Packing – The seemingly endless job
Travel Journal – November 13, 2013 Packing up a lifetime worth of memories and personal stuff is hard. I knew it would be, that’s why I started several months before I needed to move out of my home....
View ArticleThanksgiving Week
I continue to eliminate, pack for storage and put items aside for moving into my fifth wheel in February. It’s a long and mostly slow process seemlying easy, but in reality when deciding wheather...
View ArticleNovember 30, 2013 – Montana Road Trip Begins
I am on my way to Montana the “big sky” to establish my future homebase and apply for my much revered Montana automobile Drivers License. My Sister and Brother-in-law picked me up at my modest home in...
View ArticleMontana Road Trip – Completion
After getting very little sleep last night I awoke early and we were out the door on our trip to Montana. Even though I was was sleepy, I still was unable to rest during the morning drive while riding...
View ArticleMontana Drivers License
January 15th, 2014 Happy New Year. Well I seem to be behind posting. I started this post right before Christmas. My goal once I get on the road is to definitely post more frequently and...
View ArticleWorkhorse Acquired
After lots of anxiety and help shopping … I found what will be the perfect tow vehicle for my needs. Last Saturday I got up early and took a taxi to the John Wayne airport here in Orange County. It...
View ArticleWhat Is On The Other Side
I left off in Los Banos … on the last night I was on the road bringing my new “Workhorse” back to OC for the moving finale. I didn’t sleep well, whether the noise in the hotel or just a lot on my...
View ArticleThe Count Down Continues
It's impossible to believe...that over four months have passed since I retired. During most of this time I have been preparing for February 10th, just 7 days away now. It's amazing to me how much time...
View ArticleA Visit to the Dentist
On Tuesday morning I awoke… …with the symptoms of a chest cold starting (I hope not, especially now). I needed to give my Silvarado a bath this morning to keep her spiffy in the hopes my Son would be...
View ArticleThe Adventure Begins
On Schedule… ..to depart tomorrow morning at 8:30 a.m. on my adventure. The last couple of days have been a wild ride, nothing new though it’s been that way for the last 3 or 4 months. I started at...
View ArticleJagger Makes a Break
I see his little stub of a tail wagging fiercely as his disappears first down the shoreline, then down the road, I think to myself the worst...
View ArticleSnowbirds Freezing Weather
Several days pass. We are at another camp that will be hard to leave. Last weekend Jagger and I hosted another barbecue here at the lake with Cheryl, and her friends Bob and Danette. I enjoyed visiting...
View ArticleMerry Christmas
Just a short message wishing all of our followers … Merry Christmas May all of your dreams come true. Safe travels…Gary and Jagger
View ArticleFulltime Weather Survival
When shopping for my Coach I was interested the "Four Season" and "Extended Stay" packages, especially since I didn't know exactly what type of camping I would enjoy.
View ArticleThe Aggressive Fire Hydrant
While walking across the isthmus, Jagger spots an aggressive fire hydrant. Yes that's right, only Jagger could go off at a fire hydrant! To his defense it does look a little different...
View Article2015 Photo Review
I hope you enjoy the photos. Jagger and I wish you a Happy New Year. May the coming year be full of fun adventures for each of you.
View ArticleFirst Move 2016
On our arrival I carefully back the Coach into a narrow, rock paved site. After a few adjustments to straighten our alignment, a nice neighbor (Joe) from across the street, asks if I would like a...
View ArticleDown the Hole
I then opened up one of the walls. Oh no, the water dropping right next to my electric converter. A large puddle of water was around, but not on the converter. Thank goodness that could have been a...
View ArticleHeater Woes – More Repairs
Is it just because I am retired and getting older? It seems as though am I dealing with more things that need repair and more often...
View ArticleThe Flu Hits Again
Buzz..buzz..buzz. At 4:30am I am awaken, maybe it was the vibration of my cell phone on the small table next to me, I pick it up and the bright Android face blinds my sleepy eyes. It's my Daughter...
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