Greetings from BC...no, the other one - British Columbia and the town of Dawson Creek, not to be confused with Dawson City which is still some way up the road.
As we sit here in the 'Northern Lights' RV Park, overlooking the town from a bit to the West, it is still daylight at 10:15 pm although the sun is beginning to get a bit low now.
Please respond to your invitation to go to the Kodak site to see (fewer than usual) photos and get some sense of what our day has been. We had told you of our stop on Wednesday nite and watching Lost etc. and this morning began with Deb arising at 7am (yes, it is true) and my first question was "...how much snow..." and Deb said 8 inches which of course I had to see for myself (hoping she was pulling my leg). As it turns out, I was aghast to see what you will see in the pictures (click here). Just check the picnic table with the light dusting from the night before. There were tree branches littering the RV park (the snow much too heavily accumulating with leaves already on the trees). One guy's tent had come crashing down and although it might otherwise have been a lovely scene, it looked to me like a very large branch that was beginning to hang low in front of the Rig could snap at any moment and that would not be a great way to start the day. Our only option was to get out of there just as quickly as possible. No showers, no breakfast, just secure everything and hit the road.
We proceeded carefully out of the park, brushing some snow laden branches along the way then started the 5km trek to the highway; however, we had just turned on to the road that would take us back to the 4 lane when I chanced to spot some leaves hanging from the roof of the Rig when I glanced in the rear view mirror. We pulled off the road in the parking lot of a movie theater and thankfully I was able to pull up next to a 3 or 4 foot high wall which I stood on to remove what turned out to be about an 8 foot long branch of a tree, complete with leaves and snow, that must have fallen to the roof on our way out of the park. Fortunately, since there was quite a good coating of snow on top of the Rig, there was no damage done, but I'm sure the theater owner/employees were just thrilled to find a branch in their parking lot. I would have considered moving it to the edge or something but it was still snowing heavily and we nearly got stuck in the (gravel/mud/snow) when we went to leave. The snow did not abate and it was a harrowing trip for a couple of hours as we traveled all of 57 miles north to Red Deer where we needed a break from the conditions and stopped for breakfast.
As we were eating, we heard the sun was shining about 60 to 70 miles north and that gave us hope. Indeed as we continued, the snow eventually diminished, then stopped, then was replaced by a bright sunny day. While we were freezing in the morning, by the time we parked for the night, I was outside hooking up power, etc, in a tee shirt! Interesting, considering that we were traveling North and West for the entire day. Oh, when you see the pictures, the one that looks to be a mistake (the blue sky and white cloud) was actually Deb's homage to the weather gods.
Ah, more adventures tomorrow!
As we sit here in the 'Northern Lights' RV Park, overlooking the town from a bit to the West, it is still daylight at 10:15 pm although the sun is beginning to get a bit low now.
Please respond to your invitation to go to the Kodak site to see (fewer than usual) photos and get some sense of what our day has been. We had told you of our stop on Wednesday nite and watching Lost etc. and this morning began with Deb arising at 7am (yes, it is true) and my first question was "...how much snow..." and Deb said 8 inches which of course I had to see for myself (hoping she was pulling my leg). As it turns out, I was aghast to see what you will see in the pictures (click here). Just check the picnic table with the light dusting from the night before. There were tree branches littering the RV park (the snow much too heavily accumulating with leaves already on the trees). One guy's tent had come crashing down and although it might otherwise have been a lovely scene, it looked to me like a very large branch that was beginning to hang low in front of the Rig could snap at any moment and that would not be a great way to start the day. Our only option was to get out of there just as quickly as possible. No showers, no breakfast, just secure everything and hit the road.
We proceeded carefully out of the park, brushing some snow laden branches along the way then started the 5km trek to the highway; however, we had just turned on to the road that would take us back to the 4 lane when I chanced to spot some leaves hanging from the roof of the Rig when I glanced in the rear view mirror. We pulled off the road in the parking lot of a movie theater and thankfully I was able to pull up next to a 3 or 4 foot high wall which I stood on to remove what turned out to be about an 8 foot long branch of a tree, complete with leaves and snow, that must have fallen to the roof on our way out of the park. Fortunately, since there was quite a good coating of snow on top of the Rig, there was no damage done, but I'm sure the theater owner/employees were just thrilled to find a branch in their parking lot. I would have considered moving it to the edge or something but it was still snowing heavily and we nearly got stuck in the (gravel/mud/snow) when we went to leave. The snow did not abate and it was a harrowing trip for a couple of hours as we traveled all of 57 miles north to Red Deer where we needed a break from the conditions and stopped for breakfast.
As we were eating, we heard the sun was shining about 60 to 70 miles north and that gave us hope. Indeed as we continued, the snow eventually diminished, then stopped, then was replaced by a bright sunny day. While we were freezing in the morning, by the time we parked for the night, I was outside hooking up power, etc, in a tee shirt! Interesting, considering that we were traveling North and West for the entire day. Oh, when you see the pictures, the one that looks to be a mistake (the blue sky and white cloud) was actually Deb's homage to the weather gods.
Ah, more adventures tomorrow!
4 comments:
Wow. Sounds like you guys are just having the worst luck with the weather. This time of year should be nice and bright. Oh, well, at least you have long days. I hope you are still enjoying your trip, even after all the crappy weather. Just remember, you don't fly out until 1Jun, so you don't have to rush to get here. Just take your time and enjoy some of the sights.
I don't know that I got a recent photo invitation - the last one was 5/22 (montana?)
glad you got out of all the snow and into some sun & warmer weather - I suppose you're bound to hit more snow before the trip is done, eh? better get some snow "shoes" on that RV!!
We're off to Graduation #1 of 2 today (this is graduation from Amanda's full-time tech school - then next Wednesday evening is graduation from the "main school" Manheim Central) - then off to the prom this evening!! Amanda's showing signs of nervousness/fear as it approaches so quickly - she even has to say a few words in front of everyone - which has her quivering in her boots! It's certainly been a fast four years from her moving in until now.
looking forward to hearing more from your adventure. Talk to you both soon!!
Thanx for the responses Tracy and Chris - looks like you guys and John are our most prolific responders - keep up the good work. It is Friday morning at about 7:30 here and we are preparing to hit the road, heading for Fort Nelson and beyond.
thanks for sending the photo link - loved the heart shaped cloud! ;)
Hope you didn't try a ride on the "head-smashed-in buffalo jump" --- sounds dangerous!!
just got back from amanda's tech school graduation ceremony - was very nice... the kids were so excited... all of them have some sort of learning disability, handicap or retardation - and it was just very cool seeing the pride in the teachers, the students, the families, etc in all they've accomplished through this program. Some of the kids spoke - and some were just so funny - I should have recorded some of it. I did get some pictures so I'll send those later.
Talk to y'all soon!
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