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Dave Swibb & Marilyn Romagnoli
Hey Big Al !!! We're in Parksville, Vancouver Island at a beautiful resort
with clubhouses, pool, hot tub, everything you could want for the winter
except palm trees, sun and high temperatures. Who am I kiddding? I want
the last three. But we are settled in and we have had quite a few sunny
days in a row. In all, this place gets no snow and there are plenty of
places to go and lots to see. One would believe that the Surfside RV Resort
was developed by Americans by it's appearance. Beautifully landscaped with
paved roads, concrete and interlocking sites. We look right out our front
windshield at the Georgia Strait just 20 feet away with Killer Whales and
seals. The coach perfomed perfectly all across the U.S. You were
right, Al. This buggy can flatten the Rockies like you wouldn't believe.
We cruised along Interstate 90 without a single problem. The toughest part
of the trip was crossing the Columbia River region outside Spokane,
Washington. We had a cross-head wind of about 50 to 60 mph steady! The old
girl handled the wind and the uphill with little effort. Most C classes and
gas A classes and fifth wheels pulled over along the way but we just kept
truckin' along. The big awning started to flap a little so I pulled into
the first service station and tucked in behing the building long enough to
unfurl and refurl the awning. I tied it off on both ends and it was fine
for the duration of the trip. Marilyn & I both love it out here now
that we have decided not to travel in the States for awhile. The dollar is
so bad and the political and economic climates are not what we are looking
for right now. We're joining the Schooner Cove Yacht Club tonight as we are
being sponsored by friends we sailed with on Lake Ontario. They now live
full time in Nanoose Bay outside Nanaimo. They might have an easy time
convincing us to stay out here for a year ot two. We get a lot of looks at
the coach since it is the biggest one in the resort and in any other resorts
we've looked in. She sure looks good, Al. We're very happy with her and
the great service we get from all the folks in Barrie. We always talk you
guys up wherever we go. Say Hi to everyone at The Hitch House and we
hope you don't get too much snow (unless you ski...). Havin' a Ball
!!!!
Dave & Marilyn & Yachti
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