We have been hanging out along highway I-10 for the past couple of weeks. It wasn’t until Roadtrippers.com (a website that identifies fun things to see along your route) sent me an email this morning with The Best of Everything…
Phoenix RV Rally
Jim and I just spent the last ten days volunteering and attending our fourth FMCA (Family Motor Coach Association) Rally in Phoenix, Arizona. These rallies are a great opportunity to learn at seminars, see new products, and make new friends. …
A Confluence of Jims
Over a week ago we left behind our favorite campground on the the Mississippi River to head further into Arkansas and make our way Westward. We have covered some miles since then. We decided to try some cheap camping. Our…
Spring 2017 Trip has begun!
After almost 4 months back in our new home, we started getting the itch to get out of the snow and cold of Rochester. You know what that means….time for our Spring 2017 RV trip to begin! We left last…
Fall 2016 trip has come to an end
First off, there was an article in the New York Times about the Sugar Beet Harvest. A reporter interviewed some of our fellow Workampers who were working the harvest and stayed in our campground. You may find it interesting. http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/22/your-money/retirement-migrant-workers-recreational-vehicles.html…
Sugar Beet Wrap-Up
I suspect all you readers are sick of hearing about Sugar Beets. But this has been such a huge, long desired event in JIm’s life, we feel the need to add a few more things. Jim read my last blog…
Sugar Beets are everywhere!
The Sugar Beet Harvest in the Red River Valley is in full swing. The harvest finally started on October 7, seven days late (see my previous post about the delay). Since the harvest started, Jim has worked 14 or 15…
Beet Harvest in the Red River Valley
Today is our seventh day here in the Grand Cities; East Grand Forks, Minnesota and Grand Forks, North Dakota, bisected by the Red River. And it’s Day 5 of the Sugar Beet Harvest. And how many beets has Jim driven…
Repositioning
Repostion – Verb. place in a different position; adjust or alter the position of. Repositioning is what RVers do when they need to move from one part of the country to another. Some do it slowly and take their time. …
Serendipity and Harvest Hosts
Serendipity – luck that takes the form of finding valuable or pleasant things that are not looked for Yup, we have experienced serendipity these past couple of days. We made the decision to cut short our visit on the Oregon…