September 21st, 2023 – Road Trip! Missouri State Parks Adventure – Heading Back from Crowder State Park


I woke up this morning after a slightly early night last night. Probably the hard fruit punch telling me to go to sleep. Last night before I went to sleep I did some looking at places to go to today. After checking the weather (which is part of my trip planning) I saw some potential … Continue reading September 21st, 2023 – Road Trip! Missouri State Parks Adventure – Heading Back from Crowder State Park

September 20th, 2023 – Road Trip! Missouri State Parks Adventure – Wallace State Park to Crowder State Park


I have been up in this general area in the past, but it was mostly for work. There’s a lot of history in this region. Jesse James looms large in these here parts. There’s some Civil War history with General John J. Pershing, and one of the last four remaining original covered bridges in MO. … Continue reading September 20th, 2023 – Road Trip! Missouri State Parks Adventure – Wallace State Park to Crowder State Park

September 19th, 2023 – Road Trip! Missouri State Parks Adventure – Wallace State Park


As usual, my posts are delayed for safety reasons. -Shawn Finally! I’m out on my first adventure in the new trailer! Yep…it’s finally the shakedown cruise. I have been trying to get something together for a few weeks now and it’s been one thing after another, but it’s finally happening! Pretty exciting. As I write … Continue reading September 19th, 2023 – Road Trip! Missouri State Parks Adventure – Wallace State Park

Oh Yeah!; Maybe?


Lamb kofta kebabs on the charcoal hibachi Last night’s dinner was so good. I modified the recipe a touch for my own tastes by cutting back a little on the cinnamon and salt (that one’s for health). I neglected to go to the store for tomatoes and red onion but I had the rest of … Continue reading Oh Yeah!; Maybe?

July 23rd, 2023 – Back to St. Joe, MO


Well, another chance to get out of the house so it was back to the dog show. Watching these always reminds me of the movie “Best in Show”. If you have not seen it you need to - it is EXACTLY what it’s like at a dog show. It’s a hilarious mockumentary. Anyhoo, between rounds … Continue reading July 23rd, 2023 – Back to St. Joe, MO