SJH
Past Washington Chapter Leaders
Haven't heard too much from WA members lately so I thought I would "stir the pot."
If you aren't full-timing, it is time to winterize the RV. I grew up with a dad who believed it mandatory to “antifreeze” before Thanksgiving. I continue his tradition! Up here in Lynden we have snow and 21 degrees in the weekend forecast. I just came in from finishing the antifreeze routine and I think all is well. We traditionally get very high northeast winds making the wind-chill often below the zero mark. Hopefully we will have a mild winter.
I see the North Cascades highway is closed for the moment and could remain so if things don’t warm up a bit! DOT has a great website that lets you sign up for email updates in most state regions. I subscribe to the North Cascades and Whatcom County. I have found it very helpful.
AnaLyn and I are already thinking about next years WA Rally and Jim B is encouraging everyone to set a date ASAP. We are looking for some feedback for next years rally…not only dates but location. Do we try somewhere on “the east side” for a change of pace or do we stay in Anacortes? If you have any thoughts, please share them!
Another thing to think about…Skagit County has a Bald Eagle Festival (at least they have in the past) in January. Camping at Rockport has eagles flying right into the campgrounds looking for fish in the river. The KOA at Concrete is also a popular spot. If snowfall is not to bad, we might consider a “winter campout” for the Eagle Fest!
Anyway…Best Wishes to all and we hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving Holiday!
Steve & AnaLyn
If you aren't full-timing, it is time to winterize the RV. I grew up with a dad who believed it mandatory to “antifreeze” before Thanksgiving. I continue his tradition! Up here in Lynden we have snow and 21 degrees in the weekend forecast. I just came in from finishing the antifreeze routine and I think all is well. We traditionally get very high northeast winds making the wind-chill often below the zero mark. Hopefully we will have a mild winter.
I see the North Cascades highway is closed for the moment and could remain so if things don’t warm up a bit! DOT has a great website that lets you sign up for email updates in most state regions. I subscribe to the North Cascades and Whatcom County. I have found it very helpful.
AnaLyn and I are already thinking about next years WA Rally and Jim B is encouraging everyone to set a date ASAP. We are looking for some feedback for next years rally…not only dates but location. Do we try somewhere on “the east side” for a change of pace or do we stay in Anacortes? If you have any thoughts, please share them!
Another thing to think about…Skagit County has a Bald Eagle Festival (at least they have in the past) in January. Camping at Rockport has eagles flying right into the campgrounds looking for fish in the river. The KOA at Concrete is also a popular spot. If snowfall is not to bad, we might consider a “winter campout” for the Eagle Fest!
Anyway…Best Wishes to all and we hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving Holiday!
Steve & AnaLyn