Monday, February 11, 2019
Thursday, November 8, 2018
November Update
October 15 - 18th we had a nice visit with my sister, Laura and some of my nieces & nephews in Cincinnati. I didn't get any pictures unfortunately.
While sitting at a traffic light in our Jeep, we were slammed into the backend. Thankfully nobody was seriously injured and our Jeep was still driveable.
The lady that hit us was going ~55mph & pushed us ~30 ft. The Jeep was eventually considered totaled because the frame was bent. We don't know if she was texting, on drugs/drinking or what!
Although the Jeep was making all kinds of clunky noises, we continued our journey to Nashville, TN as planned.
We checked in 4 days early so we could have the repairs evaluated on our Jeep.
Friday, October 19, 2018
October 2018
We had a busy summer so I haven't posted anything until now. We visited our parents often and some of our friends. We did golf a lot, but not much biking, hiking or no kayaking.
Bill's Mom moved into "The Willows" Assisted Living November 2nd. My parents will be moving into "Great Lakes Christian Homes", a senior community, in November. They will be selling their house that they've lived in for the last ~44 years!
Bill's Mom moved into "The Willows" Assisted Living November 2nd. My parents will be moving into "Great Lakes Christian Homes", a senior community, in November. They will be selling their house that they've lived in for the last ~44 years!
I took many pictures because the house may sell before Bill and I return to Michigan in May 2019.
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Sunday, October 29, 2017
October - Gatlinburg, TN
Great Smokey Mountains National Park here we come!
There is many fabulous entertainment options in Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg area.
We hiked almost to the top which is 1487 feet elevation change 1.75 miles. You can no longer hike the last .25 mile because of the fire in November 2016 that was started by 2 teenage boys.
We sat on a ledge & had our lunch while looking out at Mount Leconte.
October - REV in Indiana & visit with family in Cincinnati
Bill and his 3 new buddies.
We were at REV much shorter time that we had allowed for. This freed up time for us to spend in Cincinnati to visit my sister and her family.
My sister Laura, my niece Layla & Great, Great Niece Aunestie.
My great niece Tesslynne, Andrew, Great, Great Nieces Luv & Serenity.
We're all at Ault Park in Cincinnati.
May great neice Baylee & her boyfriend.
My great nieces Caseia, Rayne, Aunestie & Baylee.
We're all at Devou Park in Kentucky.
My great nephews Dameion & Ramsey with their Grandma.
We met at Duncan Doughnuts in Fairfax, OH.
September >> October 15th
Return from Mackinac, preparing for trip south and also for parents 60th Anniversary Party
Updates yet to be posted.
Updates yet to be posted.
June & July in Michigan
Settling into our new home. We relocated our storage room to a climate controlled. Also we sold our road bicycles, a generator and a few others large items.
Fun times with family and friends, old and new.
Pictures yet to be posted.
May 2017
Ramblin Pushers Rally
Updates yet to be posted
Updates yet to be posted
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Our new home at Alice Springs RV Park, Ionia, MI
Updates yet to be posted
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April 2017 - Gulf Shores, Huntsville & REV - Indiana
We stopped overnight at a peaceful little campground west of Tallahassee. We enjoyed meeting Bills cousins, Howard & Barb for dinner. They live in Sopchoppy, FL. I forgot to take a picture.
We made it to Gulf State Park, AL where we were able to camp near our friends from Michigan, Lori & Jim. We went to dinner with them a couple times and did a little biking.
We had a nice site on Racoon Road.
We made it to Gulf State Park, AL where we were able to camp near our friends from Michigan, Lori & Jim. We went to dinner with them a couple times and did a little biking.
We had a nice site on Racoon Road.
We were able to bicycle on the 20+ miles of beautiful trails throughout the week we were there. Biked out to see Lefty - a must do. He lost an arm in an accident before Gulf State Park rescued him.
We drove to Fairhope, AL where we were able to visit friends, Bob & Val. They had recently purchased a house there and sold their house in New York. We had met them the previous year at Gulf State Park while bicycling with FOS. We had dinner out then walked out on the pier.
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We spent Easter Sunday with my Nephew, Matthew and his family in Huntsville, AL. We played Frisbee Golf followed by scrumptious dinner at their home. We had woke up too late for church.
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We drove to REV Repair Facility in Decator, IN where we spent 2 difficult weeks. Although they accomplished many repairs for us.
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Myakka River State Park, Robinson Preserve, St Patricks Day, etc., March 30th update
We are focusing on heading north next week. We plan to be in GulfShores, AL on the 8th for a week.
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March 29th we hiked again at Robinson Preserve followed by dinner at the Rod 'N Reel Pier Restaurant on Anna Maria Island. We didn't take any pictures as we have already been there and posted pictures.
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March 22 we drove to Port Charlotte and to Boca Grande Island to explore the area. We had lunch at South Beach Grill at the southern tip of the Island.
South Beach Grill, dining on the beach.
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St Patricks Day we passed on the corned beef n Cabbage at the club house and went to Old Town Bradenton for the celebration on Main St. There was a pipe band and also a Raggae band. People were dressed in green and some were dancing. It was very festive. Before that we had dinner at Pier 22 on the Bradenton River.
Main Street, Bradenton
Dinner at Pier 22
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We finally made it out to Myakka River State Park on March 16th. It's east of Sarasota about 20-25 miles. There is miles of hiking trails and biking on the roads through the park. There is a raised board walk in between two viewing towers.
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March 15th we went for a walk at Nathan Benderson Park. It's a nice place to get a brisk walk in around a lake. This is where they have the row boat racing teams. Kinda fun to watch while we walk.
Row Boat Racing teams
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March 5th our friends, Jeff & Deb came over to visit and tour Pleasant Lake RV Resort. We then had lunch at Pier 22 in Bradenton. Afterwards we golfed at River Run. After hours in the sun we were all hungry again so we went for burger night at Geko's near our home.
If you look closely, you'll see an alligator behind me in the pond.
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The Tower
If you closely, you'll see the huge bridge in St Petersburg.
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