2011 brings all kinds of possibilities! My possibilities must include being a better stewart of this body that God gave me. My future health and dreams depends on it! God didn't intend for me to make all these bad choices, and be such a bad keeper of what he gave me. I will take one step each day toward making better choices and becoming a healthier me! I am not sure yet what this will include, but with God's help, I will succeed this year!
For those I love, may this also be a gracious and blessed year. For E, may you reach all the goals that you strive for, and that you have people in your life that are true blessings. My hope for you this year is that you find that special person to share your life with. For M, be the person that God wants you to be! Reach out and think positive thoughts and the universe will bring you all those things that you desire. I hope for good friends and people in your life that will help you along your path.
For both of my children, my hope for the year is that you both will walk closer to God and let him lead you! Remember that God wants only the best for you. Talk to him and ask him for help! He truly wants you to ask for what you need! Do it!
For K, my dear sweet reason for living. My hope for you is positive thoughts and choices that will allow both of us to grow old together. You are my best friend and love and my wish is to be OLD with you! WE both need to make it happen.
To my friends and extended family, blessings and good health to you all! May this year be filled with good times together! May be all reach out to one another this year and again find the true meaning of family!
Blessings!
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Friday, July 16, 2010
Sun Rises over the Missouri
Up early watching the sun and humidity gain ground here in St. Charles! "My sweet reason for living" has left in Duke to find a transmission shop nearby. Seems that Duke has been riding a little rough these days and we are a bit concerned about his transmission. First step, change his fluids and filters and hopefully fix the problem before it becomes severe and strands us, here in no man's land! I think he is just tired! He has pulled us for over 5000 miles in just under 3 weeks! What to do today? The town of St. Charles looks intriguing! It has many restored buildings, the Lewis & Clark boathouse and museum, Frenchtown (restored houses), shops and quaint restaurants. We might just hop on the trolley at our front door and head down town and check her out! Blessings, y'all!
Thursday, July 15, 2010
St. Charles, Mo.
Arrived in St.Charles about 25 miles from St. Louis today. We will stay here at least two nights, seeing St. Charles and taking a trip into St. Louis before traveling on to Memphis! It has turned HOT,HOT, and HOTTER and we are dying! After no humidity and temps in the 40's to 60's, it is an adjustment..............guess it is getting us ready for home! Hoped to do some shopping today but didn't find anywhere I wanted to go...............can you believe that?!! Posting some pics of the past few days! Poor Esther was about to blow away in Nebraska!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Cheyenne, Wyoming
Arrived tonight in a small campground outside of Cheyenne and greeted by campground hosts. Enjoyed a meal of smoked ribs and fixins prepared by the campground owner. Yum!!! Will head out early in the morning for our trek across Nebraska. Continue the prayers that all goes well! Blessings!
Day 2 in Jackson, Wyoming
Day 2 in Jackson, Wyoming and a Ride into Idaho
Again the morning broke cool and crystal clear! The sky is amazing here in the morning. It never seems to have a cloud. I arose early to the rest of the clan sawing them off! After a few hours of reading and enjoying my morning brew, the others rose and we headed off to The Bunery for a yummy breakfast. Adventures awaited us as we crossed the Teton Pass into Idaho, with vistas at 10,000 plus feet! The trip proved to be a bit scary though as Duke (our diesel) seemed to not like the high altitudes and didn’t want to shift into 2nd or 3rd gear! We are not sure what the problem was but it did provide some queasy nerves all around. The decent down the mountain with multiple 10% grades proved to be a bit scary under the circumstances. We made it back down into Jackson Hole safely and proceeded to the Carr wheelhouse for a bit of a nap. Dinner tonight was a delicious Rocky Mountain pan fried trout for me and an Elk chop for “my dear sweet reason for living”! Erin played it safe and went for the pork ribs. Erin and Keith are off again on a late night adventure, seeking that big Elk which seems to have eluded them thus far! Erin flies out bright and early in the am for Richmond and we will again hit the road. We have decided due to time and Duke’s possible condition that we will start east. Tomorrow our destination will be Cheyenne, Wyoming!
Again the morning broke cool and crystal clear! The sky is amazing here in the morning. It never seems to have a cloud. I arose early to the rest of the clan sawing them off! After a few hours of reading and enjoying my morning brew, the others rose and we headed off to The Bunery for a yummy breakfast. Adventures awaited us as we crossed the Teton Pass into Idaho, with vistas at 10,000 plus feet! The trip proved to be a bit scary though as Duke (our diesel) seemed to not like the high altitudes and didn’t want to shift into 2nd or 3rd gear! We are not sure what the problem was but it did provide some queasy nerves all around. The decent down the mountain with multiple 10% grades proved to be a bit scary under the circumstances. We made it back down into Jackson Hole safely and proceeded to the Carr wheelhouse for a bit of a nap. Dinner tonight was a delicious Rocky Mountain pan fried trout for me and an Elk chop for “my dear sweet reason for living”! Erin played it safe and went for the pork ribs. Erin and Keith are off again on a late night adventure, seeking that big Elk which seems to have eluded them thus far! Erin flies out bright and early in the am for Richmond and we will again hit the road. We have decided due to time and Duke’s possible condition that we will start east. Tomorrow our destination will be Cheyenne, Wyoming!
Sunday July 12 to Jackson, Wyoming
Sunday Night July 12, 2010 The Virginian RV Resort, Jackson, Wyoming
It seems forever since we had an outside link to the world via the internet or even cell phone, but it has been rather delightful! After staying outside of Yellowstone for two nights, we moved into Fishing Bridge in the middle of the Yellowstone National Park for three nights. This was followed by an extra night in Bridge Bay. We spent numerous days roaming the park looking for ‘mules as Keith calls them! On Thursday, we picked up Erin at the Jackson Hole airport and she spent the days in search with us. We were very productive, seeing 4-5 Grizzlies, one with her two cubs, numerous Black Bears, Pronghorn, White Tail and Mule deer, and tons of Elk, both cows and bulls! In addition we spotted beaver, pelicans (yep in Yellowstone), ducks, chipmunks (janitors as we like to call them because they clean up the crumbs left by others), and herd after heard of Bison!!!! We traveled over the Black tooth Pass twice, enjoying the 30 degree drop in temperatures and the snow on the top of the mountain! The animals were the highlight of the trip thus far! Sorry Old Faithful and wondrous geysers, you guys were neat, but the animals had you beat! Lamar Valley, Haden Valley, and the Beartooth Pass were all amazing!
Today was a change of pace as we moved into Jackson Hole and traversed the town. After a great lunch at The Bunery, (yep we got to go back tomorrow for the sticky buns), a brewsky at the Snake River Brew Pub, Erin and Keith hit the road again going back into the Tetons in search of the additional Griz!!! I decided to stay back and catch up on some laundry and reading! Tomorrow will bring a trip over the Teton Pass into Idaho, a trip to Teton Village and a dinner already planned consisting of Elk, Bison, and who knows what other wild animal! I am already dreading Erin’s return back to Richmond on Tuesday. It has been such a pleasure having her with us on this adventure! We sure wish Matt could have joined us!
It seems forever since we had an outside link to the world via the internet or even cell phone, but it has been rather delightful! After staying outside of Yellowstone for two nights, we moved into Fishing Bridge in the middle of the Yellowstone National Park for three nights. This was followed by an extra night in Bridge Bay. We spent numerous days roaming the park looking for ‘mules as Keith calls them! On Thursday, we picked up Erin at the Jackson Hole airport and she spent the days in search with us. We were very productive, seeing 4-5 Grizzlies, one with her two cubs, numerous Black Bears, Pronghorn, White Tail and Mule deer, and tons of Elk, both cows and bulls! In addition we spotted beaver, pelicans (yep in Yellowstone), ducks, chipmunks (janitors as we like to call them because they clean up the crumbs left by others), and herd after heard of Bison!!!! We traveled over the Black tooth Pass twice, enjoying the 30 degree drop in temperatures and the snow on the top of the mountain! The animals were the highlight of the trip thus far! Sorry Old Faithful and wondrous geysers, you guys were neat, but the animals had you beat! Lamar Valley, Haden Valley, and the Beartooth Pass were all amazing!
Today was a change of pace as we moved into Jackson Hole and traversed the town. After a great lunch at The Bunery, (yep we got to go back tomorrow for the sticky buns), a brewsky at the Snake River Brew Pub, Erin and Keith hit the road again going back into the Tetons in search of the additional Griz!!! I decided to stay back and catch up on some laundry and reading! Tomorrow will bring a trip over the Teton Pass into Idaho, a trip to Teton Village and a dinner already planned consisting of Elk, Bison, and who knows what other wild animal! I am already dreading Erin’s return back to Richmond on Tuesday. It has been such a pleasure having her with us on this adventure! We sure wish Matt could have joined us!
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Clouds Above the Rockies
This morning dawned cool and crisp, with clouds rising above the Rockies in front of the Carr wheelhouse. From my vantage point, new snow appears on the crests and below. It was 48 degrees here by the Yellowstone at bedtime, going from 100 degree heat just 3 days ago with air conditioning blazing, to windows drawn, covers pulled and heat on. This country is truly amazing with its differences! I am allowing my "dear sweet reason for living" to sleep in a bit this morning as I enjoy the solitude of the morning and my morning brew! Today brings Yellowstone, and one of the major reasons for the trip. We are excited to finally be able to enter! We are not sure what the day will bring, but it will for sure be new and exciting as these two newbies enter the park. Blessings, y'all!
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