Apr 19, 2013 - WRONG TURN!!!!

A friend, from Dataw Island, SC, graciously reminded us that when we bought the bus, we boasted about spending our time in 70 degree weather. Well, all we can figure is that Miz Garmen had us take a wrong turn somewhere because we haven’t seen anything close to 70 degrees since we left Seneca!! When we woke up in Lincoln, NE, there was a snow covering on the ground, there was a rain/snow mix with the wind blowing at 20 MPH and gusting to 30. The wind chill was 21 degrees. Later that day the rain stopped (snow continued) and the temperature...

Apr 15, 2013 - I sneezed across Nebraska

Not much to write about today...and not much to show you. If I had video taped my trip, you could have enjoyed several hours of sneezing. Don't know what was in the air, but my nose was not happy. It was a dreary ride, but a smooth one. I80 has really been a great highway. My RV park is about 20 miles east of Lincoln near the town of Gretna. It's adequate. Well, the best so far in that I have good TV reception and running water. The weather report is for more winter for at least the next week. I can't wait for summer and all the corn...

Oct 31, 2012 - The Last Day of the Hunt

Today, on the last day of the hunt, the takings were good but not great. Sue, Melanie, Diana and Corky went to the Homestead Museum in Beatrice. It was very interesting. There was actually homesteading (mainly in Alaska) until 1980 but the first homesteader, Daniel Freeman, was right here in Beatrice, NE. There was a lot of information about the hardships that the homesteaders endured as well as exhibits about some of the farming inventions produced by the settlers. Also included were stories about the Native Americans who were displaced by...

Oct 30, 2012 - More of the Hunt

Today's hunt was still good but not as good as yesterday. There were numerouse pheasant and chuckers. Sue spent the day with minor chores. Then every one met for dinner at a Cajun place in downtown Lincoln. The food was good and the company outstanding.

Oct 29, 2012 - More Hunting and More Chores

It was off to Kearney for the hunters. This time they were very successful. They bagged 24 of 25 pheasant and 14 of 15 chuckers. Sue gave the fifth wheel a thorough cleaning, something it doesn't get often enough on the road. So it was a productive day all around.

Oct 28, 2012 - More Hunt and Chores

While Bill set off on the second day of the hunt, Sue did laundry and other chores at the RV. Again we met for dinner at Corky and Diana's for more football. The hunt had gone even worse - no birds at all. Hoping for better luck on Monday when the hunters will travel to Kearney.

Oct 27, 2012 - First Day of the Hunt

While Bill took off on the first day of the hunt, Sue spent the day making red beans and rice for dinner. We met up at Corky and Diana's in the afternoon to watch the finish of the Georgia game, eat dinner and then take in the Nebraska game. The hunt had not gone well, with only one bird, a quail, shot by Bill. Sue went back to the RV at the Nebraska half time and Bill remained at Corky and Diana's to hunt again on Sunday.

Oct 26, 2012 - The Hunt Begins

We started the day in the twenties and never made it past the low forties. We went out to lunch then while Bill packed, Sue prepared some snacks to take to the steak dinner which is always the kick-off to the pheasant hunt. We drove down to Corky and Diana's where the gang gathered (about eleven altogether). We chatted and ate and, of couse, had a few drinks except Sue who had to drive back. We had a great time. A wonderful way to begin the hunt.

Oct 25, 2012 - On Our Way to Lincoln, Nebraska

Beginning Mileage 35136 Ending Mileage 35320 Camp-A-Way 200 Campers Circle Lincoln, NE68521 402-476-2282 9/9.5/9.5 There was a light rain falling when we left Iowa and the cold wind was blowing. When we got to Lincoln, the temperature was in the high 30's with winds of about 20mph. We got set up and went to lunch then ran some errands. The temperature is supposed to drop to the mid 20's tonight. Brrr!! Guess we'll just huddle by the fire.

Jun 21, 2012 - Nebraska...

Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska Well, not too much to report for this day.  It was a long haul for us today.  We had a solid 10 hour drive with a few stops on the way.  We were bummed to leave Chicago, because it was a beautiful city with a lot to do, but we will be back! We set out towards Nebraska, with one planned stop along the way--American Archeology in Le Claire, IA.  It was a cool store, but it just goes to show how much bigger and better things seem on tv.  The show gives the illusion that the shop is much bigger and for one reason Andrew...

Jun 4, 2012 - Final Day in Lincoln

We booked into Lincoln for several days, because we knew Betty would have to work a couple of days. Today was a work day for her, so we didn't do any sightseeing until late afternoon, when we went down to the Haymarket district. The district is called "Haymarket" because it was originally the market area of Lincoln in the 1860's where people would come to trade hay, cattle, produce and other goods. Now it is just a retail and dining area. They also have a Saturday morning Farmer's Market there, which we did not get to attend (remember,...

Jun 3, 2012 - A Tribute to Roz

Today, my daughter's long time friend and a beloved family member has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Roz (Rosalind) had been with Stephanie for 13 years and was her constant companion. Today was made even more difficult because Stephanie had to ask the vet to help Roz with her crossing. She had had a degenerative muscle disease for some time now and in the last 3-4 weeks we had seen a marked acceleration in the progression of the disease. It was clear that it was time for Roz's spirit to cross to a place where there would be no more pain....