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It’s not all fun and games!

One would think…..ohhhhh….life on the open road….exploring new places…..camping….new friends….and then there is laundry day. Laundry Day is right up there with Town Day. You all can relate, laundromats are the same everywhere. The smell, the soap opera’s on the old tv, the old magazines! Love it?

The Florence laundromat was clean and affordable. It even came with showers for travelers. See the orange cushion on the chair? Emma, the cat, was supposed to be on duty, but she was off gallivanting. We didn’t even get to meet her.
This wall was covered with well wishes and thanks from patrons, and a memorial to the owner’s father who once ran a laundry service. Very sweet.

Tidbit: Enough whining already…back to hiking.

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Darrin’s Birthday #59!

What do you do for a fun day on the last birthday before the big 60? Since we are in the middle of the trip of a lifetime, that doesn’t count as new. We have ziplined, and both grew up skiing. We already rock climb, mountain bike, and ride motorcycles. Darrin has learned to fly and flown solo, and we went up in a hot air balloon many years ago when we were courting. Skydiving is out till at least 60! Enter the Oregon Dunes and a Sandrail tour! Of course, he doesn’t go for the humdrum tour, he chooses the fast dune buggy 1 hour tour in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Being the wonderful wife that I am, I said “Sure, why not!”.

And once again, SILLY ME!!!! We bounced, we zigged and zagged, we dropped and went straight up, we had to have been going over 60 mph. I found sand inside places there shouldn’t ever be sand. But, I can proudly say, I didn’t thrown up or jump out and run screaming away! I kept my composure and my lunch. I must admit, the dunes were breathtaking and magnificent even at this time of year when they are at their lowest. Mother Nature is an amazing artist. But…I get to pick the next adventure, something that doesn’t require I leave parts of my bone structure behind while mimicing a ragdoll!

The staging area. Cue the theme to Jaws or any well known horror movie.
Our first hint should have been the googles and the 3 point racing harnesses. Isn’t my birthday boy cute?
Halfway through. Can you tell I am ready to chunder?
Oye! The things we do for love. Payback baby!

Tidbit: Sorry, no action shots. We were hanging on for dear life, and the sand blowing in our faces would have ruined the camera. I’m gonna need some ice cream!