tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post891644185148930361..comments2024-03-25T14:06:37.254-07:00Comments on On the Road Abode: Trading a zip code for a toad: Loving Florence - Even the Mechanic, Park Worker, Police Officer and Restaurant OwnerJodee Gravelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-46998417203164000292015-07-19T08:28:20.624-07:002015-07-19T08:28:20.624-07:00Indeed! We want to come back and spend a month nex...Indeed! We want to come back and spend a month next time.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-9605919210181673062015-07-19T06:16:39.738-07:002015-07-19T06:16:39.738-07:00So nice to find a friendly town, especially with g...So nice to find a friendly town, especially with good food and dog friendly.Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-37370891399073667612015-07-14T19:40:17.759-07:002015-07-14T19:40:17.759-07:00Thanks :-) I thanked the guy at the 76 gas statio...Thanks :-) I thanked the guy at the 76 gas station in Coos Bay for the bathroom being so immaculate. I thought he was going to cry, or fall over from shock. It feels good on both sides.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-19848041502763540692015-07-14T19:38:39.364-07:002015-07-14T19:38:39.364-07:00Oh you have no idea!! I would have loved to take a...Oh you have no idea!! I would have loved to take a gallon home to freeze for several more meals!!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-21919667850996242472015-07-14T19:38:02.437-07:002015-07-14T19:38:02.437-07:00Definitely! They won't always be as nice and I...Definitely! They won't always be as nice and I'll have to read my own post :-))))Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-84999015921864240872015-07-14T19:37:20.321-07:002015-07-14T19:37:20.321-07:00We're sure loving it so far! And we've be...We're sure loving it so far! And we've been pretty lucky in our choices of private parks.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-57489811353146083482015-07-14T18:30:47.533-07:002015-07-14T18:30:47.533-07:00Add our names to the list of those who love small ...Add our names to the list of those who love small towns. It's a good practice to cultivate noticing the kindnesses of strangers. You do it well. :-) Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-32942037420223286342015-07-14T16:01:05.170-07:002015-07-14T16:01:05.170-07:00Ok, Jodee...just set a pot of that soup in front o...Ok, Jodee...just set a pot of that soup in front of me and I'll be forever grateful. :)<br /><br />JimexploRVistas - Diana and Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14370218758023274707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-63721236738569303972015-07-14T14:55:16.922-07:002015-07-14T14:55:16.922-07:00What a lovely stay. Nice police officer, garage g...What a lovely stay. Nice police officer, garage guy, etc. Remember these times when the other times sneak up on ya ;-) I love small towns too!DebbieMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14098946439067724168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-47508146218568086472015-07-14T13:04:19.536-07:002015-07-14T13:04:19.536-07:00Clearly full timing was made for you two. You fin...Clearly full timing was made for you two. You find a great place between state parks with every amenity you need and friendly people. Well done!!Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-49981137994845540112015-07-14T12:58:33.720-07:002015-07-14T12:58:33.720-07:00I was nearly speechless when he pulled up and said...I was nearly speechless when he pulled up and said "You guys walk too fast." And then told us he'd been looking for us since he saw those loose dogs! Even that park maintenance guy made us feel so welcome :-)Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-5912434970809472832015-07-14T12:56:58.635-07:002015-07-14T12:56:58.635-07:00We were definitely fortunate to find Tony! It'...We were definitely fortunate to find Tony! It's funny, I don't have to have a pole in the water, but I do enjoy being "there".Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-31600289788938523092015-07-14T09:54:45.368-07:002015-07-14T09:54:45.368-07:00What a good time:) It was so nice that you found ...What a good time:) It was so nice that you found a town full of helpful, friendly people. Boy, that policeman really went above and beyond:) John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-31962217116237734662015-07-14T08:58:23.622-07:002015-07-14T08:58:23.622-07:00We've broken down a couple of times far from h...We've broken down a couple of times far from home. Once brakes (no one was hurt) and once was the alternator. Our mechanics and locales weren't nearly as nice as yours. Sounds like a fine day after all :-) <br />I'm not into fishing so a peaceful lake, a kindle and a comfy chair suits me just fine! Rene https://www.blogger.com/profile/12780561678301320661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-11059723833498976422015-07-14T08:41:47.247-07:002015-07-14T08:41:47.247-07:00We drove away and said "Did we really just ha...We drove away and said "Did we really just have car trouble and got it fixed that easily?" Great little town.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-41546690696403951122015-07-14T08:40:58.833-07:002015-07-14T08:40:58.833-07:00Very. It was one of those places where you wanted ...Very. It was one of those places where you wanted to talk softly - even in your own car :-)Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-76776634117577010972015-07-14T07:36:32.886-07:002015-07-14T07:36:32.886-07:00Good food, good people and a beautiful view...you ...Good food, good people and a beautiful view...you can't ask for a nicer place to have mechanical trouble! Glad it went smooth for you.Maurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13409923557583721223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-83875326076547521702015-07-14T06:47:28.004-07:002015-07-14T06:47:28.004-07:00Sounds super peaceful.Sounds super peaceful.Merikayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378095339747943548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-9073746112232724332015-07-14T05:48:31.495-07:002015-07-14T05:48:31.495-07:00See? Everything you need! Glad we didn't need...See? Everything you need! Glad we didn't need those :-(Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-57643610354093411652015-07-14T05:47:59.051-07:002015-07-14T05:47:59.051-07:00Yes we do. Bill and I lived in a very small town a...Yes we do. Bill and I lived in a very small town as kids and much prefer them to the big cities of our adult lives.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-55516319665511049712015-07-14T05:46:23.407-07:002015-07-14T05:46:23.407-07:00It's sure been perfect for us this year!It's sure been perfect for us this year!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-42821428965049062722015-07-14T05:01:12.313-07:002015-07-14T05:01:12.313-07:00And they sell pack rat traps at the local hardware...And they sell pack rat traps at the local hardware store!Janna and Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591282756244454689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-72025724641552284932015-07-14T04:41:01.213-07:002015-07-14T04:41:01.213-07:00Having spent 50 years in giant, chaotic San Diego ...Having spent 50 years in giant, chaotic San Diego I have a new found love for small towns. Sounds like you do too!Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-62050395924310458742015-07-14T04:14:06.210-07:002015-07-14T04:14:06.210-07:00We loved Florence too. Well, most of all we loved...We loved Florence too. Well, most of all we loved being on the Oregon Coast. It's such a beautiful area and the weather is perfect during the summer.Wanderin'https://www.blogger.com/profile/18099094689836499939noreply@blogger.com