Sep 30, 2012 - Provo, UT

We stopped at the Utah Visitor Center as we headed to Provo, Utah. This state Visitor Center was not nearly as impressive as Texas', but we were able to attain a lot of information for things we wanted to see and do. On our way into the Visitor Center we were greeted by a little wildlife of Utah. While in Hagerman, ID our 3rd surge protector quit working so we needed to go to a city that had a Camping World. We stayed at Lakeside RV Campground, which we had stayed at on our way to the Las Vegas Rally some years ago. Little different...

Sep 15, 2012 - Visiting Family

On Thursday, we moved just south of Salt Lake City to Provo, where we have been visiting with John's niece, Shannon, her husband, Greg, and their four sons, Spencer (16), Joseph (13), Steven (11) and Ryan (9). Daughter Erika (19) has been attending BYU for the past two years. As kids will do, this group has really grown up a lot in the two plus years since we saw them last. -- We are staying in Provo at the Lakeside RV Park, which we have stayed before. I try to like this park but I am always disappointed. There are lots of nice trees and...

Jun 22, 2012 - Provo, UT - A Stop At Our Hitch Manufacturer

(Ron Writing) This morning we continued northeast on US-6 and then I-15 to Provo, UT. Provo is the home of Progress Manufacturing, Inc., the maker of the Equal-i-zer trailer hitch we use to tow our trailer. As long time readers of our journal will know, we have had several hitch related problems over the five years we’ve been full-timing. Most recently we’ve had problems with the brackets that hold the spring bars under tension. I’ve been exchanging emails and phone calls with the customer service folks at Progress every since we were in...

Jun 15, 2012 - The desert spiritually and physcally

Yesterday I read that "God who begun a good work in me will complete it." Philippians 1:6. I know this is true and believe God will continue to grow me. I think I'm in one of those growth spurts now. It hurts my pride to see how I'm not like Jesus. I may be His hands and feet but no one will know it unless I give Him the glory and credit. I talk more about my select comfort bed, Lucas and my ice crusher than I do about Jesus. It's a humbling experience to strip away all the "Christian" activities and be left with me, the people I meet and...

Jun 14, 2012 - Provo, UT

If you have not driven thru Utah, you must! The red rocks, the desert, the blue sky. Arches National Park Moab carved out walking paths and steep roads for you travel up close and personal to some amazing rock formations. Their literature talks about the millions of years of erosion, wind and earthquakes that form these beauties, but we know God can make anything look like He wants and it was amazing to see first hand the wonders of the desert. We've decided to come back and vacation here. I know it sounds silly since we are already on...

Jun 2, 2012 - Provo, Utah

We left Kanarraville on May 29th and moved camp to Provo, UT. We had a bit of difficulty getting out of Kanarraville. A flock of sheep were being moved and took over the highway leaving town. Provo was not selected for any particular reason other than the fact it is a good stopping place. It is the 3rd largest city in Utah and is the home of Brigham Young University. Stitch, the pup, was sick a couple of days so we did not get out much. We did walk along the Provo/Jordan River Parkway, a walking/biking path that runs through the city all...

Aug 7, 2011 - Springville, Utah

July 12-18 Springville, Utah We left Cedar City on Monday July 18 and drove to Springville, just south of Salt Lake City. This was about a 3 hour drive & it was beautiful nearly all the way. Interstate 15 is 2 lanes each direction with a large greenbelt in between. On either side are mountains, many still have snow on top even in July. There were green pastures, farmland, and small towns along the way. The highway blacktop was smooth with no potholes! Not like in California! It was a pleasant drive until just before Springville, where there...

Jul 24, 2011 - Utah

Sunday morning we got to Provo Utah at 10:30, about 85°. We found a bike trail that goes up Provo Canyon, called the Provo River Parkway, very nice trail, we rode about 16 miles. About halfway up the trail is Bridal Veil Falls. It was very warm but a lot of the trail is shaded and there was a nice breeze. From there we went to visit Nancy and Alden, Nancy went to high school with Marie. We had a very nice visit and had supper with them, left about 8:00 PM it was 95°. We drove just over the border into Wyoming and stayed near Evanston, WY....

Jul 3, 2011 - Provo, Utah

After the heart attack and a few days of recovery following the operation, we left Germany and flew directly to Houston. Instead of having a "nice" visit with all the kids and grandkids, we managed to pick up some kind of virus (on the plane, I think) and infect my #1 daughter and her husband where they both lost time from work trying to fight it. It took me three weeks to shake it and Julieann four weeks. According to my #2 daughter, Kimi, all the pills I am taking are most likely the reason I feel so weak and get dizzy when standing up...

May 29, 2011 - Provo, UT

We made it to Provo, UT!! Yeah!! We actually went farther than I thought we would. It rained alot!!! 11 hours on the road, then we had a nice steak dinner and now to bed. Tomorrow will be our first day of quilt shopping. We have 10 shop possiblities!! We might have to throw out some luggage to make room for all of the fabric!! Love you guys!! -Cari

May 1, 2011 - Provo, Utah

As I have written before, the entire state of Utah is gorgeous. The photographs here, although taken from a state park in Provo, show scenery typical of the drive up I-15 to that town. We stayed there for about a week in an RV park within view of Mt. Nebo, one of the snow covered peaks you see in the photos. While we were there, Butch decided to buy me the sewing machine of my dreams. I was in shock and awe as I watched the two big boxes leave the store to go home with me. We stayed in Provo a few extra days so I could get some lessons,...

Sep 22, 2010 - No shortage of adventure

Our plan to leave yesterday didn't quite work out. We finally got the last minute errands done and everything loaded. Rick pulled the trailer out of the fire station bay as I moved to grab the broom so I could sweep the floor where the trailer sat. Suddenly I heard a thud/bump/crash. I quickly went out to see what the noise was all about. Uh-oh... the fifth-wheel was not where it was suppose to be on the back of the truck. Rick had only made it about 30 yards out the door taking the turn necessary to get around the building when the trailer...