The following post may include affiliate links. I disappeared there for a week — sorry! Planning the trip of a lifetime evidently does not immunize one against a terrible stomach bug. I spent two days horizontal and two others getting back on my feet. Now for the catch up! That said, I have such amazing […]
Day 50 — So Close We Can Touch It
Based on the lessons learned practicing with the trailer, we are using the next week to break up the first big drive. We have arranged to stay in one trailer park in the Austin area and then a second one about an hour south west of Austin. This gives an opportunity to get used to […]
Day 49 — It Ain’t Easy
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 […]