We are now sitting at the Naval Air Station in New Orleans. It is a nice area here and except when the jets fly overhead it is very quiet. There is a very nice fitness club here that we can access. The only drawback I can see so far is that pool is not open yet for the summer. I miss the pool. I am really liking it.
Our drive here from Pensacola was for the most part uneventful however we made a mistake that lots of others before us has made. We blindly followed our GPS and realized the mistake when "Gabby" told us to go 1/2 mile further and board ferry. Um.......NO!
We were on a narrow 2 lane driveway without any shoulder room. We had no choice but to continue. Turning around with a 37 foot 5th wheel was not in the cards. We also had people behind us. What if we didn't fit on the ferry? How big was this ferry? If we couldn't get on we would have to back out over half a mile to get to a place we could turn around. Very nervously we continued. When we got to the boat the attendant had us wait while she boarded the people behind us. We were then able to stretch out across the bow. We boarded on the starboard side of the bow and fortunately disembarked on the port side. We were able to drive straight on the boat and right across the bow and off. Seeing as the clearance under the deck was only 12'6" we would not have been able to fit if we would have needed to exit from the stern. We really dodged a bullet there. From now we preplan our route, especially in cities!!!! Lesson learned.
We drove around New Orleans today some and explored. Tomorrow we head to the French Quarter for exploration and maybe some shopping.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Hi from Pensacola. We are at Blue Angel Naval Rec area. We were here last fall for about 3 weeks. When we arrived here on Thursday there was only 1 site left and as luck would have it, it was the exact same site we were in before. Nice view of the water out front. The big problem is that we are a 5th wheel and don't have windows in the front cap. It would be nice to just turn the rig around and have that view out our back window.
On Friday after a leisurely breakfast and a shower we headed out to the base for stickers for the truck and for groceries. We went to the Naval Air Museum and wandered through looking at all the exhibits. We also paid the fee to go into the Imax theatre for a short movie on the Hubble space telescope.
I found the models of the ships that carried the aircraft more interesting, as I like ships. Aircraft are not really my cup of tea. That being said, it was very much worth the time and money spent to see it.
Saturday it poured. At times we couldn't see much more than 100 yards out front. It was a nice day to just sit and do needlework. Other than take the dogs out in the rain to do their business we never left Serenity. At least we know she doesn't leak!!!!
That is about it from Pensacola Fl and I will talk to you soon. Until then safe travels and maybe we will meet down the road somewhere.
On Friday after a leisurely breakfast and a shower we headed out to the base for stickers for the truck and for groceries. We went to the Naval Air Museum and wandered through looking at all the exhibits. We also paid the fee to go into the Imax theatre for a short movie on the Hubble space telescope.
I found the models of the ships that carried the aircraft more interesting, as I like ships. Aircraft are not really my cup of tea. That being said, it was very much worth the time and money spent to see it.
Saturday it poured. At times we couldn't see much more than 100 yards out front. It was a nice day to just sit and do needlework. Other than take the dogs out in the rain to do their business we never left Serenity. At least we know she doesn't leak!!!!
That is about it from Pensacola Fl and I will talk to you soon. Until then safe travels and maybe we will meet down the road somewhere.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
The wheels finally rolled this morning. It felt so good to be moving again. I loved the winter in Florida but is was time to go on to some new adventures. Unfortunately we have to be back in Florida by early Oct. This past winter Ira had a small cancer spot removed from his head so now the doctor wants to see him every 6 months. We need to be back for that appointment. This is going to determine our travels for the next few years I am sure, but it could be so much worse. I am not complaining. The dogs seem to be happy to be moving again too. They jumped right into the back seat and settled down immediately. They know the routine.
When we left Eustis the sun was shining and it was hot. By the time we stopped for diesel ($100 for half a tank, ouch) it was raining so hard we couldn't see. Of course after we ..........um....Ira got soaking wet pumping fuel the rain stopped. Now that we are stopped it isn't raining any but the black clouds are threatening. Tomorrow we roll on to Pensacola for a few nights. We are planning to go to the base to get stickers for the truck so that we can access any of the bases on our travels.
Just under a month ago Ira and I changed our way of eating. We cut out a lot of fat, sugars, salt and carbs from our diet. This has resulted in about 15 pounds of weight shed from each of us. Now that we are rolling again this is going to prove a bit of a challenge for us. On moving days we are going to have to be totally prepared with meals we can eat on the run. It was so tempting to just stop and grab a burger and fries to go but we didn't. At supper we didn't want to cook as we are parked in a Walmart parking lot so we just had salad and cold chicken. It tasted great and just hit the spot.
That is about it for today so until we meet again, safe travels and maybe can meet down the road one day.
When we left Eustis the sun was shining and it was hot. By the time we stopped for diesel ($100 for half a tank, ouch) it was raining so hard we couldn't see. Of course after we ..........um....Ira got soaking wet pumping fuel the rain stopped. Now that we are stopped it isn't raining any but the black clouds are threatening. Tomorrow we roll on to Pensacola for a few nights. We are planning to go to the base to get stickers for the truck so that we can access any of the bases on our travels.
Just under a month ago Ira and I changed our way of eating. We cut out a lot of fat, sugars, salt and carbs from our diet. This has resulted in about 15 pounds of weight shed from each of us. Now that we are rolling again this is going to prove a bit of a challenge for us. On moving days we are going to have to be totally prepared with meals we can eat on the run. It was so tempting to just stop and grab a burger and fries to go but we didn't. At supper we didn't want to cook as we are parked in a Walmart parking lot so we just had salad and cold chicken. It tasted great and just hit the spot.
That is about it for today so until we meet again, safe travels and maybe can meet down the road one day.
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Yesterday was another day of cleaning etc. Having dogs really gets the carpets dirty so we rented a carpet shampooer and did the bedroom, stairs and slide carpets. We replaced the carpet in the living room last year with laminate. Once we finished that we started reorganizing everything in the kitchen and bedroom cupboards. It will be like having a new 5er when we are done.
A month ago Ira and I changed our way of eating. We have cut down on carbs, sugars, fat and salt. This has resulted in a weight loss of about 15 pounds each and as a reward Ira decided to take me out for dinner. We went to Olive Garden for soup salad and bread sticks. We did NOT eat the bread sticks. I am so proud of myself. When we left the restaurant Ira headed north. I didn't know where he was heading and he was being quite secretive. About 10 minutes later he pulls into the local stock car track for the nights racing. It was great. I haven't been to the races for way too many years and I thought it was out of my blood. When those cars came out of turn 4 for the green flag I found out it definitely wasn't. That same ole thrill run right through me. Of course now he has released a monster. I can't wait to go again. Hopefully we can take in some races across the country. What a nice surprise.
Well that is about it for the past few days here in sunny Florida. Safe travels out there and maybe we will meet down the road one day.
A month ago Ira and I changed our way of eating. We have cut down on carbs, sugars, fat and salt. This has resulted in a weight loss of about 15 pounds each and as a reward Ira decided to take me out for dinner. We went to Olive Garden for soup salad and bread sticks. We did NOT eat the bread sticks. I am so proud of myself. When we left the restaurant Ira headed north. I didn't know where he was heading and he was being quite secretive. About 10 minutes later he pulls into the local stock car track for the nights racing. It was great. I haven't been to the races for way too many years and I thought it was out of my blood. When those cars came out of turn 4 for the green flag I found out it definitely wasn't. That same ole thrill run right through me. Of course now he has released a monster. I can't wait to go again. Hopefully we can take in some races across the country. What a nice surprise.
Well that is about it for the past few days here in sunny Florida. Safe travels out there and maybe we will meet down the road one day.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
We are getting closer to the departure date from Eustis and our trek west. It is interesting to read other's blogs who are on the same path as the one we are about to take. It is giving me ideas of places to stop and things to see. Our planned day of departure is a week Saturday (unless I can talk Ira into leaving earlier). I really like it here. The park is nice and the people are friendly. We are in central Florida with a short drive to things to do and see. That being said I am excited to wander further. We have had a beautiful winter with sun and warm weather most every day and I look forward to returning in the fall but for now I want to explore and see other places.
Ira has spent the past few days resorting and packing Serenity's basement and the back of the truck. We are always looking for a better and more efficient way to stow everything. Anyway that is all getting settled. The dogs are going in for a severe clipping tomorrow so hopefully they will stay short for a while. It seems they shed less that way. I would love to get the cat done too but I really don't think he would take kindly to that.
Well that is about it from our home in Eustis.
I wish everyone safe travels and I hope we meet somewhere down the road.
Ira has spent the past few days resorting and packing Serenity's basement and the back of the truck. We are always looking for a better and more efficient way to stow everything. Anyway that is all getting settled. The dogs are going in for a severe clipping tomorrow so hopefully they will stay short for a while. It seems they shed less that way. I would love to get the cat done too but I really don't think he would take kindly to that.
Well that is about it from our home in Eustis.
I wish everyone safe travels and I hope we meet somewhere down the road.
Monday, April 2, 2012
Sunny and hot
Hello all
The weather has just about been perfect here in Florida. I am just loving the sun and warm weather. Even though I have a bad case of hitch itch the weather is making staying here these last few weeks easier. We are not doing much, just hanging around the pool and soaking up the rays. Of course the crowds at the pool are getting smaller and smaller and people leave to head back north to their summer homes. There are more and more empty sites in the park everyday.
On the travel plans, we have made reservations at the famcamp at the Naval Air Station in New Orleans for the last week of April. As much as I am loving the hot weather here and the pool I am getting excited to move on and see new sites.
Safe travels to everyone out there.
The weather has just about been perfect here in Florida. I am just loving the sun and warm weather. Even though I have a bad case of hitch itch the weather is making staying here these last few weeks easier. We are not doing much, just hanging around the pool and soaking up the rays. Of course the crowds at the pool are getting smaller and smaller and people leave to head back north to their summer homes. There are more and more empty sites in the park everyday.
On the travel plans, we have made reservations at the famcamp at the Naval Air Station in New Orleans for the last week of April. As much as I am loving the hot weather here and the pool I am getting excited to move on and see new sites.
Safe travels to everyone out there.
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Hello everyone
It has been a long time since my last post and the sad thing to say is that there really isn't much to catch up on. When one first starts out on this lifestyle everyone (including us) thinks every day will be one exciting adventure after another. (and some days are) but more days than not we live our life much like we always have. We just do it from an RV instead of a stix and bricks. It is hard to write about what we are doing. We are living. Now we are planning our summer trip and things are getting exciting again.
When we last spoke we did not have residency set up yet and we were still in Pensacola. Well, we did get everything settled, we now both have 8 year Florida DL and the truck and Serenity sport Fl plates. AND the best part - we can get cheap Disney World tickets.
We have had a beautiful winter here. The weather has been great and we have spent lots of time in the pool and hot tub. We are both sporting nice tans to prove it too.
My parents managed to get down here for 6 weeks and we enjoyed spending time with them. It is too bad they couldn't stay longer. But they are back in Canada again and we miss them.
Here are our plans for the summer. So far, and as any full timer knows, everything is written in Jello, the plan is to leave here around the 20th of April, head to New Orleans for a week, meander across Texas (with a stop in San Antonio to walk the river walk) head north on the eastern side of the Rockies and on up into Canada for the summer. We plan to spend some time in Vegas, The Grand Canyon , Arches National Park, and Yellowstone. Of course there will be other stops along the way. Once in Alberta we will be heading to my sons house were we plan to moochdock for the summer. I supported him for 20 years so he can me for 2 months right? I thought that sounded fair. Two of my boys live in the same area of Alberta and I am quite excited that my daughter is also flying out from the east coast to join us for a week in July.
I would love to head back to Florida by way of heading east through Canada and then south down the eastern coast but that all depends on the price of fuel and what the timing is. Ira has a Dr. appt in late Sept that he needs to make. We can call and put it off for a few weeks into Oct but we do need to make it back by then.
We had a little scare this winter with a spot of cancer on Ira's head. He had it removed and the Dr. said there is a 95% chance of 100% removal. The Dr. feels very good about the procedure but we do have to come back for follow up checks.
We are both loving Florida for a winter month state and even though we are excited about moving on for our summer adventure we are feeling good about heading back here for the winter. We are in the Orlando area which gives us easy access to Tampa, Daytona and of course Orlando.
Life is great isn't it.
Talk to you all soon and until then safe travels.
When we last spoke we did not have residency set up yet and we were still in Pensacola. Well, we did get everything settled, we now both have 8 year Florida DL and the truck and Serenity sport Fl plates. AND the best part - we can get cheap Disney World tickets.
We have had a beautiful winter here. The weather has been great and we have spent lots of time in the pool and hot tub. We are both sporting nice tans to prove it too.
My parents managed to get down here for 6 weeks and we enjoyed spending time with them. It is too bad they couldn't stay longer. But they are back in Canada again and we miss them.
Here are our plans for the summer. So far, and as any full timer knows, everything is written in Jello, the plan is to leave here around the 20th of April, head to New Orleans for a week, meander across Texas (with a stop in San Antonio to walk the river walk) head north on the eastern side of the Rockies and on up into Canada for the summer. We plan to spend some time in Vegas, The Grand Canyon , Arches National Park, and Yellowstone. Of course there will be other stops along the way. Once in Alberta we will be heading to my sons house were we plan to moochdock for the summer. I supported him for 20 years so he can me for 2 months right? I thought that sounded fair. Two of my boys live in the same area of Alberta and I am quite excited that my daughter is also flying out from the east coast to join us for a week in July.
I would love to head back to Florida by way of heading east through Canada and then south down the eastern coast but that all depends on the price of fuel and what the timing is. Ira has a Dr. appt in late Sept that he needs to make. We can call and put it off for a few weeks into Oct but we do need to make it back by then.
We had a little scare this winter with a spot of cancer on Ira's head. He had it removed and the Dr. said there is a 95% chance of 100% removal. The Dr. feels very good about the procedure but we do have to come back for follow up checks.
We are both loving Florida for a winter month state and even though we are excited about moving on for our summer adventure we are feeling good about heading back here for the winter. We are in the Orlando area which gives us easy access to Tampa, Daytona and of course Orlando.
Life is great isn't it.
Talk to you all soon and until then safe travels.
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