Friday November 7…11:00pm
We were up early, and drove right away for a half hour or so in order to warm things up. Temperature inside Sherman was about 50F (10C) so it was a chilly night. Not a cloud in the sky though, so that usually makes things a little colder overnight.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Paris, Texas
Thursday November 6…11:00pm
We had a nice drive out of the Ouachita National Forest this morning. We stopped at the Old Military Trail and went for a hike. This is hunting season, so we wore our “don’t shoot me” bright orange t-shirts.
We had a nice drive out of the Ouachita National Forest this morning. We stopped at the Old Military Trail and went for a hike. This is hunting season, so we wore our “don’t shoot me” bright orange t-shirts.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Winding Stair Recreation Area
Wednesday November 5…8:30pm
We were up early again, and before going into the casino for breakfast, I had promised myself I would tighten up the serpentine alternator belt I had installed on Sheman in September. It had
We were up early again, and before going into the casino for breakfast, I had promised myself I would tighten up the serpentine alternator belt I had installed on Sheman in September. It had
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Sallisaw, Oklahoma
Tuesday November 4…10:15pm
We were up early this morning, and Ruth took Whiskey for a long walk while I spent some time on the internet. Once again, it’s a beautiful sunny day, although a bit windy.
We were up early this morning, and Ruth took Whiskey for a long walk while I spent some time on the internet. Once again, it’s a beautiful sunny day, although a bit windy.
Monday, November 3, 2008
Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Monday November 3…9:45pm
Got up early enough to see the sunrise. Must have something to do with the time change because I was tired too early yesterday evening as well.
Got up early enough to see the sunrise. Must have something to do with the time change because I was tired too early yesterday evening as well.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Bernice, Oklahoma
Sunday November 2…11:00pm
We said goodbye to Bob and Donna and left Garnett around 9:45am. Our plan was to drive about 120 miles (200 km’s) to Miami, Oklahoma where there are several casinos and really cheap gas!
We said goodbye to Bob and Donna and left Garnett around 9:45am. Our plan was to drive about 120 miles (200 km’s) to Miami, Oklahoma where there are several casinos and really cheap gas!
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Garnett, Kansas
Saturday November 1…10:45pm
We had a good day today!
Got up and drove about 5 miles over to the Clinton Lake day use area. Had some breakfast there, and then took Whiskey on a hiking trail for about an hour.
We had a good day today!
Got up and drove about 5 miles over to the Clinton Lake day use area. Had some breakfast there, and then took Whiskey on a hiking trail for about an hour.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Lawrence, Kansas
Friday October 31…11:00pm
We got up early and did an uneventful drive of about 75 miles south to Lawrence, Kansas. It’s a small city located in between Kansas City, Missouri, and Topeka, Kansas. They have the University of Kansas here, which has 26,000 students.
We got up early and did an uneventful drive of about 75 miles south to Lawrence, Kansas. It’s a small city located in between Kansas City, Missouri, and Topeka, Kansas. They have the University of Kansas here, which has 26,000 students.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Hiawatha, Kansas (day 2)
Thursday October 30…11:00pm
We went for our tour of Hemisphere GPS at 10:30am. They invited us for lunch as they were having their staff chili cook off today. There
We went for our tour of Hemisphere GPS at 10:30am. They invited us for lunch as they were having their staff chili cook off today. There
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Hiawatha, Kansas
Wednesday October 29…9:00pm
We did have a great nights sleep, and it never did get any colder than it was yesterday evening.
We did have a great nights sleep, and it never did get any colder than it was yesterday evening.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Hunnewell, Missouri
Tuesday October 28…10:15pm
The temperature outside last night made it down to -3.3C (25F). We have a digital remote thermometer that we normally keep in the fridge, so on nights when I’m curious, I put the remote on the doorstep outside so we can see how cold it got overnight. But we were nice and toasty because of our little electric heater.
The temperature outside last night made it down to -3.3C (25F). We have a digital remote thermometer that we normally keep in the fridge, so on nights when I’m curious, I put the remote on the doorstep outside so we can see how cold it got overnight. But we were nice and toasty because of our little electric heater.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Rushville, Illinois
Monday October 27…9:30pm
Never did get a shower at the spot in Gibson City. I took those big shower key tags and checked out the facilities, but they looked like they hadn’t been used in weeks, and there were a bunch of dead worm looking things on the floor…it was nasty, so we waited until tonight.
Never did get a shower at the spot in Gibson City. I took those big shower key tags and checked out the facilities, but they looked like they hadn’t been used in weeks, and there were a bunch of dead worm looking things on the floor…it was nasty, so we waited until tonight.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Gibson City, Illinois
Sunday October 26…10:00pm
That’s 10:00pm Central time. We went through a time zone today, and so our clocks went back an hour. So it feels like 11:00pm as I write this.
That’s 10:00pm Central time. We went through a time zone today, and so our clocks went back an hour. So it feels like 11:00pm as I write this.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Monticello, Indiana
Saturday October 25…9:30pm
Didn’t have the best sleep at the Elkhart Walmart. We were parked near a bunch of recycling bins, and the truck that came to empty them showed up in time to wake us up way before we should have been awake. Oh well, that’s the problem with overnighting at Walmarts…you never know what kind of night it’s going to be.
Didn’t have the best sleep at the Elkhart Walmart. We were parked near a bunch of recycling bins, and the truck that came to empty them showed up in time to wake us up way before we should have been awake. Oh well, that’s the problem with overnighting at Walmarts…you never know what kind of night it’s going to be.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Elkhart, Indiana
Friday October 24…9:30pm
Woke up at about 6:20am.
Yes, you’re thinking, this is far too early to be waking up. We thought the same thing. The first thing that entered my mind is that I could hear a generator running. I know that when we went to sleep last
Woke up at about 6:20am.
Yes, you’re thinking, this is far too early to be waking up. We thought the same thing. The first thing that entered my mind is that I could hear a generator running. I know that when we went to sleep last
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Dundee, Michigan
Thursday October 23…11:00pm
We were up a little earlier this morning, in time to see the sunrise around 7:30am. It was cloudy where we are, but on the horizon it wasn’t, so there was just a strip of sun when it came up. We drove about 30 km’s (18 miles) to the town of Blenheim and had some breakfast. By this time it was getting sunny out, although it was still windy.
We were up a little earlier this morning, in time to see the sunrise around 7:30am. It was cloudy where we are, but on the horizon it wasn’t, so there was just a strip of sun when it came up. We drove about 30 km’s (18 miles) to the town of Blenheim and had some breakfast. By this time it was getting sunny out, although it was still windy.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Port Glasgow Marina
Wednesday October 22…9:30pm
Woke up around 8am and got on the road right away. We headed first to the barn where Ruth’s sister Lesley looks after some horses. Saw the horses, and filled up our fresh water tank while we were there.
Woke up around 8am and got on the road right away. We headed first to the barn where Ruth’s sister Lesley looks after some horses. Saw the horses, and filled up our fresh water tank while we were there.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Dundas, Ontario (day 3)
Tuesday October 21…10:30pm
Ruth went and did some shopping with her sister this morning while I spent another few hours running anti virus programs through her sister's computer and generally cleaning up old files that were taking up space and running in the background. It’s much faster now.
Ruth went and did some shopping with her sister this morning while I spent another few hours running anti virus programs through her sister's computer and generally cleaning up old files that were taking up space and running in the background. It’s much faster now.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Dundas, Ontario (day 2)
Monday October 20…10:00pm
Woke up at 7:30am. We are parked in the far corner of a church parking lot and one side faces the forest so when we open up the blinds on that side it feels like we are in a nice wooded campsite.
Woke up at 7:30am. We are parked in the far corner of a church parking lot and one side faces the forest so when we open up the blinds on that side it feels like we are in a nice wooded campsite.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Dundas, Ontario
Sunday October 19…11:30pm
It was cold last night! There was frost on the ground when we woke up, and a thick layer of it on our roof as well. I checked online, and the weather site said it was -3C (27F) in Marmora. We had the
It was cold last night! There was frost on the ground when we woke up, and a thick layer of it on our roof as well. I checked online, and the weather site said it was -3C (27F) in Marmora. We had the
Saturday, October 18, 2008
On the road again!
Saturday October 18…8:00pm
We are finally back on the road!
Given that we now have one complete year of full time motorhome living behind us, we’re going to try and implement some standards into our lifestyle.
We are finally back on the road!
Given that we now have one complete year of full time motorhome living behind us, we’re going to try and implement some standards into our lifestyle.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
New trip starts October 18th...
We plan on beginning our new trip on October 18th. We'll be heading through Ontario to Detroit and then west towards Kansas. Then turning south and going through Oklahoma and Texas. Hoping to arrive near Brownsville Texas around November 15th, and then spend the winter in Mexico!
Don't forget to check in after October 18th...!
Don't forget to check in after October 18th...!
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Full year of expenses
Wednesday October 2… 12:00 noon
Well exactly one year ago we were running around like mad trying to get everything out of the house before we had to vacate October 5th. Hard to believe a full year has gone by since then. But what a great year it has been.
Well exactly one year ago we were running around like mad trying to get everything out of the house before we had to vacate October 5th. Hard to believe a full year has gone by since then. But what a great year it has been.
Friday, September 26, 2008
Back in Galetta
Friday September 26…8:30am
So on Tuesday, we wandered around the Kensington Market area and went to the Red Lobster for supper. Then it was off to the Blue Jays game. We had fun in the $9 seats up in the nosebleed section, and
So on Tuesday, we wandered around the Kensington Market area and went to the Red Lobster for supper. Then it was off to the Blue Jays game. We had fun in the $9 seats up in the nosebleed section, and
Monday, September 22, 2008
Toronto
Monday September 22…10:15pm
We left Ottawa early Sunday morning to drive down to Toronto to meet up with Ruth’s cousin Helen and her husband Tony. They are visiting from England for a few days and we’ve been looking forward to spending some time with them again.
We left Ottawa early Sunday morning to drive down to Toronto to meet up with Ruth’s cousin Helen and her husband Tony. They are visiting from England for a few days and we’ve been looking forward to spending some time with them again.
Saturday, September 6, 2008
A canoe trip
Saturday September 6…10:30am
Ruth has been busy helping to look after her Mom, and doing some cleaning in her parents home. I’ve been busy looking after our own home, Sherman.
Ruth has been busy helping to look after her Mom, and doing some cleaning in her parents home. I’ve been busy looking after our own home, Sherman.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Busy week
Thursday August 28…9:30am
Well the past week and a bit that we’ve been back in Ottawa area have been VERY busy!
Well the past week and a bit that we’ve been back in Ottawa area have been VERY busy!
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Back in Ottawa
Well, we made it back to Ottawa. We're going to be staying in the motorhome up at Ruth's parents near Arnprior for the next 6 to 8 weeks, and then we'll be taking off towards Mexico for the winter.
I'll post the odd update here during that time period.
I'll post the odd update here during that time period.
Monday, August 18, 2008
St.-Jerome, Quebec
Monday August 18…11:00pm
We got up at 6am in order to get out of Quebec City area before rush hour began.
We got up at 6am in order to get out of Quebec City area before rush hour began.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Quebec City
Sunday August 17…8:30pm
We woke up in the Walmart parking lot at about 6:30am, and it was pouring rain outside. We figured that the first thing we should do is check the weather forecast, so we got moved down the road to be
We woke up in the Walmart parking lot at about 6:30am, and it was pouring rain outside. We figured that the first thing we should do is check the weather forecast, so we got moved down the road to be
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Levis, Quebec
Saturday August 16…11:00pm
Finally had a nice day today! Sunny, with some cloudy breaks and temp about 24C. It was windy though.
Finally had a nice day today! Sunny, with some cloudy breaks and temp about 24C. It was windy though.
Friday, August 15, 2008
Riviere du Loup, Quebec
Friday August 15…11:00pm
Pretty uneventful day today. Drove from Matane, Quebec to Riviere du Loup. Went for a walk along the shoreline just before Riviere Du Loup. Parked up at the Walmart here for the night, along with 19 other RV’s.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Matane, Quebec
Thursday August 14…11:00pm
Had a bit of a difficult time finding internet this morning. Stopped in several villages along the way to the town of Ste Anne des Monts, and couldn’t find any connection. But in the town, they had a visitor
Had a bit of a difficult time finding internet this morning. Stopped in several villages along the way to the town of Ste Anne des Monts, and couldn’t find any connection. But in the town, they had a visitor
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Madeleine-Centre, Quebec
Wednesday August 13…11:00pm
It poured with rain most of last night. Woke up this morning to a bit of sun though, and so Ruth went out for a run while I did some internet. After, we went for a walk out to the wharf. There’s a small
It poured with rain most of last night. Woke up this morning to a bit of sun though, and so Ruth went out for a run while I did some internet. After, we went for a walk out to the wharf. There’s a small
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Chandler, Quebec
Tuesday August 12…9:45pm
We left Campbellton and crossed the big bridge to the beginning of the Gaspe region of Quebec. First thing we wanted to do was to stop at the tourist info place on the other side of the bridge, but we forgot that the time changed back an hour, so we got there a bit before it opened. Waited till 9am, and grabbed a few maps and tour books of the region we will be travelling through.
We left Campbellton and crossed the big bridge to the beginning of the Gaspe region of Quebec. First thing we wanted to do was to stop at the tourist info place on the other side of the bridge, but we forgot that the time changed back an hour, so we got there a bit before it opened. Waited till 9am, and grabbed a few maps and tour books of the region we will be travelling through.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Campbellton, NB
Monday August 11…10:35pm
Sure enough, we had a very peaceful nights sleep parked at the church in Rexton. Until about 6:20am, anyhow. Then, 2 seagulls were having a contest to see which one of them could squawk the loudest and longest without taking a break. It was one of those situations where you’re lying in bed figuring
Sure enough, we had a very peaceful nights sleep parked at the church in Rexton. Until about 6:20am, anyhow. Then, 2 seagulls were having a contest to see which one of them could squawk the loudest and longest without taking a break. It was one of those situations where you’re lying in bed figuring
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Rexton, New Brunswick
Sunday August 10…9:15pm
It took us a couple of hours this morning to get everything stowed away and ready for the road. As I expected, Sherman fired right up, and was good to go.
It took us a couple of hours this morning to get everything stowed away and ready for the road. As I expected, Sherman fired right up, and was good to go.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Last day at Cavendish
Saturday August 9…10:00pm
Well, another rainy morning. The past week has certainly NOT been early August type of weather. Rain of some kind just about every day, and highs around 20C (68F). That global warming theory is certainly not happening around here!
Well, another rainy morning. The past week has certainly NOT been early August type of weather. Rain of some kind just about every day, and highs around 20C (68F). That global warming theory is certainly not happening around here!
Monday, July 28, 2008
Cavendish KOA Campground
Monday July 28…1:45pm
This past weekend was about the busiest the campground has been. I think there were 4 vacant sites last night. Management is pretty good at keeping the partiers away and making it a family atmosphere, but there have been
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Cavendish KOA Campground
Thursday July 17…9:00am
Another week of nice weather. Yesterday was actually fairly hot…about 28C and a little humid. Haven’t made it into the swimming pool yet though…gotta be over 30C for me to do that.
Another week of nice weather. Yesterday was actually fairly hot…about 28C and a little humid. Haven’t made it into the swimming pool yet though…gotta be over 30C for me to do that.
Friday, July 11, 2008
Cavendish KOA Campground
Friday July 11…12:30pm
We finally had a great week of weather. Most days it has been up to 25C or slightly better. Although it has also been fairly windy.
We finally had a great week of weather. Most days it has been up to 25C or slightly better. Although it has also been fairly windy.
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Cavendish KOA Campground
Saturday July 5…9:00am
We decided we’ll only do occasional updates until we leave here sometime around August 10th.
We decided we’ll only do occasional updates until we leave here sometime around August 10th.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Cavendish KOA Campground
Monday June 30…11:00pm
Well we missed a day there somewhere. Actually, we didn’t do anything spectacular yesterday, and it poured with rain all day, so we mostly stayed inside and watched “Friends” and read our books. It was still spitting a bit when we had to go do the wagon ride. But still, a few people showed up so we did it anyhow.
Well we missed a day there somewhere. Actually, we didn’t do anything spectacular yesterday, and it poured with rain all day, so we mostly stayed inside and watched “Friends” and read our books. It was still spitting a bit when we had to go do the wagon ride. But still, a few people showed up so we did it anyhow.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Cavendish KOA Campground
Saturday, June 28…10:30pm
Weather was slightly better today. No rain, but still overcast and cool in the morning. The sun actually tried to peek out in the afternoon a few times, and Ruth put shorts on at one point. Quite a few kids made it into the swimming pool, but that`s not really an indicator of what the weather is like!
Weather was slightly better today. No rain, but still overcast and cool in the morning. The sun actually tried to peek out in the afternoon a few times, and Ruth put shorts on at one point. Quite a few kids made it into the swimming pool, but that`s not really an indicator of what the weather is like!
Friday, June 27, 2008
Cavendish KOA Campground
Friday June 27…11:00pm
Well it was a cloudy, rainy, miserable day today! We managed to get outside for a couple of walks with Whiskey in between showers.
Well it was a cloudy, rainy, miserable day today! We managed to get outside for a couple of walks with Whiskey in between showers.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Cavendish, PEI
Thursday June 26…9:45pm
We pretty much repeated our morning activities from yesterday. Visited with Lindsey again, and then after lunch made the 30km drive towards Cavendish, and the KOA campground where we will spend the next 5-6 weeks doing their
We pretty much repeated our morning activities from yesterday. Visited with Lindsey again, and then after lunch made the 30km drive towards Cavendish, and the KOA campground where we will spend the next 5-6 weeks doing their
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Still at Covehead Harbour, PEI
Wednesday June 25…11:15pm
Slept fine in the Covehead Harbour parking lot. Drove the 4 km’s or so back to Dalvay-by-the-Sea, and Lindsey came and had breakfast with us. We tried to do a little hike, but even with some bug repellant on, the mosquitoes were too
Slept fine in the Covehead Harbour parking lot. Drove the 4 km’s or so back to Dalvay-by-the-Sea, and Lindsey came and had breakfast with us. We tried to do a little hike, but even with some bug repellant on, the mosquitoes were too
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Covehead Harbour, PEI
Tuesday June 24…10:45pm
Said goodbye to Cat and Bryan and the mosquitoes at about 10:30am. I keep forgetting just how small PEI is…we were driving up to Dalvay area where Lindsey is working, and it looks like a long way on the PEI map…but it’s only
Said goodbye to Cat and Bryan and the mosquitoes at about 10:30am. I keep forgetting just how small PEI is…we were driving up to Dalvay area where Lindsey is working, and it looks like a long way on the PEI map…but it’s only
Monday, June 23, 2008
Still near Murray Harbour
Monday June 23…10:45pm
We needed to get some paperwork finished up for Alex’s new school. He’s going to Plattsburgh University in the fall, and it’s kind of tough getting everything done with us being on the road, and him being in Tennessee just now. Oh well, we do
We needed to get some paperwork finished up for Alex’s new school. He’s going to Plattsburgh University in the fall, and it’s kind of tough getting everything done with us being on the road, and him being in Tennessee just now. Oh well, we do
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Near Murray Harbour, PEI
Sunday June 22…10:15pm
So we got onto the 9:30am ferry to PEI this morning. We were the only RV to get on, and there weren’t many other vehicles either. We read later that the ferry holds 155 cars on 2 levels. On our crossing, the upper level was totally empty, and there were maybe 25 other vehicles along with us on the lower deck.
So we got onto the 9:30am ferry to PEI this morning. We were the only RV to get on, and there weren’t many other vehicles either. We read later that the ferry holds 155 cars on 2 levels. On our crossing, the upper level was totally empty, and there were maybe 25 other vehicles along with us on the lower deck.
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