June 2nd, 2023: Road Trip – A Stop on my Foodie Bucket List


I went to Topeka. KS today, a city I have really never spent any time in to speak of. Topeka was always just another place outside the window, passing through on the way to Colorado. I did see some interesting & beautiful architecture while driving around today. There’s the state capital, with the infamous John … Continue reading June 2nd, 2023: Road Trip – A Stop on my Foodie Bucket List

Weather Today; It’s Ready Now!; But This Ain’t; Food


Yesterday afternoon an air quality alert came out for today that expires tonight so I got outside early while I was still able to be outside. Unfortunately, the cardiac stuff and my slight asthma make me have to take precautions on days like this. Right around noon it’s 81° F with a nice breeze. So … Continue reading Weather Today; It’s Ready Now!; But This Ain’t; Food

Trailer Water System; Food


Well, I think I got the leaky shutoff fixed. I blew some more air through it with the bike pump (more on the air compressor later…) and it may have done the trick. The valve doesn’t feel the same as the other one when it closes, but it’s not leaking. I know this because I … Continue reading Trailer Water System; Food

Yard is Mowed; Trailer; Carrot Weather; Traffic; Food


Yesterday I got out early to mow the grass and I’m glad I did. As it warmed up & dried out the waist-deep grasses in the *ahem* “wildlife habitat” started tossing pollen everywhere when they got bumped. By the time I got done my eyes were feeling the allergies. Ended up with some sneezing to … Continue reading Yard is Mowed; Trailer; Carrot Weather; Traffic; Food

Road Trip – Springfield, MO; Trailer Stuff; Food Stuff; Outdoor Stuff


I was out and about the last few days and made a return visit to Commercial Street in Springfield, MO. It is such a cool area to visit (at least in daylight), with interesting architecture, shops and food choices. I went back to the tea store I visited several weeks back, which is called Chabom … Continue reading Road Trip – Springfield, MO; Trailer Stuff; Food Stuff; Outdoor Stuff