2014/06/30 – Monday – Vacation - Day 10 - Relaxing again

I got up later today.  But nothing was planned.  I should have done some work yesterday, but I waited for today.  So I spent about 3 hours processing emails and records for work.

I finally finished trimming Zircon.  We need to buy some replacement blades for the clipper, I had use a pair of scissors to finish the trimming.

 I did go for a quad ride which was fun...

Another good relaxing day!

2014/06/29 – Sunday – Vacation - Day 09 - Relaxing

Today was a relaxing day.  Working some Waze stuff and just goofed around on the computer all day long. 

2014/06/28 – Saturday – Vacation - Day 08 - Errands

Well our host needed to go into the big town today to get a few things.

Amanda came down with a cold so we let her stay home to rest!

The gas light in the van was on when we started out of the canyon, but by the time we got into town the low gas light was off and the gauge was at 1/5 full. Something about elevation....  We stopped to get gas for the van and then for us at the Star place.

Our fist stop in the big city was at a Farmers Market, it was a little small, but had mostly produce.  Next stop was at a Smart place to get a few things.  After we got smarter we stopped at a Cost__ place and got a few more things.

It was time for lunch so we stopped at a Togo place.

Now the next two stops was the main reason for going to the big town - meds.

Before heading back to the mountains and base camp, we stopped at the Star again.

2014/06/27 – Friday – Vacation - Day 07 - Sherman Pass

Today is a drive day.  

We stopped in Techachapi for the necessary go go juice for the van and then stopped at the Star place to get the same for the occupants.

The first part was from Tehachapi to Isabella Lake via Caliente and Twin Oaks.  Very interesting to know how far away people leave out in the middle of no where in the mountains.  We did stop in the Isabella Lake area because we do that later during vacation.  I did stop on the side of the road near Kernville to make a phone call to tell my friend that we are starting the trip up and over...  By this time it was lunch time.  We finally stopped right before the turn off for the pass and ate lunch along side a creek (Brush Creek) that feeds into the Kern River.  While eating lunch three different times a jet pass over head, close to the canyon floor banking hard, it was sure loud. 

We started up the Sherman Pass Rd, we stopped at North Meadow Creek and explored up the creek a little bit.  A lot of wood logs all over that canyon, with a lot of debris that looks like it clogged the big culverts.

We finally made it to the top of the pass at 9200 feet. I finally did get to see the Sherman Pass 4x4 trail (entrance/exit).  

We stopped at several locations to take pictures of different things.

We finally made it to Kennedy Meadows and stopped at the "General Store" and spent some time with our friends.  We even talked with some people that are doing the Pacific Crest Trail.

It was time for us to head home.  We stopped in Ridgecrest for dinner and finally made it back to our home base after dark.  

I really enjoyed the drive!

2014/06/26 – Thursday – Vacation - Day 06 - Relaxing

I got up really early and headed into town so I can do my work and get onto some conference calls.

Well, back at camp, we were able to relax and enjoy no activity day.

2014/06/25 – Wednesday – Vacation - Day 05 - Goats, Mine, and Museums

Today was going to be a easy going day.  We had two things planned.

We finally found the correct location of a goat cheese making location.  The owner took us on the tour of the location and he makes several flavors of cheeses that go all over area.  They even have other animals on the ranch - dogs, horses, cow, sheep, ducks, chickens, burrow, potbelly pig, and of course goats - Lots of goats.

Next we stopped at the gas station to top off the van. 

We were getting hungry so we went past the next location and proceeded onto Kramer Junction for lunch.

We stopped at the Rio Tinto Borax Mine.  The visitor center was interesting and we got lucky and had a very informative instructor from the company.

We then found out about two museum in town of Boron.  We visited the Col. Vernon P. Saxon Jr. Aerospace Museum and the 20 Mule Team Museum.

We stopped at a store to get something to drink.

If you look, you can find interesting things that our out there!

2014/06/24 – Tuesday – Vacation - Day 04 - Relaxing and Running Around

Today was going to be a relaxing day.  But plans changed for me.  Amanda and Cheryl stayed back while I went with our host and went into town.  They treated me to lunch and then we went shopping.  We got some railroad ties, plumbing stuff for the garden and parts for a chicken feeder.  The last stop for the day was to get gas and top off some gas containers.

Once we got back, I was then able to relax.

2014/06/23 – Monday – Vacation - Day 03 - Visiting Old Friend

First stop was at the post office to pick up a package and then top off the gas for the van. 

Now on our way, I made a phone call, before we got out of phone coverage.  It takes about 45 minutes to an hour to get up the mountain.  Mr McK. was waiting for us and guided us to his house.

It was so good to see him and his wife with their "kids".  The weather as great and we had a very good time getting caught up on things.  They even feed us lunch.  The time flew by to quickly and we finally had to say good bye.

Once we got off the mountain we headed to Ridgecrest for dinner.

We got home after dark.  The day was great visiting old friends and see their great homestead!

2014/06/22 – Sunday – Vacation - Day 02 - Church - Running Around

Our first stop for the day was at Starbucks, now we are late for church but not by much...

After Church we stopped for lunch and then did some shopping.

2014/06/21 – Saturday – Vacation - Day 01 - Getting There

We got a later start then I had planned but we finally got going.

We only  made it a short distance while traveling on I-710 and I start feeling a possible tire issue.  I pulled over into a gore point to check and sure enough, the outside rear dual tire had a bubble in the tread.  I went ahead and got off the freeway and found a parking lot to change the tire.  Finally we got on the road again...

We stopped in Mojave to top our tank off and headed to our final destination for the next three weeks.  We did unload the van before heading up the dirt road.  The tow dolly did bounce a lot going up the road.

The RV was completed a few days ago and it is great.  We will be parked for the duration of this vacation.

2014/06/20 – Friday – Vacation - Day 00 - Getting Ready

Normally we would be leaving today but not this year.  We are doing a more of staycation or a local-vacation. 

So we got things ready, went to dinner and got the last minutes things necessary.