Oregon City

The two Griswold rigs have arrived in Oregon City, and were able to meet up with the Latulippe Family, let's see what trouble will find them there...
A little history on Oregon City:
Oregon City is the first incorporated city west of the Rockies. Established in 1829 by Dr. John McLoughlin as a lumber mill near Willamette Falls, it was later designated as Oregon's territorial capital. Visiting its many museums and historical buildings allows you a glimpse of pioneer life in Oregon territory.

While in Oregon City - some things to do:
The Museum of Oregon City, Baker Cabin Historic Site, The End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, Willamette Falls, and The Stevens Crawford House.

Mount Shasta - as photographed by Eula Faye

Mount Shasta is not connected to any nearby mountain and dominates the northern California landscape. It rises abruptly and stands nearly 10,000 feet (3,000 m) above the surrounding terrain. On a clear day, Mount Shasta can be seen from 150 miles away. The mountain has attracted the attention of poets, authors, and presidents. Mount Shasta was described by the poet Joaquin Miller, "Lonely as God, and white as a winter moon, Mount Shasta starts up sudden and solitary from the heart of the great black forests of Northern California."

The ice-cream fanatics...

Of course I get a call, and the male duo has found a place for ice-cream - not just any ice cream... Maple Walnut Ice Cream. For all of you who are unaware of how much ice-cream these two eat while together and even apart - it is an unbelievable amount!

For all of us less fortunate to have this simple pleasure today, here you go..




Ingredients:
1 cup Grade B maple syrup
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/3 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
Special equipment: an ice-cream maker

Preparation:
Boil syrup in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderately high heat until reduced to 3/4 cup, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in cream, milk, and salt and bring to a boil over moderate heat.
Whisk eggs in a large bowl, then add hot cream in a slow stream, whisking. Transfer to saucepan and cook over moderately low heat, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened and an instant-read thermometer registers 170°F, 1 to 2 minutes (do not let boil).Pour custard through a fine sieve into a clean metal bowl, then cool, stirring occasionally. Chill, covered, until cold, at least 3 hours. Freeze custard in ice-cream maker until soft-frozen, then, with motor running, add nuts. Continue churning ice cream until frozen, then transfer to an airtight container and put in freezer to harden.


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7/31/11 Day 3 - Along the Oregon Trail - Destination: Seven Feathers RV Resort

Oregon - Oregon's unofficial state name: The Beaver State.. and one of their unofficial slogans: "Things look different here"... Kinda like the height at gas stations... Yep, a Griswold episode has occurred... and yet only a picture can describe the incident..



... and this is how Griswold one describes the day's events, "On Sunday morning we were anxious to go because we would finally be arriving in Oregon today. Beautiful country and lots of mountains to climb. It was a scenic drive. Mount Shasta and Lake Shasta were awesome. Seven Feathers RV Resort was our destination today. We arrived early afternoon and it is beautiful here. Very cool. We are loving it. As for the Oregon unofficial slogan, Things look different here, and the "gas station photo"...
Griswold 1 did have an "oops" day or as we may have described it at the moment, "oh shit". Griswold 1 drove under a structure lower than his coach and lost a brand new mobile satelite dome."

7/30/11 Day 2 - Destination Red Bluff

This morning we adventured through the RV park, and found an almond grove next to the park.. That was all that was to do at this park.

We decided to set off, got gas, and were on the road early. We drove through "Almond Country" most of the day. We were able to see the largest cattle ranch, it was close to The Harris Ranch compound, no, no relationship..
Our destination today was Red Bluff. We arrived early afternoon and it was in the 90's and somewhat more bearable. There was some shade and we were able to swim and cool off. Considering the weather was pleasant, we cooked out and ate at the picnic table.

7/29/11 - Day One

We left the hot desert on Friday, July 29, 2011 to go through the desert to even hotter places.
Driving through Bakersfield, you could have fried an egg on the windshield, but we kept on trucking... We arrived in The City of Coalinga, plugged into the electricity - we were barely able to get the motor home to go below 80 degrees, at which point we took a cold shower and passed out!

...& They are off - Part II

Of course the two teams of Griswolds couldn't resist yet another adventure... Oh, and of course that is just what this will be - ANOTHER ADVENTURE!!