The Trees--4

I suppose I should have quit while I was ahead but there was just

“NO WAY” I was going to end this day trip with the word PIZZA!!!!!!!

Unfortunately I cannot remember the name of the PIZZA PLACE we went to in Cave Junction which is in Oregon (you can google this also) for those of you who have no idea where I am?????? There is another story coming about Cave Junction that will give you more information, well maybe not more information, but at least you will have something else to read about what happens in this town………

Now back to the final paragraph of this exciting SOJOURN into and out of the FROZEN HINTERLAND!!!!!!! How about those words????? Pretty neat, HUH?????? Although it is easier for me to use words of one syllable or less, sometimes I like to slip in a fancy word just to prove that there is something besides a PERFECT VACUUM between my ears!!!!!!!!!! And so with the pizza place being the final stop I felt like it was necessary to show you what a bunch of REALLY COOL PEOPLE look like after driving/riding in Volkswagens of various makes and models all day!!!!!!!!!!! with a lot of them not having tops and that is the REST OF THE STORY!!!!!!!!!!!
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The Trees/DID YOU KNOW????--3

Unfortunately we did not have enough time to enjoy the entire Trees of Mystery as it covers more area than what I assumed and having a time limit made for an abbreviated tour. We were some where in the Trees at 3 pm and by the time we got back to the hummer there was a note telling us that everyone was at the beach.

I could only assume that being at the beach meant somewhere north of where we were since we all had to go back the same way??????? And so, on with the jacket, stocking hat and gloves, I was all bundled up, toasty warm and we were heading up the road to the beach???? Some five miles later I came around a corner and there on the left with no warning and a short time to turn I skipped the turn signal, went down one gear made a hard left and shot into the beach parking lot!!!!!!!

After a few minutes of break time we all loaded up and headed back toward Crescent City where all would make a right turn and head back over the mountain and back into summertime!!!!!!! Upon arrival at the TUNNEL REST AREA it was time to switch back into SUMMER CLOTHES!!!!!! since the temperature had risen from below freezing to somewhere around 80 degrees!!!!!! And my comfort level had gone from below 0 to around a positive 9 out of a possible 10 on the STORZ COMFORT MONITORING SYSTEM.

Another short pause and it was on the road again and off to Cave Junction for the 8th DEADLY SIN--PIZZA!!!!!!!!!!
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The Trees--2

And so here we are again at the Trees of Mystery……. Well we aren’t really there, point of fact nobody is there now…… Well that is not really true. I am sure somebody is there, just not me or you…… Because I am here and you are there and where I am is not there and where you are reading this is not there, but I was there and Carla was there because I have pictures to prove it………

Upon arrival at the Trees the rule was everybody does their own tour thing so Carla and I began the tour of the Trees. I am not exactly sure how big an area the Trees of Mystery covers, but it has a chair lift to take you up where you can see forests to the East and the Pacific Ocean to the West. There are hiking trails that allow for different story lines along the way all of which make for a very enjoyable experience.

We were on part of the Forest Experience Trail which allows you to learn about the Giant Redwoods and several other varieties of trees. We were also on part of Trail of Tall Tales. This trail tells the story of Paul Bunyan and his adventures with chainsaw carvings.

I never realized just how big this place is because upon arrival from the parking lot it actually just looks like another part of the forest!!!!!!!!!

I could actually make this story longer, but it will only be three parts and the reason for making it three parts is to allow for more pictures.
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Trees of Mystery?????

Well now that Harold's shed is finally done, well I am not sure if it is done since I am someplace other than where Harold's shed is. If I was where Harold's shed was then I could tell you whether it was done or not, but since I am not I guess the only thing to do is tell you that the shed was done to the point that I could build it and when I get back out there I will find out just how done the shed is?????

But for now Harold’s shed will remain a previous story and we or I or us together or maybe just me since I am writing and you are reading will go on to another day and time……..

And so it came about that on the 4th of August it was time to get together with the OLD VOLKS and FOLKS and take a road trip. This trip was a day journey to the Trees of Mystery in Klamath, California. In all the years that I lived out there I had driven Highway 101 numerous times and had passed the Trees all those times, but had never stopped there. I guess it is like living in Florida. I am about 7o miles from all the WORLDS, Disney, Sea, Universal and whatever other world are over there and I have absolutely no urge to go there. But the Trees sounded like fun so Carla (who had been there) and I were looking forward to going there.

Unfortunately a problem arose and we were delayed so I called the leader and told him that we were running (well not really running, more like sitting and waiting) I cannot understand how you can be sitting and waiting, but still be running late (but that will be a story for another time) and with a little luck we would catch them at the rest area on the west side of the Oregon Mountain tunnel. As luck would have it the problem was resolved to a point where we could take off and away we went using the back roads and exceeding the speed limit only slightly to make up time!!!!!

We arrived at the rest area to find everyone there and the weather cooperating nicely at about 80 degrees with blue skies. So after a short pause we were back on the road. The reason that I mentioned the weather is because as we went through Gasquet, California (you can google it)  the temperature DROPPED and what was SUMMER on one side of Oregon Mountain was WINTER!!!!!!!!!!!! on the other side. So the dress code changed from shorts and t-shirts to long pants, jackets and for me a pair of gloves!!!!!!!!!!

We stopped somewhere along Hwy 101 for a lunch break and then headed on south to the Trees and the story continues..............
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Harold’s Shed--9

I took these pictures on October 2nd with a good share of the siding put on. Little Jim gets all the credit for the siding. It actually turned out really good considering that all that siding was taken off of another building. I left before the siding was done so I have no idea what the final structure looks like????? But when I get back I will take a look and probably post some pictures???  Now haven't you had a good time learning how to build a PALLET BUILDING???

The stories from now on won't be an every day thing.  This series just worked out that way, but the next one isn't to far away.
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Harold’s Shed--8

On September 5th the electric was installed and a small lighting ceremony was held. Nothing spectacular, just a few thousand fireworks to light up the sky before we lit up the building!!!!!!!

The building now has lights, light switch, and receptacles and what started out as a "I am not sure what this building is going to look like" actually turned out to be a good strong building. I am going to add one more chapter to this story even though I had nothing to do with it.
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Harold's Shed--7

At this point I had two parts left for my part of the construction. That was to Wrap the building with TYVEK, a type of moisture proofing paper which is stapled to the outside of the building.


Then put some electric into the building which will be the final two parts of the this story.......... Wrapping the building with TYVEK is not that hard just more time consuming. It only requires two people, a staple gun and a razor knife. Little Jim and I got the building wrapped and stapled on August 28th.