September 12th, 2026 – Today’s Prompt


What’s your best tip for budget travel? Go cheap. Go simple. Do it to impress YOU and nobody else. You can’t impress everyone else but you can ALWAYS impress yourself. I know that’s three. and I have more, but they asked for one. That’s one and two encores! See you next time. Shawn

September 12th, 2026 – Got It Done; Back to 06:00


I finally got the brake controller installed today. It was pretty easy like I anticipated it would be and getting the spare tire lowered opened it up for working easier. The worst part was trying to get the steel ties tightened around the main controller unit. I decided to mount it on top of the … Continue reading September 12th, 2026 – Got It Done; Back to 06:00

September 10th, 2026 – An Anniversary


It was 14 years ago that I left Colorado on a dark, stormy & rainy morning, losing my job & my house and heading off to a new beginning in Washington state. It was the beginning of an amazing adventure all around. It was also the beginning of this blog and it has come a … Continue reading September 10th, 2026 – An Anniversary

September 6th, 2026 – Went on a Drive Today…


After I dropped stuff in storage and picked up the two things I needed to bring back for now (towel in the truck for the dogs an a camping chair), I took a little detour and drove up to the top of Blacktail Rd. (follows along the appropriately-named Stoner Creek for part of the way) … Continue reading September 6th, 2026 – Went on a Drive Today…

September 5th, 2026 – Gone Again; Trailer


Meghan left yesterday morning and will be gone a few weeks again. After that we'll see what is going on but it may be a long fire season. It all works out since I have to stick close by for a medical appointment next month. She took her dogs this time so I can take … Continue reading September 5th, 2026 – Gone Again; Trailer