Maintenance & Restoration

Chester Taje · 06-24-2008, 10:12 PM

Well Marie and I left for vacation on Friday at 445pm. We drove for a hour or so and then had a Supper. We were at a rest stop. An American from Alaska was there also. When we pulled in, he came out and wanted a tour of our Escape. He was very impressed. He was on his way to Texas. We drove for 300 KMs and stopped for the night at Mt Robson in a provincial BC park. It was very clean and quiet. Cost $19.00

Chester Taje · 06-24-2008, 10:16 PM

Our next stop was in Merrit BC. We meet some friends who have a RV site leased on some Native land. We spent the night there. It was June 21st, first day of summer. The natives there have a tradition of sharing the first day of summer. We were invited to a grand supper by them and then given a gift. This is how this group celibrates. Marie and I found it very enlightning.

Chester Taje · 06-24-2008, 10:27 PM

On our third day out we stopped at Chilliwack and stayed there overnight. The following morning we went and saw Reace and Tammy at Escape Trailer Industries. It was a nice visit and we looked at a 5th wheel.

We left then and drove to Ferry to cross over to Vancouver Island. We are now at Nanimo "Living Forest Campground". This is a very nice area.

I really under estimated the Ferry costs. It Came to $157.40.
We are averaging 18 miles per Imperial Gallon on Diesel fuel and cost /liter is $1.46. We spent $162.05 on fuel. We towed to date 1111.9 KMs

Photo is Marie checking e-mails.

Lainey · 06-25-2008, 07:59 AM

Good looking rig Ches & Marie!

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It was a nice visit and we looked at a 5th wheel.

Uh oh, I think we can all see where this is going

Chester Taje · 06-26-2008, 08:57 PM

The last 2 Days we have scouted around the Island a bit. This is a nice area.

Chester Taje · 06-26-2008, 08:59 PM

We were in Victoria today. It was the arrival of the TALL SHIPS. This is one very busy City. Too much traffic for us.

Chester Taje · 06-26-2008, 09:00 PM

Victoria Provincial Buildings.

Chester Taje · 06-27-2008, 07:11 PM

Visited Duncan BC today. A real nice little city, But they sure have big hockey sticks.

Chester Taje · 07-02-2008, 08:14 PM

Marie and I spent our last few days around Nanimo and Port of Alberni. We just relaxed and took in the local sights.
Cannons on waterfront. This is sunset over the open water.

Chester Taje · 07-02-2008, 08:17 PM

Port Alberni . Tree i saw in forest.
http://www.britishcolumbia.com/regions/towns/?townID=27

Chester Taje · 07-02-2008, 08:22 PM

We left Vancouver Island today. We kinda got lost and found ourselfs at Peace Arch Boarder Crossing

. We finally got to Chilliwack at 500pm and are staying here tonight.

**Frederick L. Simson** · 07-02-2008, 10:30 PM

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Tree i saw in forest.

You didn't see a tin man, or maybe Gina D. and her monkeys nearby, did you?

Chester Taje · 07-02-2008, 11:08 PM

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You didn't see a tin man, or maybe Gina D. and her monkeys nearby, did you?

Rick B · 07-03-2008, 10:44 AM

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We left Vancouver Island today. We kinda got lost and found ourselfs at Peace Arch Boarder Crossing

. We finally got to Chilliwack at 500pm and are staying here tonight.

We are in the Chilliwack area ourselves on vacation as well. Are you saying a second night?

Chester Taje · 07-04-2008, 06:50 PM

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We are in the Chilliwack area ourselves on vacation as well. Are you saying a second night?

Hi Rick
Sorry we missed you. We have moved on and now are in Golden BC.

Chester Taje · 07-06-2008, 04:31 PM

Left Chillawack on Thurs after seeing Reace and Tammy at Escape industries. Picture of Clouds in Mountains on way home.

Chester Taje · 07-06-2008, 04:35 PM

We stayed that night at Salmon Arm BC. We wanted to see if it was suitable for a retirement place for Marie and I.
http://www.salmonarm.ca/siteengine/a...age.asp?bhcp=1
From Salmon Arm we drove to Golden BC. We had to stop early due to severe rain storm. Next morning we headed for Jasper Alberta and home. Picture is where we stopped for lunch on Parkway Road.