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 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

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

Grrr…


I got the trailer water system wrapped up this morning, and wouldn’t you know…it is just in time for an updated forecast of some high wind, possible ice & a dusting of snow. Oh come on! FFS! As I was finishing up flushing the system I was a little concerned about the timing after seeing … Continue reading Grrr…

Cooking; Almost!


Oh man…I cooked up something really good for tonight’s dinner. I took a recipe that I have talked about before and added a few things to it. The results were delicious. The basic recipe is to get some water started in a pan to cook up some bowtie pasta. Brown some chicken Italian sausage over … Continue reading Cooking; Almost!