GentleMan GefI got the tripod out now that the rain left
First shot is to the east where the the sky is partially clear
The second shot is to the west where the cloud cover shows light pollution from there
Not that bright to my eyes but the camera never lies
The friends I just visited gave me a gift box with premium snacks, a bottle of wine (just finished) and this stocking cap with a built in rechargeable headlamp
How I felt taking that selfie
Now that I have WiFi I feel the urge to watch TV, but it’s just like smoking, once you quit for a week you are part way there
But
But
But
Star Trek is RIGHT THERE!
Now that it is 1 am, I wish I had some loud fireworks
Just to show the locals who’s boss
#CampingWithJeff
Tonight’s episode of #CampingWithJeff is singing off air at 01:48
Stay tuned for further hijinks
I’m up! It was a long night talking to you animals
Each of those posts equals about two cocktails so I’m glad I’m not driving anywhere today
Bufflehead!
Kingfisher!
Kayak man is towing a large inner tube with a big crab pot on it
Plop, there it goes, into the drink!
People on the dock are pulling up pots now too, I see crabs!
I’m just going to go to the cook shack for my crab needs
Got a day fire started even though it is almost 60F
I found a Classical station on the frequency modulation machine. Perfect soundtrack for sitting by the river #CampingWithJeff
There WERE NOT cucumber seeds in this envelope when I found it while cleaning the camper
Taking 1/2 right now
Edit: took the 2nd half a couple hours later and had a wonderful afternoon with a mellow buzz
The steam pots are running all day
Site is $49, dock access is 17 per ring more
Cleaning stations and boiler is included
Rings for rent if needed
Buy a cooked crab for 18.50 lb crabs weigh 1.5-2 lbs each
Buy oyster for 19 doz
Clams
9.50 lb
Only the steam pot so good for crab and clams
Haven’t tried oysters that way but would get them hot
The only sun of the day is as it dips under the clouds
Dry and calm all day except for a squall that lasted about an hour
I think I finally got the fire going
The one I tried to start today wasn’t burning well, the host mentioned it might be a little wet
Had to use some cooking oil to spice it up
Not as immediately explosive as charcoal lighter fluid or gas
I decided to stay another night and try to catch crabs
They suggested a trap instead of a ring for leaving in all day
Two fish carcasses in the bait box
In the drink!
Will pull at about 3 (the cooker closes at 4)
Will get some of their oysters and clams for lunch
Got the whole shack, lights, fire pit, tables and kitties to myself
Bingo was a good dog on the patio with about 20 people and a few dogs
The only barking was from one dog that barked at every dog, but not cats
Everybody else is gone, no employees or other campers
Bingo surveying his domain now that everyone else has left
I have had a few expeditions that had no particular place to go or time to be there
A few times I’ve found random places that warrant staying a 2nd night
This is one of the first times I’ve had time and interest in staying a 3rd night
Next stop is Salem OR through Christmas with my brother and his grandkids
I get to kiss babies!
Just doused the fire pit in the Qrab Shaq and headed back to the camper
Only 830 PST but feels like the middle of the night
I’ve been going to bed within an hour of sunset this winter
Glad we hit the turn around the local star for longer exposure in the northern hemisphere
I really have to leave tomorrow…
There is one problem with grabbing two medium size totes of CDs from two big totes of CDs at random when on the road for a while
Might be some you’re not so interested in
Lots of good stuff in the grab
Alas, no #PinkFloyd
Would fit the mood right now
I guess I dipped heavily in the Christmas section of the collection
One can never go wrong when Bing is involved
As Bing started signing Gloria, it was “Gloria in excelsis Deo" not GLOOORIA
Now Bing has me craving for some Figgy Pudding
Next up is Gershwin Plays The Rolls
I think it’s him playing real keys to some of his earlier works that were on paper player piano rolls
He replays them for a period recording
At one point I thought he was really jamming with a recursive loop and call back
It was just the CD skipping for a few bars that was just timed well #CampingWithJeff
#Gershwin
The Gershwin disc was fun
I think these songs were composed in the 1920s and were hits with paper rolls for player pianos and sheet music
That’s where the money was before affordable home playing of recorded music
Some great changes of meter and chords that I recognize from contemporary jazz and modern Prog Rock
So many notes and only two hands!
Me and Mick are about to light this empty trailer park on fire
My 5 watt boombox with 4 inch speakers is UP
If the RV is rock’n don’t bother knock’n because I’m just boot scoot’n and the door is wide open
The Clash meets early 21st century techno makes me happy
I wish I had more magic mushrooms
The mini dose I had yesterday was fun
I could have used about the same today
I was talking to another group about mushrooms and saw this
I think I can see his pelecle from here
I think the plan for tomorrow is stopping at the air museum in Tillamook (no cheese factory this day)
And then cutoff through the metropolis to Hebo!
Lights out heat on
#CampingWithJeff
#CampingWithJeff
I was in the mood for a cheese sandwich but I didn’t have any bread
I had cheese and big dill pickles
Thick slices of cheddar with thinly sliced pickles in the middle is a sandwich now
Who’s up for more B.A.D after midnight?
This guy
At least for a while
Left Crab Paradise about 1 this afternoon and got to Salem by 4, just before dark
I’ll be staying in the camper through Christmas at least
#JazzWithoutBoundaries is getting really funky tonight
Pot pie is almost lava
First timer for 32 minutes at 400 just went off
Going a few more minutes
Been hard to keep the temp accurate
It’s 51f with rain showers
I like having the door open when possible, especially when I’m smoking
Having the oven on for about an hour was bonus heat
I have a small AC space heater running
That usually keeps it about 60 inside
Gas furnace is available for cold nights or at least getting dressed and making coffee in the morning
I’m pretty excited to see my brother’s grandnibblings for Christmas
Haven’t kissed a baby since last Christmas
They are 4 and 3 this year
Just closed the door at 9pm and turned on the furnace
At 9:17 it is 70f and warm enough to put my jammies on
I leave the electric heater running but I also have a canine foot warmer
Just poked around my new Apple TV app with my first iPhone
Since data availability has been an impedance to video streaming
No TV for two weeks now
Past me downloaded all of #StarTrekTOS and at least one episode of #FireFly
Will have to up my download game once the internet tubes are bigger
S1E1 now on my phone screen!
TVs back on the menu boys!
This home smoked cheddar and dilly beans from last summer plus crackers were part of a holiday gift basket from friends
Woke up at midnight hungry for this and was very disappointed when I couldn’t find the tin of sardines I thought I had in the cupboard
Alas, no fishes with my nosh
One thing I miss about living in a house instead of the camper for extended periods of time is a comfortable chair
Not even a big recliner, a plush armchair with a footstool would be fine
I only have the benches for the dinette table
I can get pretty comfortable with extra pillows, but just not the same for extended periods of lounging
Finally have trousers and shoes on by 11:15
Didn’t bother to until after noon yesterday
I haven’t bought any media from Apple since I got my iPhone
I did buy some on iTunes years ago when I had an iPod Nano
I now have some shows stored on my phone for viewing when no streaming is available
Shitters full
Outhouse is a couple hundred meters away
Managed to drop a load there during a lull in the rain about 5am
Too rainy to even step outside to pee on the ground so I just open the door and piss into the wind
There is a dump on site, waiting for a break in the storm before I drive over to it
Last night’s storm had winds 20+ with gusts in the 40mph range
Camper was really bouncing around
Got an extra doggie visitor in the camper
My dog Bingo is sleeping in the background and Damu woke up when I tried to snap a picture
Inaction FigureI see you’re watching #Firefly, but also kudos for having some #StarTrekTOS and #JonnyQuest on hand!
AlexandSince it’s just the two of us, we removed the sofa dinette completely. One Lazyboy sits where the dinette and one where the sofa…comfort is more important than style at my age
A 9ft slide in camper has pretty tight quarters
The side bench sits over the pickup wheel well in the bed and the bench on the backside houses the battery
Could fit a small chair where the table goes but barely
We have a 26’ bumper tow, so we got lucky that the middle had just enough space. Good camping to you!
Mike@SecularJeffrey I've had a few burns from those 😆 pot pies and NY pizza