Studying the Sunsets

Studying the Sunsets

by | Jan 16, 2014 | Florida

A key activity in my 2014 winter rehab has been studying the sunsets.  Its a worthwhile activity that forces you to slow down and observe one of natures daily rhythms.  Here at Siesta Key, on the gulf coast of Florida, the sunsets can be pretty spectacular.  At our...
Siesta Key & Winter Rehab

Siesta Key & Winter Rehab

by | Jan 13, 2014 | Florida

Ah!!!  Sunshine, warm breezes, palm trees, beach sand, ocean front, the sounds of the waves.  This snowbird has landed!  The migration phase of Operation Snowbird is over and now we’re parked and plugged into our home for the next 7 days.  We’re at Turtle...
Hello Sunshine State!

Hello Sunshine State!

by | Jan 8, 2014 | Florida

Finally!!!!  The wheels are rolling and this years Operation Snowbird is underway!  We’re on the road headed south, escaping the cold, snow, and ice that is winter in New England.  Ever since the first snow fall, I’ve been counting the days...
My Travel Year in Review

My Travel Year in Review

by | Nov 26, 2013 | Travel Stories

As my camper sits parked and winterized in the driveway waiting for the new year, its a good time to reflect back on my travels over the past year.  2013 was another year that I was able to continue living my dreams (and some nightmares).  I was fortunate to...
Washington DC – Part 2

Washington DC – Part 2

by | Nov 14, 2013 | Washington DC

As a country boy, I live in a rural place surrounded by nature and open spaces.  My neighbors are cows and cornfields and the tallest things are the trees.  Whenever I travel to a big city, I marvel at the size and closeness of everything.Washington exudes...
Washington DC – Part 1

Washington DC – Part 1

by | Nov 12, 2013 | Washington DC

One of the benefits of being retired is that its easy to take a spur of the moment trip.  I’m the type of guy who could pack for a lunar expedition in less than 30 minutes.  Having an RV makes it even easier.  Such was the case for my recent trip...