On The Run:
The last 2 days we have spent running around, trying to get things done before we go to see Mike's Mom. We hit the used book store, and got books to read, and we're taking the laptops too. Today we bought a Hawking Technologies wifi booster antenna that is supposed to give you a stronger signal when you are on wifi. Let's hope it works, because we don't have a real strong signal down at Mike's Moms. The things ya get used to, and think ya have to have, but what would we do without internet? I couldn't keep in touch with ya all unless I went to an internet cafe. That would probably drive me absolutely crazy ! Yesterday we got a few groceries, and things to take with us, because we will be staying down at my brother's until after the first week of August. We haven't replaced our Garmin GPS system yet, and we probably won't until the end of the month when we get Mike's Air Force retirement check. Man only getting paid once a month is hard! We're going to try to do something fun while we're down in Chillicothe, even if it's just go to the city park, or maybe mound city, it's a bunch of serpent mounds used by the Indians that were in the area of Chillicothe, back in the days. This time while we're home, I'm going to get my nephew to teach me how to post my pictures, and I promise not to forget my camera this time!!!! So between shopping, doing laundry, and cooking that has been the extent of my last 2 days. We'll be on the road tomorrow after my doctor's appointment, so I'll post tomorrow evening, I hope!
About US
- Sassy
- This the story of our journey, Into Something Good, going Somewhere Over the Rainbow, and trying to Hold Onto Our Dreams. How we got on the way to becoming HALF time RVers! Our Ford 350 super duty diesel truck is our horses, we call it the Beast . Our 2008 34'7" 3 slide Cedar Creek Silverback fifth wheel is our Prairie Schooner Wagon,we call it the Bear. Just like the first RVers, the Pioneers of Yesteryear traveling around the country searching for a rich full filling life! Come along with us for the ride and read about our triumphs and mishaps along the way! About to be Part time RVers in a Cedar Creek Silverback 2008, 34'7", 3 slide 5th wheel, which is our Prairie Schooner Wagon, and a 2006 Ford 350 super duty 1 ton diesel truck is our horses, or oxen, only we have to feed it diesel instead of grass, and oats, which costs a lot more! Retired Air Force empty nesters off to see the good ole USA! Favorite Quote: "Life is a Blank Canvas, Made For Me to Add the Colors" Goal: I am trying to add as many colors as I can to my life!
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Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Monday, July 14, 2008
PA TRIP DELAYED
Delay:
We have decided to delay our trip to Hershey, until maybe next month or September. We were able to get the window in the truck, passenger side fixed this afternoon. The guy put the new window in and was on his way in about an hour. It cost us $150.00 which I didn't think was too bad, except that we weren't planning to spend that much on a new window. We have talked it over, and our tickets for Hershey are good until October, so we will put it off for a month or so. The hundred and fifty dollars didn't, or wouldn't have mattered, we still could have went. We just weren't sure we would be able to be back in time for my Mom's surprise 70th birthday party, on August 2nd. Also, we don't like traveling without our GPS unit. The cost of a GPS unit would put a damper on our trip though! To get one just like we had, will cost about$300 to $350. I guess we've gotten spoiled with it! Anyway we want to replace it before we go on a trip, where we don't know the countryside! Our sons got the GPS system for us this past Christmas, and it could possibly have been the first time they all worked together, and agreed on anything in their life! Haha!! I'm mostly kidding, but that did make it special to us.
Our Bedroom:
We got alot done on our bedroom Saturday! We went through lots of clothes, and threw out a bunch of them! We had about 3 big trash bags full to take to the thrift shop! We also threw out a couple bags of old magazines, and papers, except the ones that needed to be shredded. We put them aside to shred all at once. I couldn't believe how much all of our stack magazines had multiplied! More paper, and clutter. Some of the magazines I took our labels off so I could take them to the base hospital for other people to enjoy. We're now ready to set up my sewing table, and get my sewing machines, and serger set back up, and ready to use again.
Circleville:
We're still going back down to my brother's house on Thursday after my doctor's appointment. We have to go back down to Mikes Mom's house on Friday. Then we'll just hang around until August 2nd. My Mom and I have some shopping planned for after we get back to Circleville from Chillicothe. It will be fun to just get away for a day all by ourselves, we haven't done anything like that for years, and I'm looking forward to it! Mike will enjoy some quiet and restful time after feeling like he's been in a sweat shop down at his Mom's! That's all for tonite, and I plan to spend some time in the RV Dreams chat room this evening.
We have decided to delay our trip to Hershey, until maybe next month or September. We were able to get the window in the truck, passenger side fixed this afternoon. The guy put the new window in and was on his way in about an hour. It cost us $150.00 which I didn't think was too bad, except that we weren't planning to spend that much on a new window. We have talked it over, and our tickets for Hershey are good until October, so we will put it off for a month or so. The hundred and fifty dollars didn't, or wouldn't have mattered, we still could have went. We just weren't sure we would be able to be back in time for my Mom's surprise 70th birthday party, on August 2nd. Also, we don't like traveling without our GPS unit. The cost of a GPS unit would put a damper on our trip though! To get one just like we had, will cost about$300 to $350. I guess we've gotten spoiled with it! Anyway we want to replace it before we go on a trip, where we don't know the countryside! Our sons got the GPS system for us this past Christmas, and it could possibly have been the first time they all worked together, and agreed on anything in their life! Haha!! I'm mostly kidding, but that did make it special to us.
Our Bedroom:
We got alot done on our bedroom Saturday! We went through lots of clothes, and threw out a bunch of them! We had about 3 big trash bags full to take to the thrift shop! We also threw out a couple bags of old magazines, and papers, except the ones that needed to be shredded. We put them aside to shred all at once. I couldn't believe how much all of our stack magazines had multiplied! More paper, and clutter. Some of the magazines I took our labels off so I could take them to the base hospital for other people to enjoy. We're now ready to set up my sewing table, and get my sewing machines, and serger set back up, and ready to use again.
Circleville:
We're still going back down to my brother's house on Thursday after my doctor's appointment. We have to go back down to Mikes Mom's house on Friday. Then we'll just hang around until August 2nd. My Mom and I have some shopping planned for after we get back to Circleville from Chillicothe. It will be fun to just get away for a day all by ourselves, we haven't done anything like that for years, and I'm looking forward to it! Mike will enjoy some quiet and restful time after feeling like he's been in a sweat shop down at his Mom's! That's all for tonite, and I plan to spend some time in the RV Dreams chat room this evening.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
VANDALS STRIKE !!!!
Vandals :
Well our calm has been shattered! We had vandals strike here at our home! Sometime during the night, while it was storming here, and after I got kicked off the RV Dreams chat room, by the storm, our passenger side window was broken in the truck, and our Garmin GPS unit was stolen! We didn't find out until I went to the fiver to get clean clothes at 11 a. m. this morning. Then when I came out of the fiver I saw the glass on the ground. We immediately called the police! When the officer got here, she told us that this was the 3rd GPS system this week! I know it shouldn't have been in the truck, but in all the time we have lived here we've never had anything stolen, or messed with. That's been 30 years here! I guess there's always a first time, huh? So now starts the dealing with the insurance people. I wonder how long that will take, and what is this going to cost us, for our stupidity. I have a feeling this is going to be an expensive lesson learned! So please don't make our mistake, take your GPS unit out of your car/truck/motor home ! The GPS unit is a HOT item right now for thieves! The cop also suggested engraving your initials on things like this. Notice she said initials, not your social security number. Gee, I am really tired of hearing, and now experiencing, when some people want something you have, they just take it like they're entitled to it whether it belongs to someone else or not! She said that the GPS units are easy to sell or fence. She also suggested having a security system installed, but I don't know if we'll go that route or not just yet. I'm also worried about leaving the fiver sit in the driveway with no way of protecting it too. Of course when we get back from PA we'll probably be living in it, since we'll be working on the apartment.
I hope all of your week ends ended on a happier note than ours did!
Well our calm has been shattered! We had vandals strike here at our home! Sometime during the night, while it was storming here, and after I got kicked off the RV Dreams chat room, by the storm, our passenger side window was broken in the truck, and our Garmin GPS unit was stolen! We didn't find out until I went to the fiver to get clean clothes at 11 a. m. this morning. Then when I came out of the fiver I saw the glass on the ground. We immediately called the police! When the officer got here, she told us that this was the 3rd GPS system this week! I know it shouldn't have been in the truck, but in all the time we have lived here we've never had anything stolen, or messed with. That's been 30 years here! I guess there's always a first time, huh? So now starts the dealing with the insurance people. I wonder how long that will take, and what is this going to cost us, for our stupidity. I have a feeling this is going to be an expensive lesson learned! So please don't make our mistake, take your GPS unit out of your car/truck/motor home ! The GPS unit is a HOT item right now for thieves! The cop also suggested engraving your initials on things like this. Notice she said initials, not your social security number. Gee, I am really tired of hearing, and now experiencing, when some people want something you have, they just take it like they're entitled to it whether it belongs to someone else or not! She said that the GPS units are easy to sell or fence. She also suggested having a security system installed, but I don't know if we'll go that route or not just yet. I'm also worried about leaving the fiver sit in the driveway with no way of protecting it too. Of course when we get back from PA we'll probably be living in it, since we'll be working on the apartment.
I hope all of your week ends ended on a happier note than ours did!
Saturday, July 12, 2008
I'VE GOT THAT TRAVEL ITCH !!
Ho HUM:
Not much has happened since I last posted. In fact our lives have been very BORING!!! I kept Kara all night, and of course she wanted to sleep in the fiver! Then yesterday I watched Autumn, and Tehya at their house. After I got home, I spent time getting caught up on every one's blogs, and not writing on my own blog. So, I'm sorry if ya looked and I hadn't updated my blog. That's what happened through Friday. Today so far it looks like it's going to be stormy most of the day, and I wanted to get my blog done in case the electricity goes out again. Before you ask, NO, I haven't got the oil lamps yet either, but then I haven't been to the store yet, so there's still hope for me! LOL!
Scratching That Itch:
It's no wonder that I'm ready to get back on the road! With things being so boring here, maybe it's just because I've been cooped up in the house because of my allergies. I'm slowly starting to feel better every day, and I check the pollen levels before I even step foot out the door. That is a mistake I'm not willing to repeat for awhile. If I didn't have a doctor's appointment on the 17th we would already be at my brother's or at a state park! Then of course, we have to be at Mike's Moms until the 22nd. On the 23rd we're on our way to Hershey, and Lancaster, PA. According to the weather I saw last night, it's supposed to be a beautiful week here in Ohio, so it sure gave me that travel itch. I've found out since we've had the fiver, that even just going to a state park is an adventure! December 26th is our full time date, so I'll have to be satisfied with short trips every month until then!
More Stuff to Move:
I have still got all kinds of things to be packed away from the living room. It's one room that we haven't even started on. Today we have to rearrange our bedroom here in the stix house to get my sewing table and sewing machines in there. With our son buying the house, we will still have our bedroom, and the garage area whenever we are home for our use. Just in case we can't travel, we'll have a small apartment in the 2 car garage, so we'll be prepared if one of us gets sick or we have to hang up our keys after a while. The garage is big enough to have a small kitchen, dining room, bathroom, and living room, and our bedroom is right behind the garage so all we have to do is make a doorway between the two. We won't even need to go in the house for anything, and we'll have our own entrance too. So that's how it works out on paper, may get more interesting when we start remodeling it! LOL! So that's it for today, see ya's in the RV Dreams chatroom tonight!
Not much has happened since I last posted. In fact our lives have been very BORING!!! I kept Kara all night, and of course she wanted to sleep in the fiver! Then yesterday I watched Autumn, and Tehya at their house. After I got home, I spent time getting caught up on every one's blogs, and not writing on my own blog. So, I'm sorry if ya looked and I hadn't updated my blog. That's what happened through Friday. Today so far it looks like it's going to be stormy most of the day, and I wanted to get my blog done in case the electricity goes out again. Before you ask, NO, I haven't got the oil lamps yet either, but then I haven't been to the store yet, so there's still hope for me! LOL!
Scratching That Itch:
It's no wonder that I'm ready to get back on the road! With things being so boring here, maybe it's just because I've been cooped up in the house because of my allergies. I'm slowly starting to feel better every day, and I check the pollen levels before I even step foot out the door. That is a mistake I'm not willing to repeat for awhile. If I didn't have a doctor's appointment on the 17th we would already be at my brother's or at a state park! Then of course, we have to be at Mike's Moms until the 22nd. On the 23rd we're on our way to Hershey, and Lancaster, PA. According to the weather I saw last night, it's supposed to be a beautiful week here in Ohio, so it sure gave me that travel itch. I've found out since we've had the fiver, that even just going to a state park is an adventure! December 26th is our full time date, so I'll have to be satisfied with short trips every month until then!
More Stuff to Move:
I have still got all kinds of things to be packed away from the living room. It's one room that we haven't even started on. Today we have to rearrange our bedroom here in the stix house to get my sewing table and sewing machines in there. With our son buying the house, we will still have our bedroom, and the garage area whenever we are home for our use. Just in case we can't travel, we'll have a small apartment in the 2 car garage, so we'll be prepared if one of us gets sick or we have to hang up our keys after a while. The garage is big enough to have a small kitchen, dining room, bathroom, and living room, and our bedroom is right behind the garage so all we have to do is make a doorway between the two. We won't even need to go in the house for anything, and we'll have our own entrance too. So that's how it works out on paper, may get more interesting when we start remodeling it! LOL! So that's it for today, see ya's in the RV Dreams chatroom tonight!
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
HOT, MUGGY, and STORMY - NO ELECTRIC !!!
Yesterday:
Wow, I was sure glad that we had AC yesterday! Especially since I couldn't go outside because of my allergies. Then yesterday, late afternoon it got really muggy, or humid, I guess you could say. About 5 p.m. it started to storm and about 5:30 our power went off! The lightening hit a transformer, so no electric, or internet for the rest of the evening! The power finally came back on about 10:15 p.m. By that time we were in bed, but I did get to read for a little while before I turned off the light. Every single time that happens I swear, well not too much, haha, that's another story, but anyway I say I am going to get some of the oil lamps and lamp oil for just those times when the electric goes out! Do I ever do it ? NOT!!! So anyway, it got me thinking about the people of yesteryear, before they had electricity. What would they have done when it got dark ? They probably went to bed, which explains how we all eventually got here in this world! Haha! Well, I did light some candles, but that didn't give off much light, plus it made it alot warmer in the bedroom. Mike said it looked like a wake, when I got all the candles lit! There still wasn't enough light to read my book by.
Since we are going to Hershey, and Lancaster, Pa it also got me thinking about the Amish we're going to see in Amish country. What do they do ? I know that they probably have oil lamps or some form of light, and I imagine that they go to bed very early since they get up very early also. BUT, what did the pioneers do besides use candles. Could we, as a very spoiled consumer get along, or live without electricity ? First off, NO internet! YIKES!! No microwaves, TV's , cable, washer's,dryers, for some hot water unless you have a gas hot water heater,some telephones, and how would we charge those stupid little cell phones we all have ? What would you do ? Could Mike and I live without electricity, I wonder, and I kind of doubt it! At least not life as we know it! I don't know if I would even want to try. Anyway that was my thoughts while we didn't have any electricity last night, and I couldn't get into the RV Dreams chat room ! So I was really glad when the electric was fixed!
The rain at least washed the pollen out of the air, so at least I'm not going to be stuck inside all the time now. I'll just have to keep looking at the pollen count for our area everyday at the weather channel. com, before I go outside for an extended period. Catch ya all tomorrow if I don't see ya in the RV Dreams chat room tonight!
Wow, I was sure glad that we had AC yesterday! Especially since I couldn't go outside because of my allergies. Then yesterday, late afternoon it got really muggy, or humid, I guess you could say. About 5 p.m. it started to storm and about 5:30 our power went off! The lightening hit a transformer, so no electric, or internet for the rest of the evening! The power finally came back on about 10:15 p.m. By that time we were in bed, but I did get to read for a little while before I turned off the light. Every single time that happens I swear, well not too much, haha, that's another story, but anyway I say I am going to get some of the oil lamps and lamp oil for just those times when the electric goes out! Do I ever do it ? NOT!!! So anyway, it got me thinking about the people of yesteryear, before they had electricity. What would they have done when it got dark ? They probably went to bed, which explains how we all eventually got here in this world! Haha! Well, I did light some candles, but that didn't give off much light, plus it made it alot warmer in the bedroom. Mike said it looked like a wake, when I got all the candles lit! There still wasn't enough light to read my book by.
Since we are going to Hershey, and Lancaster, Pa it also got me thinking about the Amish we're going to see in Amish country. What do they do ? I know that they probably have oil lamps or some form of light, and I imagine that they go to bed very early since they get up very early also. BUT, what did the pioneers do besides use candles. Could we, as a very spoiled consumer get along, or live without electricity ? First off, NO internet! YIKES!! No microwaves, TV's , cable, washer's,dryers, for some hot water unless you have a gas hot water heater,some telephones, and how would we charge those stupid little cell phones we all have ? What would you do ? Could Mike and I live without electricity, I wonder, and I kind of doubt it! At least not life as we know it! I don't know if I would even want to try. Anyway that was my thoughts while we didn't have any electricity last night, and I couldn't get into the RV Dreams chat room ! So I was really glad when the electric was fixed!
The rain at least washed the pollen out of the air, so at least I'm not going to be stuck inside all the time now. I'll just have to keep looking at the pollen count for our area everyday at the weather channel. com, before I go outside for an extended period. Catch ya all tomorrow if I don't see ya in the RV Dreams chat room tonight!
Sunday, July 6, 2008
HOME & ALLERGIES
Home: HAPPY 4th EVERYONE !!!!!!!
We arrived home on Friday the 4th of July. Corey came and got the Grand Girls, and off we header for Springfield to Mike's brother's house for a cookout. When they came down to take our place at Mike's Mom's house, they talked her into going back to their place in Springfield for a few days. Then Mike's sister Cindy was going to pick her up and take her home on Saturday. We had a good time getting together with everybody. We got home about 8p.m. and got ready for bed, we were both really tired. Then we got a call from the oldest son, Jamie, wanting me to watch Kara on Saturday. Of course, I said yes. Then we were up until almost 2 a.m. with Dutchess, my dog because of all the loud fireworks!
Saturday:
This morning, Jamie dropped Kara off at 9:15 a.m. I sure didn't want to get up, but I did. Kara was glad to see me, and I had missed seeing her too! She was going to stay with us until 5 p.m., then I was supposed to take her home. Well, at 3:45 p.m. Kara decided she wanted me to braid her hair in little braids ala, Bo Derrik, in the 80's, so i did that. It took me 4 hours, so needless to say she was late getting home.
Allergies:
My allergies have gone crazy since we've been home. All day I have been sneezing, and holding tissues to my nose. I don't know what set then off, unless it was having the windows open, and the attic fan on yesterday pulling air into the house. That could have done it, or just missing my allergy pill a couple of days this past week could have started it, but the central air is on now, and I'm not going outside for a few days. I hope to make it back to chat with all my friends in the RV Dreams Chat room tomorrow night, if I'm feeling better. I miss you all!
We arrived home on Friday the 4th of July. Corey came and got the Grand Girls, and off we header for Springfield to Mike's brother's house for a cookout. When they came down to take our place at Mike's Mom's house, they talked her into going back to their place in Springfield for a few days. Then Mike's sister Cindy was going to pick her up and take her home on Saturday. We had a good time getting together with everybody. We got home about 8p.m. and got ready for bed, we were both really tired. Then we got a call from the oldest son, Jamie, wanting me to watch Kara on Saturday. Of course, I said yes. Then we were up until almost 2 a.m. with Dutchess, my dog because of all the loud fireworks!
Saturday:
This morning, Jamie dropped Kara off at 9:15 a.m. I sure didn't want to get up, but I did. Kara was glad to see me, and I had missed seeing her too! She was going to stay with us until 5 p.m., then I was supposed to take her home. Well, at 3:45 p.m. Kara decided she wanted me to braid her hair in little braids ala, Bo Derrik, in the 80's, so i did that. It took me 4 hours, so needless to say she was late getting home.
Allergies:
My allergies have gone crazy since we've been home. All day I have been sneezing, and holding tissues to my nose. I don't know what set then off, unless it was having the windows open, and the attic fan on yesterday pulling air into the house. That could have done it, or just missing my allergy pill a couple of days this past week could have started it, but the central air is on now, and I'm not going outside for a few days. I hope to make it back to chat with all my friends in the RV Dreams Chat room tomorrow night, if I'm feeling better. I miss you all!
Thursday, July 3, 2008
NO INTERNET !!!!!!!
What Internet:
Hi Hello, and all that! When we got to Alum Creek State Park on Monday, we found out that they had a thunderstorm over the weekend, and their internet was down! They also did not know when it would be fixed, as lightening had struck a tree, so it had to be fixed.
Monday:
After we got set up at our campsite, it started to rain, so no playground time for the girls on Monday. They spent the rest of the time playing a game called Purble Place, a game that was on the laptops when we bought them. They make cakes, put funny faces on aliens, and play a game like concentration. For a 4 year old, and a 6 year old, they were able to play the advanced levels, so I thought they were pretty good at it.
Tuesday:
We got up and had breakfast, then I took the girls to the playground, and they made some friends so they had someone to play with. When we came back from the playground , it was craft time. I had sun catchers for them to paint. So out to the picnic table we went. They painted 2 sun catchers each so that kept them busy for about an hour, and until dinner time.
Wednesday:
When we got everything ready we went to the zoo. Boy were we exhausted after that! Not the girls, Grammy, and Grandpa!!!! Wouldn't ya know I forgot my camera! The kids had a good time, and it wasn't their first time, so that was good. They especially liked the wolves, and the monkeys! One of the monkeys was kissing Autumn through the glass! Man I missed my camera, wouldn't that have been a great picture? After we got back to the 5er, we turned on the AC and just rested. Walking the zoo isn't good when you're on crutches! Uphill and downhill everywhere we went!
Thursday:
Today when we got up it was raining so that meant inside activities. Well now I was racking my brain, trying to think of things that Autumn and Tehya could do in the 5er. That left out painting, using glue and messy things like that! Well I managed to get through the day, and now it's 9:45. The girls are watching Shrek the 3rd. The finally got the internet fixed today, so I took this chance to catch you all up on the week. I know I forgot things, but that's what I can remember right now.
Tomorrow we're going home. So I will write more after I rest up! It's quite challenging entertaining 2 little girls all day!
Hi Hello, and all that! When we got to Alum Creek State Park on Monday, we found out that they had a thunderstorm over the weekend, and their internet was down! They also did not know when it would be fixed, as lightening had struck a tree, so it had to be fixed.
Monday:
After we got set up at our campsite, it started to rain, so no playground time for the girls on Monday. They spent the rest of the time playing a game called Purble Place, a game that was on the laptops when we bought them. They make cakes, put funny faces on aliens, and play a game like concentration. For a 4 year old, and a 6 year old, they were able to play the advanced levels, so I thought they were pretty good at it.
Tuesday:
We got up and had breakfast, then I took the girls to the playground, and they made some friends so they had someone to play with. When we came back from the playground , it was craft time. I had sun catchers for them to paint. So out to the picnic table we went. They painted 2 sun catchers each so that kept them busy for about an hour, and until dinner time.
Wednesday:
When we got everything ready we went to the zoo. Boy were we exhausted after that! Not the girls, Grammy, and Grandpa!!!! Wouldn't ya know I forgot my camera! The kids had a good time, and it wasn't their first time, so that was good. They especially liked the wolves, and the monkeys! One of the monkeys was kissing Autumn through the glass! Man I missed my camera, wouldn't that have been a great picture? After we got back to the 5er, we turned on the AC and just rested. Walking the zoo isn't good when you're on crutches! Uphill and downhill everywhere we went!
Thursday:
Today when we got up it was raining so that meant inside activities. Well now I was racking my brain, trying to think of things that Autumn and Tehya could do in the 5er. That left out painting, using glue and messy things like that! Well I managed to get through the day, and now it's 9:45. The girls are watching Shrek the 3rd. The finally got the internet fixed today, so I took this chance to catch you all up on the week. I know I forgot things, but that's what I can remember right now.
Tomorrow we're going home. So I will write more after I rest up! It's quite challenging entertaining 2 little girls all day!
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