Category Archives: General Interest

Ratcheds Redux

Posted on March 29, 2022 by webadmin

by Fred Prout Now that the weather is getting a bit toasty inland, tourists are visiting en masse. Rental houses and motels are chock full of visitors. Local merchants are opening extra hours to accommodate them. Great to see. Now … Continue reading →

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Marilyn Eykel, in Memoriam

Posted on March 26, 2022 by Jackie Deal

She was known as the “rock painting lady” and many Timber Valley residents were recipients of her beautiful rocks.  Marilyn and her companion Sally Hankins split their time between Talent, Oregon, where she had a home, Timber Valley and Arizona.  … Continue reading →

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What Goes Around

Posted on March 10, 2022 by webadmin

By Fred Prout Some memories stay with you forever. Some fade away, half forgotten, until something pokes them with a stick to waken them. Like a dormant hornet’s nest. Ready to start buzzing and attacking your brain. Insisting on getting … Continue reading →

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Are You, or Could You, Attend Escapees Escapade in June?

Posted on February 26, 2022 by webadmin

The 61st Escapade is scheduled to be held this year June 19th to 24th in Lebanon, Tennessee. We are still seeking any of our members who may be traveling East to that part of the country who might be willing … Continue reading →

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Amber, I’m Sorry

Posted on February 11, 2022 by webadmin

By Jackie Deal “There is no joy in Mudville, mighty Casey (Jackie) has struck out.” (Or something like that.) No “Hip, Hip, Hooray.” No “Whoopi!” Maybe just a “Whoo”. You see, I‘ve just had my six week check-up after total … Continue reading →

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February 9, 2021 Anniversary Post

Posted on February 9, 2022 by webadmin

Just over a year ago, a good friend asked if I would write a story for the TV Log. I declined because, as I told her, I am not a writer. I don’t have the discipline or background to be … Continue reading →

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WIDDER WOMEN

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Jackie Deal

By Jackie Deal It started around coffee, three women talking. “Ya’ know there’s so much about my rig that I don’t know anything about.”

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Road Maps and Side View Mirrors

Posted on January 20, 2022 by webadmin

Remember road maps? Those giant pieces of paper that re-folded so neatly? They showed the roads ahead leading from hither to yon.You could stop in any gas station and pick one up for the state you were in. All while … Continue reading →

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A Fantasy

Posted on January 13, 2022 by webadmin

Use your imagination. Midnight. Full Moon. The barnyards for miles around are slowly emptying. The word has been passed for weeks. Tonight is the much awaited performance of the annual barnyard ballet. This year, Paulina Porkiskova will be the Prima … Continue reading →

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EVERYBODY NEEDS A SCRATCHING POST

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Jackie Deal

By Jackie Deal Amber is lost! Disappeared! Not to be found. I’ve looked everywhere. High. Low. Her favorite hidey hole. No Amber. The water heater repairman-prone across the kitchen floor, head under the sink- mumbles “I didn’t let the cat … Continue reading →

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