Sorry it has taken so long to start this blog. I have had no good WiFi connection on the road until now to get this set up plus some nights I had no amenities - I was in a steel tent "roughing it" as it were. I will post each day that I already have … Continue reading Day One – September 10, 2012
I see my stats have been coming to life here quite a bit lately. I have had more visitors from all over the world and that is pretty cool. Thank you all so very much for taking a few minutes to stop by for a look or subscribing by email. It is greatly appreciated. Shawn
I came across a nicely-done video that some guy posted about traveling solo after you are 60. I watched it out of curiosity to see what he had to say and see what these tips are. I thought he did a really good job listing (I think) 10 hints and hacks about going places by … Continue reading February 5th, 2026 – Travel; Time For Some Changes; Warmth and the House
I am trying to keep this first part as politically generic as possible. Make your own decisions…I know I have made mine. - S I have been seeing many travel articles about many major changes involving visitors to National Parks here in the States - especially foreign tourists. With regards to the changes to foreign … Continue reading January 27th, 2026 – National Parks Changes; More Work Around the House; Seattle & Europe
My experiment with using some blankets as insulation over the big garage door seems to be helping quite a bit. The garage was not nearly as cold even as I woke up to no temperature - it was 0° F. The best part? It was FREE! Wish I had done this sooner. On top of … Continue reading January 24th, 2026 – It Sucks, This Cold Weather; Travel Video
People have asked me, and maybe even some of you may wonder, “So, what are you going to do/where are you going when your house sells?”. The best I can do currently is point northwest and say “I am heading that way”. It’s the only answer I have. I am always looking at the plus/minus … Continue reading January 23rd, 2026 – Thoughts About My Near-Term Travels; Weather
Journey and Destination 