Pat and I recently attended a Cystic Fibrosis Volunteer Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas. It was a wonderful experience filled with new ideas, inspiration, and the opportunity to meet some truly remarkable people. One session, in particular, really stuck with me. It focused on storytelling. The presenter talked about the importance of being able…
If you spend any time reading online RV groups, you’ll quickly notice that service departments receive their share of criticism. Unfortunately, our first experience after purchasing our fifth wheel wasn’t much different. We needed some warranty work shortly after taking delivery, and after our first trip we found a few additional issues that needed attention….
I came across a photo today that immediately caught my attention. Take a look at the picture that accompanies this post. Simply put, don’t be this guy. The first question that came to mind was, “What were they thinking?” The photo shows two large propane cylinders mounted on the front of a vehicle. Not only…
One of the things I enjoy most about the RV lifestyle is the people. RVers come from every walk of life. Some travel full time, while others are weekend campers who simply enjoy getting away for a few days. We camp in everything from small travel trailers to large motorhomes, but most of us are…
If you’re anything like us, seeing a sign that says “Toll Road Ahead” usually isn’t the highlight of the trip. As more states turn to toll roads to help fund their highway systems, keeping track of the different toll programs has become more complicated. For those of us who travel through several states each year,…
Winter has settled in here in Minnesota, and this year we’re staying home. The biggest reason is a very good one. Our newest grandson, Jack, arrived in early December. That brings us to twelve grandchildren, and we didn’t want to miss the opportunity to spend time with the newest member of the family. We’ll still…
A couple of days ago, we sold our Goldwing. It was a much harder day than I expected. I’ve been riding motorcycles for more than 40 years and have logged well over 200,000 miles. During that time I’ve ridden in every state except six. Some trips were with friends, others were solo adventures, but every…
Pat and I just returned from our annual motorcycle trip with friends. This year’s destination was Lanesboro, Minnesota, where we stayed at Eagle Cliff Campground just outside of town. The trip got off to an interesting start. Somewhere between packing the camper and leaving home, I had what I can only describe as a senior…
It’s been a few weeks since I’ve written a blog post, which is unusual for me. I enjoy sitting down with a cup of coffee and putting my thoughts on paper, or more accurately, into the computer. Whether anyone else finds them interesting isn’t really the point. Writing helps me organize my thoughts, and if…