I have never scrimped on clothes when traveling. Ask my son who ribbed me forever about overpacking. For this trip, however, I needed to think carefully about what to take since the Honda Civic is so small, especially compared to my van, which has a clothes rack across the back. Other challenges that affected my…
Is it possible that I have been on the road this long?! Indeed. The theme this week has been hunkering down in the face of nasty weather – rain, then cold, then cold and windy. Yet, all is oddly quiet and peaceful for me and Tango. Here are this week’s award winners: Best gadget: Mr.…
Yesterday I drove to Omak, WA, which is about 60 miles north of me, near the Canadian border. As I drove around the last mountainous curve I was a bit awe-struck by the little town in the wide river valley that is surrounded by soaring mountains. Omak is definately a “movie’set” kind of place in…
Our morning routine is the same wherever we are. Tango energetically leaps from bed while I stumble out. I toss a handful of dog food in his bowl then make coffee. I dig around for shoes and a jacket, pour a cup of hot coffee. Then we are ready to go for a walk. In…
Today is payday so it is time to figure out my budget for the next 30 days. After two weeks I have some idea of what is realistic for me, especially for food and restaurants. I decided that I really love eating breakfast out every few days. Besides the hot food and good coffee, I…
“Oh, do you know the muffin man, the muffin man, the muffin man,? Do you know the muffin man, who lives on Drury Lane? Yes, I know the muffin man, the muffin man, the muffin man, yes, I know the muffin man, who lives on Drury Lane. I met The Muffin Man at the Grand Coulee…
The rain may have stopped but last night the temps dipped to near freezing! I was warm and toasty all night so no problem there. Weather Underground predicts that the day and night temperatures will improve but things are still nippy. I put up the mansion tent yesterday since I needed to waterproof it and…
I overheard a lady at the restaurant say, “We should pray for the rain to stop now. We have had enough. This is unusual for us.” Indeed, I am in the northeast part of Washington, not yet near the rainy Cascades, and this relentless rain seems excessive – on and off for 5 days. Mostly…
This week was so different from week one. Perfect in its own way! The dominant themes: Grandbaby, rain. Best moments: Being with my grandbaby Silas and his super parents, Kerry and Meghan. He is such a sweet, serious little guy. Loved taking care of him while mom and dad worked and packed for a big trip…
My grandson Silas is napping so I have a minute to write. I can check on him using the video/audio monitor. It is ultra cool and even has night vision so he is visible in a darkened room. What a joy to be with him and his parents! They work so hard and are such good…