Be Sure to Smell the Flowers Along the Way! πŸŒΏπŸŒΌπŸŒΏ

“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! πŸŒΏπŸŒΌπŸŒΏ”

Everything is fine! πŸ’

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! 😊 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! πŸ’”

Back to Virginia! πŸ˜

Longwood Park in Clarksville, VA & North Bend Park in Boydton, VA July 2-4, 2021 & July 4-10, 2021 Virginia kept calling me back! 😁 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! πŸ˜”

I ❀ 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 ❀ Buck Hall Recreation Center!”

Guardian Angels πŸ˜‡

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! 😳 It remindedContinue reading “Guardian Angels πŸ˜‡”