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Family Time at Houston In Payson

I call out “rise and shine Aiden”, as Jagger jumps on his bed trying to stir him up. He spent our last night here at Aspen Campground with Jagger and I. Once Aiden got up we fixed breakfast together...

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Lost Little One, Dinosaurs

Jagger and I have been traveling full time for over three years now all over the USA. During that time I’ve learned to slow down, appreciating my mornings while Jagger has learned, uhh. Sorry Jagger, I...

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Arizona Wintering Begins

It was when I finally started to get a good night's sleep, that at three o'clock am I woke hearing a terrible loud noise. What now I thought as I jumped out of my bed into reality...

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A Few More Miles – Rite of Passage

Just as in life, somewhat sadly, but proudly, I get in line following the caravan of buses carrying my grandson and his friends to highway 101 North. It seems like yesterday when I said goodbye to each...

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The Jagger Way

Waking to another retirement day while wintering here in Mesa, Arizona, I think about what I would like to accomplish. I know I need to get some grocery shopping done, but first the morning routine and...

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Is That a Smile I See?

During the day I made reservations for the first few weeks in January, to extend my stay here in the Phoenix area...

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The Dusty Trail – No Looking Back

The Short Version I’ve been enjoying the single life for about 30 years now. I have the privilege of being the father of four grown children and Grandfather of five grandchildren. I was born, raised...

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Family Time at Houston In Payson

I call out “rise and shine Aiden”, as Jagger jumps on his bed trying to stir him up. He spent our last night here at Aspen Campground with Jagger and I. Once Aiden got up we fixed breakfast together...

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Lost Little One, Dinosaurs

Jagger and I have been traveling full time for over three years now all over the USA. During that time I’ve learned to slow down, appreciating my mornings while Jagger has learned, uhh. Sorry Jagger, I...

View Article


Arizona Wintering Begins

It was when I finally started to get a good night's sleep, that at three o'clock am I woke hearing a terrible loud noise. What now I thought as I jumped out of my bed into reality...

View Article

A Few More Miles – Rite of Passage

Just as in life, somewhat sadly, but proudly, I get in line following the caravan of buses carrying my grandson and his friends to highway 101 North. It seems like yesterday when I said goodbye to each...

View Article

The Jagger Way

Waking to another retirement day while wintering here in Mesa, Arizona, I think about what I would like to accomplish. I know I need to get some grocery shopping done, but first the morning routine and...

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Is That a Smile I See?

During the day I made reservations for the first few weeks in January, to extend my stay here in the Phoenix area...

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The Ruff Life

My eyes shot open when I felt a shift in the speed of the truck. I hopped up onto the seat to get a better look at the perimeter. The trees had shrunk! This must be some kind of a trick or bad dream.....

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Why Boondocking in the Desert

Good morning trail partners. In the last post Jagger got anxious and pushed our adventure along. I’ve linked some of the photos for the lost dirt mound below. We camped here last year too. It’s better...

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What’s ‘The Hold Up’?!

I was secretly watching my Papa finish his breakfast when I heard Tennessee comin’ down the trail. I have already taken note of the way his van sounds so I was positive it was him. I jumped up from my...

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A Plan is Afoot

The Plan This Spring, which is only a few short weeks away, Jagger and I will blaze the trail to our beloved Montana home. However, we will be taking the scenic route up the California and Oregon...

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Lake Pleasant Spring Break

Towards the end of my stay in the desert this year, Jagger and I hitched up the Coach and made our way to Lake Peasant once again. Spring break is here and two of my grandkids are on their way to meet...

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Moving On To California

This morning Jagger & I woke to clear desert skies. My first task after my morning coffee is to finish packing the rest of our toys in preparation for our move West and the Spring adventure up the...

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Furry Paradise

Did I mention Jagger is blowing his coat? This is his third season we’ve traveled together and I’ve never seen so much hair and fur! It’s everywhere! I’ve turned everything upside down, vacuuming and...

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