Got THAT Done Finally; Clean-up; Trailer and Truck; Health


I had to run to town and while I was there I got a quart of oil for the generator. While looking at the manual (yes, I wanted to do it right…) I discovered it actually has a battery for the electric start. This I did not know and I figured the battery was probably … Continue reading Got THAT Done Finally; Clean-up; Trailer and Truck; Health

Nice Weather to Get Things Done – Yesterday and Today; Trailer; Truck; Health


A really nice day yesterday with the temperatures around 68°F. It was a nice day to be outside doing some things so I took advantage of it. I had to wait a bit for it to warm up a little; I’m not giving up wearing shorts just yet (unless I need long pants for protection … Continue reading Nice Weather to Get Things Done – Yesterday and Today; Trailer; Truck; Health

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