Almost a week has passed since my last post ... and not much has changed ... yet a lot is different.
First the stuff that is pretty much the same:
1. We are still parked in Yreka, California
2. The sun shines all day
3. Smoke from the nearby fires comes and goes as the wind shifts.
Stuff that is different:
1. My sister Jamie is getting around pretty well with her walker now. She even made it out to her "Sewing Room" to work on a few projects a couple of times. She is becoming more independent daily but still needs help from time-to-time.
2. Nan also continues to improve. She has received some Physical and Occupational Home Therapy sessions that have given both her and Marcie some pointers on getting into and out of bed/chairs and how to accomplish some everyday chores that are still tough for her to do herself. We also obtained some equipment to help her out ... like a new wheelchair and a bathtub bench that will make taking a shower a lot easier.
In the time I have not been directly involved in caregiving I have kept busy by helping out on a few chores here at the Quiring RV Resort, helped my BIL Don replace one axle shaft on his car (we still have one more to replace), and taken care of a few minor maintenance items on Winne.
Peggy has been busy with direct caregiving and caregiver support duties. Thank goodness that gal is a great cook - otherwise we all might starve around here! Not really ... I doubt we would actually starve ... but we certainly wouldn't be eating as well!!!
We are looking forward to a really busy week next week. Jamie has a doctor appointment for her knee on Tuesday, is getting cataract surgery on one eye on Wednesday, and then has a followup eye appointment on Thursday. Nan will be receiving more therapy on Tuesday and Thursday and sees her hip doctor on Wednesday.
After the various doctor appointments next week we hope to know more relative to our next steps. Assuming Jamie is able to take care of herself and assuming Nan is well enough to transition to a different location ... our plan is to move her to Marcie and Don's place in Minden, NV. Peggy and I plan on going along to help through the transition to yet another new "normal" ... whatever that may be!
Until all that happens we will remain here in Yreka.
Winne may not be moving much but I guarantee these two Maineiacs are still in Motion!
Friday, August 31, 2012
Saturday, August 25, 2012
On The Mend In California
We had another busy week here in Northern California.
Our two patients had doctor checkups on Wednesday with great results. Jamie is now mobile with aid of a walker and is getting stronger each day. They have adjusted her leg brace to allow a little more movement of her knee so she is progressing very well. The doc felt Nan was healing well and gave her the go-ahead to leave the rehab center to continue her therapy at home.
So ... after taking Nan back to the rehab center in Medford we informed them that she would be leaving on Friday to continue her rehab at home. It's quite a long story that I'll not go into here - but we ended up bringing her home on Thursday afternoon instead. I will say that I have learned a lot over these past three weeks about elder care in rehab/convalescent type facilities under Medicare. Enough to know that 1) They should be avoided if at all possible; and 2) The healthcare industry is ripe for fraud and it's no wonder we waste billions each year on Medicare. I'm not saying that this particular facility did anything fraudulent. In fact - they may be one of the better ones - but we definitely need to get the government out of the healthcare business!
Anyway ... we are all back here in Yreka now at the Quiring RV Resort and Rehab Center. Nan will receive her first visit from the home nursing outfit today and is scheduled for her first home rehab visit on Monday. She (and Jamie) are scheduled for follow-up doctor visits on the 5th of September. We are hopeful that Nan will have progressed to the point where we can transition her to my sister Marcie's home in Minden, NV at that point. Depending on how everything turns out - we may be driving her over in Winne. One of the keys will be her (and our) ability to get her up the steps and inside. I'm sure she would be more comfortable in Winne for the 5 hour ride - but we'll have to see how it all works out.
Meanwhile we continue to help take care of our patients while enjoying the warm sunny days here. There are a few forest fires in the general area (within 50 miles or so) that are putting a smoky haze in the air but nothing of any immediate threat to this area. Forest fires in this country this time of year are a pretty common occurrence - but still nothing to ignore. So far the local fires are not threatening many homes so I think they are just letting them burn themselves out.
That's about the extent of our story here in the Golden State. We are getting closer to figuring out when we might head back home ... but we still have "stuff" to take care of.
Take Good Care Ya'all!
Our two patients had doctor checkups on Wednesday with great results. Jamie is now mobile with aid of a walker and is getting stronger each day. They have adjusted her leg brace to allow a little more movement of her knee so she is progressing very well. The doc felt Nan was healing well and gave her the go-ahead to leave the rehab center to continue her therapy at home.
So ... after taking Nan back to the rehab center in Medford we informed them that she would be leaving on Friday to continue her rehab at home. It's quite a long story that I'll not go into here - but we ended up bringing her home on Thursday afternoon instead. I will say that I have learned a lot over these past three weeks about elder care in rehab/convalescent type facilities under Medicare. Enough to know that 1) They should be avoided if at all possible; and 2) The healthcare industry is ripe for fraud and it's no wonder we waste billions each year on Medicare. I'm not saying that this particular facility did anything fraudulent. In fact - they may be one of the better ones - but we definitely need to get the government out of the healthcare business!
Anyway ... we are all back here in Yreka now at the Quiring RV Resort and Rehab Center. Nan will receive her first visit from the home nursing outfit today and is scheduled for her first home rehab visit on Monday. She (and Jamie) are scheduled for follow-up doctor visits on the 5th of September. We are hopeful that Nan will have progressed to the point where we can transition her to my sister Marcie's home in Minden, NV at that point. Depending on how everything turns out - we may be driving her over in Winne. One of the keys will be her (and our) ability to get her up the steps and inside. I'm sure she would be more comfortable in Winne for the 5 hour ride - but we'll have to see how it all works out.
Meanwhile we continue to help take care of our patients while enjoying the warm sunny days here. There are a few forest fires in the general area (within 50 miles or so) that are putting a smoky haze in the air but nothing of any immediate threat to this area. Forest fires in this country this time of year are a pretty common occurrence - but still nothing to ignore. So far the local fires are not threatening many homes so I think they are just letting them burn themselves out.
That's about the extent of our story here in the Golden State. We are getting closer to figuring out when we might head back home ... but we still have "stuff" to take care of.
Take Good Care Ya'all!
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
California Dreaming
Those of you who have followed this blog for some time know that Peggy and I are originally "from" California. Peggy was actually born in Nebraska, but we both lived near each other in a suburb of Sacramento when we were youngsters. My family moved to extreme northern California in the summer of 1965 between my Freshman and Sophomore years in high school. We moved to a very small logging community named McCloud - located at the base of Mt. Shasta - about 11 miles east of the city of Mt. Shasta and I-5. For a 15 year old kid - moving to this small community in the mountains from the "big city" was FANTASTIC. Lots of places to explore, big trees, abundant wildlife, new kids to meet ... exciting times! Oh the stories I can tell!
My mom continued to live in McCloud until about 2004 as did my sister Jamie and BIL Ernie. They sold their homes at about the same time and moved together to a very nice spot in Yreka - about 40 or so miles up I-5 from Mt. Shasta. You've probably heard me affectionately refer to this spot as the "Quiring RV Resort" and other such similar names, adding additional descriptors as the situation has warranted. This trip the official title is "The Quiring RV Resort and Rehab Center." Not only does this RV Resort offer great company, a nice place to park Winne,
beautiful views,
Cable TV, and 50 Amp Electrical Service (new amenities added this year!)
... we are frequently treated to visits from local wildlife.
Although Peggy and I have been more than busy these past two weeks playing care-givers we have enjoyed visiting the area here in Yreka and the views up I-5 through the peaks and canyons of the Siskiyou mountains here in California and the Ashland Range in southern Oregon on our frequent trips up to Medford to visit with Nan and Marcie. Here are a few pictures from the very nice rest stop just up the canyon on the Klamath River.
The city of Yreka is located at about 2,500 feet and has a population of around 7,500 folks. Believe it or not - Yreka is the "big city" around here and is the County Seat for Siskiyou County. Yes indeed California is a diverse place and still has beautiful wilderness areas including the mountains up here!
Peggy and I took an afternoon drive on Sunday to visit my old hometown of McCloud. We did get a few pictures as we entered town - but then the camera battery died and we had failed to re-charge the backup battery when it died several days ago. Peggy was not a happy camper!!
Imagine this "hill" with 5 to 10 feet of snow, a hard packed tubing trail, a few inner tubes from logging truck tires (fit three easily), a cold starry night, and a big bonfire at the bottom!
We cruised around town a bit (it doesn't take all that long to cruise the streets of McCloud), checked out the McCloud Dance Country RV Park near the downtown (it certainly wasn't there when I lived there but it looks like a very nice park in a beautiful grove of large pines - we want to stay there for a few weeks - one-of-these-days), and then we drove out to the town cemetery to say hi to my Dad and my step-Dad (Ron and Ron). Since it was a beautiful day we continued out Squaw Valley Road and drove about 10 miles out to the McCloud Resevoir. A very nice and pretty large lake on the McCloud River which ultimately leads to Shasta Lake.
We hope to get a few more chances to do some more sightseeing in between our care-giving while we are here. I'm sure we'll fit some in our busy schedule.
Tomorrow will be a big day around here as both of our patients have Dr. appointments ... with the same doctor ... one right after the other. I wonder if we get a family discount?
Take Care Ya'all.
My mom continued to live in McCloud until about 2004 as did my sister Jamie and BIL Ernie. They sold their homes at about the same time and moved together to a very nice spot in Yreka - about 40 or so miles up I-5 from Mt. Shasta. You've probably heard me affectionately refer to this spot as the "Quiring RV Resort" and other such similar names, adding additional descriptors as the situation has warranted. This trip the official title is "The Quiring RV Resort and Rehab Center." Not only does this RV Resort offer great company, a nice place to park Winne,
beautiful views,
Cable TV, and 50 Amp Electrical Service (new amenities added this year!)
... we are frequently treated to visits from local wildlife.
Although Peggy and I have been more than busy these past two weeks playing care-givers we have enjoyed visiting the area here in Yreka and the views up I-5 through the peaks and canyons of the Siskiyou mountains here in California and the Ashland Range in southern Oregon on our frequent trips up to Medford to visit with Nan and Marcie. Here are a few pictures from the very nice rest stop just up the canyon on the Klamath River.
The city of Yreka is located at about 2,500 feet and has a population of around 7,500 folks. Believe it or not - Yreka is the "big city" around here and is the County Seat for Siskiyou County. Yes indeed California is a diverse place and still has beautiful wilderness areas including the mountains up here!
Peggy and I took an afternoon drive on Sunday to visit my old hometown of McCloud. We did get a few pictures as we entered town - but then the camera battery died and we had failed to re-charge the backup battery when it died several days ago. Peggy was not a happy camper!!
Imagine this "hill" with 5 to 10 feet of snow, a hard packed tubing trail, a few inner tubes from logging truck tires (fit three easily), a cold starry night, and a big bonfire at the bottom!
We cruised around town a bit (it doesn't take all that long to cruise the streets of McCloud), checked out the McCloud Dance Country RV Park near the downtown (it certainly wasn't there when I lived there but it looks like a very nice park in a beautiful grove of large pines - we want to stay there for a few weeks - one-of-these-days), and then we drove out to the town cemetery to say hi to my Dad and my step-Dad (Ron and Ron). Since it was a beautiful day we continued out Squaw Valley Road and drove about 10 miles out to the McCloud Resevoir. A very nice and pretty large lake on the McCloud River which ultimately leads to Shasta Lake.
We hope to get a few more chances to do some more sightseeing in between our care-giving while we are here. I'm sure we'll fit some in our busy schedule.
Tomorrow will be a big day around here as both of our patients have Dr. appointments ... with the same doctor ... one right after the other. I wonder if we get a family discount?
Take Care Ya'all.
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Keepin' On
Wow - it has been a whole week since my last post! Shows you how busy we've been. It is pretty amazing how tired you can feel around 9:00 PM after a day of care-giving!
Peggy and I have continued splitting our time between helping to care for Jamie here in Yreka and supporting mom and Marcie in Medford. Mom continues to progress well in her rehab and walked about 90 feet yesterday in her walker in 3 30 foot increments. She was pretty tuckered out after all that work but she did it and we're proud of her effort! Jamie has had a few therapy sessions here at home and is starting to regain some motion with her leg and knee. From what I've seen so far I think I'd rather have a hip replacement than a repaired kneecap. Regardless -- we are thankful each day for progress.
It has continued to be hot in northern California. It has hovered around 100 degrees each day for a high and right around 60 degrees for the low. We are supposed to start a bit of a cooling trend today - but I'm not holding my breath - or planning many outside activities in the afternoon!
We haven't had time for taking many pictures but I did get a couple at sunrise the other day so I thought I would share them.
I'll try and get some more today of our parking spot here at the Quiring RV Resort and Rehab Center.
Both our patients have Dr. appointments next Wednesday so perhaps we will find out more on their healing prognosis then. Until then we'll just keep keepin' on.
Peggy and I have continued splitting our time between helping to care for Jamie here in Yreka and supporting mom and Marcie in Medford. Mom continues to progress well in her rehab and walked about 90 feet yesterday in her walker in 3 30 foot increments. She was pretty tuckered out after all that work but she did it and we're proud of her effort! Jamie has had a few therapy sessions here at home and is starting to regain some motion with her leg and knee. From what I've seen so far I think I'd rather have a hip replacement than a repaired kneecap. Regardless -- we are thankful each day for progress.
It has continued to be hot in northern California. It has hovered around 100 degrees each day for a high and right around 60 degrees for the low. We are supposed to start a bit of a cooling trend today - but I'm not holding my breath - or planning many outside activities in the afternoon!
We haven't had time for taking many pictures but I did get a couple at sunrise the other day so I thought I would share them.
I'll try and get some more today of our parking spot here at the Quiring RV Resort and Rehab Center.
Both our patients have Dr. appointments next Wednesday so perhaps we will find out more on their healing prognosis then. Until then we'll just keep keepin' on.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Update from the Golden State
Sorry for the delay in providing an update from here in the Golden State but we have been pretty busy dealing with our two hospitalized family members out here. My sister Jamie had her surgery to repair her kneecap yesterday which the surgeon thought went "very well" ... I wonder what that means? Anyway -- she should be released from the hospital tomorrow to come home and start her rehabilitation process. My mom remains in the rehab facility up in Medford, OR ... about 50 miles north from here, and is continuing to improve in small but noticeable measures daily as she works to rehabilitate her hip replacement.
I think our short term goal is to get both mom and Jamie home here in Yreka where we can help them both continue their rehab. The drive up to Medford through the Siskiyou Range is pretty but it's getting pretty old real fast! I really shouldn't whine too much ... my sister Marcie has been living in the same room with my mom for over a week - sleeping on a couch -- and she plans to stay there as long as mom is there. I'm fortunate to have two pretty great sisters!
As for us ... we are doing our best to support both invalids as well as their primary caregivers. We certainly haven't been bored!
I think our short term goal is to get both mom and Jamie home here in Yreka where we can help them both continue their rehab. The drive up to Medford through the Siskiyou Range is pretty but it's getting pretty old real fast! I really shouldn't whine too much ... my sister Marcie has been living in the same room with my mom for over a week - sleeping on a couch -- and she plans to stay there as long as mom is there. I'm fortunate to have two pretty great sisters!
As for us ... we are doing our best to support both invalids as well as their primary caregivers. We certainly haven't been bored!
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Maineiac Support
There is not a lot of new news here from the Golden State. Nan is still up in Medford, OR doing her rehab thing and making progress and my sister Jamie is here in Yreka awaiting her surgery on Thursday. She had an appointment with the orthopedic surgeon yesterday and has some pre-op stuff she has to do at the hospital this afternoon so it looks like Peggy and I will be in Yreka today supporting Jamie's needs.
In between visits to hospitals/rehab centers the next few days I hope to get a little cleaning done on Winne as she still has 3,700 miles of road grime collected in several states to wash off.
The weather here has been pretty nice ... if you like mostly sunny days with highs in the mid to upper 90s and lows in the high 50s. The lack of humidity does make those 90 degree temps much more bearable for me - but that sun is still pretty intense in the afternoon! It was close to 107 degrees in Medford when we there on Saturday!
Here are a couple of shots from the "Vista Point" coming south on I-5 just north of Yreka. A nice spot to view the valley and Mt. Shasta in the distance - about 40 miles away.
So here we remain at the Quiring RV Park, Bed & Breakfast, Day Spa, and Rehab Center ... providing support where support is needed.
In between visits to hospitals/rehab centers the next few days I hope to get a little cleaning done on Winne as she still has 3,700 miles of road grime collected in several states to wash off.
The weather here has been pretty nice ... if you like mostly sunny days with highs in the mid to upper 90s and lows in the high 50s. The lack of humidity does make those 90 degree temps much more bearable for me - but that sun is still pretty intense in the afternoon! It was close to 107 degrees in Medford when we there on Saturday!
Here are a couple of shots from the "Vista Point" coming south on I-5 just north of Yreka. A nice spot to view the valley and Mt. Shasta in the distance - about 40 miles away.
So here we remain at the Quiring RV Park, Bed & Breakfast, Day Spa, and Rehab Center ... providing support where support is needed.
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Never A Dull Moment
First - all the good news.
Peggy and I made it safe and sound to here in Yreka yesterday - arriving about 2:00 PM. We were glad to leave I-80 behind and travel north and west along I-395 from Reno to Susanville
and then California routes 44 and 89 over to Interstate 5 for the final leg up to Yreka. The drive along Route 89 offered some nice views of Mt. Shasta it was great to see all the beautiful Cedars and Douglass Fir trees through this part of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
This morning Peggy, I, my sister Jamie, and BIL Ernie drove north up to Medford, OR to visit with my mom and my other sister Marcie and to see how Nan was coming with her post hip surgery rehabilitation. The really great news is that Nan is feeling much better and although she still has a long way to go - things are looking much better than the last few weeks.
The really bad news is that my sister Jamie slipped on a wet floor in the hallway of the rehab center and broke her kneecap. So after dealing with the paramedics and the emergency room in Medford we brought Jamie home with her right leg immobilized. She will be scheduled for surgery sometime in the next few days to have her patella repaired and then she will be in a mending process for several weeks.
So it looks like our trip here to California to assist in care-giving to Nan may need to be spread around to Jamie as well. Our original plan was to take Winne up north to near Medford to be closer to Nan but we may need to rethink that plan a bit as things unfold here in Yreka.
Oh well - we're here and we will be helping where we are needed most.
But nobody else is allowed to get hurt! Nobody!!!
Peggy and I made it safe and sound to here in Yreka yesterday - arriving about 2:00 PM. We were glad to leave I-80 behind and travel north and west along I-395 from Reno to Susanville
and then California routes 44 and 89 over to Interstate 5 for the final leg up to Yreka. The drive along Route 89 offered some nice views of Mt. Shasta it was great to see all the beautiful Cedars and Douglass Fir trees through this part of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
This morning Peggy, I, my sister Jamie, and BIL Ernie drove north up to Medford, OR to visit with my mom and my other sister Marcie and to see how Nan was coming with her post hip surgery rehabilitation. The really great news is that Nan is feeling much better and although she still has a long way to go - things are looking much better than the last few weeks.
The really bad news is that my sister Jamie slipped on a wet floor in the hallway of the rehab center and broke her kneecap. So after dealing with the paramedics and the emergency room in Medford we brought Jamie home with her right leg immobilized. She will be scheduled for surgery sometime in the next few days to have her patella repaired and then she will be in a mending process for several weeks.
So it looks like our trip here to California to assist in care-giving to Nan may need to be spread around to Jamie as well. Our original plan was to take Winne up north to near Medford to be closer to Nan but we may need to rethink that plan a bit as things unfold here in Yreka.
Oh well - we're here and we will be helping where we are needed most.
But nobody else is allowed to get hurt! Nobody!!!
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Enough I-80
OK - we have had enough. Enough of Interstate 80 - enough high desert scenery - and enough orange cone zones.
We made it across some 360 miles of Nevada today - through the booming metropolis' of Wells, Elko, Battle Mountain, and Winnemucca - all the way to Fernley where we are settled in for the night at the Desert Rose RV Park where it was right around 100 degrees when we arrived. Have I told you lately how much I love the Winne's AC system? Well - I love her Generator as well. These last few days we have been traveling from about noon on with the generator running and Winne's basement mounted AC system running to keep the coach as cool as it can get with outside temps around 100 degrees.
Hopefully we will finish our trip to California tomorrow. We have about 285 miles to my sister Jamie's place in Yreka where we will settle in for at least a day. My mom (Nan) has been transferred to a rehabilitation facility in Medford, OR - about 50 miles north of Yreka. My sister Marcie is with Nan up in Oregon acting as her advocate and "care-giver-in-chief." We plan on driving up to Medford in the car on Saturday to see Nan and scout out the local area for possibly relocating Winne closer to the Rehab Center to add some support until more is known about Nan's rehabilitation future.
So the Maineiacs In Motion 2012 West Coast Marathon is just about at its completion.
What's next? Ya'all will find out just after we figure it out. Until then ... stay tuned!
By the way - Winne's odometer turned over 90,000 miles today. I think we will celebrate the completion of her break-in period by giving her a good washing this weekend!
We made it across some 360 miles of Nevada today - through the booming metropolis' of Wells, Elko, Battle Mountain, and Winnemucca - all the way to Fernley where we are settled in for the night at the Desert Rose RV Park where it was right around 100 degrees when we arrived. Have I told you lately how much I love the Winne's AC system? Well - I love her Generator as well. These last few days we have been traveling from about noon on with the generator running and Winne's basement mounted AC system running to keep the coach as cool as it can get with outside temps around 100 degrees.
Hopefully we will finish our trip to California tomorrow. We have about 285 miles to my sister Jamie's place in Yreka where we will settle in for at least a day. My mom (Nan) has been transferred to a rehabilitation facility in Medford, OR - about 50 miles north of Yreka. My sister Marcie is with Nan up in Oregon acting as her advocate and "care-giver-in-chief." We plan on driving up to Medford in the car on Saturday to see Nan and scout out the local area for possibly relocating Winne closer to the Rehab Center to add some support until more is known about Nan's rehabilitation future.
So the Maineiacs In Motion 2012 West Coast Marathon is just about at its completion.
What's next? Ya'all will find out just after we figure it out. Until then ... stay tuned!
By the way - Winne's odometer turned over 90,000 miles today. I think we will celebrate the completion of her break-in period by giving her a good washing this weekend!
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Wyoming to Wendover
Another day - another state, or two.
We awoke way too early this morning. Early enough to see the sunrise in the High Desert of Wyoming. It was a beautiful sight - but one that would have been just as pretty had it occurred around 7:00 AM!
Since we were up anyway we got a slow but early start to our day and we rolled out of the Rock Springs KOA around 8:00 AM. Driving this many miles East to West day after day changes time zones faster than the body can keep up!
We finished off the last 100 miles or so of Wyoming and then made our way through the mountains east of Salt Lake City. Although we ended up dropping down a few thousand feet overall we had to travel up several long steep grades. Winne did well through it all - although she had to drop down to 3rd gear to top out a few of those long grades. The drive through those mountains is really very pretty.
After successfully negotiating all the traffic and highway interchanges in Salt Lake City we finished off Utah - crossing the essentially flat western Utah desert arriving at Wendover, right on the border with Nevada.
Having decided that we'd had enough for one day we found our way to the Wendover Nugget Casino RV Park. The park is small but modern with full hookups and all back-in sites. For a casino RV Park it is pretty pricey at $35 a night but the only other game in town is a KOA and it would have been higher - so here we are.
Since we had to go over to the casino to register we figured we might as well have an early dinner and decided to try the casino buffet. I have had some pretty good experiences with casino buffets in Reno ... and let's just say that Wendover isn't Reno!
Oh yeah - while waiting for the buffet to open we had a few minutes to burn so I thought I'd try some video poker. I'm not much of a gambler ... but I've had some luck at Video Poker in Reno and Vegas. Let's just say that Wendover isn't Reno or Vegas!
So we have traveled right around 3,000 miles on this trip thus far and we only have 2 more travel days and 650 or so miles to our destination in Yreka, CA. Next destination ... Fernley, Nevada.
We awoke way too early this morning. Early enough to see the sunrise in the High Desert of Wyoming. It was a beautiful sight - but one that would have been just as pretty had it occurred around 7:00 AM!
Since we were up anyway we got a slow but early start to our day and we rolled out of the Rock Springs KOA around 8:00 AM. Driving this many miles East to West day after day changes time zones faster than the body can keep up!
We finished off the last 100 miles or so of Wyoming and then made our way through the mountains east of Salt Lake City. Although we ended up dropping down a few thousand feet overall we had to travel up several long steep grades. Winne did well through it all - although she had to drop down to 3rd gear to top out a few of those long grades. The drive through those mountains is really very pretty.
After successfully negotiating all the traffic and highway interchanges in Salt Lake City we finished off Utah - crossing the essentially flat western Utah desert arriving at Wendover, right on the border with Nevada.
Having decided that we'd had enough for one day we found our way to the Wendover Nugget Casino RV Park. The park is small but modern with full hookups and all back-in sites. For a casino RV Park it is pretty pricey at $35 a night but the only other game in town is a KOA and it would have been higher - so here we are.
Since we had to go over to the casino to register we figured we might as well have an early dinner and decided to try the casino buffet. I have had some pretty good experiences with casino buffets in Reno ... and let's just say that Wendover isn't Reno!
Oh yeah - while waiting for the buffet to open we had a few minutes to burn so I thought I'd try some video poker. I'm not much of a gambler ... but I've had some luck at Video Poker in Reno and Vegas. Let's just say that Wendover isn't Reno or Vegas!
So we have traveled right around 3,000 miles on this trip thus far and we only have 2 more travel days and 650 or so miles to our destination in Yreka, CA. Next destination ... Fernley, Nevada.
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