Greenbrier State Park

We have been here since July 1st. Enjoying our time in the Cedar Loop. We have 40 sites to maintain. We pick up trash, clean fire pits & rack the site. Had a chance to visit Antietam National
Battlefield. It was the bloodiest one day battle in our Nation's history, on Sept. 17, 1852 exactly
100 before I was born.  The next week we did a 25 mile bike trip from Shepherds Town, W. Va. to
Harpers's Ferry, W. Va. It is along the C & O Railway. A gorgeous trail. We like to geocache, a grown up version of treasure hunting. We found 13 in our park this trip. Till next time...keep those wheels turning

Auburn, CA

I've done it again..not doing very well. Hoping this New Year to do a better job at posting. We have been here since mid November getting dental/physicals done. Also visiting family & friends. Had a wonderful holiday season. Did a trip to San Diego for New Years..did some camping with our friends from Fontana, Ca. Visited our neice & boyfriend, haven't seen her for 11 years. Time sure flies by. We are going to volunteer at Carl Washburne Memorial Park in Oregon during the months of Feb/Mar. We will be up there till Labor Day..will have the months of June/July off. Might tour around the Northwest. Been wanting to see some places up there. Until next time..keep those wheels rolling

Back Again

Sorry for not blogging..it has been a crazy 4 months. We were in Louisville for the Derby, then went to W.Va for a month. This is our visiting family time. Then off to New Hampshire for the summer. We helped or I should say Howard did some work around our families' home. He also helped our cousin, Billy with bait. He's a lobsterman. YUM! While up there we visited Freeport, ME...guess what's up there. LL Bean. It is all over the town & really big stores. We only purchased a bike bag. Then we were off to Salem, MA to visit the Salem Witch Trial home. It was interesting place. We took a side trip to Glouctester, MA where the Perfect Storm was filmed & where it happened. They have a memorial there to the fishermen who lost their lives. Our next trip was to Bar Harbor, ME where we spent 2 nights. We stayed in a cute cabin. One day we bikes at Acadia National Park. Really need more time for this, it was beautiful there. After that we trekked to Prince Edward Island, Canada for 12 days. That is another story I'll post with pics in a few days. Right now we are back in W. VA till after Labor Day. Until next time..keep those tires rolling

Sunny Florida

I haven't blogged in a while. We have been in Florida since Jan. '11....We went to Disney Resort for 8 night...wow did we have a blast. Haven't been there in 34 yrs & yes things have changed. The Ft. Wildeness Campground was awesome. Didn't even use our truck to get around, they have a fantastic transporation system. We were able to watch the nightly fireworks from the campground beach. The fireworks @ Epcot were wonderful as we went there twice to see them. All Disney fun comes to a halt & we came to The Paradise Oaks Resort..we got a good monthly rate..we are here till Sunday April 3rd then off to St. Augustine. While here we've had a chance to visit with family. Learning how to play a card game called "31". We love to shop at Bells here..a great Florida store. Howard loves The Village. A wonderful retirement community of 70,000 people with 40,000 golfcarts..gotta watch them. It is only 30 min from us. Went with my cousin Denise & her husband this week to pick up their new 19ft Roadtrek motorhome. It is sweet. Sat we visited Howard's cousin, her brother/family whom he hasn't seen in over 40 yrs. A great visit...well until next time..keep those wheels rolling!

Warm Weather

We have been trying to get out of Louisville for the last 4 days..we finally we're able to get out Thursday. Now we are in Bushnell, Florida @ the Escapee Park We have a great spot & had a nice trip down. The last week we had 4 more inches of snow. It is nice to look at but not so nice to travel in. A few times it was down to 8 degrees..way too cold for this California Girl & Man! We had great visits with our families. We will be here till the end of March. Feb 10th we will finally get to Disney Ft. Wilderness for 7 days for our 40th anniversary. Boy where has the time gone. Glad we are enjoying the sunshine for now!!! Until next time..keep those tires rolling!

This is Retirement

We have had an interesting First 2 months of retirement. After we had arrived in Louisville we left the Tuesday after Thanksgiving for W.VA. It snowed there & we had a wonderful time, but when we arrived back to our RV our water manifold was froze & the water filter busted. Come to find out our heat didn't come on. WOE is us. We've had an RV repair person out trying to figure out what the problem is...there are 2 scenarios. Will leave out the details...but now we know what it is like to be w/o water for a few days. Hauling water in 1 gallon containers, but we were fortunate to be able to shower in the campground & at family's house. Am thankful for all the amenties that we have. We have enjoyed being with family. Visiting, playing games, out to lunch & just talking away. Will post some pics later. Till next time...keep those tires rolling!

Snowing

Here we are Louisville, Ky at the Louisville South KOA. It is 33 & we are watching snow flurries. We had a nice trip here till we hit Brinkley, Arkansas. We stopped at a Hotel who had RV spots behind them. We're told to take any spot...well....we pulled into #2. Howard decided to back up as we weren't straight so we literally slid into a mud hole..about 12 inches deep. Stuck we were, not going anywhere. Went to talk to the manager who informed us they had just worked on the sewer line & the hole wasn't filled properly..well why did he tell us to take any spot. So we had to call a wrecker to pull us out. Prayerfully it turned out ok. But a bit scary since the 5th wheel was leaning hooked to the truck. No damage done...Thank you Lord. Talking about trusting! Here is a pic or two. The mud was all the way to the axels. The manager never came out to see how we faired..so say the least we won't be staying there again. Till next time...keep those tires rolling

New Texans

We are now Texans. Hope to put up some pics soon. We had some warranty work done on our rig & now we are in Livingston, TX...headquarters of Escapees. An organization that caters to full-timers, part-timers etc. It is a wonderful organization. People here have been so friendly. There is so much to do if you choose. We've been busy running around getting business taken care of. We've even met folks from Auburn & Sacramento. What a small world we have. We had a rain storm Monday night, it even thundered & lightened. A wonderful show. Today has been very nice/sunny. Until next time...keep those tires rolling!

Time is coming

We have been finishing up stuff this week. Howard's last day @ work is Friday. Looking forward to our next adventure. Everyone wants to have lunch this week...so many people..so little time. Saddens my heart but it is great to have so many great friends. Will miss them all. Everyone has placed a special print on my heart. I finished knitting an orange sock..will have to post a picture. Have already changed our address to Texas & informed our magazines. Not many left. Praying for great weather as we leave, our first stop will be in Mojave. A Passport park there..we joined them last month. Great to get a 1/2 off discount. We put some of our summer stuff away & unpacked winter things. Didn't know we had so much. We'll see how much we use this winter. Until next time..keep those tires rolling!

We are off!

Yes our time has come to finally full-time. Howard put his resignation in so his last day will be Nov 5th. Can't believe all our planning has came about. I passed my echo stress test..it was really neat to see your heart beat. No blockages..yipee since it runs in my family. We have purchased a Garmin gps to help us get a long. We also have one for geocaching..It will be fun to cache along the way. Our first stop will be RV Sales in New Mexico to get some warranty work, then on to Livingston to get our tags etc. Until next time...keep those tires rolling!

What a Week!

Went to take a treadmill test today & found out it was a consulation visit...had a chest pain a few weeks ago & need to get it checked out before we leave. Dr ruled out a heart attack..PTL!! Now to check for a blockage..hoping not. We need take a 4 mile hike yesterday..no problems..found 3 caches..would show pics but forgot the camera:(...I found 1, hubby found 2..now to catch up with him...next time.. Also went to work for 4 1/2 hrs on Monday..it was nice to see all the residents. I do miss them..each one has such special qualities..well till next time..keep those wheels rolling

Geocaching

Well this is what we have been doing the last couple of days. It has been fun to come back to this hobby. We found 2 caches on Monday. A few years ago we started but stopped due to our jobs. Our new gps is coming our way...will have to send a pic when it arrives. When we were at Havasu City a few weeks ago we cached by boat with friends. It will be a great hobby on the road..until next time...keep those tires rolling

Tomorrow is flu shot day:( That time of year again.

River Trip

We are finishing up our trip to the Colorado River. We met some friends down there. It was a fun trip, celebrating my birthday! Never a dull moment on this trip. First while we were out geocaching, our water hose burst. A neighbor came over to turn it off..we created a wonder river! O no!! Then we sprung a small hole leak in our sewer hose. So H had to get an extender & cut the hole out. Then when we left & stopped @ a rest stop the potty lid had came loose. So H had to put the little washer back on. C our friend got us back into geocaching again..we did about 11 while @ the river. It was really fun to find little goodies..hoping to put some pics in..so until next time...keep those tires rolling

Almost retriement time

Time has flown by fast. We have really downsized our stuff. I will be quitting my job on the 10th. Be strange not working after 20+ years. Can't wait to catch up on things. I have knitting & sewing projects that are waiting in the wings. Next Sat we take off for a little R'n R @ Havasu Landing Resort in So Cal. It will be our first time pulling the 5th wheel loaded. Had to get a exhaust brake on the truck due to H souping up the truck. A guy thing. Then I will have time to mess with the pics from trips etc. H is working till Dec 3 then we head to Ky for Christmas. Haven't been home for the Holidays for about 19 yrs. It is about time. Be exciting having the Holidays with family. Until next time keep those tires rolling!

Slow go

It has been a slow time. We have been working overtime at our jobs. Need to go through some boxes before we go to Havasu Landing in Sept for a week. Howard has decided to work a few more months. Leaving him to make his decision. Had to be in His timing. I heard from a friend I need to put up some pics..well guess that is my next learning curve. Work has been fine, will give my notice soon. I miss knitting with my friends...have had dr app etc. Dont' know if we will go to Alaska next year. Might go up to New England for the summer. Have relatives up there & cousins we haven't seen for a while. Be nice to visit with them. Might get a summer volunteer job while we are there. Well that's it for now...Keep those tires rolling!!

Packing/unpacking

We finally made it home with our new 5th wheel...I have to do some pics. Found out we need an exhaust brake...coming down those mountains is kinda scary. Finally got out of our apt & have way toooo much stuff. I really need to downsize my crafts. Also I love to collect cookbooks/recipes. Have to donate some of those also. We have joined Escapees..they have so much information. That's about it this time so until next time...keep those tires rolling!

Coming home

Well here we are in Bakersfield...on our way home with our new 5th wheel..it has been very hot. Yesterday we stayed in Needles where it hit 116..so we spent the time in the pool at the casino. Getting up at 6 am to beat the heat is no fun, but we do make it to our next destination early to stop to enjoy the day. We had to have just a few things fixed our our new home. Had to get a new brake controller as ours didn't like the trailer..also bought a new tail-gate from Brian. It didn't work on his truck. A bargin for us. I love my new kitchen. Today when we stopped one of the chairs had hit the kitchen island so will have to fixed the scratches...just 2..whew !! Don't want to mess up our new home!! Tomorrow we get home to Auburn where we will stay in a spot at a mobile home park. Then back to work. We also have a week to clean out our apt. Then we'll have to go through stuff again. So till next time...keep those tires rolling!

Horses & White Castles!

What do they have in common? Kentucky & the Derby..we've just returned. The first place we stop is White Castle. If you've never had one of these sliders..they are DEEEElicious...being raised on them I might be bias. They are about the size of your palm. Betcha can't eat just one. If you ever pass through the east check 'em out. This is the time for the Ky Derby, first weekend in May. This year I didn't do very well. My wonderful hubby did win a few races & also a Derby Jackpot with Super Saver. We need a triple crown winner, hope he comes through this year. Preakness is this weekend so will know Saturday. The track for Derby was really muddy. We had a family reunion which we eat, eat, fellowship & eat some more...pictures to follow soon. Sunday we get-together eat & play poker...all in the family. Until next time....keep those tires rolling!

Derby time

This time of year the flowers are blooming, making allergies fun..not...also it is almost Derby time in Kentucky. The running for the Roses. This year we are going home to see who wins this year. Very seldom does the favorite win. I always bet on a long shot horse..they have came in. Making my winnings prosperous.!! We will also travel to W.Va to visit H's family. He grew up on a farm there. Chickens, pigs, cow, gardens the whole gamit. My grandparents lived on a farm also, as a kid we had much fun there. My Aunt/Uncle lived with them also. The house dates back to the 1850's... I always imagined it as a wonderful Bed/Breakfast. It has this crickety bridge I am afraid to drive over. My Grandfather drove over it & I would always shut my eyes, just knowing we would end up in the creek. It wasn't that deep, maybe just a foot. Being little it seemed like 3 ft. All the news for now...except June 1st we go to New Mexico to get our 5th wheel..until next time..keep those tires rolling!

Recliners are in

Today Howard called RV sales in New Mexico & our recliners have arrived..whoo hooo..the sad part is we still can't get our trailer till June 1st. That's ok..gives us more time to pair down some more. We will leave for Kentucky/W.VA in a few weeks to visit family. We are just counting down the months till we get to full-time. Sept 10th is our target date. Until next time..keep those tires rolling!