On the road to Minnesota, Starting our journey

05.07.13 We’re now South Dakota residents :) goodbye Louisiana residency :(

Twas a sad and emotional day today turning in our treasured Louisiana drivers licenses and getting our shiny new South Dakota licenses.   Kind of felt like we are turning our backs on the state of our birth.  Still more shedding of our Louisiana connections tomorrow when we register our vehicles, register to vote and change our… Continue reading 05.07.13 We’re now South Dakota residents :) goodbye Louisiana residency :(

Preparing to RV fulltime, Starting our journey

04.27.13 Dora and her Explorers say “see ya later” to Hammond and Louisiana

On April 29, 2013 we became official for real FULL TIME RVers living on the road!  The  last minute things are wrapped up and everything we're taking with us is inside the RV or in one of the storage bins underneath and we hit the road around 5:30 pm about 4 hours later than I thought we would. Just signed… Continue reading 04.27.13 Dora and her Explorers say “see ya later” to Hammond and Louisiana

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04.24.13 A week of good byes and last things

This has been a week of saying goodbye and last things before we take to the road next week. Last hair cut from my dear friend Christie Williamson who has cut my hair for many years.  I plan on letting my hair grow long and letting the color grow out since I won't have a wonderful hair… Continue reading 04.24.13 A week of good byes and last things

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04.16.13 Countdown to departure – 10 days!

Now that we've set our departure date of April 30th everything needs to be finalized.  The lists are made and added to daily! This past year I've had four eye surgeries and now have wonderfully non-cataract, non-floater eyes and no longer wear contacts thanks to Dr. Greiner and Dr. Allison.  I've had brain tests galore and am back… Continue reading 04.16.13 Countdown to departure – 10 days!

RV travels before full timing

04.14.13 TLC Wolf River Resort, Pass Christian, MS

Our first weekend experience at an RV campground was a smashing success!  TLC Wolf River Resort in Pass Christian is a nice quiet private campground.  We learned a lot about private versus public campgrounds during the presentation we sat through. You have to be a member of a campground or network of campground to stay at… Continue reading 04.14.13 TLC Wolf River Resort, Pass Christian, MS

Preparing to RV Fulltime, RV travels before full timing

04.13.13 First weekend camping experience…….

We're camping for the weekend at Wolf River Resort in Pass Christian MS.  This is our first experience just by ourselves and so far we're really enjoying it.  I've noticed some differences in being here and living in our driveway and wanted to start off by sharing those. The difference between sitting in our driveway… Continue reading 04.13.13 First weekend camping experience…….

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04.03.13 Family Easter and Computer Sale!

Easter is over and Spring is here!  We shared a wonderful family day at our empty house the Saturday before Easter with our son Chip’s family and my sister Harriett’s family.  They are all genuinely kind and caring people and I cherish each time we’re able to get together.  We had plenty of food to go… Continue reading 04.03.13 Family Easter and Computer Sale!

Preparing to RV Fulltime, Preparing to RV fulltime

03.11.13 Wonderful food and saying goodbye to Roy’s computer toys…..

Philippians 4:6-7, "Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus." (NL Roy finished his work on… Continue reading 03.11.13 Wonderful food and saying goodbye to Roy’s computer toys…..

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03.04.13 Madisyn’s 4th birthday, bad bad Dora, new asking price and hot nutritious dinner!

We have had visitors to our blog from Greece, Australia, Pakistan, Italy, Panama, Qatar and Ireland since the last time I updated countries.  Still can't figure out why but I think it's cool!  We also have 23 followers now.  I love to look at the stats and see the countries, how many followers and what… Continue reading 03.04.13 Madisyn’s 4th birthday, bad bad Dora, new asking price and hot nutritious dinner!

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02.18.13 All I know about Work Camping aka Workamping AND You can do this too!

This blog post is about work camping which is what we plan to do while we are exploring America.  The picture immediately below has nothing to do with work camping but is a recent picture we took of Dora, Roy, myself and our granddaughter Madisyn. Work camping is described as anyone who has chosen to work… Continue reading 02.18.13 All I know about Work Camping aka Workamping AND You can do this too!