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Yesterday, on the 22nd anniversary of Mom’s passing, I expected to be especially sad because this is the first year that I wasn’t home to take flowers to her for Mother’s Day, her birthday on May 25th or September 7th. I spent a long time at the cemetery just before I started on this adventureContinue reading “❤ Mom ❤”

September 1-3, 2021 I’m popping in to say hello today because Maddie & I are celebrating Day #123 of our adventure! We left Massachusetts on May 2, so today is our 4 month mark. I’ve now driven 6,779 miles! Time really does fly when you’re on the journey of a lifetime❣ We arrived at thisContinue reading “Greetings from Iowa on Day #123!”

August 26, 2021 – Illinois Today is National Dog Day & I can’t let it pass, without acknowledging & honoring Maddie❣ I adopted Maddie from the PEI (Prince Edward Island, Canada) Humane Society on September 12, 2009. She was 22 months old. Today, we’re 1130 miles away from home & having the best time ofContinue reading “National Dog Day! 💝”

August 5 – 10, 2021 This was an unexpected stop on our way to Indiana. Maddie is fine now, but I had a terrible scare at Laurel Branch Campground. I didn’t mention it in my LB update because it was the only blemish during our visit there. This stop was to make sure Maddie wasContinue reading “Cave Creek Campground in Falls of Rough, Kentucky”

It’s Saturday morning, August 21, 2021. Maddie & I are still living it up & loving life here in Indiana! 💕 I’m just popping on this morning to ask everyone in the path of the storm approaching New England to be careful & stay safe! 🤗 I’m always carefully monitoring the weather reports for ourContinue reading “August 21, 2021”

July 23 – August 5, 2021 After our less than pleasant stay at Blue Heron Campground, Laurel Branch Campground was literally a breath of fresh air! When I arrived at the gate to check in, I was greeted, by name, by the Camp Hosts, Angie & her husband, Greg! 😊 I was the only tentContinue reading “Laurel Branch Campground in McDaniel, Kentucky”

August 10, 2021 We’re in Indiana! Hi there! Welcome to Day #100 of our journey! If you’re still here, thank you! If you’re just joining in, welcome! I’m still learning about how WordPress works, so I don’t really know who’s here on any given day. 🤔 To those of you that have made your presenceContinue reading “Day #100 😊”

Blue Heron Campground is part of Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area in Strunk, Kentucky July 15-21, 2021 What can I say about our camping experience here? Unfortunately, nothing good. 🥺 When I book most campground reservations, I use recreation.govIt’s a website that allows you to see the campsites that you’re considering, beforeContinue reading “😳”

Asheville, North Carolina July 11-15, 2021 Asheville, NC was one of the few places on my original Bucket List. I’ve always heard that it’s interesting & beautiful. It’s definitely a beautiful area, with a lot of interesting people & things to do. Sadly, that wasn’t my experience, but I’m hoping to try it again someContinue reading “It Hasn’t All Been Sunshine and Rainbows… 🌞🤷‍♀️🌈”

Creedmoor, North Carolina June 9, 2021 I enjoyed a delicious (home-cooked 😁) meal & had a wonderful visit with J & D. As I was getting ready to leave, a ferocious thunderstorm with torrential rain hit the area, delaying our departure. Luckily, it eventually slowed down enough for me to make it back safely toContinue reading “Heartland Farm ❤”