tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post2358590269700712857..comments2024-03-25T14:06:37.254-07:00Comments on On the Road Abode: Trading a zip code for a toad: Family in Tahoe and Driving the Eastern SierrasJodee Gravelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-57518348862886151662015-05-21T21:56:30.540-07:002015-05-21T21:56:30.540-07:00only 18 days left?..the time will go by so quickly...only 18 days left?..the time will go by so quickly!<br />looks like the two of you had a great road trip with some beautiful scenery along the way!Sue and Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11436889944386917688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-20818607881958808512015-05-20T07:44:36.150-07:002015-05-20T07:44:36.150-07:00I think the last time I was there was a January an...I think the last time I was there was a January and, although beautiful, it was crazy to get around with the snow and the crowds. Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-62897491715282508542015-05-19T05:56:55.460-07:002015-05-19T05:56:55.460-07:00Lake Tahoe is such a beautiful area. I'm not ...Lake Tahoe is such a beautiful area. I'm not sure I'd want to be there during the winter though with all the snow.Wanderin'https://www.blogger.com/profile/18099094689836499939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-87578959295871683942015-05-18T22:40:33.687-07:002015-05-18T22:40:33.687-07:00Thanks Laurel :-) Just seeing the Aspens in the va...Thanks Laurel :-) Just seeing the Aspens in the valleys I know that Fall must be spectacular on that route. We laughed about the snow last week because when we were planning we concerned about the heat! It could all change in a couple weeks, but it will still be beautiful :-))))Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-62478617831607361522015-05-18T14:26:16.290-07:002015-05-18T14:26:16.290-07:00We love 395, too, and will be traveling it from no...We love 395, too, and will be traveling it from north to south this fall. I'm looking forward to seeing it through your eyes when you take off in only 18 days! What a wonderful route for your launch into the glorious full timing life. I'm excited for you. :-)) Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-40622256597909473752015-05-18T11:03:00.053-07:002015-05-18T11:03:00.053-07:00Ha, Ha! Yes, I do the same with Steve. He's ...Ha, Ha! Yes, I do the same with Steve. He's finally getting better at who goes with which blog/state/dog/rig/etc!!DebbieMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14098946439067724168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-9257734252157324742015-05-18T10:42:52.753-07:002015-05-18T10:42:52.753-07:00LOL... I have to do the same thing for Ron :-) He...LOL... I have to do the same thing for Ron :-) He'll get it once you guys meet up :-)Rene https://www.blogger.com/profile/12780561678301320661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-10146805159385485142015-05-18T10:39:40.694-07:002015-05-18T10:39:40.694-07:00We are just at the border of CH and Roseville. I k...We are just at the border of CH and Roseville. I know you were on a quick, no stops route to Tahoe. Another time :-)<br />Rene https://www.blogger.com/profile/12780561678301320661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-86892691227971616502015-05-18T08:44:55.494-07:002015-05-18T08:44:55.494-07:00We want to go back when the sun is shining and we ...We want to go back when the sun is shining and we can check out the lake. Of course so does everyone else :-(. So close!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-57759268687224712642015-05-18T08:43:08.915-07:002015-05-18T08:43:08.915-07:00Funny how some places just grab you. Bill wants wa...Funny how some places just grab you. Bill wants water but he really liked the area too. 395 is such a treat!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-17747124425167861222015-05-18T08:41:11.766-07:002015-05-18T08:41:11.766-07:00The 5 has gotten even worse in some areas. I would...The 5 has gotten even worse in some areas. I would hate to drive the rig on some of those rough stretches :-( and of course it's always boring. It seems like February and May switched places this year!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-91712466716465000712015-05-18T08:38:33.321-07:002015-05-18T08:38:33.321-07:00You and John will love it! It's definitely po...You and John will love it! It's definitely popular for hikers :-). We're so close we can taste it! Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-67728244469269413052015-05-18T08:36:33.788-07:002015-05-18T08:36:33.788-07:00Arggh wrong button 😡. So when I told Bill you and...Arggh wrong button 😡. So when I told Bill you and Steve were from Placerville as we were passing through he of course asked which ones are they? Poor guy - I need to make him a blogger-chart! We can't wait to fish around Bishop in a few weeks!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-64160599651337569142015-05-18T08:32:15.697-07:002015-05-18T08:32:15.697-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-26449949399216700182015-05-18T06:27:22.959-07:002015-05-18T06:27:22.959-07:00Tahoe is just so gorgeous, but that high elevation...Tahoe is just so gorgeous, but that high elevation can bring very changing weather. Sounds like a great wedding. 395 is a very pretty route. You're almost on the road.Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-83850432644946614492015-05-18T05:30:36.516-07:002015-05-18T05:30:36.516-07:00I'll take 395 over 5 any day! We like the Cars...I'll take 395 over 5 any day! We like the Carson Valley a lot too, it'll be on our short list as we decide where to settle down someday.Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-78223863298331210252015-05-18T05:10:26.923-07:002015-05-18T05:10:26.923-07:00Beautiful drive it sure beats the 5 right?, the we...Beautiful drive it sure beats the 5 right?, the weather has been different these last couple of years. So soon to launch day, you must be chafing at the bit.Maurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13409923557583721223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-15824138812931297162015-05-17T21:35:06.789-07:002015-05-17T21:35:06.789-07:00Glad the weather held enough for you and Bill, esp...Glad the weather held enough for you and Bill, especially, to make this very important family event:) The snow makes a beautiful picture. I can't wait to travel 395 for the first time this fall:)<br /><br />Let the count down continue!!John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-55528671356954850922015-05-17T20:54:35.850-07:002015-05-17T20:54:35.850-07:00Looks like you arrived to the Lake Tahoe area righ...Looks like you arrived to the Lake Tahoe area right ahead of us. Although we are in Placerville. Nice to be back home for a couple months to see our kids and family. You will come to LOVE the 395 corridor. We love to fish the Walker River, LOVE to hike/kayak the Hwy 88 corridor, Hope Valley. Beautiful part of the Sierras! Wow, you're getting so close to your launch date! Glad you did well with the snow into Tahoe.DebbieMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14098946439067724168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-44825007416192657902015-05-17T20:47:52.917-07:002015-05-17T20:47:52.917-07:00:-)))))):-))))))Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-35100421820036088102015-05-17T20:05:54.891-07:002015-05-17T20:05:54.891-07:00Eighteen more days and counting!Eighteen more days and counting!Janna and Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591282756244454689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-22312142578335748902015-05-17T19:49:58.610-07:002015-05-17T19:49:58.610-07:00You must be closer to Roseville? The Valhalla lod...You must be closer to Roseville? The Valhalla lodge and grounds are small but just lovely for a small wedding. As long as she got the wedding she wanted the location is secondary :-)<br />Woohoo!!!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-76762111770342802102015-05-17T18:10:12.299-07:002015-05-17T18:10:12.299-07:00Tahoe is gorgeous! And you were about half hour so...Tahoe is gorgeous! And you were about half hour south of us when you were at 5 & 50 :-)<br />When Jessica and Mike first starting planning their wedding they were thinking of Lake Tahoe because they're both from this area. But logistics got in the way. They married near DC, in January 2014, and Jessica did get the white wedding she was hoping for! <br />Less than 3 weeks!! I'm excited for you two!!!Rene https://www.blogger.com/profile/12780561678301320661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-515013885400250392015-05-17T15:20:03.953-07:002015-05-17T15:20:03.953-07:00Well said :-) Lots to see when you can take your ...Well said :-) Lots to see when you can take your time - so many little side roads to explore. Of course I'm also looking forward to sitting by a creek and doing nothing!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-55959306319410852892015-05-17T15:18:18.863-07:002015-05-17T15:18:18.863-07:00Many of us felt Wayne during the ceremony but it w...Many of us felt Wayne during the ceremony but it was indeed sad he wasn't sitting there with Marilynn. Said casually, but lots of butterflies :-))))))Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.com