“Stop and smell the roses,” is often attributed to golfer Walter Hagen in the 1956 book “The Walter Hagen Story” but he didn’t mention roses. The quote: “You’re only here for a short visit. Don’t hurry. Don’t worry. And be sure to smell the flowers along the way.” I’m so happy that I found anContinue reading “Be Sure to Smell the Flowers Along the Way! πΏπΌπΏ”
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Everything is fine! π
I don’t want anyone to worry about me/us, so this update is to let everyone know that we’re fine!!! Today was Day #84 of this amazing journey! π Part of the reason I’ll be off-air is because we’re in a campground in Kentucky for the next week, with intermittent reception. I’ll be making good useContinue reading “Everything is fine! π”
Back to Virginia! π
Longwood Park in Clarksville, VA & North Bend Park in Boydton, VA July 2-4, 2021 & July 4-10, 2021 Virginia kept calling me back! π While planning our next stop, I wanted to be somewhere as quiet as possible for July 4th. Considering Maddie’s previous FEAR of thunderstorms & fireworks, I didn’t want to subjectContinue reading “Back to Virginia! π”
I β€ Buck Hall Recreation Center!
Buck Hall Recreation Center in McClellanville, SC June 25 – July 2, 2021 June 28, 2021 @ 1:30 pm I was sitting in my tent, routinely checking the weather forecast, when a female voice called out my name! Jennifer, a very nice Park Ranger, stopped by to tell me that a tropical storm warning wasContinue reading “I β€ Buck Hall Recreation Center!”
Change of Plans!
Flanners Beach Campground in New Bern, North Carolina June 17-20, 2021 I scheduled a few days stay at Flanners Beach Campground as an interim location for my goal of visiting Orcacoke Island on the Outer Banks of NC. After falling in love with the wild ponies of Assateague Island, I wanted to see the poniesContinue reading “Change of Plans!”
Virginia is for Lovers! I LOVE Virginia! β€
North Bend Park in Boydton, VA June 8-17, 2021 Next: A visit to Heartland Farm Creedmor, NC
Guardian Angels π
Salthouse Branch in Henry, VA May 28-June 8, 2021 The initial campsite at Salthouse Branch left a lot to be desired. Most campgrounds require backing into your space. This particular space required backing in between 2 guide boards, up a steep & narrow slope, at a weird angle, over exposed tree roots! π³ It remindedContinue reading “Guardian Angels π”
Happy 4th of July!
Hi there & Happy 4th of July! I hope everyone is enjoying a happy & safe 4th of July weekend! I’m jumping out of sequence here because I want to share some of my thoughts about the 4th of July in real time. This year, while I’m traveling on this journey, America the Beautiful hasContinue reading “Happy 4th of July!”
Little Oak Campground Bristol, TN
May 25-28, 2021 Next stop: Salthouse Branch in Henry, VA Hugs from South Carolina π€ Wendy & Maddie π
Horseshoe Point in Henry, VA
May 20-25, 2021 Next stop: Little Oak Campground Bristol, TN Hugs from South Carolina π€ Wendy & Maddie π