmon fillet. On a cedar plank. On the Weber. Over the fire. In the smoke. With the lid on. Till it was done. Than we ate it. It was yummy in the tummy. The rest of the night was spent consuming liquid refreshment. Oh by the way only one fish was caught, by yours truly it weighted about 12 pounds. Unfortunately, It spit the hook out just as I got it to shore. Alright, maybe it only weighed around 2 pounds, But it looked really big. So you ask what did we do today? Since you asked nicely, I'm going to tell you. This morning Jack and I went to a bunch of Thrift Shops, and Antique Shops. I found a one cup Coffee Maker that will work without blowing any circuits as I go down the road, cool huh? Then we went fishing again. What I am about to tell you about our day fishing is absolutely the truth!!!!! We caught nothing, that's right nothing, but the pleasure of sitting on the bank of a Beautiful river always makes it A-OK. Tonight, we went to an Italian restaurant WHOA super douper dinner. Unfortunately they had Creme Brulee on the menu, and since that is the only desert I ever order. I did, and it was, So Superb mmm,mmm,mmm. Well for now, I am signing off, as tomorrow I will be on the road to the next tale. All you All, Take Care, Love from The Dad

From Than Till Now

Well, Here it is, the long awaited 1st Posting on Travel with the Villain!!!!!! I want to tell you it was a nice day. Will write more tomorrow........................................................................HaHaHaHa got ya. Lets start from the beginning. The wreck that made me a week late has gotten taken care of . I will have to wait till I get back to have it fixed. So with that said, Back to this morning, I had every intention of starting very early. But other things slowed me up, things like snoozer alarms and just plain not wanting to get out of bed. So 5-6 hours later I finely got on the road, headed south. You Ask me how I knew it was South, I was told by the handy GPS that works on the Laptop, That's right a lady named Gwendloyn Piotee Smith talks to me and keeps me on the straights, and curves, and she tells me things. Thanks to Chris for getting it ready to go, ain't no way I'm gonna get lost, at least I don't think I will. I have to say not much exciting happened on the way down here. (Buy the way here is Uncle Jack & Aunt Mary place in Eugene, Or.) Unless you think an old Pickup pulling another old Pickup Backwards, with a couple off-road bikes in the back, they found out that that setup is not real good at fancy maneuver's caused by having to brake for a lane closure that they have had signs posted for TWO (2) Miles. Anyway they ended up on their sides along the side of the road, The good thing it looked as if everybody was OK . The clouds on drive down were like great billowing popcorn balls, but I thought they looked more like the cotton Electra pulls out of her stuffed toys. And I have to tell you, Applying Rain-X on the windshield is the only way to drive in the rain, also next time you need wiper blades buy the Rain-X brand, they are a little more but my oh my what a difference. I stopped in Portland and went to lunch with Genie, Joy, and Keith or was it dinner, No It was Happy Hour and the food was excellent the price was great too Next time your down in Portland stop in for some of the finest shushi you have ever had. Sorry I can't remember the name of the place or the street. OK OK if you want the name I will get it for you. Well, I'm going to close for now, I will probably leave early Friday Morning. Not to worry I will let you know I am doing around Eugene, Or. From Here to There, The Dad.

Trip delay

Greetings, This is the first of many blogs on my travels. Unfortunatly yesterday a Sherrif got the side of my car, I'm OK. Actually I wasn't there, my wife was using the car, but she is OK. I have to see if the car leaks around the door. I may have to have it fixed befor I go. But never fear I will get on my way, and you shall hear about it. Till then, from now, The Dad.