April 28th, 2024 – Crowder State Park, Trenton, MO


It was a sleepless night last night, brought on by frequent thunder & lightning. The dogs slept through it but I sure couldn’t. I got the dogs taken care of and then started putting a few things away to leave. Dave came over for an espresso so we talked over coffee. He left for breakfast … Continue reading April 28th, 2024 – Crowder State Park, Trenton, MO

April 27th, 2024 – Crowder State Park, Trenton, MO


What happens when you don’t believe in science… Day two and we have some sunshine today. After a couple of espressos I got the dogs out for a strut. Time for a trip to Jamesport for some Amish baked goods. Drive with caution! Jamesport, MO Oh, the excitement! I looked around town and met up … Continue reading April 27th, 2024 – Crowder State Park, Trenton, MO

April 26th, 2024 – Crowder State Park, Trenton, MO


It’s time for another adventure! My friends, Dave and Lori, and I have been trying to get out for a weekender for a few weeks now. This past week the weekend’s weather has not looked conducive to camping. Wednesday the forecast took a turn for the better so after a consult a last-minute “go!” was … Continue reading April 26th, 2024 – Crowder State Park, Trenton, MO

Tourism in Amsterdam


Amsterdam is getting even more serious about its continuing over-tourism problem. The city had previously enacted some measures to curb some of the issues but they have just decided that in addition to the visitor fees and such no new hotels can be built UNLESS another closes. They had 20.7 MILLION overnight tourist stays in … Continue reading Tourism in Amsterdam

Oh, That’s Better!; Airline Seat Changes; Idiot Tourists


I finally had my first experience towing the trailer with the new rear camera. It’s so much better and it’s interesting to notice where the other vehicles are in the camera as opposed to the mirrors. I have noticed that comparing where the vehicles I am passing are in the mirrors compared to the camera … Continue reading Oh, That’s Better!; Airline Seat Changes; Idiot Tourists