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February 24, 2013

Let me count the ways – personal things

This may be no big deal for people who have experienced a whole lot of moves and know how to deal with the variances, but I’m struggling with some of the changes. Bigotry vs. acceptance There are parts of me that are country girl. I love critters and I love gardening. On the urban side […]

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February 22, 2013

Not a good day for Nikki

Or any of us for that matter. The day started out normally. First thing every morning after I get dressed and get my contacts in the dogs expect to be let out for a quick pee and then breakfast. I let them out the back sliding door and as always Ellie pees faster and is […]

February 15, 2013

Still counting the ways

Before it was how much I hate the moving process. Now I’m worried it’s about the actual move itself. I realize it’s painful to sell the house that I loved so much. The house that was so much me in so many ways. The house that held the last memories of Josh. The house I […]

January 20, 2013

Norris Dam State Park – Tennessee

Enough of the home repairs and unpacking. Today is crystal clear and in the low 50’s with high’s in the 20’s on their way. We needed to get outside. I have 2 state parks less than 5 miles away — Cove Lake and Cumberland Trail. Go another 5 miles and I can hike Norris Dam […]

January 5, 2013

Oh let me count the ways… that moving sucks

That moving sucks. Living in a house for 17+ years and moving is even more awful. If there is anyone who enjoys moving the should be granted sainthood. That said, I have nothing to complain about because this whole process has been blessed and guided by my guardian angels. I went to Tennessee the end […]

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September 30, 2012

Mustang Island State Park

Spent a few days down at Mustang Island State Park outside of Corpus Christi September 22-25 kayaking on the bay side of the island and swimming the dogs on the ocean side. I also visited the USS Lexington aircraft carrier in Corpus. Still too hot even the end of September, but at least beautiful weather.

July 13, 2012

Panama – Wrap Up

I have to admit I probably doomed this trip from the start. I was going down to see if I wanted to live someplace like Panama and I will never make that the object of a trip ever again. I have to go places that have things I want to see and do and if […]

July 13, 2012

Panama – Coiba Island and Diving

We stopped for breakfast and box lunches at the Panaderia and were at Coiba Dive Center at 8:00 AM. I had not been in the water to dive since March 2009 and I managed to somehow convince myself that I would be scared and forget what to do because it had been too long since […]

July 13, 2012

Panama – Santa Catalina

Scot had told the people at Surf Point that we would want the 2 hotel rooms they had, but we arrived late in the afternoon and they had already rented them to other people. Scot and Juli took the double bed room in the hostel and JT, Scot’s son, had already planned to stay in […]

July 13, 2012

Panama – Santiago

When I walked into Albrook it was jammed with people and the noise level was cacophonous. The ticket offices were off to the side and there were 2 going to Santiago and I had no idea which to take. I couldn’t hear the people who were yelling behind the glass but finally figured out they wanted […]

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Thomas Elton Tape Transcription – Tape 1 Side 1

Childhood through Great Depression (approx 1896 to 1932) Preface: My grandfather and grandmother homesteaded in North Dakota in the early 1900’s. I adored my grandma and grandpa. Grandpa was born in 1888 and grandma in 1893. Unfortunately grandma died when I was 5 years old, but grandpa lived to be 97. By 1980 he was […]

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Flagstaff Travel Trailer Floor Replacement

Since the floor softening issue is so common I wanted to write about my experience getting the floor replaced in my 2017 Flagstaff Micro Lite 25BHS. My apologies for the length. Realizing there was a problem For about 3 years everything sounded fine when I walked around. Then when I stepped certain places the cabinets […]

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Flagstaff Travel Trailer Fresh Water Tank Support

There’s an easy solution to the poorly supported fresh water tanks put on so many travel trailers. When the factory has a note in the manual that the trailer should never be moved with water in the tank, they know how puny the support it. I had only filled my water tank one time and […]

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Flagstaff Broken Couch Frame Repair

I was aware the back left seat corner of the couch in my travel trailer was broken almost from the time I got it. It was on my list when I went back to the dealer for warranty work. I should have known I was in trouble when they said they’d have to check with […]

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Flagstaff TT Murphy Bed Repair

I read about various problems with the Murphy beds in Forest River travel trailers. The aluminum frame that supports the bed seems to be alright, but after 5 years of constant use the piano hinge connecting it to cabinet unit was separating on the left side. It started out small and gradually grew to over […]

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Cleaning Stainless Steel Coffee Mug

A little over a year ago I purchased a Mukoko 20 oz Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Mug. I like a big cup of coffee in the morning and I have to admit I love this mug. I had grown tired of my coffee getting cold and this mug keeps it warm a long time even […]

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The Year of COVID-19

It was a year of isolation, but also injuries. I am so thankful I had made the decision to get a dog in October 2019. In lockdown, isolation, and injury Zoey was my saving grace. Getting out to walk her was a sanity keeper, but not being able to walk her was kind of tough […]

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