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
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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
Cooking; Clean-up; Things Are Gettin Done
Damn that was good I got out the ol’ wok and jet engine for some lunchtime stir fry. Veggies, stir-fried in a seasoned oil with hokkein noodles, a small bit of shredded rotisserie chicken, and some Saigon Sizzle Sauce. It came out very good. Wish I had remembered the water chestnuts while cooking! It was … Continue reading Cooking; Clean-up; Things Are Gettin Done
Travel Thoughts; Trailer Kitchen
I recently bought a couple of rice water shampoo bars to try. I wanted to check them out - not only for the rice water benefits for my hair, but also I wanted to finally try out a shampoo bar. It’s just like rubbing a bar of soap on your head, and I lathered up … Continue reading Travel Thoughts; Trailer Kitchen
There I Was…in the Checkout Line at the Store…; Those Pesky Weeds Will Soon Meet Their Maker; Mmmm Bacon
I had just placed my few items on the conveyor belt, the last item being a machete. I decided to buy one to hack the trunks of the ragweed. That is some tough stuff. A family got in line behind me and they were all dressed up in their Sunday best. We were waiting for … Continue reading There I Was…in the Checkout Line at the Store…; Those Pesky Weeds Will Soon Meet Their Maker; Mmmm Bacon