August 20th, 2025 – Passports and Europe; Types of Travelers; 20-5-3; Personality Traits


There has been some big news recently about changes to travel in Europe. Some of this is not new news, but there have been some other changes discussed and it looks like they are all finally going into effect soon. For a few years now there has been talk of pending changes to travel in … Continue reading August 20th, 2025 – Passports and Europe; Types of Travelers; 20-5-3; Personality Traits

August 5th, 2025 – Better Weather; Trailer Repairs; Story Time with Shawn!; Meal Prep


I found this cicada while doing some yard work yesterday. He had just climbed out of his shell and was letting his wings dry so he could use them; that why he looks a bit odd. The weather had been so nice the last few days I have finally been able to get outside and … Continue reading August 5th, 2025 – Better Weather; Trailer Repairs; Story Time with Shawn!; Meal Prep

July 5th, 2025 – Rapid City, Day Three


It’s our last full day here; tomorrow it is time to leave to head back home. Addy & Loran took off early to go to Devil’s Tower and a drive-through animal park. I stayed local and went on another hike in the city. This time I went hiking up near Dinosaur Park in the Skyline … Continue reading July 5th, 2025 – Rapid City, Day Three

July 4th, 2025 – Rapid City, Day Two


We went for breakfast but it was horrible; so bad that our omelettes were obviously sitting for a long time (we waited probably 45 minutes in a Perkin’s that was not crowded) and mine was not even cooked through. I had to go find some healthier things to eat so I made a grocery run … Continue reading July 4th, 2025 – Rapid City, Day Two

July 3rd, 2025 – Rapid City, SD


Yep…back on the road again! It is so good to be out on an adventure. This time, Addy is with me. Her dad already went to Montana for his new gig and they haven’t seen each other for over a month. I brought up some things for him to take back for storage until the … Continue reading July 3rd, 2025 – Rapid City, SD