Major Score!; Alumni


I had to run to town for a few things yesterday. I went in a store and they had a pellet grill/smoker that was priced at $477, but that also seemed like a markdown price so I think it was higher. Anyhoo, the thing was marked at $90. Yes, ninety dollars. Someone with the store … Continue reading Major Score!; Alumni

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

Slowing Down; Trailer Stuff; Getting Things Done;


Sorry…this should have posted a day or two earlier. ~ Shawn When I was working I always had limited time off for vacations so I maximized it; I would leave straight from work, driving all night to Colorado and my beloved Rocky Mountains. Then when I came back a week later sometimes I left so … Continue reading Slowing Down; Trailer Stuff; Getting Things 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