Just remember there is a learning curve going on here regarding my technical skills…LOL FLICKA and me being introduced FLICKA being handsome FLICKA’s friends and roommates FLICKA’s awesome feet “Hey, there’s nothing in that bag for you!”
Author: Judi
I’m baaaack!!! A couple days of internet ‘drama’…par for this new lifestyle of mine, I guess! LOL Knowing that I was heading out in the morning, I was determined to find at least one more human interest story, so I hiked uphill for a couple miles to the park office where I overheard a gentleman talking about an upcoming event here at the park. I consider it a Bright Spot – their 3rd annual Outdoor Educational Rendezvous-offered free of charge-is happening this Friday. A minimum of 500 students will learn from trained instructors and naturalists about the great outdoors firstRead More
I’m going to begin with Bright Spots today! Why not?! Big Springs, Nebraska: Pua, the receptionist at the Motel 6 desk this morning was delighted to share about her son, Holden. He just received 3 sports awards, including MVP and participation. He also earned his letters. Even though Holden is only in 9th grade, he has been chosen to be on the VARSITY team at his school! He excels in basketball AND football! Good job, Holden!!!! North Platte, Nebraska: While visiting Union Pacific’s Bailey Yard (the world’s largest train yard), I had the pleasure of talking with Jessica, whoRead More
Week 1 is under my belt! I’ve experienced much more than I can include here, but I’d like to share some highlights! Surprises: I can live very comfortably with less water, electricity, auditory stimuli, food, changes of clothes and space. Being flexible regarding…..EVERYTHING is not only key…but FUN! Choosing joy is easier than I thought. I have remembered all the pre ‘start your engine’ steps!Read More
Finally! I have some pictures to share… Van-Go popped up and plugged in Who said I can’t hang out with the big rigs Snow-capped Rockies A “deer” friend of mine at Mountaindale RV Resort in CO Too funny…at entrance to KIVA RV Park in Tucumcari, NM Also at KIVA Tucumcari mural at RV Park Other side of mural Colorado Springs, CO Foot of the Rockies RV Park A couple of my traveling companions
I arrived in ‘heaven’…Mountaindale Cabins & RV Resort…about 2 hours ago! The first order of business was a long hot shower and it was amazing! I immediately met a couple that has been full-timing it for 5 years…Jan and Phil! We hit it off right away. I invited them into Van-Go for a visit and they LOVED her….after all, what’s not to love!!! We plan to get together later and chat some more! I just got back from a stroll through the beautiful wilderness that permeates this area. To my astonishment, I was not alone in thinking thatRead More
Part 1- except for some moderately strong winds from Tucumcari, NM to Colorado Springs, CO…the weather cooperated for the duration of my 7 hour drive that should have only been 5!!! My Garmin couldn’t locate my destination, so I used Google Maps on my phone, then my signal went out on the phone in the middle of nowhere! You think THAT’S funny…well, I had glanced ahead a bit on the phone screen and what I thought said 419 as my next juncture was actually 412…………so a mere 120 miles later in a less than time efficient direction, I wasRead More
Well, here I am in Tucumcari, NM at a campsite that has Betty Boop at the entrance!!! Gotta love it! It has been a very eventful first night! I have neighbors that are 17 year veterans at full-timing it. Dutch and Sherri. They have a HUGE Ford E350 truck that is hauling a 41 foot rig with 3 slides and a 10 foot GARAGE attached…housing their motorcycles!!! Van-Go looks like a thumbnail in comparison…lol Oh, and I almost blew up my water tank this evening. The gadget that I thought was the water pressure gauge was nothingRead More
The best laid plans….as they say! Due to several unexpected turn of events, I did NOT depart today on my adventure, but all is well!!! I have an appointment at the van dealership…for sure..at 9:30 AM tomorrow to flush my water tank and fill ‘er up, I pick up my new Rx shades and….I’M OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Words cannot possibly describe my current state of mind! Ecstatic…curious…hopeful…delirious…joyous…GRATEFUL……..are few that pale in comparison to what is stirring within me! I can’t help but wonder if and when going on this magnificent journey will cease to seem …surreal! I’m fixin’ to findRead More
WOW! Three days and counting!!! So, “No” I haven’t started without you!! LOL I took a few days off…well, sorta! The water flushing event hasn’t happened yet! I find myself resisting the process…not quite sure what THAT’S all about. Nonetheless, I’ll be calling my pals at the place where I bought Van-Go to help me out! I have been reworking my route back East. I learned of the “Tornado Alley”, a group of states where tornadoes occur frequently and often without notice especially this time of year. Of course, my original route was going to take meRead More