October 9th, 2019


I just got back from my first trip after retiring. I drove to Montana to visit Meghan and get my new dog, who I have named Rider. It is getting to be that time of year where the weather can be a problem driving that far. Being retired it normally wouldn't be a problem. However … Continue reading October 9th, 2019

February 8th, 2019


Boo. It's snowing again and it's snowing pretty hard. By the time you get to the end of this post another inch of it will have fallen. This is on top of all the snow from earlier in the week and this round is just warming up. I bet my palm tree is unhappy about … Continue reading February 8th, 2019

Blog Changes


It's time to change the blog up a little bit so on top of the theme changes you will get notifications about posts. On top of the changes to the format I deleted a few pictures early this morning and need to edit some posts to remove the blanks. That's the reason for the notifications … Continue reading Blog Changes

September 22nd, 2018


My next destination ended up being Lassen Volcanic National Park. I drove until I found a USFS campground called Hat Creek that was close to Lassen and decided to stop. It was only $16 so I am sure it was cheaper than the ones in Lassen. Besides, I had water (hot and cold), heat, and … Continue reading September 22nd, 2018

September 21st, 2018


Slept like a rock last night and ready for the day after a nice, long hot shower. Time to head out of the KOA.  “Those who cannot remember the past are doomed to repeat it” – George Santayana My first destination was not very far so I got a leisurely start to Tulelake, CA. I’m … Continue reading September 21st, 2018