Arrived SW Arizona for the Winter

As planned we left Reno last Friday for our trip to Eloy, AZ.

Our first stop was Woodbridge, CA (Lodi) where we stayed at the local Elks Lodge for 2 nights. Saturday we picked up our quartely wine shipment.from Oak Ridge Winery. Great 2 nights to relaxagain in our rig.

Our site at the Lodge.

Nice view of the adjacent golf course from the Lodge bar.

Sunday we made the 4+ hour drive down the 99 to Bakersfield and the Orange Grove RV Park...our normal stop going South. Picked some oranges off the many trees to take along.

Monday we headed out on the 58 going to Needles, CA where we stayed at the Needles KOA for our last overnight. No pics from here.

We left early Tuesday for the 6+ hour drive to Eloy, AZ and the Silverado RV Resort arriving around 2:30pm. It was like old home week seeing friends again we have known for a few years.

We will be here until early April and will post updates during our stay and please post any comments here in our Trip Journal.

Trust everyone is fine and if on the road safe travels.

Headin' out....

UPDATE November 8, 2016

Since the service dealer still has not touched our rig and they aren't giving us satisfactory answers we will pick up the rig tomorrow get it home, pack it up and head out this Friday. The service we wanted done is not a safety issue.

First overnight will be the Elks Lodge in Woodbridge, CA which is about 175 miles and a  3:15 hour run. Plan now is 2 nights there before going to Bakersfield, CA. and Needles, CA each for 1 night.

Should arrive in Eloy at the Silverado RV Resort on Tuesday the 15th in plenty of time to get ready for Thanksgiving.

We'll try and provide updates as we go.

Reno to Arizona....

We are anxious so we might be leaving a little earlier than planned. Looking forward to....

Have the rig out of storage and in for a little service as of Oct. 31. When done we will leave for Eloy, AZ  instead of going back into 'short' storage till the 15th..

Plan on spending time with friends locally this week.

So....stay tuned and of course will have updates.:15

Verdi, Nevada

Final Update Monday October 17, 2016

We are back home after a wet & windy last 4 days at Gold Ranch RV Resort.

Steady winds of 45-50mph with gusts to 70-80 and heavy rain all day and all night since last Friday. Never saw so much rain in the Reno area! Woke up this morning with snow on the close by mountains so it was cold too.

Finally quieted down enough to pack up and leave today.

Don't get us wrong we had a great time with very good food (Sasquatch Tavern & Grill, Verdi Grill & Pizzeria and the Sierra Café at Gold Ranch.), drink, close friends and lots of cards (Hand & Foot).

This WILL be our last local trip with friends before leaving for S. Arizona (Eloy) on November 15th. Check back for updates as we head West then South next month.

Trust everyone is fine and if you are on the move...safe travels.




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Update Wed. October 12. (Photos added)

We really enjoy this Park and the things near by....only 30 min. from home.

Weather turning with high wind warnings starting tomorrow thru late Friday and rain.

Back home Monday.

Topaz Lake, NV

Weather was gorgeous and everyone had  a good time. Ended up with 8 rigs going down.

A few pics attached as you can see.

Spoke a little early about probably this trip being our last with local friends. Ginny & Greg suggested going to Verdi and the Gold Ranch Rv Resort near the NV, CA border.

Who are we to say no and we'll be there until Saturday. Updates as we have them.




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We leave early Friday October 6th for Topaz Lodge to join our Elks RV Group...Reno Rollin' Elks. Short weekend trip as we will return home on Sunday.

This trip is all about celebrating October fest. Members bring various dishes to share from bratwurst with sauerkraut to German Chocolate cake. We will post an update with pics when we can.

This will probably be our last local trip before leaving next month for Eloy, AZ for the winter and we will have updates on the way down. Plan is to leave Tuesday Nov. 15  with overnights in Lodi, Bakersfield, and Needles, CA arriving in Eloy and the Silverado RV Resort on Friday Nov. 18th. 

Concert under the Cliffs

What a great time with friends in Coleville/Walker at Meadowcliff KOA Resort.

Saturday September 10  was their annual Concert under the Cliffs.

Here are some photos from the event.

WOW!! Bev (maker of the quilt) on the right, with Marine Sergeant Major and family with the top quilt raffled off during event.  The Sergeant Major is based at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center adjacent to Coleville.

Folks starting to arrive.

The Black Hawks provide some pretty good music.

Bev and Dennis' granddaughter Melody having fun and helped with the raffle.

Goergous evening.

Wouldn't you agree?

MEET THE HOSTS

Tim and Mary Fesko

Arrive as Strangers, Leave as Friends

Tim and Mary have been in the hospitality business for over 17 years. 

After purchasing the Meadowcliff Lodge and Restaurant in 1997, they 
immediately increase the business from a 10 room motel to 20 room. 
10 years later seeing a need in the valley they live in,they set out 
to build a top notch RV park catering to those that love the RV'g lifestyle. 
After 5 years with the new RV park, they desired to take the RV park 
to another level of service and there is no better of a place than KOA. 

Tim and Mary look forward to serving you, your family and friends here 
at the Coleviile/Walker KOA.


Thanks to Tim, Mary and all for making this a most enjoyable weekend.

Coleville/Walker Lake CA. KOA

Friday we are traveling about 1.5 hours and 77 miles South of Reno to a familiar CG just South of Topaz Lake, NV formerly Meadow Cliff Lodge now Coleville/Walker Lake KOA. 3 or 4 other couples we travel with also making the trip in their rigs. Will have NEW photos up here during the stay.

Another one of our favorites....we have a lot of them.

Saturday September 10  is their annual Concert under the Cliffs. This event is open to all motel and KOA guests that stays there on Saturday. Live music performed by The Black Hawks.

Will arrive on Friday the 9th and head back to Reno on Monday the 12th.

Click here for more pics from a previous trip to Meadowcliff.