We headed for the Oregon coast on Thursday, November 10.  It was about a four hour drive to North Bend and The Mills Casino and RV Park.  We have stayed here before but were tempted back by a winter special and a chance to spend time with our good friends, Vince and Debbie S.  We were able to camp in adjoining spaces.

On the way here we saw a strange sight.  There were dozens of piles of slash, which is the woody byproduct of logging, the tree tops and smaller side branches.  These particular piles each had a piece of black plastic draped and tied over the tops of them.  They were about 6 feet by 6 feet, not nearly large enough to keep the pile dry.  No idea what they were for.

The first day we explored Charleston, OR, a small town nearby.  We also went through Coos Bay and found an RV park we hadn't heard of before with a great view of the ocean, Bastendorff Park.

The town has a large oyster industry and shells were everywhere.

Yesterday we drove to Bandon, OR known for its difficult but beautiful golf courses.  We strolled through the downtown area and went into several fun shops.  Lunch was at the Minute Cafe. 

On the Bandon waterfront we saw a life vest stand meant to save children's lives.  Great idea.

We also saw two examples of street art made completely of floating garbage salvaged from nearby waters.  Another great idea.

In the marina was a yacht called Plan B.

North Bend is known as a port for logging.  Huge piles of tagged logs can be found by the river.

Last night we went to the casino to see a Fleetwood Mac cover band.  They were fairly good but the real show was watching the audience members rocking out. Some of the fairly aged dancers had real moves but many were hilarious to watch. The lady in front of us was really wild.  I'm surprised the man in the seat next to her didn't get bruised. 

Today we worked a little in the Airstream and then went to see a science fiction movie, "Arrival".  I liked it but I don't think Gary did.  Tonight we ate dinner at the casino and tomorrow we leave for Florence.  I hope the rain holds off enough so that he can play some golf this coming week.