Mr. Hero has officially pulled the trailer and backed into a spot. He is also officially exhausted. It is hard work. We’re talking 32′ and over four tons! He has a lot of practice ahead of him — hopefully on straight, flat roads, without other cars — hah! He’ll get it, I know. He has […]
Day 48 — We’re Getting Hitched
Not hubby and me… we did that over 20 years ago. No. This just happened… Let’s Get Hitch-ed! Yep! Our truck and our trailer have moved beyond the “getting to know each other” stage and are finally making a long term commitment. (And yes, I played that penny pun for all it was worth!) […]
Day 47 — Making Plans to Travel the Map
Remember the show “Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? It came out when I was a teen but my younger brothers watched it. Later, Matt Lauer got into the act. In both, the viewer was given clues and tried to guess where they were going. So being the dork that I am, I say, let’s play “Where […]
Science Fun at the Children’s Museum in Galveston, TX
Last week, I shared some of our visit to the Children’s Museum in Galveston. I focused on the terrific imagination play offerings. Today, I’d like to share the science and engineering fun. After a rough year, Sonny-Bunny has been convinced that science is not fun. This museum did a lot to dispel that thought. In what […]
Day 44 — Good News! Next Stop… Retirement
Today we got the call, the call we’ve been waiting for. After months of delays and mountains of paperwork, we have an official date. Mr. Hero will be fully retired on February 20th. That’s right! In one week, we will have the all clear — WOO to the HOO! So the travels will begin. It […]