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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....

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Thanksgiving 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...

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November 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...

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Montana 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...

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Montana 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...

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Workhorse 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...

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What 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...

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The 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...

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A 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...

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The 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...

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Jagger 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...

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Snowbirds 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...

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Merry Christmas

Just a short message wishing all of our followers …  Merry Christmas  May all of your dreams come true. Safe travels…Gary and Jagger

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Fulltime 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.

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The 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...

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2015 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.

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First 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...

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Down 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...

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Heater 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...

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The 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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