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Nov 19, 2009 - Norfolk Naval Yards
We got up and finished the last load of laundry I had worked on last night (and run out of quarters for the dryer!) Then we headed over to the Norfolk Naval Dockyards for their bus tour (Norfolk basically joins into Virginia Beach like Burnaby does to Vancouver). ... We discovered when we got there that we were going to have to wait for a couple of hours, and we wouldn't be allowed to use our camera during the 45 tour.We got up and finished the last load of laundry I had worked on last night (and run out of quarters for the dryer!) Then we headed over to the Norfolk Naval Dockyards for their bus tour (Norfolk basically joins into Virginia Beach like Burnaby does to Vancouver). ... We discovered when we got there that we were going to have to wait for a couple of hours, and we wouldn't be allowed to use our camera during the 45 tour....
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Nov 18, 2009 - Virginia Beach
The next day we left the state park and did some chores - like finding hospital so I could get my regular blood work done, and finding a hairdresser. One thing I haven't mentioned: besides the Norfolk Naval Bases, Virginia Beach is also home to the Oceana Naval Air Station. ... Every day, from first thing in the morning to about 9 p.The next day we left the state park and did some chores - like finding hospital so I could get my regular blood work done, and finding a hairdresser. One thing I haven't mentioned: besides the Norfolk Naval Bases, Virginia Beach is also home to the Oceana Naval Air Station. ... Every day, from first thing in the morning to about 9 p....
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Nov 18, 2009 - Takin' off
Glad to back on the boat! After spending the summer in Canada visiting friends and family we are working hard to get prepared for the trip south.Glad to back on the boat! After spending the summer in Canada visiting friends and family we are working hard to get prepared for the trip south....
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Nov 16, 2009 - Just to let you know #4.
We arrived this afternoon in need of showers and a bit of TV and are staying tonight here at the Johnny Appleseed Rest/Motel.We arrived this afternoon in need of showers and a bit of TV and are staying tonight here at the Johnny Appleseed Rest/Motel....
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Nov 7, 2009 - A beautiful day to wash the fiver
From home in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia .From home in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia ....
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Nov 5, 2009 - Jammin' with Natalie Cole
From home in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia . Tonight Charlie and I had tickets to see Natalie Cole perform with the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra. ... It was an awesome show! Despite all the health problems Natalie has had in the last year and losing her sister to cancer, she looked and sounded fantastic.From home in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia . Tonight Charlie and I had tickets to see Natalie Cole perform with the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra. ... It was an awesome show! Despite all the health problems Natalie has had in the last year and losing her sister to cancer, she looked and sounded fantastic....
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Oct 30, 2009 - Fredericksburg, VA
We got up early at 7:30 AM to break camp, hoping to reach Fredericksburg (VA) KOA today. ... We arrived at the Fredericksburg KOA around 5:30 PM and set up camp. ... We have stopped here before, but we got a site in a different area than usual - more wooded.We got up early at 7:30 AM to break camp, hoping to reach Fredericksburg (VA) KOA today. ... We arrived at the Fredericksburg KOA around 5:30 PM and set up camp. ... We have stopped here before, but we got a site in a different area than usual - more wooded....
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Oct 29, 2009 - Back in Va
HOME SWEET HOME!! We're back on the home front until Nov 11, at which time the truck hitch and the coach will reconnect! Heading southwesterly will certainly take us to a visit with Corky's son-Dee, wife-Naomi, and grandson-Kai.HOME SWEET HOME!! We're back on the home front until Nov 11, at which time the truck hitch and the coach will reconnect! Heading southwesterly will certainly take us to a visit with Corky's son-Dee, wife-Naomi, and grandson-Kai....
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Oct 29, 2009 - From Skydrive to Blue Ridge Parkway
So the first NP we wanted to visit is Shenandoah, and from there our plan is to continue to the Great Smoky mountains, and follow the Appalachian train all the way to Alabama. It is called 'Middle Creek Campground' in Buchanan, VA. ... The owner waited for us and opened the store when we arrived.So the first NP we wanted to visit is Shenandoah, and from there our plan is to continue to the Great Smoky mountains, and follow the Appalachian train all the way to Alabama. It is called 'Middle Creek Campground' in Buchanan, VA. ... The owner waited for us and opened the store when we arrived....
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Oct 28, 2009 - Trip to Chesapeake, Va
From beautiful Chesapeake, Virginia . ... Charlie and I are leaving around noon today to drive to Chesapeake, Va for Charles' funeral mass this evening at 7:00pm. ... I am working four hours this morning before we leave.From beautiful Chesapeake, Virginia . ... Charlie and I are leaving around noon today to drive to Chesapeake, Va for Charles' funeral mass this evening at 7:00pm. ... I am working four hours this morning before we leave....
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Oct 28, 2009 - Luray Caverns
We had a rough start. We found a friendly campground - The country Waye - in Luray, VA. ... Very close to the caverns and not so far from the park.We had a rough start. We found a friendly campground - The country Waye - in Luray, VA. ... Very close to the caverns and not so far from the park....
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Oct 25, 2009 - Blue Mountain Music
October 24th: Had a lovely day today.October 24th: Had a lovely day today....
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