Sunday, August 6, 2016 - We arrived on Tuesday morning, August 2nd on the grounds of the Eastern States Exposition, known locally as the Big E. The Big E is a massive place with several convention buildings all being used by the Family Motor Coach Association for this Convention which RVers know as a "Rally."… Continue reading 08.07.16 FMCA Convention in West Springfield, Massachusetts
Category: 2016
07.30.16 – FMCA Convention in West Springfield, Massachusetts next week August 3 – 6
Saturday, July 30, 2016 - We're in a fairly boring location right now so I'm really looking forward to next Tuesday when we drive over to West Springfield, Massachusetts for the FMCA Convention. The Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) is an international organization for families who own and enjoy the recreational use of motor homes.… Continue reading 07.30.16 – FMCA Convention in West Springfield, Massachusetts next week August 3 – 6
07.29.16 Challenges of RVing in the Northeastern United States
Saturday, July 16, 2016 - We've experienced challenges RVing in the Northeastern part of the United States that we haven't experienced anywhere else. Don't let this stop you from traveling up here because what you see and experience far outweighs the challenges, just be prepared for it. We were not! If we were quite wealthy… Continue reading 07.29.16 Challenges of RVing in the Northeastern United States
07.22.16 Goat Island at Niagara Falls, New York
Friday, July 22, 2016 - Goat Island is an island that splits the Niagara River, causing it to flow along both sides of it to form the American Falls on one side and the Horseshoe Falls on the other. This is a good picture showing Goat Island's location. You can either drive onto the island… Continue reading 07.22.16 Goat Island at Niagara Falls, New York
07.20.16 The Museum of Neuroanatomy at the University of Buffalo in New York
Wednesday, July 20, 2016 - I have a deep personal interest in the human brain, what it looks like, what makes it work, and what does it look like when it doesn't work. When I found out that, near our RV park in Buffalo New York, a museum with actual brains existed I wanted to… Continue reading 07.20.16 The Museum of Neuroanatomy at the University of Buffalo in New York
07.14.16 Niagara Falls in New York – Part Three, the Canadian side
Thursday, July 14, 2016 - If you haven't read the first two parts of this three part blog post, here are links to those. USA side - Part One; Maid of the Mist - Part Two Now on to part three which will cover all we saw and did while on the Canadian side of… Continue reading 07.14.16 Niagara Falls in New York – Part Three, the Canadian side
07.13.16 Niagara Falls in New York – Part Two, Maid of the Mist Boat Tour
If you missed the first part of this three part blog post here's a link to it! Niagara Part OneWednesday, July 13, 2016 - After touring the USA side of Niagara Falls we went for a ride on the "Maid of the Mist." As they say on their website: Hear the crashing waves. See the… Continue reading 07.13.16 Niagara Falls in New York – Part Two, Maid of the Mist Boat Tour
07.12.16 Niagara Falls in New York – Part One, the USA side
Tuesday, July 12, 2016 - Monday was one of the most amazing days of our life! Niagara Falls is the bomb!!! If it's not already on your bucket list, it should be! This experience will be presented in three parts. 1) Niagara from the USA side, 2) The Maid of the Mist boat tour by… Continue reading 07.12.16 Niagara Falls in New York – Part One, the USA side
07.10.16 MLB Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY – Part Three
Back in January of this year Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Piazza were elected to the Hall of Fame. Their induction will occur two weeks after we're there. Ken Griffey Jr. has been our son Chip's favorite play all his life so this will be a big Hall of Fame induction for for him! Some… Continue reading 07.10.16 MLB Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY – Part Three
07.09.16 MLB Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York – Part Two
Saturday, July 9, 2016 - On to the rest of the second and third floor of the National Baseball Hall of Fame! Here's the map of the three floors. Click on it to see the full size map. They recommend that you start on the second floor, go to the third and then end at… Continue reading 07.09.16 MLB Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York – Part Two