050816 BELLINGHAM
050816 - BELLINGHAM
As much as we hated to leave Port Townsend, we had to move on.
Prior to arriving at Bellingham, we made an intermediate stop at Oak Harbor. The park was full, but they found a spot for us. Fortunately we are small as RVs go, and since we have no slide outs or car in tow, we fit in almost any spot if need be.
The park was well groomed, with grass outside the door for Peter to sunbathe on (would you believe he's still mad at me for forgetting to bring his reflector), and paved interior roads for the Batmobile to ride easily on.; We were happy.
the next morning, i hear the very unique sound of Peter "wooing" which is what he does instead of bark, but it sounded like it is coming from outside.
I awake, go to the patio door and find it open. I called to Peter, and he came running and climbed aboard as if nothing unusual has happened.
Apparently, and i am hoping by accident - he put his paw on the door handle and the door swung open.
I usually lock the door but the "push button look" is stuck and i have not remembered to use the dead bolt often. Now i will start. He's just to damn smart to let that "freeing" experience not be repeated if he can.
I spoke to my neighbors to ask if he had bothered them and they replied that he had just wandered around the neighborhood, found a grassy mound to lay down on and just remanded there for a while.
these people are early risers who have their coffee outside their RV in the Morning.
Since we are going to be the house guests of Joe and Penelope, we chose a park in Lynden. it was close, well groomed and only $150/week. It really was a very pretty park and would have been nice to be able to enjoy it, but maybe some other time.
You really feel like someone special when friends offer you and your dog a room in heir home.
Peter was a complete gentleman most of the time, except when he was a normal dog. Fortunately, there were no major problems.
Penelope immediately fell in love with peter and started treating him like a grandchild. She would fuss over him - making sure he had enough water and food (and sneak feeding him while she cooked)- and even walking him sometimes. In all fairness, I will say that Joe also walked Peter. Joe and Penelope were great hosts. A couple of nights Penelope cooked some terrific dinners and another night We had a great dinner at a seafood restaurant overlooking the bay.
We took a day trip into Canada for some sightseeing.
We went to British Columbia, ... Granville Island - which appears to be a very yuppie area - reminiscent of Marina Del Rey in Los Angeles. The tall, stylish architecture were predominantly condos which must be pretty expensive considering their appearance and the area they are located in.
Prior to arriving at Bellingham, I had noticed that my ankles were getting swollen and discolored – with pitting edema.
When I got to Joe’s, we took my blood pressure and it was high (180/95). Fortunately, Joe had some LASIX and after a long night of frequent urination, my BP dropped to 123/71. I called my internist in Los Angeles to discuss the problem, and afterwards I decided it was the Chinese food I had been eating in Port Townsend – probably MSG. Just in case I now have an Rx of Lasix and Potassium.
So far, no recurrences.
The time went fast, and during my stay I had some work done on the Beast at a local RV shop. I started out wanting a water purification system and a front end steering stabilizer (roughly about $800). I wound up with that and a couple of bell cranks and front end alignment totaling $1850. It’s not that I didn’t need all this stuff, (didn’t budget for it ) and I’m probably better off with it. I hope I hit some good windy days and lots of truck traffic to test out the improvement.
One day we even attended a good old fashion county fair and it was Peter’s first encounter with a llama. He was curious, but respectful, since they were so much bigger than him, but he was more aggressive towards the sheep. I think he wanted a sweater.
Bellingham is really a very socially active area, and two nights we attended 2 free outdoor concerts that were quite entertaining – one was jazz, the other more pop, country and folk.
Once again we have to move on, although Peter seemed upset that the nice lady cook wasn,t coming with us. Our next adventure will take us into the Northern Cascades of Washington.
Till next time,
As much as we hated to leave Port Townsend, we had to move on.
Prior to arriving at Bellingham, we made an intermediate stop at Oak Harbor. The park was full, but they found a spot for us. Fortunately we are small as RVs go, and since we have no slide outs or car in tow, we fit in almost any spot if need be.
The park was well groomed, with grass outside the door for Peter to sunbathe on (would you believe he's still mad at me for forgetting to bring his reflector), and paved interior roads for the Batmobile to ride easily on.; We were happy.
the next morning, i hear the very unique sound of Peter "wooing" which is what he does instead of bark, but it sounded like it is coming from outside.
I awake, go to the patio door and find it open. I called to Peter, and he came running and climbed aboard as if nothing unusual has happened.
Apparently, and i am hoping by accident - he put his paw on the door handle and the door swung open.
I usually lock the door but the "push button look" is stuck and i have not remembered to use the dead bolt often. Now i will start. He's just to damn smart to let that "freeing" experience not be repeated if he can.
I spoke to my neighbors to ask if he had bothered them and they replied that he had just wandered around the neighborhood, found a grassy mound to lay down on and just remanded there for a while.
these people are early risers who have their coffee outside their RV in the Morning.
Since we are going to be the house guests of Joe and Penelope, we chose a park in Lynden. it was close, well groomed and only $150/week. It really was a very pretty park and would have been nice to be able to enjoy it, but maybe some other time.
You really feel like someone special when friends offer you and your dog a room in heir home.
Peter was a complete gentleman most of the time, except when he was a normal dog. Fortunately, there were no major problems.
Penelope immediately fell in love with peter and started treating him like a grandchild. She would fuss over him - making sure he had enough water and food (and sneak feeding him while she cooked)- and even walking him sometimes. In all fairness, I will say that Joe also walked Peter. Joe and Penelope were great hosts. A couple of nights Penelope cooked some terrific dinners and another night We had a great dinner at a seafood restaurant overlooking the bay.
We took a day trip into Canada for some sightseeing.
We went to British Columbia, ... Granville Island - which appears to be a very yuppie area - reminiscent of Marina Del Rey in Los Angeles. The tall, stylish architecture were predominantly condos which must be pretty expensive considering their appearance and the area they are located in.
Prior to arriving at Bellingham, I had noticed that my ankles were getting swollen and discolored – with pitting edema.
When I got to Joe’s, we took my blood pressure and it was high (180/95). Fortunately, Joe had some LASIX and after a long night of frequent urination, my BP dropped to 123/71. I called my internist in Los Angeles to discuss the problem, and afterwards I decided it was the Chinese food I had been eating in Port Townsend – probably MSG. Just in case I now have an Rx of Lasix and Potassium.
So far, no recurrences.
The time went fast, and during my stay I had some work done on the Beast at a local RV shop. I started out wanting a water purification system and a front end steering stabilizer (roughly about $800). I wound up with that and a couple of bell cranks and front end alignment totaling $1850. It’s not that I didn’t need all this stuff, (didn’t budget for it ) and I’m probably better off with it. I hope I hit some good windy days and lots of truck traffic to test out the improvement.
One day we even attended a good old fashion county fair and it was Peter’s first encounter with a llama. He was curious, but respectful, since they were so much bigger than him, but he was more aggressive towards the sheep. I think he wanted a sweater.
Bellingham is really a very socially active area, and two nights we attended 2 free outdoor concerts that were quite entertaining – one was jazz, the other more pop, country and folk.
Once again we have to move on, although Peter seemed upset that the nice lady cook wasn,t coming with us. Our next adventure will take us into the Northern Cascades of Washington.
Till next time,
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