Edition 149 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2012


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26 Jed Clampett had no idea what he started when he struck Texas Tea, did he?


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16 A Week in October on the Oregon Coast


Fall is an excellent time for a road trip, enjoying spectacular scenery everywhere. JACKART


18 A Glimpse of the Riches


of Western Canada BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and back to BC. BORN


20 Fine Literature & Life’s Truths in Oregon


Books were neck-and-neck with yarn in both allure and critical mass! DOOK


22 Grey Whales Galore & Salt to Go!


No visit to Baja is complete without a stop in Guerrero Negro, Spanish for Black Warrior. GOY


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My hubby Al and our dog Randy, out for a stroll in the Fidalgo Bay Campground.


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Back then oil was oil and everything was good. TALABER


28 Unique RVs


I travel to see new things and like to share what I see. ~ Earthroamer BALOGH


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