Apr 15, 2013 - Tallahassee FL

Well, we made it all the way to Tallahassee. Oh wait, that’s where we were yesterday. And for the previous 3 days. It’s like Groundhog Day… MB is trying to fight off a cold so she didn’t get out of bed until 10:00. I figured that since we are supposed to check out of the campground by noon, that wasn’t going to happen so I went to the office and extended another night. It all worked out because we met the gang – KB, Sara, Michael and Allie at Panera Bread for lunch and when we got done the boys took off to go to baseball and the girls went...

Apr 14, 2013 - Tallahassee FL

It was a dark and stormy night…well, actually the night was fine. Yesterday was beautiful…bright and sunny, just under 80° with some really neat clouds and a little breeze. Today was just a little bit different. We’ve been under a Tornado Watch most of the day with varying volumes of rain since about 8:30 along with occasional lightning…and it looks like it will last well into the night. Unfortunately for the local population, that led to the postponement of the Bellevue Way Water Slide Party until next weekend. The boneheads – actually...

Apr 13, 2013 - Tallahassee FL

Today was a down day. Well, a spend a bunch of money but not accomplish a whole lot, kind of down day. We started out from here about 10:30 and went to Camping World to grab a part I needed and wander a little, then it was off to Costco to get some things we have already run out of and to get some dinner goodies for the freezer. Then it was a quick stop at Publix for the things that Costco didn’t have in a manageable amount – since storage is an issue buying in bulk can be a problem – then it was back to the bus for the rest of the day. I...

Apr 13, 2013 - Tallahassee, FL - Coe's Landing Campground

This year's trip is now under way. Doris had major back surgery the end of January but has worked hard and recovered enough to complete that recovery while on this trip. We will just have to take it easy for the first few months as she gains her strength back. The trip over to Tallahassee from home was a relatively short 186 miles, almost all along Interstate 10. When we left we were afraid we would run into thunderstorms, but luckily, all we had was about five minutes of light mist a little East of Tallahassee. While I-10 is a fairly...

Apr 12, 2013 - Tallahassee FL

What a thrilling day in Tally! Well, maybe someone had a thrilling day but it wasn’t us. We got up around 9:00 and after slowly getting our act together we were off to Publix to get some lunch stuff just in case the happy couple showed up, which they finally did around 12:30. They ate some sammiches and petted the dog a hundred times and then just before 2:00 they headed off so Sara could drop KB off at practice. After they left we took off to do a little shopping at Best Buy and then to the mall to get a couple watches fixed, then back...

Apr 11, 2013 - Tallahassee FL

Today was pretty uneventful – as a lot of this trip has been so far – so there isn’t much to report. This morning I washed the ride while MB walked the dog, then we were on the road right at 10:30 for the mostly painless 3½ trip up US 27/Alt. 27 then onto I-10 to our home-away-from-home, Big Oak RV Park in beautiful Tallahassee FL. Other than the Tiffin campground at Red Bay AL, we have spent more nights here than anywhere else. It started drizzling about 20 miles from Tally along I-10, then off and on at the Big Old Hairy Oak right up till...

Feb 21, 2013 - Happy Birthday, Grandpa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

February 21 - Happy Birthday Grandpa!!!!! Wayne and Ian surprised Dad last night, arriving at his trailer unannounced. It was a pleasant surprise (we think..............we hope????) and plans have been made to keep them all busy enjoying each other’s company. For those of you who don’t know Dad flew down to Yuma on 02 November and has been enjoying life at his winter home since then. The trailer he bought last year is serving his purposes very well. He picked up a well cared for, some would say “boat”, but others would say “car with some...

Feb 20, 2013 - up before the birds today

Up at 3:50AM this morning to get Wayne to the airport!!!!!!!!! Back at the trailer Donna tried (oh how she tried) to get back to sleep but eventually got up and started putzing around the trailer, getting organized for the next five days. Her run down to the lake trail & back nearing did her in so the rest of the day was slow. Will mention, however, that the sun shone all day and a short sit outside managed to rejuvenate her energy levels! The fact that it was about 6 degrees drove her inside after about 30 minutes but 30 minutes was enough...

Feb 19, 2013 - End of a long day

Hi Everyone, Today was mostly driving. Jean and Don kept us busy until about 11 visiting their beautiful development. Every lot has 5 acres of land. The ride in Don's 1921 Model T was great. It sputtered at one point and I was afraid we were going to have to push it. But Don pushed all the right pedals and got it home. Jocelyn had to get written up today for not paying attention. We missed several turns, one for a Harley Dealership because she was working on her iPad or checking messages on her iPhone. We even had to eat at a fast food...

Feb 19, 2013 - settled in for the next 5 days

We decided to move to the other RV park in Tallahassee as the Wi-Fi at our park was bad so we found this nice little park in a more rural setting. It was on another corner of town with very nice managers and even a pool if it ever gets warm! It started to pour we drove into town to check things out and we mean POUR. Our drive eventually took us to the FSU (Florida State University) campus and WOW!!! It has numerous brick buildings in a park-like setting but the football stadium was unbelievable. A huge brick complex with 3 rows of luxury...

Feb 19, 2013 - Rain Rain Go Away

A rainy day in Tallahassee but a bit warmer. Took advantage of the weather to get some trailer maintenance issues addressed, do a little food shopping and visit some fruit stands. The travel department found a campground in Alabama and the first campground in Louisiana, so we have places to sleep for the next eight days. I have now completed two full weeks without needing or receiving medical care. Have not been in any hospitals, ER's or med centers since February 5 so today starts a third week. If all goes as planned, tomorrow by noon, I...

Feb 18, 2013 - Travel from Manatees to who knows what

Today was a travel day and Destiny did not like it. She was, for the first time on this trip, a pain where the sun don't ever shine. She is now pouting or sleeping and since both are quiet activities, we don't care which. She is a little sweetie most of the time. We're in Tallahassee for a couple of days and don't know where we are going next. Looking for some warm, but where we wanted to go, there is no room in the campground, so our travel department is working on some alternatives. In case you don't know, the travel department is Linda....