Once word spread that Debbie, the Elk Queen, had arrived in Orick her followers began to surround the house waiting for a glimpse of her. The others doubt she is the Elk Queen but Debbie just ignores the disbelievers and periodically goes out to wave at her subjects.
When Debbie was not at the Royal House, the group hiked through the coastal redwoods and hiked along the coast. Joyce had the group do a lighthouse hike (technically there used to be a lighthouse and is a miniature one.) Some of us got separated on the hike. (I know you are thinking how can this be?). Well, they spread out and lost sight of each other. Larry took a wrong turn and ended up back at the car before anyone else. He had to use the little lighthouse as a wind block waiting for the others. Debbie got on the wrong side of the hill with the car keys. Debbie, Jerry and Joyce at one time all thought that they were lost until they happened to walk up on the car. (Jerry says that he knew where he was going. Debbie was just going to tell everyone that she was the Elk Queen. New hiking rules were implemented. Everyone has to stop at directional signs before proceeding.
The next day the group headed for Sacramento. The Elks lined the road in sadness (not really) . It was an interesting drive to Sacramento. They saw foxes, rafting, towns like Big Flats or Big Bar. Once they arrived, Joyce took the group to Korean BBQ for dinner. It became clear that Debbie could not hang with the big boys or girls on the BBQ tour.
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Where is Debbie our queen? -
We will wait for Debbie -
The Queen – we will stay for her -
We will protect the Queen -
The Royal Suite -
Joyce enjoyed the thrift store -
Lady Bird Johnson Redwood grove -
Sumeg Village -
I don’t know which way to go