February 20th/21st, 2025 – Back to Europe!


Boston in the rear view mirror! I said I had a big post for my blogging return, so here ya go! (I did not write anything down while on this trip so I am going strictly by memory, and that could be a real challenge in Prague and especially Amsterdam!) I went with a friend … Continue reading February 20th/21st, 2025 – Back to Europe!

More Cooking; Trailer; Travel Thoughts; What’s Next?


I finally got the salmon on the smoker and it was worth the effort and the 3-day wait. First I sliced the fillets into uniform thickness in order to help with even cooking. Then, after brining in a dry rub overnight in the fridge, that was followed by another overnight in the fridge after rinsing. … Continue reading More Cooking; Trailer; Travel Thoughts; What’s Next?

Word of the Day; Been Busy; Scotty; New Toy


I learned a new word today and I think it’s absolutely hilarious. The word? “Touron”. It is a combination of “tourist” and “moron”. It was used to describe the asshats (another favorite term…) who think they can just walk up and pose for vanity shots for IG with the wild animals in Yellowstone. So damn … Continue reading Word of the Day; Been Busy; Scotty; New Toy

A Few Thoughts on Trailer Life


After the weather calmed down on Friday at Crowder, I was able to sit outside with the dogs and ponder. Ahh…outdoors. It does do so much good for the soul. As I was sitting there I started thinking about my Scotty Hilander trailer. I looked at my new trailer, thinking about the huge difference between … Continue reading A Few Thoughts on Trailer Life

April 27th, 2024 – Crowder State Park, Trenton, MO


What happens when you don’t believe in science… Day two and we have some sunshine today. After a couple of espressos I got the dogs out for a strut. Time for a trip to Jamesport for some Amish baked goods. Drive with caution! Jamesport, MO Oh, the excitement! I looked around town and met up … Continue reading April 27th, 2024 – Crowder State Park, Trenton, MO