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

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;

Oh Yeah!; Maybe?


Lamb kofta kebabs on the charcoal hibachi Last night’s dinner was so good. I modified the recipe a touch for my own tastes by cutting back a little on the cinnamon and salt (that one’s for health). I neglected to go to the store for tomatoes and red onion but I had the rest of … Continue reading Oh Yeah!; Maybe?