May 6, 2013 - Almost home going to LeClaire, IA. (Pickers place)

Hi everyone, Iowa is a long State to cross to the other side, we were traveling on Hwy. 80 but switched to Hwy 30 which is only a two lane but so much nicer with more to see and no semi's, which was nice because we ran into a couple storms. No Desert or Mountains, just kinda boring. When we got to Le Claire Iowa we stayed that night and went to see where they filmed "The American Pickers" One of our favorite shows. It was cool and we got to go in and look around the Shop and take pictures. We did not see Mike, Frank or Danielle, the stars...

May 2, 2013 - Stayed in Glenwood Springs Co last night, 18 deg. this morning

Hi everyone, Of Course I loved Las Vegas but it really has changed, stayed the night there. Went to take pictures of the pawn shop that the "Pawn Stars" film from. That was cool ! I don't think we have been to Vegas for about 10 years. Of Course, When I lived in Calif. went to Vegas a lot, like in the 1960's & 70's. That 's when it was really a great place to visit because you would see stars gambling in casino's or even on the streets but now everything and everyone is guarded. I will say the best way to visit is to fly in and have Hotel...

Apr 29, 2013 - Leaving California April 28th

We had a great time in Calif. with our daughter and her family and friends. I will miss the Grandkids. they are truely Calif. Girls.Crazy busy, always going. Left Pismo Beach April 28th. Had Lunch in Venice Ca. with friends. It was very nice but thank God for GPS. It is really crazy here, It is like every one is on a tread mill. Whew! Now we are in Blyth Ca. on the border of Ariz. heading for where else Las Vegas, Yeah. We overshot about 150 miles so we will be going north to Vegas and probably take a different route home. Cathy and Craig,...

Apr 20, 2013 - Holbrook Az. to Needles Ca.

Left Holbrook Az. at 8:00 AM heading west on I40 toward Flagstaff Ariz. We went to Winslow Ariz. and stood on the corner and tried to remember the words to the song. The Mountains and scenery were beautiful coming through the mountains lots of sun and warmth. At one point it was 91-92 degree's. I Love it!!!!! After Flagstaff, We got back on Route 66 and came to a great little town called Williams Ariz. Had Lunch at Route 66 Cruizer's, which was very tasty, it was a 60's neat Cafe with a guy playing guitar and singing the 50's, 60's songs....

Apr 19, 2013 - Arrived Amarillo, Tx Thursday Evening

Ok, this is where we are at.......Sorry we have not put anything on here until now but not a whole lot to report so far. We have traveled Route 66 off and on but kinda hard to keep trying to find where it picks up again. It has rained....Stormed everyday except yesterday, today looks like it will be nice. One day it is 82 then drops down to freezing and below. We have only had warm weather one day so far, course we are onlly in Amarillo, Tx and it is Friday. We did leave on Monday instead of Sunday which put us back a day, then yesterday...

Apr 19, 2013 - Arrived in Holbrook Ariz. on 19th

Yeah! we had a sunny pretty warm day through the desert today. We Went through a few towns on Route 66 and found the Blue Swallow Motel on Route 66, spoke with the owner and told him we would be back on our way back home. What a different "Back in the 60's Motel. Looks so COOL. We drove later tonight to make up for yesterday where we accomplished nothing, except getting our tire fixed. Basically we drove most of the day but at least it was a beautiful day and beautiful sunset. Drove 573 mi. today, and at this point it's 1862 mi. down the...

Jul 22, 2012 - Moving to township park nearby

Sunday, July 22, 2012 Montague, Michigan We continue to enjoy the milder weather here very much. While we were here at the city park, the weather cooled down into the 70s for several days after being 100 the first of the week. We enjoyed going down to Lake Michigan 3-4 times swimming in the lake. It is probably one of the first years the water has been warm enough to enjoy this early in the summer. One day took a driving tour up to Pentwater to see some friends from our Arizona home, and we also used our kayaks in the White River. Some of...

Jul 19, 2012 - West Michigan

Thursday, July 19 Trailway Campground, Montague, MI Our first real all day of rain since we left Arizona. It is a nice rain too and all of Michigan needs this! It has been in the 90s almost everyday in July so no one is complaining today! We needed this and maybe another one or two to get caught up on some things...it is too much fun going to the beach, kayaking and exploring! We are at the campground we enjoyed two years ago next to the Hart-Montague Bike Trail and very close to Lake Michigan. We have taken several bike rides, including a...