The last two weeks Jim and I spent apart. Jim wanted to work a Habitat for Humanity build, so I decided to visit family while he pounded nails. Dade City Jim and I made our way from Georgia down to…
Georgia “Two Ways”
This post is about Georgia, done “Two Ways”. Two Ways? How so? Way One is CROWDS – Last week we were camping in Perry, Georgia, with 2700 other RVs. Way Two is NO CROWDS – This week we were camping…
Florida, Friends and Family
It’s been almost a month since I have posted anything. Why is that? Well, we haven’t been to that many places…only four in fact. And during those stops, we managed to find family and friends in every corner! After seeing…
Falcon Heavy Launch
We did it! We are checking “See a rocket launch” off our bucket list. It was AWESOME! This latest adventure began last weekend when we realized there would be a rocket launch at Cape Canaveral. We’ve always wanted to see…
Snow to Surf
Yes, we are off on another adventure. The thing about RVs and cold weather is that you have to protect your water, gray and black tanks. You don’t want water to freeze in your water lines. And you definitely don’t…
That’s a Wrap – Fall 2017
As I write this, we are sitting in line at a Speedco (think Jiffy Lube only for BIG trucks) just south of Indianapolis. We’ll get our oil changed, get the RV washed at the Blue Beacon Truck Wash next door,…
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta – Wrap Up
Are you tired of reading about the Balloon Fiesta yet? I hope not…there’s more! Gas Balloons One afternoon a special class called “Gas Balloons” were filled. These are balloons filled with Hydrogen instead of hot air. It takes a whole…
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta – Crewing
As I mentioned in my previous post, the Escapee Boomer’s group has a reputation at the Balloon Fiesta. That includes the Boomer’s success in providing crews when needed. Our first exposure to ballooning happened the day before the Balloon Fiesta…
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta – the basics
Wow. Just WOW. The Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta has been on our bucket list for many years. We decided this year it was going to happen. It’s the LARGEST hot air balloon festival in the world. This event was one of…
Mesa Verde National Park
Our last stop in Colorado was Mesa Verde National Park. Mesa Verde was named a National Park in 1906 by Teddy Roosevelt (Thank you Mr. President) and contains some of the best preserved Ancestral Puebloan archaeological sites in the United…