SURPRISE, SURPRISE AND MORE

First a snippet of a story heard today at our lunch stop. We were seated in a booth next to 6 "older ladies" our for lunch. The server was taking their drink order and one lady ordered her drink and was heard to say be sure it is filled all the way to the top? Soon the server arrived with their drinks and placed a big mug filled to the top with milk... the lady stared at it for a minute and said "I didn't order milk, I ordered a MILLER and be sure it is filled to the top." Never know about those women out for lunch.

Yesterday we headed from Bend on our adventures alone, driving across Oregon on a beautiful route 242 crossing mountains and many forests. see below
Did I mention the road was a bit twisty. A challenge to say the least even for the Garmin, note one of the hairpin turns. Still a beautiful drive.

Around one corner we were met with volcanic rock, lots and lots of it for miles.

A stop at one of the many summit peaks. Note the volcanic rock and Mt. who knows what in the background.

Nature is a strong force. Trees grow from nothing adjadent to a petrified tree stump. The volcano occurred many thousand years ago.

Down from the mountain was a beautiful valley in Vida Oregon with this covered bridge.

CALIFORNIA HERE WE ARE! Checkpoint to be sure we didn't bring any illegal fruit.

And on Wednesday we arose to begin our drive thru the Redwoods. Unbelievable beauty once again.

Sorry this one is on its side, but it is a Redwood Tree called the Corkscrew for good reason.

Study this picture carefully. What do you see? Answer at the next meeting.

Yes there is still a redwood you can drive thru. We were the hit of th show with lots of the other folks taking our pictures. Above is Jim making his way thru and below of course is the prez Dave. Great fun

Ride from this point on is undescribable as we transitioned from the 101 over to Highway 1. It is not possible to take picture while holding on to the truck with white knuckles for 25 miles. Jim thought it was beautiful. Dave isn't talking. Resting for the night in Fort Bragg and hoping to get well past SF tomorrow. Debate at breakfast as to whether we stay on 1 or move back to 101. The quote of the day from Jim, " this having fun is a lot of work".

Your travelling club members. Jim, Judy, Dave and me