Friends come and go throughout our life. New surroundings bring the opportunity for new friends. We all experience this early in our lives as we move from elementary school to high school and on to college. The friends we have around us seems to grow and change throughout the years. There are those friends that... Continue Reading →
How did we get here?
A lot goes into planning a trip. You make quite a few decisions about where to go on your trip. Sometimes those plans are based upon what you heard or read about the location or perhaps it is just a desire you have to get to that certain location. Then you review the maps and... Continue Reading →
Green…and other untruths
I sat on the porch last night just looking out toward the woods. Green for as far as I could see. But then I started to really look at the details, the various shades of green from each of the different trees in front of me. The variations in color became more and more evident... Continue Reading →
Every last drop…
The daily routines of life can be quite comforting in many ways. Even the the trip to work, the monotony of the daily grind at work, and our evening routines can all provide a level of comfort that lulls us into complacency. Routines are comfortable and help us maintain a safe, cozy feeling within our... Continue Reading →
Free camping!
We were scheduled to return from vacation on Saturday with a six hour drive scheduled from our last campground. In a desperate effort to not return to reality too soon, we decided to spend an extra night. The campground we were in was booked solid for Saturday night so we planned ahead and made some... Continue Reading →
Let it soak in…
Breathe in.....breathe out.....now, breathe in again..... Spent all weekend breathing in the amazing vibes of Bonnaroo, I don't want to waste it hurrying back to reality. It's time to breathe out and refresh with another deep, clean breath. What a weekend! Bonnaroo is a world all its own and everyone should have the opportunity to... Continue Reading →
Last chance!
At the end of this day we will officially be beyond the two-day shipping window for most Amazon products. That means if we don't have it when we leave, we will live without it. What it really means is that our vacation is quickly approaching. The excitement is building, the camper is getting packed, and... Continue Reading →
Excitement builds!
Bonnaroo package just arrived and the excitement is building. Inside each of the fanny packs was our wristband and bandanna along with all the assorted entry passes and receipts. Just two weeks away for Bonnaroo, but our trip actually starts in just over one week. Meal planning, shopping, clothing choices and packing are all just... Continue Reading →
A Tangled Web
When you make a decision, is it for you or the people around you? The web of individuals in our life have such an impact on every decision we make. Our family, friends, coworkers, and acquaintances all influence the life we lead and the journeys we experience. I wonder how many people never take the... Continue Reading →
Holy cow! It happened again
I think I'm going to need to start using a pencil for all our plans. The arrangements for our first excursion were just a bit messed up with the March snow and a quick trip to the hospital for my father, which delayed our trip by a few more days after the snow melted. We... Continue Reading →