It has cooled down considerably over the last week and my bird baths were frozen on top. It’s not very thick ice but it’s supposed to be colder tonight (19°F) then slowly warm up. Had a fire in the stove the last several days so it was cozy. It’s still easier to turn up the … Continue reading Yeah, It Got Cold…; Trailers; Water Bottle Hack
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Oh No You Don’t!; Outdoors; Ready to Travel Again!; Tipping Burnout
I got a bill for insurance on the trailer and I just about had another heart attack. The premium had more than tripled over my old Scotty. I quickly got in touch with my agent to find out just what happened, especially since it was far above the premium that I was quoted. A few … Continue reading Oh No You Don’t!; Outdoors; Ready to Travel Again!; Tipping Burnout
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