Author Archives: Jackie Deal

THE CAT CARRIER

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Jackie Deal

By Jackie Deal It’s a cat carrier, lets’ call it a “cat taxi”. Maybe Amber will like it better; right now she is highly suspicious. Really, it’s probably all my fault. I bought a cheap “Pet Taxi “at the thrift … Continue reading →

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IN MEMORIAM GEORGE UTZ

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Jackie Deal

Christine and George Utz moved into Timber Valley R.V. Park on their wedding anniversary, May 21, 2016. They considered it their anniversary present. They were both very happy with Timber Valley and felt it was “home”. George was born in … Continue reading →

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IN MEMORIAM CLIFFORD WIGLE

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Jackie Deal

Clifford and Bonnie Wigle moved into Timber Valley R.V. Park Nov 2, 2010. Clifford moved to Callahan Care Facility in 2018 and Bonnie moved to ‘Woodland Senior Estates in Roseburg June 2021 to be closer to Cliff and her daughter. … Continue reading →

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OTHER

Posted on September 14, 2021 by Jackie Deal

by Jackie Deal We have anOTHER cat in our house. “Other”. That’s the cat’s name that lives in the bedroom behind the mirrored closet doors! I realize that’s what Amber’s been trying to tell me for some time. Amber watches … Continue reading →

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From the Front Lines: Covid at Mercy Hospital Roseburg

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Jackie Deal

What does it take? Do you people have to be hit over the head with a shovel? Mercy Hospital, Our Mercy Hospital is overloaded. National Guard soldiers are manning the Admission tables ( I’ve been there, seen it.) Latest statistics: … Continue reading →

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Covid is Personal

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Jackie Deal

By Jackie Deal It’s real!  It ain’t funny! Nor fun. Covid 19 is real; it’s worse than it’s ever been.  And, yes, we’re tired of the masks, stay home, 6 foot distance…blah! Blah! Blah! But you know what? We can’t … Continue reading →

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Exposed to Covid? Get Tested, Right?

Posted on August 18, 2021 by Jackie Deal

By Jackie Deal It’s so simple, right?  You’re exposed to Covid 19 (Delta variant maybe), so you get tested.  If positive, you quarantine, fret and stew.  If negative, you go out and celebrate.  Right? Nope, it ain’t so simple. We … Continue reading →

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JUST $1,000 MORE PER YEAR

Posted on August 11, 2021 by Jackie Deal

By Jackie Deal HELP!  It’s desperate!   You!  Me!  Everybody!  “They” might, yes, “They” might raise our Annual Maintenance Fees by hundreds! Now, stop! “Might” means maybe but not carved in stone. However, a raise in fees is ONE way … Continue reading →

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AMBER ‘S SPACY GRANDMA

Posted on June 30, 2021 by Jackie Deal

By Jackie Deal They have to be related! Amber and Felicette! Their markings are identical: symmetrically marked black and white tuxedo cats. Felicette just has to be Amber’s great-great-great grandmother. Grandma Felicette was a stray cat from the Paris streets … Continue reading →

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A Good Time Was Had by All

Posted on May 31, 2021 by Jackie Deal

Memorial Day Weekend saw the awakening of Timber Valley social events. And while we were happy to be “sociable” again we recognized that this weekend memorializes those who have fought and died for us to make such celebrations possible.  We … Continue reading →

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