I know the routine now when we stop at Cummins to have work done on the "boy parts" on our Alpine. We get up early, gather our laptops, books, and my knitting or crochet, and make ourselves comfortable in the Cummins lounge for the duration while the technicians drive the coach into one of many bays to work on the engine. With only an oil change today, it did not take too long and we were off again mid-morning to our next appointment at Amazing Creations in Junction City, a few miles away.
Scott and Bobby have done a lot of custom woodwork on many Alpines and other coaches, and their reputation for fine craftsmanship has spread. We first met them this past March on our way down to California. Today's visit was to finalize plans for the desk that will replace the second couch, and a few other changes we would like to add.
As we pulled in, there was another Alpine parked in the lot. It was Leda and Ray Wynn, whom we met at the Valencia rally! They too were having work done on their coach. It was fun to catch up with them and we got to see their upgrades. Which gave us more ideas for things we could do too.
Scott spent a long time with us going over the plans that Michael had drawn up for a desk cabinet that we discussed previously on our first visit. We need to make a few adjustments to the original plans, but at least we are on their schedule for work to begin.
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| Before, with second couch |
The best part of today's stop at Amazing Creations is that Scott and Bobby removed the second couch. I have wanted to get rid of it since we first took ownership of the Alpine. Yay! Mission accomplished.
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| After, with couch removed and the area for the new desk unit |
That is the space where the new desk will be installed. Each of us needs desk space for our computers. Once the desk is completed, it should look good and be more practical than a second couch. It can also double as sewing space for me. I am excited about the "remodel" we will be having done in a couple of months.
From Junction City to Cape Kiwanda is 103 miles.
We took the road less traveled, Route 99W, which wound through fertile farm country.
The scenery was pretty. We had to share the road with farm equipment returning home after a day's work, which also slowed traffic.
Beyond Corvallis we veered in a northwesterly direction along Route 22, heading for hills and forests.
As if on cue, a grey overhead cover appeared and blocked out the sun, the mist hanging heavy and coating the windshield.
We wound our way along the scenic corridor through the Van Duzer Forest, eventually dropping on to coastal Route101, and headed north for another 25 miles arriving at Cape Kiwanda RV Resort after 7PM.
It had been a long day.
Tomorrow we would investigate the beach.
