March 22nd, 2024 – Atchison State Fishing Lake


I went on a fact-finding mission today. I have been looking at camping options for trips. Unfortunately, here in the Midwest there’s not much as far as public lands like National Forests for dispersed camping. I really miss that since it’s all I have known since moving to CO in 1996. It’s mostly private campgrounds … Continue reading March 22nd, 2024 – Atchison State Fishing Lake

A Trip Along Southwest Boulevard in Kansas City


If you get to the Kansas City, the area around Southwest Boulevard on the very edge of downtown Kansas City, MO really has quite a bit to offer. There are many businesses from coffee to a brewery to restaurants to weed stores and many others. I will mention a few of those places that might … Continue reading A Trip Along Southwest Boulevard in Kansas City

The World is a Noisy Place


I saw the title of this article and had to click on it. I found that it is basically getting into your surroundings and becoming a part of them. It’s pretty much how I travel and have for a long time. Nothing new for me but apparently it is for many and it’s not easy. … Continue reading The World is a Noisy Place

That’ll Work; Trailer and Truck Mods; Travel


There’s peace in the outdoors… Mid- to upper 60s, sunshine, calm air…it’s been pretty nice the last few days and there’s some even nicer weather coming. It’s time to bust out the shorts! The last few days I have had my lunch outside at my bistro table on the front porch. I’ve started feeling the … Continue reading That’ll Work; Trailer and Truck Mods; Travel

Is That a Squirrel in Your Pocket?; Weather; Trailer; Travel


Yesterday morning I saw an episode of “The Joy of Painting”, the PBS show you can’t stop watching. Bob Ross made paintings so fast you cannot imagine painting a scene so quickly that it’s done in less than 25 minutes. This one was pretty cool as he started with a very dark blue painted canvas … Continue reading Is That a Squirrel in Your Pocket?; Weather; Trailer; Travel