Making the Best of the Unexpected

Making the Best of the Unexpected

A rotten tooth, severe t-storms, tornado warnings, high winds, and now the RV’s check engine light keeps coming on.  I’m beginning to think this trip might be cursed.   So far, we’ve had to delay the trip and change our route to dodge storms.  Now the RV is acting up....
Following the Sante Fe Trail

Following the Sante Fe Trail

The Sante Fe Trail was one of the major travel routes between Mexico and the United States.  The southern part of the trail was pioneered by a Frenchman named Pedro Vial in 1792.  The full trail was established in 1821 and it stretched from Franklin, MO to...
Sleepless in Missouri

Sleepless in Missouri

Cav at Finger Lakes State Park, MissouriThis is a footnote to my last post.  We spent day three driving across Missouri.  We spent the night at a nice state park campground (Finger Lakes State Park).  That night we had severe thunderstorm warnings prior...
Juneless Jim’s Road Trip is Underway

Juneless Jim’s Road Trip is Underway

After much planning and some unanticipated delays, the June road trip now underway.  I had to push off the start of the trip by about a week due to an unforeseen dental issue that couldn’t wait.  At my regular 6 month check-up (which was 3 days before the...