Bruce Springsteen sang the song "My hometown" and that kept running through my mind as we drove through the little town that is now "our hometown". If you're driving up I-29 in South Dakota take exit 109 and hang a left, go down about 20 miles and you'll enter the wonderful little town of Madison. … Continue reading 05.08.13 My hometown – Madison, South Dakota
Tag: retirement
05.02.13 Travel Day to Branson, MO
Today (Thursday) was a travel day going to Branson, Missouri. We've never been to Branson but I believe everyone we know has visited there and said it's a must see place on our way to Minnesota. We pulled out of Holiday Mountain Resorts around 10:45 and headed straight for Mellon's Country Store. They are open… Continue reading 05.02.13 Travel Day to Branson, MO
04.27.13 Saying goodbye to Southeastern Louisiana University ~~ GO LIONS!
Friday was my last day at work at Southeastern Louisiana University where I've worked for almost 15 years. I actually started working there 17 years ago but Roy and I took a two-year leave from full time work to test the waters on flipping houses. We did quite well and then selling the houses became extremely difficult… Continue reading 04.27.13 Saying goodbye to Southeastern Louisiana University ~~ GO LIONS!
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
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
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!
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…….
04.10.13 Northward bound to live in Minnesota!
Big News! Not that we haven't been planning for this forever and ever and ever but finally the moment has arrived, well soon anyway! No we haven't sold the house. However, Dora, Boots and the Explorers (Roy and Rosalyn) will be heading north on April 30th or May 1st to LIVE and WORK at Northern Lights Resort in… Continue reading 04.10.13 Northward bound to live in Minnesota!
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!
02.26.13 Making rock candy, Roy’s retirement, When Jesus Saves, Dear friends visiting, Open house~~~
Granddaughter Madisyn 's 4th birthday party is Sunday. The Pop Rock Princess theme is conjuring up a lot of neat food ideas, etc. Her mommy wants to make candy rocks on a stick and I'm getting to help!! You know the ones we loved as kids. I only remember getting them when we'd visit Rock City near… Continue reading 02.26.13 Making rock candy, Roy’s retirement, When Jesus Saves, Dear friends visiting, Open house~~~
- BECAUSE HE LIVES, I CAN FACE TOMORROW - 