tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48768032690787495412024-02-20T23:15:38.054-06:00Loved By LillieTraveling North America with my old dog, LillieLoved by Lilliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08322413304329473284noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876803269078749541.post-77165628262570283682016-02-05T15:38:00.000-06:002018-01-07T21:03:02.272-06:00New HorizonsNow that Lillie is no longer with me, I made the decision to park Shantilly and travel overseas for while. I've now downsized from the camper to my backpack.<br />
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Since this blog was intended to tell the story of Lillie and my travels around north America, I've decided to create a new blog for my solo travels. Please check it out at <a href="http://www.theuniversaltraveler.com/" target="_blank">http://www.theuniversaltraveler.com/</a>.<br />
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<br />Loved by Lilliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08322413304329473284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876803269078749541.post-14538559227950458772015-12-18T23:48:00.002-06:002018-01-07T21:03:01.281-06:00Beginnings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The best part of anything is the beginning. There are a few exceptions but it's pretty well a basic truth.<br />
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Starting that new job that you were praying to get...woohoo! That "woohoo" dies down quickly to a "is it 5 oclock yet?". Commitment to lose that weight by a certain date pumps you up...til you start. Marriage at first is so happy and sweet then it's all business (typically). <br />
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Excitement at hitting the road again and knowing the reality of situations on that road are truly nothing to be excited about. Yet still, the anticipation makes the heart beat faster. Beginning a new adventure, even knowing the down sides but only concentrating on the fun of it all, the feeling it gives, the encompassing freedom & the knowledge that you'll learn...something! That you'll experience life, new friendships, survive things you had never imagined, and find your best self through it all.<br />
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People comment often on how brave they think I am and how much they admire me for my lifestyle and how I inspire them to try to do the same. I'm asked how I can do what I'm doing. I have no tangible answer. I thank them as it's truly an honor to inspire! All I can offer is that I have no fear...I know God has my back...I trust people! I'm doing what I feel I should be doing. It's a happiness, a "call", a search, and hopefully a destination.<br />
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Yes, the best part of anything is the beginning. How you come through the finale is a miracle, I'd say, and a signature strength that only you can earn. I can't wait to begin again!<br />
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P.S. The Exceptions are family, friends and pets!!<br />
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Loved by Lilliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08322413304329473284noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876803269078749541.post-74529888093070440202015-12-11T01:09:00.001-06:002018-01-07T21:03:02.198-06:00Changes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've been very emotional today for some reason! Tired...yes..it definitely is playing a part but the people in my life are the catalyst. I have amazingly good friends, caring, giving, sharing friends. After another long week of night labor, I crashed while a friend took my Jeep to the shop then woke me up (after a good 6.5 hrs sleep) to go pick it up. We then went out to the local small town bar for a couple of beers and to shoot some pool before I left; and I just soaked it all in!! The people, the dive bar atmosphere, the patrons, the music on the jukebox, and the friends I was with.<br />
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I love my country! It's beautiful in so many ways...the culture, the scenery, the people. I'll be finished working the seasonal job I got at Amazon (Amazon Camperforce) very soon so will hit the road camping to visit friends and family for about a month before I branch off on the next leg of my adventurous journey through this life!<br />
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I'm leaving for a while...indefinitely. Australia is my first destination. I need to arrive down under before winter hits as I want to visit and explore then ferry down to New Zealand to hike a few glacier areas (<a href="http://www.tongarirocrossing.org.nz/" target="_blank">Tongariro Alpine Crossing</a> being one of them) before winter! Then back to northern Oz and Asia and India...you see the trend? :)<br />
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I guess, since time seems to be flying, it hit me that I'm leaving my good friends and family and this wonderful place we call America (that I've spent the past 2 years traversing) very soon. Deciding to go was no decision. No Lillie...time to travel overseas. That was it. While I still have meager savings to help me out, I'm healthy enough, in good enough shape, and can think of nothing better than seeing the world....I'm embracing my need!!<br />
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That doesn't mean I won't miss my friends, my family or my Shantilly life!! My backpack..hmm..guess I should name it now as it will house my world!! <br />
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The following are SOME pics of me with friends! Too many others so if you're not included, I'm sorry. It's late, I'm tired, but I love you all!!!<br />
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<br />Loved by Lilliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08322413304329473284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876803269078749541.post-85499186577679669202015-11-05T22:45:00.001-06:002019-07-17T19:23:25.764-05:00Lillie in My Rearview But Forever in My Heart<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The mountain views off of the Million Dollar Hwy and in Durango and Silver City were amazing and therapeutic! The weather was perfect and the casino I parked at was awesome!! I was going to stay only 2 nights but loved it so much that I stayed 5. If you're looking to go to the Durango area, visit <a href="http://www.skyutecasino.com/" target="_blank">Sky Ute Casino</a>!! The staff, pool/hot tub, casino, restaurants, RV park, showers/toilets, and I'm sure (though I didn't need them), the accommodations are amazing!!<br />
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I finally left there to return to Texas. From upper 60's temps to mid-90's was not nice but I needed to park Shantilly and Jeep so I could fly to Hawaii to visit my daughter and son-in-law. I cried a lot as living without Lillie was difficult and Shantilly felt extremely different without her. I bought Shantilly FOR Lillie!<br />
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Hawaii did me a world of good! I was out of Shantilly (where I pictured Lillie all of the time) and was having to interact with people! I couldn't shut myself in. My daughter kept me active and entertained and Hawaii itself did as well!!<br />
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Oahu offered a lot of distractions for me! I hiked a lot, visited various beaches, visited Pearl Harbor, took a dance trip on a night pirate ship, ate amazing food, danced, played a weird beer pong kind of game (slap pong)..apparently invented by my son-in-law, and took a multitude of amazing pictures of the incredibly beautiful landscapes!! I met my daughter's good friends, I drank a lot, I relaxed, I got sunburned, I ate AMAZING pineapple ice cream at Dole Plantation (where my daughter works), I had a blast doing a sort of scavenger hunt in the "world's largest maze" at Dole Plantation, I saw awesome <br />
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waterfalls, hula dances, Japanese tourists to the extreme, discovered a lot of "pill boxes" left behind by WWII, met fun travelers from all over (my favorite thing!), and got 2 weeks of precious time with my youngest baby girl. I also had the bonus of my nephew visiting the area with a friend for a week (some of the BEST of those fun times were spent with them!)!!<br />
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Now, I'm moving forward! In 6 days, I go to work! What???!!! Yup. I will park Shantilly in Boyd, TX and start work for Amazon Camperforce. I'll be at the Amazon Haslet, TX warehouse (largest Amazon warehouse in the world, so I've <br />
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read)! It is a fullfillment center and I'm hoping for the most physical job so that I can get back in shape! <br />
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Other than just plain needing to make some money, the reason I chose this job is so that I can be near my new granddaughter for her first Thanksgiving and Christmas. I also want to spend time with my first born and her husband before I leave.<br />
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Leave? Where am I going? Well, once work ends and after Christmas, I plan to head out for a last bout of Shantilly camping and friend/family visiting (south and east US) before I park Shantilly and Jeep indefinitely. My current plan is to fly to Australia in early February. If I can get a house/pet sitting gig for 1 to 3 months, I'd be in heaven! I'll let y'all know the score!! <br />
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Today, my heart could be heard breaking. I said goodbye to my best friend, my travel companion, my comforter, my adorer, my cheerleader. Lillie, my soldier. She protected, nurtured, was crazy loyal, and heart warmingly ecstatic upon seeing I came back home to her. She endured pain in silence, anxiety not so much in silence, and loved deeply!<br />
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The first time that I saw Lillie, I had pulled up to the front doors of a Petco and there she was. A tiny orange <br />
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the only days I allowed Lillie to sleep in my bed as I needed to wake up when she did. Obviously, she survived and, after all of that, she became mine. A few months later, a studly suitor jumped my gate and next thing you know she had a litter of puppies! She was an amazing mother! A few months after being neutered, she developed heart worms and was treated back to good health. She had a hearty distaste for cats and in the battle for their lives, the cats left her many scars and me with excelling doctoring skills. In the same vein, as she got old and weak, 4 different pit bull mixes attacked her and did some extensive damage. Through it all, she accepted the pain, my help, and the help of others quietly, stately, and patiently. She learned not to like other dogs much nor kids as they would throw rocks at her from the alley behind my house.<br />
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When Lillie and I became family, I already had a dog...Ginger, a sweetheart golden retriever. They were best friends and Lillie took it on herself to look after Ginger, groom her, play with her, and scold her. She loved Ginger so much. When Ginger's health declined, Lillie aged. I had been away so when I came home from Europe and sat down on the floor, Lillie put her head against my chest and, I believe, silently cried. She grieved a very long time for her Ginger and became an old dog. That was 5 years ago. I hope Ginger was waiting for her today.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNdZIyTMYmq6SnrPMUQKtvFQE8ACdlblDtCxpeYQJhDUdwgNnyLG2lxWFuQGBXuJNSxU5h32Ci7VjkZMA4epUOCSjedhEzJghiTu1s1vH0k1IQH6JU4Wn15yZ80XOADyHWbVQ-emJ-K7U/s1600/IMG_1301.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNdZIyTMYmq6SnrPMUQKtvFQE8ACdlblDtCxpeYQJhDUdwgNnyLG2lxWFuQGBXuJNSxU5h32Ci7VjkZMA4epUOCSjedhEzJghiTu1s1vH0k1IQH6JU4Wn15yZ80XOADyHWbVQ-emJ-K7U/s200/IMG_1301.jpg" width="150" /></a>Since then, she's traveled 48 states, kayaked, paddle-boated, hiked, slept for months in a tent with me, in many strangers homes, and in a small camper now for almost a year. She's met hundreds of people, pets, and fans! She's been in department stores, casinos, bars, and restaurants. I've learned she hated dog parks and beaches and would eat anything that I might be having when I ate out. I won't forget how, when she was done drinking the water I offered her in the Jeep, she would lick my hand as if saying, "I'm done. Thank you. I love you.". She put up with my many hour drives, my dancing around, uncomfortable heat and cold, my leaving her alone, my hugging her too much, my tears on her shoulders, and my dragging her around the towns and sights we came to.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGhM6_8JFTVke5LN9JnhWrObYtk9vnolr7K0XTuIgjbpdmJ2047-SDPINa8-gOeo-kY7VTjU3QMLmorDrvxW-LbeAvLxH-wFZEmTNMje2J2VFt87BASsZh5HXf8qGRuqamaHmax7C0tsQ/s1600/foot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGhM6_8JFTVke5LN9JnhWrObYtk9vnolr7K0XTuIgjbpdmJ2047-SDPINa8-gOeo-kY7VTjU3QMLmorDrvxW-LbeAvLxH-wFZEmTNMje2J2VFt87BASsZh5HXf8qGRuqamaHmax7C0tsQ/s400/foot.jpg" width="356" /></a>I will forever be grateful for Lillie's undying adoration and recognize the blessing she's been to me. Such unconditional and selfless love I'll surely never experience again. I'm so happy I chose to journey full time with her by my side. With her slow stride but eager eyes (she didn't always look bored! LOL), she taught me abundant patience and acceptance of our conditions. She will forever be in my heart and I thank her for the many, many laughs and joys she gifted me.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I know what you're thinking! You want to kiss me, right?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'll grow into it!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Along the Path of the Gods</td></tr>
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I love to hike. It is my favorite form of exercise as well as therapy. Hiking introduced me to deeper introspection and an expectation of endurance that I've not put on myself in any other area.<br />
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I completed a few amazing hikes overseas just a few years ago but I was in the best shape of my life!<br />
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In 2011, I returned to the Amalfi Coast in Italy specifically so I could hike the Path of the Gods from Bomerano to Positano. It's an amazingly beautiful path with incredible views of the coast! Not difficult but pure <br />
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Then in 2012, there were 2 hikes I did in China. One was "the most dangerous hike in the world", <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbtZfzxX44o" target="_blank">Mount Huashan</a>. Not only was clinging to the cliff face (called the "Plankwalk In The Sky" and nearly 5,000 feet in the air) a feat for the nerves but it especially is after hiking the thousands <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOoV72gqBYPAeX5wATOIur1sTL2DYzPYB2Xtiyj5K1FnCjnjrExrFJzEZcl3sfh36q5XAJmCUf5AvxJSN4wqSXurC46ZVxAkfFxKDJSrl8joALssHj2BQYMI_WVjafOO7V73jeVYHnkAs/s1600/IMG_0838.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOoV72gqBYPAeX5wATOIur1sTL2DYzPYB2Xtiyj5K1FnCjnjrExrFJzEZcl3sfh36q5XAJmCUf5AvxJSN4wqSXurC46ZVxAkfFxKDJSrl8joALssHj2BQYMI_WVjafOO7V73jeVYHnkAs/s200/IMG_0838.jpg" width="150" /></a></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9ucXrOKvEqIttZ-YQ4DqnRfh8W5au6bAUdkKPzZr07BledSrUSin2KGcfqdfZ9ruN0NrAqA3P3OPMnnnOXFHAOcmFD55s2utXheBS2LJcXze8xCHl4KOKfX46AJEXGey998LFWiCzNl0/s1600/IMG_0794.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9ucXrOKvEqIttZ-YQ4DqnRfh8W5au6bAUdkKPzZr07BledSrUSin2KGcfqdfZ9ruN0NrAqA3P3OPMnnnOXFHAOcmFD55s2utXheBS2LJcXze8xCHl4KOKfX46AJEXGey998LFWiCzNl0/s200/IMG_0794.jpg" width="150" /></a>of steep steps carved into the mountain by the insane monks!! Fatigue and fear make your entire being quake! Nine hours is how long it took start to finish and I wasn't going slowly! However, I did have to back track as I missed the temple where the Plankwalk was on the first pass. The second major hike in China was the MuTienYu section of the Great Wall of China. My friends, not being hikers themselves, weren't up to hiking the entire wall as I was, so I pretty much ran most of the Wall as I hated the idea of them having to wait for me. Still, that one took me four hours and, as in all of these hikes, views were amazing but unlike them, the history was humbling!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmIpUt32WuOP6HcpVFtABMN8MTyHZDWA_kVswDUru8ovsBHgS-h9TClBx8NvHF3bMbMfE4dKHfii0IpQRzR5cyt7NQmmeaRKYLC8uh0C0NjY7ASiwZQp0t07r7HNagf6WmaCUqWyfuk4c/s1600/3-sisters-waterfalls.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="115" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmIpUt32WuOP6HcpVFtABMN8MTyHZDWA_kVswDUru8ovsBHgS-h9TClBx8NvHF3bMbMfE4dKHfii0IpQRzR5cyt7NQmmeaRKYLC8uh0C0NjY7ASiwZQp0t07r7HNagf6WmaCUqWyfuk4c/s200/3-sisters-waterfalls.png" width="200" /></a>I had not done a challenging hike in the US until this year...well, with the exception of Angel's Landing in Zion National Park, Utah in 2011 (see top photo)!! I am woefully out of shape after road tripping for 2 years though!! The first one was near Julian, California. I don't even remember how I found out about it...probably a little blurb in one of the many tourist magazines and pamphlets that I picked up along the way. Three Sisters Falls is the most challenging hike I've ever done. It is only a 4 mile hike (2 in and 2 out) but the out part is all uphill! Along this hike, I used every single muscle in my body! Luckily, it wasn't an overly hot day and I met some folks along the trail to help me make it back!! <br />
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I managed to climb with the aide of rope number 1 but couldn't swing over to reach rope number 2! So I <br />
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clawed my way up the dirt hill on hands and knees to a point where I could grasp a small bush. However, I was on the wrong side to reach the trail!! One of the young men behind me climbed to where he was anchored by bushes on the correct side and held his hand across for me. I literally leaped for it and he just barely caught me and pulled me over! I honestly don't know if I would have made it back without that one moment of help!! After that, I thought, "NOW I'm almost there!". Right!! I hiked on and on...a seeming eternity...uphill! I doubted making it back to my Jeep many times in that measly 4 hour hike but I pushed on!! I'd only brought 2 bottles of water and had emptied them. If you do this trail, bring PLENTY of water for the return hike up!! Seeing my Jeep was a moment of deepest relief that I won't ever forget!!<br />
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My most recent hike, the Manitou Incline Trail, was a completely different but extremely challenging hike. The trail consists of the ties from an old cable car that ran straight up the mountain in Manitou Springs, Colorado. The grade is as steep as 68% in places, starts at 6,600 feet and climbs to 2,000 feet within a mile. For this Texan, that's a lot of altitude!!! About 2/3 of the way up, <a href="http://www.barrtrail.net/" target="_blank">Barr Trail</a> intersects with the Incline. Just making it to that point, I had impressed myself. I REALLY wanted to just take the trail down from there. However, I push myself when I hike like no other time! So I hiked on, sometimes on all fours! I had about 5 lbs in the pack on my back (water and camera) which I don't recommend...but water was essential. The weather was overcast with some light rain which was perfect for this climb! Unlike any other <br />
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hike, I concentrated on my steps. After a certain point, in order to continue on, I HAD to go slow! So I would lead with my left leg, count 3 steps, stop, and then lead with the right leg. Being out of shape and just stair climbing was killer. I stopped to rest a lot to get my heart rate down. So did many 20 something year olds! Olympians use this trail to train as does the military. I made it to the top by sheer will and I feel in good company!! I wasn't confident in my legs ability to make it back down that steep incline so I hiked the 4 miles down the Barr Trail after reaching the top. It took me 2 hours to make it to the top then an hour to hike the 4 miles down. Oh, did I mention the awesome views??<br />
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These are the trails that I search out. The ones that give me the satisfaction of accomplishment! They make me reach deep! All I need is my desire to conquer the difficult hike without need of extra equipment! LOL Short but tough day hikes so Lillie isn't alone for too long. My spirit swells and my energy multiplies and I'm in flight!!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Climbing the Manitou Incline Trail</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">About 2/3 way up the Manitou Incline</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I made it to the top of the Incline!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View from Barr Trail on my way down</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Three Sisters Falls</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Part of the trail to 3 Sisters Falls</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<br />Loved by Lilliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08322413304329473284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876803269078749541.post-87559991767026577392015-08-22T23:16:00.001-05:002018-01-07T21:03:02.648-06:00All of the States?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Like a Stephen King novel, when I arrived in my number 50 state (North Dakota), things got weird! I saw the insane lightning that appeared to be striking land...buildings even! I was driving my Jeep, pulling my aluminum Shasta behind and thinking, "Lord, PLEASE don't let lightning strike Shantilly!!". Well, He heard me. Then He sent wind.<br />
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Newly across the border from Minnesota (state number 49), I was amazed and blown away at the beautiful scenery of Hwy 2 and beyond in North Dakota. I had no friends, relatives, or FB friends who had been to North Dakota (except for Devils Lake) so had NO idea of what to expect. I thought of the movie "Fargo" when I thought of ND! Imagine my surprise (yes, it's near end of August) that I wanted to stop every 5 miles to take a picture!!<br />
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Well, Stephen King-ish stepped in and I'm wondering if that's because North Dakota is my number 50 state!? I mean, this area hasn't had rain for 4 weeks. I enter my final 50 and it's like a fire storm (crazy lightning, heavy rain, massive winds!!). I didn't really have to drive through much heavy rain....it was mainly drizzle for hours...with crazy wind!! THEN I realized how low my gas gauge was.<br />
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Shortly after leaving Devils Lake, I saw my last gas station! I had over a half a tank so wasn't worried. Oh...I should have been very worried!! I never saw another one!! So for the first time in my life, I ran out of gas. The Lord saw to it that I was able to coast to a spot where I was off the highway and very near someone's home. I filled my 1 gallon can and drove the 8 more miles to a gas station thanks to a generous man at that home!<br />
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I've traveled the contiguous United States tent & RV camping over the past 2 years and have seen (as has Lillie) all of those 48 states. I've NEVER driven into one where I had to deal with storms & I've never run out of gas!! The campground I'm in is remote and I'm the only camper. The wind is gusting at 45 mph...I feel like I'm in a Stephen King story! I'm not quite sure what to make of my number 50 but I think Stephen King could have a hay day with it!<br />
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It's supposed to be continued windy all day tomorrow but no rain. I hope to get out to take some pictures in the area then see Devils Lake in the forecasted sunny Monday! For now, I'll sip my cocktail, listen to the swell of the wind before it rocks Shantilly, and find some good dance music!!<br />
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If you haven't been to a drive-in movie theatre lately (or ever), you are completely missing out!! When I think of them, I remember being a kid and the entire family piling into the station wagon. Decked out in our pajamas, we'd bring snacks, pillows, blankets, those old mosquito coils, the dog, and even the cat. Some of the tastiest burgers, hot dogs, corn dogs, and french fries I've ever had were had at the drive-in!<br />
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Though there are few who still have the original speakers (that always seemed to have a tinny sound) some do and it's a joy to see. Most only have the poles sans speakers. You just tune your radio to the station listed at the entrance. The poles remain simply as a parking guideline...if they actually even left the poles.<br />
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Back in December 2004, I was ecstatic to find out that a three screen drive-in theatre had opened in Ennis, TX which is only 20 miles from Dallas. My children and I went often and so did our dogs! <a href="http://www.galaxydriveintheatre.com/" target="_blank">Galaxy Drive-In</a> has since expanded to six screens. <br />
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While looking for things to do in and around Joplin, MO, where I recently decided to visit, I found the last surviving drive-in movie theatre on the famous US Route 66, <a href="http://66drivein.com/" target="_blank">66 Drive-In</a>, in Carthage, MO. Since I was pulling Shantilly and planned to find someplace to park for free in the area, I emailed the drive-in to find out if I could bring Shantilly in with me. I received an immediate welcoming response! I, however, couldn't stay overnight. That was fine by me so I found an overnight RV friendly Walmart in Carthage and planned my route once the movies were over.<br />
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This is a very popular theatre even though it offers only one screen. I was informed that people come from all over the world! I couldn't get over the lines waiting to get in and it wasn't even full. There were cars parked and waiting for entrance as early as 4pm!! The gates didn't open until 7:30pm and the movie didn't <br />
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begin until 8:30pm! I arrived about 6pm and was the last to make it INTO the driveway! The teens and children played various games on the lawn while waiting. I took photos, facebooked, talked to neighbors, and just people watched. Everyone fired up their engines once the owner and his son showed up at the gates. Just at that moment, an off-duty police officer, Derrick, approached and told me to drive straight to <br />
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the back once I was in and go to where he'd be standing to park. I was actually pleased to be in the back, grassy area so that Lillie wasn't freaked out by people running by and could wander around. Nor was I scrutinized between movies when I went into Shantilly to make a sandwich. <br />
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I do have to say that being so far in the back does take away from the experience though. During intermission, Lillie and I walked up to the front where children were in the playground directly in front of the screen. The other movie goers were sitting in their lawn chairs with blankets, their truck beds, or in the <br />
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vehicle cabs. However, the activity level and the sounds were multiplied! So many speakers in close proximity truly adds to the festive atmosphere and movie experience! <br />
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It was 2am before I arrived at the Walmart parking lot to sleep as we waited on most everyone else to leave. If there is one in your vicinity, you should load up the family and pets and get there EARLY this weekend! Here is a <a href="http://www.driveinmovie.com/mainmenu.htm" target="_blank">list of drive-in theatres</a> to see if there is one near you!!<br />
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Staying near Dallas for the imminent birth of first grandchild (a girl!), I've been camped at Lake Texoma, along the Oklahoma Texas border. I need an ark!! Since the day I arrived, it's rained with many tornado warnings with the exception of one day...yesterday!! So I've had a lot of "think time".<br />
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Twenty years ago, I knew I was unhappy. I was severely lacking in energy, I couldn't connect to anyone in anyway. This is very difficult to write about...who knew? Going to keep it simple.<br />
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The facts: I had little energy, I feared lung cancer as the cause as I was a smoker, I was in a controlling relationship and had lost me. The reality: my blood was too thick to pull through a syringe, I was within days of a stroke, I had an extremely rare disease that I, to this day, believe was simply a wake up call!<br />
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When the rare bone marrow disease was diagnosed, I began to live! I realized that I hadn't been living....at all. I did massive research, actually taught my oncologist a few things from that research, and suddenly my life had a purpose. To live!! To live more!! Guess what? I did and this...this disease went away!<br />
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Then to now...HA!! I can't begin to recount the journey. So much bad...some good!! Now IS where I was headed...amen. If it wasn't, what a blessed detour!!<br />
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I live...without the work stress or financial stress.....with simplicity of expectation, finance, and lifestyle. With the extremely short life expectancy given by my diagnosis (which I have now exceeded by more than 3 years), I recommend LIVING!! Live as if you will die tomorrow...because you could! I may die tomorrow...but now I can honestly say I've lived! Every year is a new world, a new experience.<br />
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Life is good, people! Put music to it and it's epic!!!!<br />
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<br />Loved by Lilliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08322413304329473284noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876803269078749541.post-62138923582651413022015-04-27T14:26:00.003-05:002018-01-07T21:03:01.869-06:00Gems of Quartzsite, Arizona<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.ci.quartzsite.az.us/" target="_blank">Quartzsite, Arizona</a>, the "Rock Capital of the World", has a population of less than 4,000 until January, that is. Winter turns Quartzsite into a mega gathering place, drawing thousands of visitors in RV's and tents. From winter residents and snowbirds to vendors, artists, and musicians; annually, it becomes a swap meet mecca!<br />
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If you don't mind large crowds, you can shop to your hearts content as you'll find everything under the sun <br />
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for sale here: crafts, kitchen wares, quilts, leather goods, tools, jewelry, hats, shirts, books, DVD's, food, food, food, and gems and minerals from all over the world. Shows abound: the Desert Gardens Annual International Gem and Mineral Show; the Sports, Vacation, and RV Show; the QIA (Quartzsite Improvement Assn) POWWOW; Quilt Show; Southwestern Art Show Roundup; Gold Treasure and Craft Show; and many other shows including the Author's Fair at Reader's Oasis Bookstore. Outdoors, there is the Masters Tough Golf Tournament and the Desert Bloom ATV Rally.<br />
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The Grand Gathering-The Legacy is one of the last events of the winter season. Last year, a new entry in Guiness World Records book was created when 631 grandparents and great-grandparents joined together to create one giant, human "Q" (for Quartzsite).<br />
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I, however, missed all of these festivities. I didn't arrive in Quartzsite until the small desert town had dropped from about 2 million back to its normal population. There's very little to see or do once April arrives and RV sites close down until cooler weather returns in the late fall. The biggest attraction that I found was <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Readers-Oasis-Books/100457896815864" target="_blank">Reader's Oasis Bookstore</a> and it's owner, Paul Winer; otherwise known as the Naked Bookseller...or the Naked Man.<br />
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When I pulled up to the bookstore, I really had no idea what to expect. I hadn't bothered to do any research but had simply been told about a naked man in a bookstore that I should go see. I certainly didn't expect to have a very interesting, if slightly awkward, conversation with a naked man! I turned around from getting Lillie out of the Jeep to see an old, long haired, bearded, rail thin man in a straw hat, flip flops, and a crocheted...package pouch?! I said the first thing that came to mind, "Nice tan!".<br />
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Walking into the bookstore was a treat! So much to see...so many books! Books, albums, tshirts, cards (artwork by Paul himself), games, gifts, and a piano! We talked as I wandered. I could have spent hours digging through the sprawling nostagia but he had an afternoon gig at the VFW to get to.<br />
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Back in the 60's and 70's, Paul was a bare-assed, boogie-woogie and blues pianist and comedian known as "Sweet Pie". Forty-two years after retiring, he's been thrilled to put on several concerts with his original blues harp player, "Old Willie Boy" Will Perone. Recently in New York City, they played to a full house at the Public Theatre. Check it out: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7BE-tPZgSo" target="_blank">SweetPieJoesPubNY</a>. On this trip, he met NY's infamous Naked Cowboy whom he bragged to me was much less naked than he!<br />
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hypersensitive so clothing is more like a costume. He's been arrested numerous times, mostly for his nudity. However, he's won 68 court cases! This man of comedy, art, music, book appreciation, and what will likely be his own published book of stories had me oblivious to his nudity...almost!<br />
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A friend who was with me is considering crocheting some "c*** socks" to sell...or not! Google the Naked Man himself and you'll be entertained...go to the Reader's Oasis and you'll enter an insightful world created by an open mind!<br />
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<br />Loved by Lilliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08322413304329473284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876803269078749541.post-36279727986857398362015-04-22T01:11:00.002-05:002018-01-07T21:03:01.541-06:00Extended Growing Pains<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I just found out that I lost what respect I might have had with some people close to me by choosing my current lifestyle! Apparently, there is a huge dynamic of change for them that they have to come to terms with or reject. I'm finding that the latter is the norm for most of us who are doing this. Rejection! And here I thought my previous lifestyle was far less respectable!! <br />
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It's a well known fact that change is hard. That change is catastrophic for some, debilitating for others. For some, it's just plain fearsome!! When in fact, change should be accepted as a lesson! After all, it's a course of living...everyone changes. If they don't, they're dead! This form of change isn't "running away" for most of us (as we're accused of), it's running to who we see ourselves as to live the lives we dream of. We move ever forward through our fear; it's empowering, it's scary as hell, and it's growth. It's life on our terms!<br />
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It's easy to sustain, to keep on keeping on in our cookie cutter lives. That doesn't mean we're happy or fulfilled. It means that we are paying the bills...we are living the lives that everyone else expected of us. For those of us, like me, who didn't hit the road prior to marriage due to: 1) lack of information (it was 1980, folks!!) or confidence, 2) being in love, or 3) following the timeline rules; it's way overdue and I've endured years of sustaining. The thing is, I didn't see it while I was in it. Just like I didn't see how controlled I was by my ex-spouse until months after we were separated!! Once divorced, kids grown, money in the bank...travel became my priority. Travel was where I was happy and ever changing...ever learning...at peace! I learned where my future lay. Wouldn't you do what you could to pursue that?<br />
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I was never a camper....simply a travel addict. In preparation for my eventual escape overseas (once my old, sweet Lillie had passed), I'd bought a light weight, 2-man tent. That happened only 4 months before I was laid off! How odd is that?? Once I did a solo camp trip a few months later, I was hooked!! That alone, to me, was WEIRD!! Timing, I've come to learn, really is everything!<br />
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Meeting people is a major highlight of my life! It's become much more interesting in my current lifestyle <br />
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though as it seems we're all so different....ok, that's an understatement!! In a "normal life", we meet people through work, spouse, school, church, parties, etc. Now, I meet people from every walk of life, state, country, education level, and career! Those working on the road are writers, editors, web page producers, graphic designers, and a load of other work at home type businesses or unemployables (ie. graduates with masters degrees). Or they are people who simply work at what they can find along the way.<br />
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Between camping, some of us stay with friends, family, or couchsurf (stay in the home of strangers) for free. Those of us on the road have been accused of being "moochers", "freeloaders", or worse. So I wonder, exactly what are these people doing when they visit friends and family and have to spend the night there? Are they mooching? Freeloading? Well, I guess it's "different".<br />
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Creature comforts are what you make of them. Since being out of my tent, I'm in luxury with my lil Shasta!! I don't have a shower so I've learned that four days is my limit to go without. Most days I'm not doing much to generate sweat so it's mostly an oily hair thing!! The thing is, we've all gotten used to water pressure, hot water, and accessibility to getting clean...but the bottom line is we don't need anything but water and a little soap. A solar shower (a bag that you put water in and set out so the sun can warm the water up) has no water pressure but it'll do in a pinch!! And please don't disregard the portable potty!! I'd be in big trouble...or flashing folks...without it!<br />
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I do understand that my friends and family worry about my safety, whether in a tent or in a camper. I also know that they haven't done what I'm doing nor have they walked in my shoes. Put me in front of a television and I scare myself at how many hours I can watch it non-stop!! THAT scares me!! Put me back in the bar drinking and dancing 4 to 6 nights a week!! Yes, that scares me...well, frankly, I couldn't hang that often anymore!! Throw me back in the gray, windowless office with other miserable people. That depresses me!! I read more, the sky is my church, and though I'm currently out of shape, I'm spiritually stronger. It is also amazing how much respect that I get from my peers being a woman, traveling solo!<br />
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Selling and giving away everything, storing only family history, leaving everyone and everything close to me, doing what I've never done before in possible dangerous situations...I respect ME! I don't need anyone's approval for my lifestyle choice. I don't need their respect either, though I'm saddened that it's even an issue. What I do require is self-respect, dignity, pride, peace, and happiness. If that's not good enough for others, then I will accept that...I accept that they are in another place. A place I've been before. A comfortable place...with boundaries...safe for raising a family...a place of stability...a place where the only change is in conjunction with a growing family, neighborhood, or career. A box that I no longer fit in. A place full of fears. <br />
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There is nothing wrong with any of those things, I've lived them. Now? If not respect, then try to accept, allow, bless, endure, praise, or watch like a horror film my adventures. That is what my life is now, an adventure! Why would you want me to live anything but?<br />
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She has changed and grown the person who is me.</div>
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<br />Loved by Lilliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08322413304329473284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876803269078749541.post-29544030107485205342015-04-03T00:27:00.002-05:002018-01-07T21:03:01.468-06:00You Don't Choose A Life...You Live One<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Day in, day out most of the human population wakes up and does whatever they do in the mornings/afternoons/evenings to prepare for several hours of work so that they can pay the ever present bills. The ever growing bills. Stress rules unless they are one of the very few lucky enough to love their job. Life expectancy reduces daily, expenses rise as does the inability to pay them, divorce rates rise, suicide rates rise, and general lack of happiness becomes the norm.<br />
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Change. However you do it, change is a life saver in every way! <br />
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I started this journey with a tent, a jeep, and my sweetheart old dog. Though I'm now in much fancier accommodations (1968 Shasta 14 footer), the journey continues. I'm luckier than some that I meet along the way in that I have an IRA and access to retirement in a couple of years. The ones I've met who don't have learned how to make their way through a little bit of work and a large network of "friends".<br />
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Just as I depend on my fantastic network of friends and family and strangers (couchsurfing), they depend on complete strangers and a large network of like minded web friends. While I'm paying for RV memberships for 10-50% off "RV Resorts", they sharpen their knowledge of boondocking (free) campsites. I do the same, as well, but if the weather or my state of mind is not conducive to lack of electricity, I do have the luxury to find nicer accommodations.<br />
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Either way, with full hookups or parked on Walmart pavement, we have much in common!! We have made the choice to live our lives as we feel it should be lived!<br />
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I had a fantastic condo, a multitude of amazing friends (they are still there for me!), great neighbors, a well paying job....but I wasn't fulfilled....not truly happy. As my friends know, I am addicted to travel! I typically went to 3 countries a year. My happiest times were when I was planning my next trip (which was most of my day!). Relief is the best word to explain being told I was laid off. When you're only working for the dollar, misery is inevitable.<br />
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I'm no longer working....much less for the dollar. When I do work, it's for the pure need to make a buck to help pay for food or gas. The only part of working that I enjoy is meeting new people. That is one thing I couldn't do without...new people in my life!<br />
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I certainly didn't choose to be miserable so I changed my life by deciding to live it to the fullest. Fear happens along the way and I choose to hit it head on, as should everyone!! Give me a beautiful sunset, Lillie snoring at my feet, a thick steak on my puny grill, and a breeze any day over a windowless, gray office and an unfulfilled boss!<br />
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Random thoughts in southern California from a very content and relatively young woman!<br />
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"NO FEAR!!" Words to live by!!Loved by Lilliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08322413304329473284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876803269078749541.post-90810280628450803972015-02-11T11:47:00.002-06:002018-01-07T21:03:02.759-06:00Slab City<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have a horrendous memory! However, I envisioned Slab City as I remembered it from the movie, "Into The Wild". Just a few trailers in the desert around some empty concrete slabs (ergo the "Slab" in Slab City). For those of you who have been here, you'll recognize how wrong I was!<br />
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<a href="http://www.slab-city.com/" target="_blank">Slab City</a> is located in Niland, California. Back in WWII, it was a US Marine Corps training base...Camp Dunlap. Once it closed, the cement foundations became the origin of the name, "Slab" City. It is now also known as "The Last Free Place". <a href="http://www.slab-city.com/" target="_blank"></a><br />
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After stopping at the only gas station in Niland to ask for directions, I rolled through a pitch black night unable to see anything other than an occasional trailer light. Appearing out of the dark seemed to be a building, with people around a campfire on the other side of it. I turned in and slowly circled the trailers there. Seeing a man watching me and slowly approaching, I stopped and asked if he knew where I could park. I assumed that there must be some kind of order like any other campground. His name was Smiley and he said I was welcome to park on the other side of the church (the building I saw) for the time being if I wanted. I did and, after his offer the next morning, I remained there for my second night as well! As it turned out, I was in the desert! LOL Park it where you want!!<br />
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Smiley has been a "Slabber" for 4 1/2 years and has owned the church (Christian Center) for 2 years. He's a caring and friendly old man (he may be my age for all I know but wears it harder). He offered me a second night beside the church because I was a newbie and he didn't want me to run into any of the less appealing humans in Slab City.<br />
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Slab City is "home" to a wide range of personalities. You'll see for yourself as you drive the roads around <br />
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this mixture of desert and cement foundations. "Home" is anything you can imagine it to be. Cardboard shanties, tents, tarps, dead cars, horse trailers, vintage campers and vans to new trailers decked out with solar panels and generators. Living in them are the homeless, the anti-social, the Jesus freaks, the Satan worshippers, the extremists, the soldiers preparing for the final battle, the lost, the found, the hippies, the artists, the snowbirds, the tourists, and the musicians. Every form of mental disorder is in evidence, as well!<br />
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I witnessed people partaking in their favorite vices (legal and otherwise), target shooting with rifles and bows, enjoying drinks and conversation, sharing their brand of music or dance, bicycling round and round the city, giving tours of their section of the world, those watching with suspicion but more offering help (I apparently looked lost a lot!). My neighbor returns 3 times a year to the Slab with free clothes for those that need them and cooked and gave away hot dogs with all the fixin's! I think you can most likely experience the good part of humanity in this place rather than the worst.<br />
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As in everything, you generally get what you give. I don't judge others situations, lifestyles, struggles, or weaknesses. I have plenty of my own. Acceptance is what we all desire and, in this place, it is given freely. It is the last free place in all ways, no question.<br />
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An interesting man, musician, and artist who has been full time RVing
for 16 years and spends his winters at Slab City, I found myself
completely intrigued. He'll be in Paradise, Texas in May and, since I'll be returning to Dallas in May for a couple of months, we may see each other again soon!<br />
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Smiley had a bad day on Saturday. His 12 year old dog had a tumor on it's face but hadn't seemed to be in any pain from it. Saturday, he found maggots crawling around in the tumor so he took his old companion out into the desert, put a 9mm hollow point bullet in him, and buried him nearby. He said that when he shot his old friend, the dog "dropped to his knees as if in prayer and wagged his tail before falling over.". As sad and disturbing as I was to hear the telling, his description seems perfect for this place called, Slab City.<br />
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I do recommend visiting, if not camping, Slab City. It is a must visit!! If nothing else, "East Jesus" Art Garden (a decidedly unusual artistic display) is a photographers dream! If you decide not to venture that far into the desert, then make the trip as far as <a href="http://www.salvationmountain.us/" target="_blank">Salvation Mountain</a>!!<br />
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I don't feel that I've accurately described this place but it was a lot to absorb in 1 day!! I'll definitely be back to enjoy more!!<br />
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<br />Loved by Lilliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08322413304329473284noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876803269078749541.post-19666117200044753042015-01-14T22:54:00.000-06:002018-01-07T21:03:01.318-06:00Getting There<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Getting there is a sort of limbo. We are all working on "getting there" in everything that we do. From physical and emotional health, to work, to raising our kids, to an actual destination. Getting there can be a way station but it is, most importantly, an advancement. It means we are moving forward!<br />
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I've gotten there, been there, moved on from there, and returned to there. As in EVERYTHING that I have <br />
posted and intend to continue to post, it's all in the journey to there!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shantilly's first campground.</td></tr>
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about traveling on safely to my next there.<br />
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Then, getting there was following A1A down to Miami to stay with a very long time friend from my days in Italy to see in the New Year. While there, I also got to spend time with a newer friend from vacation time in the Dominican Republic! Despite the difference in years, we have all changed since last meeting, we've grown but we are still getting there.<br />
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Traveling on down A1A to the very southern most tip of the United States, you'd think I was there! I was...for the moment. For the sun, the sea, the warmth, the people...I was there. Leaving and meeting a hardcore backpacker traveling from the Keys through the Everglades and to and beyond the Florida trail. He was getting there in a more intense mode than I currently was but it's the journey, after all. The lessons vary.<br />
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My there moved on around the Gulf coast of Florida, through Fort Myers and Tampa...back up to my parents then on into a very cold Georgia. I visited family and friends and moved on down the road to Alabama. Finally ending up back in Dallas. <br />
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On the way to there, my hitch became sadder and sadder. Which means more and more dangerous for me to tow Shantilly! I've had 2 consults from 2 completely different mediums and will take my Jeep to a body shop for yet another. I'm safely parked in Carrollton, Texas with many friends to call on if I'm in need!<br />
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I'm getting there! Yes, I'm now in a travel limbo but time is something I have now. It is a gift that we all have but are too busy racing through. I'm going to enjoy this time...friends....family...life! <br />
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May we all enjoy getting there!<br />
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FYI...not my usual travelogue: <br />
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We're ending our own lives! Either by living them locked in our hated existence or taking them with <a href="http://www.deathwithdignity.org/advocates/national" target="_blank">legalized suicide</a>. To hell with running with scissors! We now run with explosives!! Not only do we choose to hurt ourselves but we now choose to hurt others along the way. We have a history of that and have always found extraordinary ways to accomplish it. Today, it seems that we've found our way around the law, compassion, morality, and humanity.<br />
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Wildlife shows us that living can be cruel but the difference between us is all of those things...law, compassion, empathy, morality, and humanity. If you watch the news (which I choose not to very often) you don't see much of any of it. Only at Christmas do you see newscasts of good people doing good deeds.<br />
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There is a long history of people hurting people but at what point did it become so indiscriminate? I think it started with class hate, went to race hate, to gay hate, to self hate, to, finally, an overall hate. <br />
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From not acknowledging the AIDS epidemic to expecting Ebola would never cross these US borders. We've become a world of political agendas, finances, and fame at any cost.<br />
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What happened? I know it was a slow process yet it seems as though it is a new development and we're all suddenly corrupt. We're liars, cheaters, haters, manipulators. Our youth expect immediate gratification. As parents, each generation of us have tried to give our kids the best of everything which has only escalated the problem. So now it's backfiring because they aren't realistic in their expectations, desires, life goals, or their work ethics. Violent video games, television, and movies aren't to blame for our kids killing kids!! We are!!<br />
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Too afraid to discipline because our beautiful children can throw our asses in jail for abuse...and they know it! We no longer seem to have control of our homes, family lives, teachings, or much of anything good and respectable as human beings.<br />
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We find ourselves working to live and living to work and everything else is thrown to the wayside then becomes too far gone to rescue. Working to pay bills for things! Things we don't need! Things we accumulate because it's what we do. Blessed are the people who are loving what they do for a living!!<br />
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Does this all mean that the end is near? I don't think so. I think that issues similar to what we are experiencing have always been happening but they've expanded exponentially with the population and advances in communications, electronics, technology, etc. There are so many people in the world now. Happy, sad, lonely, lost. A large portion of the population have lost themselves in the midst of the masses and constant change. One has to be strong not to!<br />
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One person has so much untapped power if they are unaware! Aware, we have unparalleled boundaries! One aware person can change the world! Few are strong enough to fight the fight. The ones who choose to are like you or I. You wouldn't know they had the strength by looking at them but they might save your life. Why is it that the bad is seen world wide, not the good?<br />
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The media controls our untraveled view of the world. What happens when we travel with no connection (ie. off grid)? We don't watch nor listen to any broadcast news? Simply live? Live simply. Life simply happens. What happens? Experiences, love, memories.<br />
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In "normal" society, we're ending our own lives or taking them voluntarily. I submit change!! Step away from expectations, amassing "stuff", keeping up with the Jones's. Live to work? Work to live? How about trying to just live??!! Live and love!!<br />
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Yea!! Live and love!! We have so little time for just that! Fly...soar while you can!<br />
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This gypsy, vintage, winging-it-as-I-go chick's view on now, then, and what could be!Loved by Lilliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08322413304329473284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876803269078749541.post-10718901243330454272014-12-12T20:02:00.002-06:002018-01-07T21:03:01.244-06:00Shining Shantilly...Vintage Renewed<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As much as I do love my little two man tent and most everything involved in camping in it, there are a couple of drawbacks: 1) Wildlife can rip right through it (true, that's a very rare possibility) and 2) Lillie is old and arthritic. The latter is the most important as it prevents me from going on the hikes that I want to and it will prevent me from working when I need to. So I decided the solution was a tiny home.<br />
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If you've seen the amazing tiny houses being built by people who prefer a simpler lifestyle, less space, less expense, and more mobility then you likely have considered one yourself. As cute as they are, I'm a little too mobile for hauling one around. The alternative, for me, was to go vintage (budget played a huge part too!). Buying a 14 foot 1968 Shasta camper for $600, after only seeing pictures that a friend, Rodney, texted to me, made perfect sense. He offered to help me fix it up while I stayed in his home on Possum Kingdom Lake in Texas. "It" became a "Her" and I named her Shantilly. <br />
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After two months on the road tent camping, I arrived back in Texas to get started shining up Shantilly. As excited as I was to get started, I knew it was going to be work...manual work...down and dirty, power tool driven work. I had so many ideas in my head for Shantilly so I happily dove right in! I learned a lot in the two months that it's taken to shine this gem up and can never find a way to repay my friend for all of his help and hospitality!<br />
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The entire project was DIY (do it yourself) except for the following:</div>
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Cushions recovered at an amazing price and exceptionally done by <a href="http://chaircarepatio.com/" target="_blank">Chair Care Patio</a> in Dallas, TX! </div>
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Pin striping and decals awesomely done by <a href="http://www.180signs.com/" target="_blank">180 Signs</a> in Mineral Wells, TX! </div>
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Tires, bearings, brakes check, safety chains, & trailer wiring done at extremely fair pricing by Shawn's Lake Service in Graford, TX.</div>
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Below are 5 of the photos that Rodney texted to me and the ones after it show the "shining" process.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Let the painting begin! I ended up buying a new vent so the hail damaged one you see here is now in the trash.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I sanded down what I could of the rough exterior but it wasn't sufficient as I would have ended up taking off all of the paint and primer. I got the correct color of paint and a new sprayer but we were definitely disappointed in the outcome. It's not horrible though!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Very happy with the diamond plating on the front!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Painted this black then sanded off the raised lettering.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">New wood is stained above bed level. Yes, I did stain below as well.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rodney expanded the cabinet to allow for a larger refrigerator and small air conditioner.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">He also added wiring and a 20 amp breaker box to accommodate the two appliances. It previously only had a 15 amp breaker.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">So I painted them. First, these colors but I didn't like it.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I decided to keep the original doors on the front storage cabinet as well as under the cushions.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My first visitor! My oldest daughter, pregnant with my first grandchild!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cutting a hole for my AC unit</td></tr>
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We are done!! I'm hitting the road tomorrow, headed to Florida for the holidays (with stops in Dallas and Louisiana along the way). I have a few little things still to do but can take care of them while I'm parked in Florida. Rodney and I worked hard over the past 2 months and it shows. We're very proud of the result.<br />
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When I left Colorado, my destination was Kanab, UT on the border of Utah and Arizona. I drove a lot longer than I had anticipated as I couldn't find a place to pitch my tent or a cheap motel. I ended up in Page, AZ trying, along with many others, to get a hotel room for the night. There was a caravan of sorts going hotel to hotel only to find they were all booked. I drove up to yet another one, Quality Inn, not feeling hopeful but
YES, they had 2 rooms! The rate was $115. Ugh. Thanks anyway. So I
informed one of the co<span class="text_exposed_show">uples I had run
into at the other motels that there were 2 rooms available. They raced
in and grabbed one of them. The other couple I had seen pulled up and the girl
walked over to me and said, "This may sound a </span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show">little odd but we're
pretty sick of looking for a room! Any chance that IF we find one with 2
beds that you would want to share it</span> and the cost with us?". It was midnight at that point. I said,
"Actually, they have a room available with 2 queen size beds. Why
not?". Lacey is from Florida originally and Ivan is from Torino,
Italy!! We enjoyed conversation and our experiences on the
road. They met working in Washington DC (he's been stateside for 2 yrs) but
are both unemployed and students now. They were moving to LA and her
classes were starting the following Monday. Lillie passed out and was beyond happy to
get out of the Jeep!! We were ALL happy to be in a hotel room!! After breakfast the next morning, we went our separate ways.<br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show">Day two, the number of walk-ins were double the day before so it was also a non-winner day for me....and so it went for me for another few days. Loser! No Wave for this chick! Over the 4 days we tried to get lucky, Lillie and I enjoyed a drive to and through <a href="http://www.brycecanyon.com/" target="_blank">Bryce Canyon National Park</a>, hiked a bit of <a href="http://www.mtbproject.com/trail/3392750" target="_blank">Rainbow Rim</a> in Kaibab National Forest (on the way to the north entrance of the Grand Canyon), I climbed a forest fire tower (Dry Park Lookout Tower) and met the Tower Guard (after a very scary climb!), we hiked through the <a href="http://stateparks.utah.gov/park/coral-pink-sand-dunes-state-park" target="_blank">Coral Pink Sand Dune State Park</a>, we hiked a little bit of <a href="http://climb-utah.com/Escalante/buckskin.htm" target="_blank">Buckskin Gulch</a>, drove washed out desert road to visit the old <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paria,_Utah" target="_blank">Paria Movie</a> set and we revisited the north rim of the Grand Canyon.</span><br />
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age (therefore, weakness) seems to just tick them off. Everyone of them (four) have attacked her completely unprovoked. Well, after hours together enjoying what was a very good afternoon of my FB friend and I getting to know each other, her pup jumped Lillie out at Lees Ferry. Long story short, I followed my friend for the 2 hours it took to drive to Page, AZ to an emergency vet (it was Sunday) at <a href="http://pageanimalhospital.com/Pageanimalhospital/Welcome.html" target="_blank">Page Animal Hospital</a>. The vet, Dr Roundtree (aka Dr Flipflops) was phenomenal! He allowed us in to observe and help with stitching her up (I held her skin together while he stitched. It sounds worse than it was). Afterwards, my friend and I went to </span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show">get some dinner but Lillie was too drugged to stand up, much less walk, even though the vet had given her a double dose of meds to counteract the sleeping meds. My friend felt completely horrible about the entire episode, paid the vet bill in full, and said that she's going to seek some kind of canine behaviorist so that it hopefully won't happen again.</span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show">Back at camp, I arrived to find my tent moved and the park manager running over to explain. A water pipe had burst and the flow went straight to my tent. Luckily, he caught it before much got wet. What a day!! I re-setup my camp and spent most of the night worrying about Lillie still being dopey on the meds. It was funny at first but then was concerning as she couldn't focus and would just stand in place watching the general direction of a person who had passed by. Light drew her and, at one point, I had to retrieve her from the men's restroom! By noon the next day, she was doing much better, though! We were on the road early, GPS set to a long time friend's place in Phoenix. There is just so much to see and do at the AZ/UT border! Make it a bucket list must!!</span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show"><br /></span>Loved by Lilliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08322413304329473284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876803269078749541.post-26193575622697717722014-10-27T22:55:00.000-05:002018-01-07T21:03:01.431-06:00Whistle...or Work While You TravelTraveling with a pet and sleeping in a tent wasn't really conducive to a lot of work options. However, they are out there. People are always wanting to know how to live this lifestyle while
being able to earn money. Especially those of us who don't have
work-at-home online jobs!! Now that I have a camper for Lillie to stay in, I CAN work! "Where?", you ask. Ha! That is the question I wanted to hear!<br />
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I can do wine tastings for companies nationwide, as I was in Texas. I just need to find out what the state requirements are and comply (ie. Texas required you to be TABC certified), find companies providing tastings for wine, beer, etc, apply online then simply find jobs that I want to and am able to do.<br />
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While waiting to sell my home in Dallas, I temporarily worked for a Canadian silk bedding company who have road shows nationwide at Costcos. The owner of the company is good with me contacting them to work when I'm in an area where they have shows. But that is just a bonus for me! <br />
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Other than that? SO MUCH MORE!<br />
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<b>Workers on Wheels</b><br />
<a href="http://www.work-for-rvers-and-campers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.work-for-rvers-and-campers.com/</a><br />
Work for RVers and Campers: Employment, Volunteer Positions, Jobs, and remote Business Resources<br />
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<b>Ad Hoc Group ~ RVers and Freelancers</b><br />
<a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.adhocgroup.net%2FAHG%2FRV.html&h=oAQGu49t2&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.adhocgroup.net/AHG/RV.html</a><br />
Helpful
links for those who love the RVing life and to those who need only to
find a way to make a living to join in this wonderfully nomadic way to
live.<br />
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<b>Backdoor Jobs ~ Short Term Job Adventures</b><br />
<a href="http://www.backdoorjobs.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.backdoorjobs.com/</a><br />
Opportunities to work, travel, play, live, learn, help, create, experience and grow.<br />
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<b>Camp Host Jobs</b><br />
<a href="http://www.camphost.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.camphost.org/</a><br />
Great Jobs in the Outdoors<br />
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<b><a href="http://coolworks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CoolWorks.com</a></b><br />
<a href="http://www.coolworks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.coolworks.com/</a><br />
Find Summer Jobs and Seasonal Work in Great Places<br />
<a href="http://www.coolworks.com/ranch-jobs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.coolworks.com/ranch-jobs/</a><br />
Guest
ranch jobs go way beyond riding horses! Guest service, meal service,
housekeeping, chuckwagon cookouts, children's activities, gardening, and
More!<br />
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<b>Help Exchange</b><br />
Free Volunteer Work Exchange in U.S. and Abroad (Australia New Zealand Canada Europe)<br />
<a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.helpx.net%2F&h=8AQFkPT-k&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.helpx.net/</a><br />
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<b>Workaway.info the site for free work exchange.</b><br />
Gap year volunteer for food and accommodation whilst traveling abroad.<br />
<a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.workaway.info%2F&h=gAQGeuhc5&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.workaway.info/</a><br />
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<b>Find Festival Jobs</b><br />
Festival and fair employment, internships and volunteer opportunities.<br />
<a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.findfestivaljobs.com%2F&h=QAQG7GOeu&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.findfestivaljobs.com/</a><br />
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<b>Darien Lake, Darien Center, NY</b><br />
Many Seasonal Positions Available in Amusement Park and Hotel/Campground<br />
<a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.darienlake.com%2F&h=8AQFkPT-k&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.darienlake.com</a><br />
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<b>Dollywood, Pigeon Forge TN</b><br />
Main Employment Site (Resort, Entertainment, Etc.):<br />
<a href="http://www.dollywood.com/Jobs/Dollywood/Overview.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.dollywood.com/Jobs/Dollywood/Overview.aspx</a><br />
Dollywood Park & Cabins:<br />
<a href="http://dollywoodjobs.silkroad.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://dollywoodjobs.silkroad.com/</a><br />
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<b>Happy Vagabonds: Jobs for RVers</b><br />
<a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happyvagabonds.com%2FJobs%2FJobs-for-RVers.htm&h=4AQGG-EKt&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.happyvagabonds.com/Jobs/Jobs-for-RVers.htm</a><br />
<b> </b>Work Camping Jobs, Camp Host Jobs, Campground Jobs for RV Campers<br />
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<b>Help Wanted for RV Parks and Campgrounds</b><br />
<a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rvparkstore.com%2Frv-park-help-wanted&h=PAQHFk_S8&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.rvparkstore.com/rv-park-help-wanted</a><br />
Paid listings for jobs available in the RV industry.<br />
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<b>National Forests Parks and More Jobs</b><br />
<a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fvolunteer.gov%2F&h=IAQEgAUai&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://volunteer.gov</a><br />
The
Federal Government agencies including the National Parks Service, US
Army Corp of Engineers, National Forest Service and More has an
all-in-one Volunteer Position website with Current Listings and Brief
Job Descriptions. Just Fill out your application once and you can submit
it to any job, anywhere in the US.<br />
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<b>US Fish and Wildlife Volunteers</b><br />
<a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fws.gov%2Fvolunteers%2F&h=fAQHz6vWh&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.fws.gov/volunteers/</a><br />
Volunteer opportunities at more than 500 National Wildlife Refuges and fish hatcheries throughout the United States. <br />
<a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fws.gov%2Fvolunteers%2FvolProgramList.html&h=iAQGFDSSi&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.fws.gov/volunteers/volProgramList.html</a><br />
USFW Volunteer opportunites by state.<br />
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<b>National Park Service volunteer Jobs</b><br />
<a href="http://www.nps.gov/getinvolved/volunteer.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.nps.gov/getinvolved/volunteer.htm</a><br />
There are more than 400 national parks in the U.S. and even more ways that you can help. Find an opportunity at a park near you.<br />
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<b>Find State Park Workamping Jobs</b><br />
Snowbird RV Trails: Where to Find & Apply for State Campground and Park Host Workamping Jobs by State.<br />
<a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.snowbirdrvtrails.com%2Fworkkampingb.htm&h=IAQEgAUai&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.snowbirdrvtrails.com/workkampingb.htm</a><br />
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<b>US Army Corps of Engineers (COE)</b><br />
Find opportunities at:<br />
<a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.usace.army.mil%2FMissions%2FCivilWorks%2FRecreation%2FVolunteerClearinghouse%2FVolunteerOpportunities.aspx&h=qAQEItfhy&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/CivilWorks/Recreation/VolunteerClearinghouse/VolunteerOpportunities.aspx</a><br />
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Government Contract Application Quick Start Guide:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/weloveworkamping/511096932305408/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/weloveworkamping/511096932305408/</a><br />
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<b>Seasonal Job Opportunities Nationwide</b><b> </b><br />
<a href="http://readytogofulltimerving.blogspot.com/p/seasonal-work-opportunities.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://readytogofulltimerving.blogspot.com/p/seasonal-work-opportunities.html</a><br />
Includes link to Google Doc listing websites with seasonal job opportunities.<b> </b><br />
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<b>Support Your RV Lifestyle! An Insider's Guide to Working on the Road</b><br />
<a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rvlifestyleexperts.com%2Frv-books%2Fbooks-for-working-on-the-road%2F&h=vAQFhmjbX&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.rvlifestyleexperts.com/rv-books/books-for-working-on-the-road/</a> All the "how-to's" of working and volunteering on the road plus more than 360 ideas for earning or making money.<br />
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<b><a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FWorkampingJobs.com%2F&h=uAQE7QZ5d&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WorkampingJobs.com</a></b><br />
<a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fworkampingjobs.com%2F&h=0AQH56O0-&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://workampingjobs.com/</a><br />
Bringing employers and RV work campers together.<br />
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<b>Work For KOA</b><br />
<a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fworkatkoa.com%2F&h=zAQGG9r1z&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://workatkoa.com/</a><br />
KOA Campgrounds Work kamper program<br />
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<b><a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FWorkingCouples.com%2F&h=RAQHSJtlU&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WorkingCouples.com</a></b><br />
<a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fworkingcouples.com%2Fjobs-category%2Fwork-campers-campground&h=-AQEIoFGQ&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://workingcouples.com/jobs-category/work-campers-campground</a><br />
Work Camper Positions - Campground<br />
<br />
<b> </b><b>Work for Skilled Trade Workers</b><br />
<a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.workatskilledtrades.com%2F&h=uAQE7QZ5d&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.workatskilledtrades.com/</a><br />
Website for traveling tradesmen and women.<br />
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<b>OIL FIELD & GATE GUARD JOBS</b>:<b> </b><br />
<br />
<b>NOTE: Oilfield Gate Guard Hiring and Contact Information*</b><br />
<a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gateguards.org%2F&h=-AQEIoFGQ&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.gateguards.org/</a><br />
<a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fmyoldrv.com%2Fforums%2Findex.php&h=wAQGICU1p&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://myoldrv.com/forums/index.php</a><br />
Search blog for more advice about Gate Guard jobs:<br />
<a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myoldrv.com%2F%3Fpage_id%3D1884&h=NAQExF0OL&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.myoldrv.com/?page_id=1884</a><br />
<br />
*PLEASE DO <b>NOT</b>
call or email to ask questions about gate guarding. Ask those in the
forums. They are extremely busy and often take time to call back or
don't return calls or email unless they actually have something right
now for you. Like getting any other job, you may need to contact
multiple times. Most are in Texas.<br />
<ul>
<li>Gate Guard Services 361-949-6992 (Have their own yards with full hookups to wait for a gate.)</li>
<li>Sitewatch 903-561-7202 Riata Cheryl McCollum 936 645-5662</li>
<li>KC Services Kim 956-791-0064</li>
<li>Pro Gate 830-776-8666</li>
<li>Trinity 979-241-1675</li>
<li>Oil Field Support Services 361-815-7050</li>
<li>Primo 361-563-9272 361-563-3080</li>
<li>LOMA Rentals 817-964-182</li>
<li>8J&G Security Justin French or Jo Ann Blackmon 956-236-5255 361-358-0443</li>
<li>Capital Well Service mjimenez@capitalwellservice.netD.A.D.S 210-844-7393</li>
<li>D&G Enterprise 817-291-2737</li>
<li>C & K Rentals ckrentals@gvec.net</li>
<li>Streamline Field Services 979-541-9883</li>
<li>A & D Oilfield Gate Guard Services 956-236-2377</li>
<li>Alcatraz Gate Guard Services 817-209-8602</li>
<li>Red Horse Protection 817-312-3515 </li>
<li>Superior Onsite Security 940-435-9221 </li>
<li>Overwatch <a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.overwatchent.com%2FEmployment.html&h=YAQHk2vF6&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.overwatchent.com/Employment.html</a> </li>
<li>Oilfield Gate Guard Services, LLC 281-338-9933 </li>
<li>Secured Gates, Jack 469-203-5053</li>
<li>Regulators Gate Guards Jack Powers 361-945-4546</li>
</ul>
<b>Rig Zone</b><br />
<a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Frigzone.com%2F&h=ZAQGu5Pk4&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://rigzone.com/</a><br />
Resource for jobs in the oil and gas industry.<br />
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<b>FARM AND SEASONAL HARVEST WORK:</b><br />
<br />
<b>WWOOF </b><b>- World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms</b><br />
<a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wwoofusa.org%2F&h=aAQHcdem8&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.wwoofusa.org/</a><br />
<a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wwoof.net%2F&h=LAQHuxnuk&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.wwoof.net/</a><b> </b><br />
World
Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms: Linking volunteers with organic
farms and growers. In return for volunteer help, WWOOF hosts offer food,
accommodation and opportunities to learn about organic lifestyles.<br />
<br />
<b>Sugar Beet Harvest</b><br />
<a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sugarbeetharvest.com%2F&h=aAQHcdem8&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.sugarbeetharvest.com</a><br />
Seasonal harvest information and open positions<br />
Harvest Facebook page - <a href="http://www.facebook.com/theunbeetableexperience">http://www.facebook.com/theunbeetableexperience</a><br />
<a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Ftheschollbus.com%2F2012%2F11%2Fsugar-beets-who-knew%2FFirst&h=oAQGu49t2&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://theschollbus.com/2012/11/sugar-beets-who-knew/First</a> hand report of sugar beet harvest work, with video.<br />
<br />
<b>ATTRA: National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service</b><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fattra.ncat.org%2Fattra-pub%2Finternships%2F&h=FAQFT597m&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/internships/</a><br />
Sustainable Farming Internships & Apprenticeships: A directory of on-the-job learning opportunities.<br />
<br />
<b>MISC. FREE WORKAMPER JOB SITES:</b><br />
<br />
<a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Frvjobline.com%2FSubscribeMain.aspx&h=vAQFhmjbX&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://rvjobline.com/SubscribeMain.aspx</a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rvparkstore.com%2Frv_park_help_wanted.htm&h=4AQGG-EKt&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.rvparkstore.com/rv_park_help_wanted.htm</a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.work-for-rvers-and-campers.com%2Findex.html&h=pAQFnq62r&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.work-for-rvers-and-campers.com/index.html</a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fforums.goodsamclub.com%2FIndex.cfm%2Ffuseaction%2Factivate%2Frk%2F6AB74730-B2A5-8D85-D16DD09029043B18%2Freg%2Ftrue.cfm&h=MAQEkAsQO&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://forums.goodsamclub.com/Index.cfm/fuseaction/activate/rk/6AB74730-B2A5-8D85-D16DD09029043B18/reg/true.cfm</a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.indeed.com/q-Campground-l-Florida-jobs.html">http://www.indeed.com/q-Campground-l-Florida-jobs.html</a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://gypsyjournal.net/">http://gypsyjournal.net/</a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.fema.gov/about/career/index.shtm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.fema.gov/about/career/index.shtm</a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flcampersonmission.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.flcampersonmission.org/</a><br />
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I have to say thanks to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/weloveworkamping/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/weloveworkamping/</a> for the above links!<br />
<br />
As I travel and work in my RV, meet other people doing the same, this list will grow and change so check it often! <br />
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Happy Camping!!!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chris of Phoenix, AZ...Tower Guard at Rainbow Rim near North Grand Canyon. Not a camper or workamper. Just a worker I met along my travels.</td></tr>
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Loved by Lilliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08322413304329473284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876803269078749541.post-88297316682104285012014-10-13T18:02:00.001-05:002018-01-07T21:03:02.685-06:00Rocky Mountain High<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When you travel through so many states or countries in a short period of time, you find yourself asking, "Where am I now?". When I think back on the sights that I've seen, the people I've met, and look at the pictures, I have to dig deep sometimes to remember exactly where I was at the time. Then again, I AM getting old so maybe it's just me! I don't really have that problem when I think of Colorado. There is not one boring drive in Colorado! Maybe if you are driving on the interstate but I wouldn't know as I find most interstates pretty boring. Seeing as I was primarily driving the highways, it was a slow trek for me through this state. I couldn't help but appreciate the beauty and snap picture after picture.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9JtLHDuYVQUkYLVCWRG2fO_A5NR0l6jrNnuo5G_CFujNg40zUBYHZQkvE5yfQHE5q0QLyPuQxCrAmMXtcnKRsW0yS3Vwciju-AZotJYI-84etQ4mzxqY76mQflhWlaqfi1nRKsI6e-jY/s1600/IMG_2516.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9JtLHDuYVQUkYLVCWRG2fO_A5NR0l6jrNnuo5G_CFujNg40zUBYHZQkvE5yfQHE5q0QLyPuQxCrAmMXtcnKRsW0yS3Vwciju-AZotJYI-84etQ4mzxqY76mQflhWlaqfi1nRKsI6e-jY/s1600/IMG_2516.jpg" height="200" width="200" /></a>Unlike my travels so far this year, I started out spending several days in a large city, Denver. My nephew, a trucker, notified me that his truck was in the shop and he was stuck in
a hotel there. Ben is a fun, positive
person to be around and I was headed that way anyway so it was perfect timing (though I feel for his loss of wages that week!).<br />
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Once I arrived, unloaded, and got Lillie settled in the hotel room, Ben and I went in search of a friend of mine's pizzeria, <a href="http://www.enzosend.com/" target="_blank">Enzo's End Pizzeria</a>,
for dinner. I met my friend, Charlie, in China...well, initially on
Couchsurfing. I had posted in one of the groups that I wanted to climb <a href="http://www.boredpanda.com/worlds-most-dangerous-hiking-trail-huashan-mountain-china/" target="_blank">Mt Huashan</a>
and was anyone else interested. He was! So we experienced an
incredible 9 hour adventure in China on one of the most dangerous
mountains to hike in the world! It was wonderful to see him in his
element in Denver! I recommend you pay Charlie a visit at his restaurant as the pizza was delicious!!<br />
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Other than spending some time in the shop getting my passenger window repaired, Ben and I enjoyed getting out to <a href="http://www.tavernhg.com/downtown" target="_blank">Tavern Downtown</a> for drinks and <br />
dancing (ladies drank for free), a tour of the Capital building, wandering and <br />
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Mount Evans (and doing a little bit of hiking at the top), and gambling
in Black Hawk. We experienced weather ranging from extreme heat to
snow, sleet, and rain. Once his truck was repaired, I headed west to Parachute to enjoy the hospitality of a friend of mine from my school days in Rome, Italy.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyNrEisaMSb5myFDMNeSwMmqFpCRtkML6o9fJdvfov0nt6Wv4luwvWYZt5vCOffIM3TUt0XQtKIrfdS73Q273go9g7tgPfoTsEg4CUWDNrSYlmZ5mE2Kzo3s_MypRGVgu5USFgBVhhyphenhyphenp0/s1600/IMG_2825.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyC9tFYaowkgNuHV_HAcJbW-gPC0AaFOfqKOPoCSAdwaImg8N8hWWE8In45q7g9CvKQE0XYn2tKYNMR3wNdhZXLyJ0lYX8S4aPTnT_JSUztTbNNpVMzvaBezvkN4uIJjjwmqlo2UKi3Vs/s1600/IMG_2658.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyC9tFYaowkgNuHV_HAcJbW-gPC0AaFOfqKOPoCSAdwaImg8N8hWWE8In45q7g9CvKQE0XYn2tKYNMR3wNdhZXLyJ0lYX8S4aPTnT_JSUztTbNNpVMzvaBezvkN4uIJjjwmqlo2UKi3Vs/s1600/IMG_2658.jpg" height="200" width="150" /></a>I spent a little over a week in Parachute. It is a great jumping off point for ski resort cities, wineries, hiking, off road driving, rock climbing, and photo opportunities. I, of course, hopped on <a href="http://www.palisadetourism.com/images/attractions/2013-Fruit-and-Wine-Trail.pdf" target="_blank">Palisades Fruit and Wine Byway</a> first. This trail winds along the Colorado River to peach orchards, lavender gardens,
and vineyards where you're invited to taste for free. Next I wandered
Aspen, took the ski lift up Aspen Mountain and hiked, drove up to see <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maroon_Bells" target="_blank">Maroon Bells</a> (but it was raining so my view was limited to say the least), and enjoyed a nice Italian dinner in Glenwood Springs on my way back to Parachute. On another day, I went to <a href="http://www.nps.gov/colm/index.htm" target="_blank">Colorado National Monument</a> where I not only enjoyed the views but reveled in a healthy hike on Serpent's Trail. Lillie
patiently waited in the Jeep as it was cool weather. I spent a day
checking out ice caves and watching rock climbers in <a href="http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/Parks/RifleFalls" target="_blank">Rifle Falls State Park </a>and took Lillie with me to visit the Falls themselves. Thanks to my friend, Robert, I also ate very well! My favorite restaurant (which we went to my first evening there and my last) was in Silt, CO at <a href="http://www.theminersclaim.com/The_Miners_Claim/Welcome_1.html" target="_blank">Miner's Claim Restaurant</a>! Not only was the food delicious and the atmosphere relaxed, the staff were friendly and accommodating as well. <br />
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One of the benefits of staying with friends is that they can inform you of things to see or do and places to go that you've never heard of before but are so happy to learn about! <a href="http://www.ouraycolorado.com/" target="_blank">Ouray, CO</a> is one of those places. Cradled by the San Juan Mountains, this small, river valley town is world renown for it's Ice Park (if you're an ice climber, this is the place to be during
the winter). Besides being the "Jeep Capital of the World", it is also
called the "Switzerland of America". Whatever you want to call it, it
rocks! I camped at <a href="http://www.coloradodirectory.com/4j11rvpark/" target="_blank">4J+1+1 RV Park and Campgrounds</a> so I could just walk into town. Jeeps were everywhere as they actually have "Jeep roads" for you to drive your own or rent one and drive (or hire a guide to drive you). I considered it but didn't feel that my Jeep was sitting high enough up to avoid the rocks. Also in Ouray, you will find sulfur-free hot springs but I'm more into activities than relaxation. My activities in Ouray consisted of hiking the perimeter trail, driving some of the back roads, wandering around town, and visiting <a href="http://www.cityofouray.com/staticpages/index.php?page=parksrecreation" target="_blank">Box Canyon Falls</a> (everyone should!).<br />
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I ate out 3 times while in Ouray, twice at the same restaurant because it was so good! That would be <a href="http://stelmohotel.com/bon-ton-restaurant" target="_blank">Bon Ton Restaurant</a>. That's right! Who else is going to romance me? Not only is the restaurant very romantic indoors but on their outdoor patio as well. That is where I had my first meal there...Sunday brunch!! It included free champagne or mimosas! The meal itself was delicious and presentation was exquisite. The surroundings, service, and food made me feel like a wealthy woman enjoying just one more expensive meal at an expensive restaurant but the prices weren't that at all. This tent camper was a very happy camper indeed! So of course I returned for dinner my last night in Ouray.<br />
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Rolling out of Bon Ton had me rolling to visit the surrounding towns of Telluride, Ridgway, and historic Silverton. Traveling to Silverton is a pure treat as you have to drive the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Route_550" target="_blank">Million Dollar Highway</a> (which was also my route south when I left Ouray to Durango and west). The winding, two lane mountain road with sheer drop-offs might lead some people to choose an alternate route. I'm not one of those people! Amazing <br />
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views and ghost mining towns are the reward for testing your driving skills. After a slow drive through Silverton, I turned around and drove those fear inducing roads again. The sheer quantity of photos that I took are a little ridiculous, even for me!<br />
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It was well worth it for the views! The Gunnison River was gorgeous and the outdoor exhibits explaining the Gunnison Tunnel and Dam were very informative. If you continue driving until you arrive at a dead end, you are at Crystal Dam which is another architectural feat. Along the drive, you most certainly will pass fishermen casting their lines into the fast flowing river.<br />
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Once past Durango on my journey to Utah and Arizona, I made one more detour...<a href="http://www.nps.gov/meve/index.htm" target="_blank">Mesa Verde National Park</a>. I had no idea it would take me most of the day! I didn't pay for any of the tours yet I was still there <br />
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for hours driving, hiking out to views, and taking photographs of how ancestral man used to live. I recommend this park to everyone as it really is an eye opener on man's ingenuity and physical endurance and strength.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On Aspen Mountain</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On Colorado National Monument</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Company on Mount Evans</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From the peak of Mt Evans</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This guy came right at me on Mt Evans!</td></tr>
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<br />Loved by Lilliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08322413304329473284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876803269078749541.post-71003694916039046902014-09-16T17:34:00.000-05:002018-01-07T21:03:02.162-06:00In The Beginning...New Mexico and a PurposeI sat down today to compose a blog. What topic, I had no idea! My travels through Colorado, Utah, and Arizona so far? The National Parks, BLM's, and Forestry Service? Hiking with an old dog? All topics I will be writing about but then I found 2 blogs that I never published for some reason. One was from the beginning of our journey last year and the other from the crashing end of it.<br />
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I think that I didn't post the beginning of last year's trip because I didn't want it to be a blow by blow of our trip (where we went, ate, camped, etc.). As for the ending, I think I was just too sad that it had ended to see it published. <br />
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Now that I'm back on the road permanently, I enjoyed reading them both. So below, are the 2 blogs. One from July 2013, the other from January 2014. I hope you enjoy them as well.<br />
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<b>In The Beginning...New Mexico</b><br />
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Our first day on the road found Lillie and I rolling through flat
west Texas land spotted with oil rigs and dancing dirt devils. The road
could be seen for miles in this flat wasteland with sporadic traffic
and lots of shimmering heat. It certainly didn't invite one to get out
of air conditioned comfort or have us anticipating a night of outdoor
camping! We rolled into farming landscape and silently crossed the
invisible state line into New Mexico.<br />
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At the start of
our road trip adventure, my Jeep refused to start. This infused a need
to continually check to see if it would start all along the way to White
City, our destination of the night. I certainly didn't want to find
myself stranded come day two! That first night, I put my tent up like I
knew what I was doing and actually did a great job! It was windy and,
once the sun went down, promised to be a comfortable night. Dinner was a
PBandJ and reflection over the 444 miles I had driven. Lillie was
drawn to our neighbor's as they actually cooked their dinner. They were
2 men from Austin, TX who were welcoming to Lillie but did not feed her
any leftovers, at my request. I didn't sleep much during the night
simply because it was new to me. Lillie couldn't hear if any creatures
crept up on us, my tent flaps were up in order to let the wind in, and
my imagination was rampant. So I was up early on day 2!<br />
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I
showered, packed up, and got us to Carlsbad Caverns by 8:00AM. They
didn't open until 8:30AM so we <br />
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had a bit of a wait before I was able to
get Lillie kenneled and I was hiking the caverns. It was beautiful and I
didn't waste any time. I rented the recorded tour where you punched in
the number of where you are in the caverns and it gives you the details
about what you're looking at. I would pause to look around or take a
picture then I listened to the rest as I quickly hiked through. I was
told it would take 4 hours. I, of course, was done in 2 hours, much to
Lillie's pleasure!<br />
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Once back on the road, my GPS put us
on the wrong path to Cloudcroft and we ended up in Nowhere Land! We
managed to get turned in the right direction and drove on. We were in
no hurry. The changing landscape was amazing! From triple digit heat,
flat desert land with nothing but oil rigs and weird bushes to mountains
and cool temperatures! It was awe inspiring and I couldn't help but
say thanks to God for the beauty He has given us and to me in
particular! I'm so blessed to be able to travel and see it all!<br />
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We
arrived 8,670 feet up to Cloudcroft and wandered the quaint village. I
enjoyed a meal while Lillie fought anxiety from being tied up outside to
wait for me. She received plenty of attention, as came to be the norm
during our trip. After finding the ranger station and receiving camping
information, we decided on Silver Campground as showers were
available...for an additional $5. I had just gotten the tent set up and
everything we needed into it when the rain came. Luckily, it didn't
last long so I was able to grill some <br />
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chicken for dinner before calling
it a night. Lillie woke me up 3 times, out of a deep sleep. I tried to
let her out but she wouldn't go. She was shivering and shoved herself
against me so that I ended up almost on the dirt! Her actions freaked
me out because I thought she may have smelled a creature that scared
her. I later came to think that it was the massive quantity of
lightening in the distance that frightened her. That's a less
disturbing thought, at least!<br />
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That evening had been so
cool that I decided to repack my Jeep before descending back into hot
America. So, guess what? Yup, the next morning my Jeep refused to
start. So after cooking some eggs and walking the nature trails with
Lillie, I implored the resident Host to jump start the Jeep and we
headed into town. After a wonderful lunch of spaghetti at Front Porch
Bistro, we decided to drive down the mountain to check out Alamagordo.
The trip down the mountain was scenic but the temperature climbed back
into the triple digits! After figuring out that there really wasn't
much to see in Alamagordo, I stopped at a mechanic's to see if he could
figure out what was going on with my Jeep. Other than the temperature
gauge not working on my radiator, he found nothing wrong and said the
battery and alternator were fine. So back up the mountain we climbed.
Once back in camp, we relaxed and people watched (there was a large
family camping across the road from my campsite) before turning in.<br />
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<b>Purpose</b><br />
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One thing I've learned since losing my job in October of 2012 is that
we are all here for a purpose and that we all NEED a purpose in this
life. Otherwise, why be here??<br />
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I'm lost when I have NO
destination. There's always more to my journey but there are times that
I don't see or feel it. Being forced to cut short my travels and deal
with scum was, to say the least, a killer blow to my existence. This
time last year is exactly where I am now....just with more road under my
belt and less money in the bank. <br />
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Don't get me wrong!
I feel blessed to have God at my back and the finances to do all that
I've done! I've spent the bank, both financially and emotionally
because I took the opportunity. Finding my purpose while I'm trampled,
lost, and disappointed is, at the very least, difficult. Confusion is a
heavy coat to wear.<br />
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There are things I do know...things
I've learned on this journey. True friends aren't always who you think
they are...lessons of love weren't love at all....strangers can give
you both love and friendship. I want friendships and true love and all
that is good out there!! I know first hand that it is out there!!<br />
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Without
a job, someone to look after, something to DO....we sink into our worst
selves. Living without purpose isn't living....it's existing. I want
more. I'll find a temporary existence until I can find my life...the
one God intended for me! Or maybe, that's what I'm living now.<br />
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What
I know for certain is that there is so much world out there that I
crave to see and experience! I'm getting older by the day but I don't
feel it!! My travels have taught me that people and all of the
differences between us just make us all that more interesting to each
other.<br />
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Here's to finding purpose in this life we've been granted!!<br />
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<br />Loved by Lilliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08322413304329473284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876803269078749541.post-90570830438014515742014-08-27T11:05:00.000-05:002018-01-07T21:03:02.722-06:00Bad Lands?South Dakota isn't a destination that's ever been in my bucket list. When I realized Mount Rushmore was there, I thought, "Someday.". Well, someday arrived as I was so close in nearby Wyoming. No time like the present!<br />
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Before we get to that, I should first mention my last few days and nights in Wyoming. Lillie and I arrived at Grand Tetons National Park at a decent hour but I was exhausted for some reason. So setting up camp was my primary concern. By 9:30PM, I was sound asleep in one of the nicer campgrounds in the national park. I was awakened around 11:20PM by voices. I laid there listening and heard about 5 people yelling back and forth, "Did you hear that?"..."Yes! I heard someone scream for help then a baby crying!". Oh crap! Suddenly I had a pressing need to use the restroom but I <br />
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knew they were concerned about the scream because we were deep into grizzly country. As I heard them all walking further away yelling, "Are you the one who screamed? Whoever screamed, are you alright?", I had no choice but to emerge from my tent to walk what seemed like a mile to the restroom. My headlamp barely seemed to penetrate the darkness and I continually checked behind and beside me for a possible grizzly on the hunt. Obviously, I made it to the toilet and back to my tent in one piece and slept soundly the rest of the night. I assume there were no grizzly attacks as I heard nothing else about the incident.<br />
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The Grand Tetons were majestic, of course! I wished that I was able to hike what appeared to be some amazing trails but it was much too hot to leave Lillie waiting in the Jeep. It didn't take long to see all I was able to see (without hiking) throughout the park and we soon found ourselves in Jacksonhole, WY. We had a nice lunch at the <a href="http://www.merrypiglets.com/" target="_blank">Merry Piglets Mexican Grill</a> and moved on. <br />
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As we drove on country roads heading west, we had no destination in mind for the night but I did have high hopes of a shower! As I drive, I tend to multitask and Facebooking is my multitasking preference. As I read through my notifications, I found that I had received an offer from a recently added friend of a friend to stay with her in Virginia City, MT. What a cute, quirky little western town (completely touristic but cute!). My new friend, Jackie, is a like minded traveler and is heading to China for a visit next month so we had plenty to talk about. I got my shower, drank too much, and was able to post a blog (the next morning as too much drink proved to be an issue!).<br />
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I fell in love with the Black Hills of South Dakota! Soaked in old west history, laden with monumental monuments, and small towns with anything but small minded people. The Black Hills sucked me into their forested mountains and gentle wildlife and had me counting my blessings! I drove into Deadwood, SD unprepared for the wild west that this town exudes. Apparently, Wild Bill Hickok was shot in the back while playing poker there. That explains the many gambling locations in this tiny town! I passed through and up the mountain at a slow pace as deer crossed the highway at random. At the top of that mountain, I found a fabulous campsite! <a href="http://www.hiddenvalleydeadwood.com/" target="_blank"> Hidden Valley Campground</a> had the cleanest, nicest showers and restrooms I've seen to date! The prices were excellent and included (at request) electricity and wifi!! I initially paid only for 2 nights but ended up extending my stay for a week. I was entertained daily by a doe and her 2 young ones eating their way across the unused tent sites.<br />
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Deadwood was an excellent jumping off point in any direction for South Dakota vistas, history, adventure, and monuments! I completely recommend the Black Hills area for family vacations! I can't even begin to complete the list of family activities and destinations available here!! It varied from zip-lining, drive through safari, cavern exploration, hiking, off roading, horseback riding, water sports, wine and brew tasting, trout fishing, off-road adventure, theme parks, and other distinct activities. Highway 385 and 16 lead me wherever I needed to go.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNq7XqFMU1jCEkrS-992EAVrjC0lmfscUlxkEdIaokNJDiTugm8wBIGy-bvEd_MxN9bVoBS26DArfRW0-lS7exfo9cl3JPkJ4I41IcHgVuYF7w0KHdv5GlbYiyDpmBvGBC9GfcxIb74_c/s1600/IMG_2069.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNq7XqFMU1jCEkrS-992EAVrjC0lmfscUlxkEdIaokNJDiTugm8wBIGy-bvEd_MxN9bVoBS26DArfRW0-lS7exfo9cl3JPkJ4I41IcHgVuYF7w0KHdv5GlbYiyDpmBvGBC9GfcxIb74_c/s1600/IMG_2069.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="http://www.travelsd.com/Attractions/Mount-Rushmore" target="_blank">Mount Rushmore</a> was an incredible sight to see. Getting closer and closer to our presidential giants carved out of a mountain was an experience that I can't properly relate. Thinking of the men who worked on this project, hanging by cables and working with primitive tools (by today's standards), is beyond comprehension. After witnessing this amazing feat of human determination, driving just 17 more miles down the road takes you to another. In an effort to show that the American Indians had great men too, the mountain sculpting of the <a href="http://crazyhorsememorial.org/" target="_blank">Crazy Horse Memorial</a> began. Once finished, it will be the world's largest mountain carving! The finished product will be amazing but in which lifetime it will be finished is anyone's guess.<br />
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Obviously, there was plenty to see and do in eastern South Dakota! I'll finish this blog on the off roading and hike I did up to the top of <a href="http://www.summitpost.org/custer-peak/832067" target="_blank">Custer Peak</a>. I just wanted a good hike but found a fire lookout tower at the peak. The drive and hike were all uphill and I chickened out on driving the final mile or so. I got my cardio that day for sure! As I had just descended from the tower, I ran into a man who, as it turned out, was the tower guard. His name was John and he invited me up to the very top of the tower (ie. his office) and I was <br />
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able to see the tremendous views that were his for 12 hours or more a day. He invited me to stay and visit (it really must be a very lonely job) but Lillie was nervously waiting for me in the Jeep. I thanked him and hurried down the mountain.<br />
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<br />Loved by Lilliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08322413304329473284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876803269078749541.post-86456784419972166122014-08-09T12:44:00.002-05:002018-01-07T21:03:02.611-06:00Rollin' On!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPiev1evoougIab5hnvtiR3s6xmAbA3NmH6CY8oQIamUG2A2GkAhse650Rwl9bNIVoV2MBnCUxRChZa5zmzwOur7shyphenhyphen87LCxw9OC86K98IIEMt27TwZHHJpcATK78Z-nWB0Kl8J3DXA_Y/s1600/IMG_1026.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPiev1evoougIab5hnvtiR3s6xmAbA3NmH6CY8oQIamUG2A2GkAhse650Rwl9bNIVoV2MBnCUxRChZa5zmzwOur7shyphenhyphen87LCxw9OC86K98IIEMt27TwZHHJpcATK78Z-nWB0Kl8J3DXA_Y/s1600/IMG_1026.jpg" height="150" width="200" /></a>I've seen a lot of dust in my rear view mirror but none like July 23rd, the day that I closed the sale of my condo. Dallas in my rear view and Eagle Nest, NM on the horizon....Lillie and I were once again on the road! <br />
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Eagle Nest, New Mexico is over 8,300 feet elevation and is a beautiful mountain community. We stayed in the mountain lodge of a lovely couple who are long time friends of a friend of mine. I volunteered at the annual arts festival, hot tubbed at neighbors, and other than a couple of days adjusting to the altitude had a wonderful four days there. The road and Montana were calling my name so Lillie and I rolled through NM, CO, WY, and arrived in Cooke City, MT where we pitched our tent for a week. The views along our route (back road highways, of course) were gorgeous as were the vistas in the <br />
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I solo hiked (completely not recommended) in Gallatin National Forest. I carried bear spray and a bear bell and sang all of the wrong words to songs I couldn't remember as loud as my breath would allow. Mosquitoes were horrible but, luckily, no bears appeared. Great cardio, no doubt!!<br />
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I recommend that everyone in that area drive Beartooth Highway! It takes you on twisting turning roads with pink tinted snow (yes, even in August!), lakes, and mountain vistas to die for! You obviously have to <br />
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drive slowly so, depending on if you stop a lot for photographs (as I did), it can take 2 to 3 hours to cross. It is very much worth your time!<br />
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A friend of mine was there as well so I was able to leave Lillie in his camper while I went hiking and exploring. After 2 or 3 days, I ventured in Yellowstone National Park. Wow! Incredible landscapes, wildlife, geysers, and lakes! I can see why it became the world's first national park! My favorite part of this place were the bison!! They roam the place knowing they are home and in charge! The females were in heat so <br />
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technically, THEY were in charge! Other than bufflalo, I saw elk, black bear, and antelope. Old Faithful was indeed faithful after an hour's wait and the little boy sitting next to me inhanced the experience with all of his delighted comments! I roamed Yellowstone for 2 days and also drove through from the northeast entrance on my way up the state. Lillie and I rolled our way north, camping in Flathead National Forest, at Emery Bay Campgrounds before driving on into Glacier National Park.<br />
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Glacier National Park has breathtaking vistas but the only wildlife I saw were some mountain goats. The mountain roads were narrow switchbacks and the traffic moved much too slowly. Going-To-The-Sun Road was definitely breathtaking and, once you got near Sun Point, you had plenty of time to catch your breath due to road construction delays. With the massive amount of tourists, I enjoyed this park less than Yellowstone. At least there you had options for your route through the park! At Glacier, everyone has only one road in and out! Leaving Glacier on the east side, I had to drive a few miles north then west to re-enter it to see the Many Glacier. The roads were horrible! The lake was an incredible turquoise and the wind was high. Honestly, not worth the gas. So back through the east entrance (St. Mary) and all of the way through the park again we went. I had wanted to hike Highline Trail which is a ledge on the side of a mountain on the Continental Divide but at 10AM I couldn't find parking and it was getting a bit too warm for Lillie to be left in the Jeep. Planning to get up the next morning at 5AM to make the hike, I finally slept so well that I couldn't be bothered to get up.<br />
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headed towards Fish Creek Campground and turned into the picnic area before reaching it. The multicolored rocky beach and clear blue lake were magical!<br />
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As for the two campgrounds we stayed in so far, the campground hosts were very friendly and accommodating. Both campgrounds lacked showers but I knew that going in. The first campground had a beautiful doe that I saw a few times, including face to face at a distance of about 5 feet. The second campground was situated on a beautiful body of water, Hungry Horse Reservoir. I met a very nice couple from Edmonton, Canada who I shared great conversation and appetizers with as well as contact information. Both campgrounds were situated in grizzly country.<br />
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I've been informed that grizzly scat (poop) was found a quarter of a mile from my campsite. Looks like it's time to move on! Next, Lillie and I will make our way to Wyoming to the Grand Tetons then to South Dakota to Mount Rushmore. Rollin' on!<br />
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<br />Loved by Lilliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08322413304329473284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876803269078749541.post-81614876242235858042014-07-20T01:19:00.003-05:002018-01-07T21:03:02.461-06:00HiccupTurns out, my renter was the worst renter in the world. He didn't steal EVERYTHING. He didn't pay the rent. He left me with damages. It could have been worse though. I decided to let it go and move on!<br />
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So now, I'm selling! I listed my place; had 18 people through it in 3 days! 4 full ask offers in 4 days! Sellers market has apparently fallen through the rabbit hole!!!! I close in 3 days. <br />
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Lillie is confused, insecure, and sticking to me like glue. Everything has happened so fast that I can't figure out how to ease her discomfort. I take comfort in knowing we will be on the road. Lillie and I will be forever on the road!!!<br />
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Having said that, I'm going to sit outside on the patio furniture that is being picked up tomorrow. Change is always a double edged sword! So, Lillie and I will enjoy my patio & me & then move on to new memories.Loved by Lilliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08322413304329473284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876803269078749541.post-80579520489080668452014-04-15T01:01:00.000-05:002018-01-07T21:03:02.387-06:00Lillie Exposed<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Lillie is far from a "ham" and actually seemed to, as you'll see, get
very tired of me photographing her! Here are several photographs of
sweet Lillie experiencing her new journey with me. They are in order by caption (for the most part). <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Are We There Yet?"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Aunt Lillie, Niece Copper</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Covered Bridge</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cozy</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Done Exploring</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA_uEvUBLWhxQ9DMyz1NhPneMrCv8lpu0c9NwZgj579CpwL1dfEI4uLpjiH_z2WlTxK78aC5baeOsrLuwBqlc9YpkKhHnxZl61ON7dJtIsoOfK1FMiVdzRgtEhWhZaWdj5ezc-hrXO2lQ/s1600/Explorer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA_uEvUBLWhxQ9DMyz1NhPneMrCv8lpu0c9NwZgj579CpwL1dfEI4uLpjiH_z2WlTxK78aC5baeOsrLuwBqlc9YpkKhHnxZl61ON7dJtIsoOfK1FMiVdzRgtEhWhZaWdj5ezc-hrXO2lQ/s1600/Explorer.jpg" height="126" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Explorer</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Feed Me"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First Beach (San Diego)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First Ferry Ride (she's excited..NOT)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Get your wine, Mom"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Glass Beach</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grand Canyon</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Green Beans (Boston, MA)</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE4rf1LwaeJw87-YPU_VWcJdEOLSzreAnBDY7HarEg3UG_dfbXZ2M90uo8Th3SJDBY0XR67QA98iwZRPHRoLj4P8l95ZNoWbrm9VAK7f4IgQnV4POxQUpzP_qTVWjCj_YV-ITv1RAaGxE/s1600/Happy+For+A+Motel+Room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE4rf1LwaeJw87-YPU_VWcJdEOLSzreAnBDY7HarEg3UG_dfbXZ2M90uo8Th3SJDBY0XR67QA98iwZRPHRoLj4P8l95ZNoWbrm9VAK7f4IgQnV4POxQUpzP_qTVWjCj_YV-ITv1RAaGxE/s1600/Happy+For+A+Motel+Room.jpg" height="154" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Happy For A Motel Room (Canadian Border)</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgADKFQC4r-2Ob4TOgqEFw78kgjAkMBdeLhD-KQFCR0s1y-l5sUnPXCRgHfzirJrvjFGVXpIWLiAQlsG_chSygOKL5sHcybZQQDTLD8rUP8SyXPP6xu-umW4KZr5lFDFSwN5DtPXHiniS8/s1600/I+Can+Wait.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgADKFQC4r-2Ob4TOgqEFw78kgjAkMBdeLhD-KQFCR0s1y-l5sUnPXCRgHfzirJrvjFGVXpIWLiAQlsG_chSygOKL5sHcybZQQDTLD8rUP8SyXPP6xu-umW4KZr5lFDFSwN5DtPXHiniS8/s1600/I+Can+Wait.jpg" height="200" width="150" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"I Can't Wait!"</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlTaowz2zwckj9Dte77ktEJLcxqVcpWpOPMXF1mxR1qT8IP57bU_MKQVAbM_XY1zPl8AfMeP4aJ65HH6Ra8KlIew7Jmrgn9XzeOGacbRzJF0NIuWI0tzxt1enLMhs41Z13HD67VBemGLk/s1600/I+Don%27t+Get+It.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlTaowz2zwckj9Dte77ktEJLcxqVcpWpOPMXF1mxR1qT8IP57bU_MKQVAbM_XY1zPl8AfMeP4aJ65HH6Ra8KlIew7Jmrgn9XzeOGacbRzJF0NIuWI0tzxt1enLMhs41Z13HD67VBemGLk/s1600/I+Don't+Get+It.jpg" height="150" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"I Don't Get It!"</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh88Lmnc1pQcKHXAu6OAgG7hwIuHDTXHSyygDhVsD3gNjcZ3wxluS5gKJCPS0tFO3I9Roxj0X3S5bVxA_Z_60nJqq82BlmaVInGoI7kxh65DMQnv61OEffOrwO7NE2UyWReBfaEhexXsx0/s1600/I+Prefer+Red.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh88Lmnc1pQcKHXAu6OAgG7hwIuHDTXHSyygDhVsD3gNjcZ3wxluS5gKJCPS0tFO3I9Roxj0X3S5bVxA_Z_60nJqq82BlmaVInGoI7kxh65DMQnv61OEffOrwO7NE2UyWReBfaEhexXsx0/s1600/I+Prefer+Red.jpg" height="200" width="150" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"I Prefer Red!"</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHOr-M_5HtNFeNB8Sn_EDQeOms4XjkPK6DKWGwbt1lmbZJ5PGe20zyjv0kc6pXOZc_p_ttTlGxH05lBU8ogYwkCbu_YxCLx6GDEpr0uwBdmAg-WRwglk3wfsFWz14PhMbo0clD2ujCk6o/s1600/I+Want+Attention.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHOr-M_5HtNFeNB8Sn_EDQeOms4XjkPK6DKWGwbt1lmbZJ5PGe20zyjv0kc6pXOZc_p_ttTlGxH05lBU8ogYwkCbu_YxCLx6GDEpr0uwBdmAg-WRwglk3wfsFWz14PhMbo0clD2ujCk6o/s1600/I+Want+Attention.jpg" height="200" width="150" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"I Want Attention!"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"I will wait for you anywhere!"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"I'm Not Moving!"</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBjK62B-TJflZts-4p76QvK8eOgp-bAkFfBhQtfmu7epDfFbszyfq-EE1M-4E-ZMhZU3k9fVrKD5__4Vz8Sof3HbKN8q1UdfYjhGiECZt2xLO8kJ77CA6yKT-co9BbqLzkjMtgmmutCgY/s1600/Is+It+Safe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBjK62B-TJflZts-4p76QvK8eOgp-bAkFfBhQtfmu7epDfFbszyfq-EE1M-4E-ZMhZU3k9fVrKD5__4Vz8Sof3HbKN8q1UdfYjhGiECZt2xLO8kJ77CA6yKT-co9BbqLzkjMtgmmutCgY/s1600/Is+It+Safe.jpg" height="200" width="150" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Is It Safe?"</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDIkYjTMnGjmCtbwmkOeW9ENddvM_57RjpXk5ATfh1odgt7L6OOTk6VELZmhnn6BX-1T4ISajT_8P-5vZEt-n3cdtrkkfUK8UdvtupDhkWjOLbCc_0Vnwp5_KulDU_ouVBp4ZX-BTwGdw/s1600/Is+Someone+Cooking+Down+There.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDIkYjTMnGjmCtbwmkOeW9ENddvM_57RjpXk5ATfh1odgt7L6OOTk6VELZmhnn6BX-1T4ISajT_8P-5vZEt-n3cdtrkkfUK8UdvtupDhkWjOLbCc_0Vnwp5_KulDU_ouVBp4ZX-BTwGdw/s1600/Is+Someone+Cooking+Down+There.jpg" height="150" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Is someone cooking dinner down there?"</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQfH1JwdUxA8-kLdFXGqF07gN1Bp0IEE2SKW2D-yQVaKAhOimnpFf-fpoS9piGQYHNyhETMH8FbLH6ghXOr5TOEblZ5-_xCVZIGdhcIltUqB5ipGNs8VmP63CT5JebHmShIAjvM-GJSxs/s1600/Just+To+Be+Close+To+You.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQfH1JwdUxA8-kLdFXGqF07gN1Bp0IEE2SKW2D-yQVaKAhOimnpFf-fpoS9piGQYHNyhETMH8FbLH6ghXOr5TOEblZ5-_xCVZIGdhcIltUqB5ipGNs8VmP63CT5JebHmShIAjvM-GJSxs/s1600/Just+To+Be+Close+To+You.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just To Be Close To You</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBV4vy21sat2J4NnfhFBQQhHZo0kuc1xuk5YmeSPkUTuV2BimNNGtgs5Ce-idAlZKMiOi4Z2g3C1ViATQpxNxu9n16ERlkEfweyStAzA5S2r7_hKTPzZwghACnPY0FytIAaITPetrlHT8/s1600/Keep+Walking.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBV4vy21sat2J4NnfhFBQQhHZo0kuc1xuk5YmeSPkUTuV2BimNNGtgs5Ce-idAlZKMiOi4Z2g3C1ViATQpxNxu9n16ERlkEfweyStAzA5S2r7_hKTPzZwghACnPY0FytIAaITPetrlHT8/s1600/Keep+Walking.jpg" height="200" width="150" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Keep Walking!"</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT95D1cUt5Z_OKqNBPcfRGo63M43ADu-6jnahyKikebW35goIppZYqtdzu362pXbYzmieEDAEa7KozVhlszRzfLWkdQZtMYGMI8cTLFo1hdXeWZyZ85GkQgQNeGC8XnATcX3e0DZTLRLQ/s1600/Love+Me.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT95D1cUt5Z_OKqNBPcfRGo63M43ADu-6jnahyKikebW35goIppZYqtdzu362pXbYzmieEDAEa7KozVhlszRzfLWkdQZtMYGMI8cTLFo1hdXeWZyZ85GkQgQNeGC8XnATcX3e0DZTLRLQ/s1600/Love+Me.jpg" height="150" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Love Me!"</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuychLcL9egnmzyoE6GDCa4ZzsuY8samKM9IGYxp6lSxotaVqu3l1HP6PuTGxWcnpnjumfIsaFQpyje7WRIaH1FquOIvg_5fVKiYfIKJ9duyVOrVPTuPvRHmrUSKNQlNoLlJWLIgsTwG4/s1600/Making+Friends.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuychLcL9egnmzyoE6GDCa4ZzsuY8samKM9IGYxp6lSxotaVqu3l1HP6PuTGxWcnpnjumfIsaFQpyje7WRIaH1FquOIvg_5fVKiYfIKJ9duyVOrVPTuPvRHmrUSKNQlNoLlJWLIgsTwG4/s1600/Making+Friends.jpg" height="147" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Making Friends</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvjCfDj73lM151s54I63UCZbTFFAWjJHESgevGMWFw7DN4yr8aeYF0SvIpcpbyJ_NliXbKv_DnUwfATK_Chg0-t8Yb-gj6PyiiwV85DenL20fA0dv-_DgXh5N8KWAQGtcK3Kl-PKQO8n0/s1600/Marina+Life.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvjCfDj73lM151s54I63UCZbTFFAWjJHESgevGMWFw7DN4yr8aeYF0SvIpcpbyJ_NliXbKv_DnUwfATK_Chg0-t8Yb-gj6PyiiwV85DenL20fA0dv-_DgXh5N8KWAQGtcK3Kl-PKQO8n0/s1600/Marina+Life.jpg" height="200" width="150" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Marina Life</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHCg-j9wShGPJ97ZTXr7LlO1MDpSpnLH-plznGAM8F6ORiSUXzkkAtRqleQEkP1sBWH8oD-01_32oJLigozsJD8fOjQE_DVqkAifvlmWhfYwZMMbBWPBtV6XOC5pBBJ_XJQOAXbrHN0cs/s1600/Milk+Bone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHCg-j9wShGPJ97ZTXr7LlO1MDpSpnLH-plznGAM8F6ORiSUXzkkAtRqleQEkP1sBWH8oD-01_32oJLigozsJD8fOjQE_DVqkAifvlmWhfYwZMMbBWPBtV6XOC5pBBJ_XJQOAXbrHN0cs/s1600/Milk+Bone.jpg" height="200" width="150" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Milk Bone</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXPMIV1sWhktglA_oyofU5MLmKuLetsF7OyMQ2cuWz9IBfz3Hxr9AasjbsVPFR8Vg-EuGddNCtBfwmkSCRQSUN9bYmhW3_9VP2-qaNtiTsiagzK-37JtT8Lv_aMvX7hdYAgF8CzD3KJGQ/s1600/Mom+Doesn%27t+Share.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXPMIV1sWhktglA_oyofU5MLmKuLetsF7OyMQ2cuWz9IBfz3Hxr9AasjbsVPFR8Vg-EuGddNCtBfwmkSCRQSUN9bYmhW3_9VP2-qaNtiTsiagzK-37JtT8Lv_aMvX7hdYAgF8CzD3KJGQ/s1600/Mom+Doesn't+Share.jpg" height="194" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Mom Doesn't Share!"</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw0FQRbpzRXY9iIT4k1TNTS5n0aMIAb1OoclyQiPJGv419p7yA1CmsrDp-A24fjc1YT4rM_XdtCkSMIobcZHWgHQ_ldr_vT62HgAm3AhG8Cm97-KruB12q9oSexX3dH5E5Ab-2fuP51M8/s1600/Mom+Loves+Me.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw0FQRbpzRXY9iIT4k1TNTS5n0aMIAb1OoclyQiPJGv419p7yA1CmsrDp-A24fjc1YT4rM_XdtCkSMIobcZHWgHQ_ldr_vT62HgAm3AhG8Cm97-KruB12q9oSexX3dH5E5Ab-2fuP51M8/s1600/Mom+Loves+Me.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Mom Loves Me!"</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZOrIhOJF7TI6TB_vu_VHr0QfNKNtEzavX_JeW6-6N31NvCIXuaHGG96OsOwgFECxggiB_qS1cAyt4_4aAI4TsKSFUo2RUSvd0kTafaYifXQ74WNkZNNyPJ7wZXII92HREUIxI0SridP8/s1600/More+Please.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZOrIhOJF7TI6TB_vu_VHr0QfNKNtEzavX_JeW6-6N31NvCIXuaHGG96OsOwgFECxggiB_qS1cAyt4_4aAI4TsKSFUo2RUSvd0kTafaYifXQ74WNkZNNyPJ7wZXII92HREUIxI0SridP8/s1600/More+Please.jpg" height="200" width="150" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"More Please!"</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEp1m9Q1i-hChfEsOU0PAdOUMhqAl6Npa0lX_clndvqmbakxrwhjEYREIfOfZl4beyO4IeVJmsS7PP8b81QdV9zbiTBirE_kzYJn_hdy7h_FgQn3lSYylNcCubC44gAA52z7m4iAlppyM/s1600/Newport+Beach+Camp+Life.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEp1m9Q1i-hChfEsOU0PAdOUMhqAl6Npa0lX_clndvqmbakxrwhjEYREIfOfZl4beyO4IeVJmsS7PP8b81QdV9zbiTBirE_kzYJn_hdy7h_FgQn3lSYylNcCubC44gAA52z7m4iAlppyM/s1600/Newport+Beach+Camp+Life.jpg" height="150" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Newport Beach Camp Life</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCEh9JN76aG-U4dsJNslnBFGIzbzZT2YvaEJy84nrcieCf0S_rcErcON0eMOkUSRt51KSB3osL24BPZJgiDheaF_TgKK4KyNdM0M-zYLFp8fJdv_5oCm3Jpku26VEKPp48c6gJwM64_3s/s1600/No+Room+On+The+Seat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCEh9JN76aG-U4dsJNslnBFGIzbzZT2YvaEJy84nrcieCf0S_rcErcON0eMOkUSRt51KSB3osL24BPZJgiDheaF_TgKK4KyNdM0M-zYLFp8fJdv_5oCm3Jpku26VEKPp48c6gJwM64_3s/s1600/No+Room+On+The+Seat.jpg" height="200" width="150" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">No Room On The Seat</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxda_9PFoB62Ewwr4LWQGlLJlylBWw7lqJW4ZuiqDg9EgMuIu9hDyHo2-JUAIT4BwDmzOs-bIBuIv26LXmt_UTiur7uH2JLWG3xTZIuYTUh_mSPP-pr8MdhfwM38PVcUW14dGKBr_arOU/s1600/Not+Fond+Of+Cold+Wind.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxda_9PFoB62Ewwr4LWQGlLJlylBWw7lqJW4ZuiqDg9EgMuIu9hDyHo2-JUAIT4BwDmzOs-bIBuIv26LXmt_UTiur7uH2JLWG3xTZIuYTUh_mSPP-pr8MdhfwM38PVcUW14dGKBr_arOU/s1600/Not+Fond+Of+Cold+Wind.jpg" height="200" width="177" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not Fond Of Cold Wind</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">New York City Ferry</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjE8lbEHStzx8ywOHjDbdwCWZbXYw-5DNZEG8mSoUgzg5nuNBjYERICpeocS8Acj_SwaM9uyVpf_EAyfrB0M6b11ywjqwitjq0p7YY5F-5a-1LNwNUPJL8LKivtgjeeJ3pG48Hq6s53pE/s1600/Observing+Seattle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjE8lbEHStzx8ywOHjDbdwCWZbXYw-5DNZEG8mSoUgzg5nuNBjYERICpeocS8Acj_SwaM9uyVpf_EAyfrB0M6b11ywjqwitjq0p7YY5F-5a-1LNwNUPJL8LKivtgjeeJ3pG48Hq6s53pE/s1600/Observing+Seattle.jpg" height="200" width="150" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Observing Seattle</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbnVUUvMZL2ei1NnQ94wChG3SywLa-WPwb3ZfyVjg0HqOuO-QS6AWqYN3BtOfAHc3AvMLPUBQaa-ecJfikSP2JNRyIIVwup72HJP-ZUrosnMoMt90FxNRfo1xA_yCxjNkyewtPUUGrRfs/s1600/On+Guard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbnVUUvMZL2ei1NnQ94wChG3SywLa-WPwb3ZfyVjg0HqOuO-QS6AWqYN3BtOfAHc3AvMLPUBQaa-ecJfikSP2JNRyIIVwup72HJP-ZUrosnMoMt90FxNRfo1xA_yCxjNkyewtPUUGrRfs/s1600/On+Guard.jpg" height="200" width="150" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On Guard</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Paddle Boater</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Paddle Boater Extraordinaire</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Patience</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Patient at Another Vineyard (NY)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Punkin</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Ready Or Not!"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rodeo Drive Lillie (CA)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Salmon!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sharing</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Smile!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"So Long As You're Happy!"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Soaked In Seattle</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sun Day</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sun Queen</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Thank God I'm In Here!!" (NYC)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Too Hot For A Hike! (AZ/UT)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Traveler</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Unhappily Bathed</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vermont Views</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vineyard Patience</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Walk Of Fame (CA)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"What?"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Where's My Gift?"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Which One Is My Plate?"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">White Sands, NM</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"You Know You Love Me!"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"You're Kidding!!"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"YUM!!"</td></tr>
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