Today is the last leg of our whirlwind journey to Oregon and points beyond.  Current weather conditions in Ely, Nevada, light rain…..I will get a bit wet unplugging us from the confines of the KOA campground which was a welcome site last evening.  We had a great stay, it was relatively quiet, in spite of the fact that the camp is right next to the main road leading into and out of the town.  The locals and other travelers on that road were gracious enough to wake us at 6:30 a.m.  We even had a robin Chirp into our ears at that same time.  I guess here it is in the best interest of all to awaken at such an hour as that.  Life is good.

Breakfast will be hash browns, link sausages, one egg each and we have already consumed our daily requirement of coffee.  We will have milk or orange juice as our choice with our meal.

I am the cook and so I must cut this message off short and get on with my duties.  Please kiss the cook!

Bears Butt

On one of the last legs of our 2011 fun trip.  We hit the coast of Oregon and stayed at Lorin Facers abode for one night, could have stayed longer but did not want to be a problem to him.  What a beautiful place and the view from his front window is absolutely magnificent!  Pictures to come later.

Stayed at Diamond Lake FS campground one night….beautiful place but tons of mosquitoes!  Rode the rim of Crater Lake….not fun in an 8 ft. wide motor home when the road is only about 5 ft. wide and washing off the outside edge….we were glad to get off the rim.  Then on into California and now sitting on the border of Nevada…where to next?  Toward home, but who knows, we still have at least one more night we can spend before needing to be home to join up with the kids for a couple nights at Tony Grove lake!

Are we having fun yet?  Absolutely!!!!

Heard about this, but wasn’t sure about it.  Gassed up yesterday just across the Idaho/Oregon border and was informed by the lot attendant that in Oregon they pump your gas for you.  You just pull up and tell the attendant what you need and they do it.  Gas, windshield washed, “check the oil, dollar gas”!

By doing it this way, they have a few jobs for the locals to perform.  Sounds like a good idea to me.

Today takes us from Burns, Or to the coast at Yachates, where we will spend the night at a good friend Lorin Facers, coastal home.  We should be able to have a drink and watch the sun set in the West…far West I might add.  As we watch the sun disappear beyond the edge of the ocean, it should be a rising sun in Russia.

Bears Butt

http://www.californiagasprices.com/Price_By_County.aspx?state=CA&c=usa

I just started another Sir Butt series, but am going on a two week break from the norm and won’t have it finished to start publishing anything.  Sorry Sir Butt fans!

Until then I will be posting bits and pieces of stuff while away to Oregon and California.

Sherry and I are going to celebrate our 37th wedding anniversary on the 28 of July!  37 years!!!  Wholey hell, are we even THAT old????

One blue pill coming right up!

Bears Butt

I find this quite interesting:

The tongue is a muscular hydrostat on the floors of the mouths of most vertebrates which manipulates food for mastication.

What is the main ingredient of WD-40 ?
Before you read to the end, does anybody know what the main ingredient of WD-40 is? 
Don’t lie and don’t cheat. WD-40.
Who knew; I had a neighbor 
who bought a new pickup. I got up very early one Sunday morning and 
saw that someone had spray painted red all around the sides of this beige 
truck (for some unknown reason). I went over, woke him up, and told 
him the bad news. He was very upset and was trying to figure out what 
to do…. probably nothing until Monday morning, since nothing was open. Another 
neighbor came out and told him to get his WD-40 and clean it off. It 
removed the unwanted paint beautifully and did not harm his paint job that 
was on the truck. I’m impressed!
WD-40 who knew? ‘Water 
Displacement #40′. The product began from a search for a rust preventative 
solvent and degreaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 
1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. Its 
name comes from the project that was to find a ‘water displacement’ compound.. 
They were successful with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40. The Convair Company bought it in bulk to protect their atlas missile parts.
Ken 
East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would 
hurt you… When you read the ‘shower door’ part, try it. It’s the first thing that has ever cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours
is plastic, it works just as well as glass. It’s a miracle! Then try it on your stove top …. Viola! It’s now shinier than it’s ever been. You’ll be amazed.
WD-40 uses:
1. Protects silver from tarnishing.
2. Removes road tar and grime from cars.
3. Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
4. Gives floors that ‘just-waxed’ sheen without making them slippery.
5. Keeps flies off cows.
6. Restores and cleans chalkboards.
7. Removes lipstick stains.
8. Loosens stubborn zippers.
9. Untangles jewelry chains.
10. Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
11. Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
12. Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.
13. Removes tomato stains from clothing.
14. Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.
15. Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.
16. Keeps scissors working smoothly..
17. Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes.
18. It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen
      floor! Use WD-40 for those nasty tar and scuff marks on flooring. It
      doesn’t seem to harm the finish and you won’t have to scrub nearly as hard
      to get them off. Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks.
19. Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD-40!
20. Gives a children’s playground gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
21. Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers…
22. Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.
23. Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open..
24. Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
25. Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers.
26. Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
27. Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.
28. Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling.
29. Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.
30. Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.
31. Removes splattered grease on stove.
32. Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
33. Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
34. Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).
35. Removes all traces of duct tape.
36. Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain.
37. Florida ’s favorite use is: ‘cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers.’
38. The favorite use in the state of New York ,
      WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.
39. WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a little on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time. Also,
      it’s a lot cheaper than the chemical attractants that are made for just that
      purpose. Keep in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures
      for fishing are not allowed in some states.
40. Use it for fire ant bites.. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch.
41. WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag.
42. Also, if you’ve discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry,
      saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and rewash. Presto! The lipstick is gone!
43. If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start.
P.S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL.

Let me know how you like what you are reading so far.  Improvements?  I need some constructive criticism.  How did you like the ending of Sir Butt traveling through the land…did it catch you off guard?

Bears Butt

WJOW! I had no idea about this and you probably don’t know as well. Click on the link and watch the video and then share it with someone around 16 years old! It’s all about that age group and just maybe together we can save someones life!

http://www.thatvideosite.com/video/dear_16yearold_me

Bears Butt

My oldest son, his oldest son and his daughter who just turned 8 years old are heading out to do a little fishing.  Heading up to Hyrum State Park in Northern Utah.  She just turned the magic age to be allowed to fish out of the boat.  She is way excited and so am I.

I told them last night that the first one who catches a perch, a bass and a trout I’ll give them $1!  I call it the trifecta!

Of course we still have the normal fishing contest of $.25 for each fish caught.

Wish us luck!

Bears Butt

July 2011