My departure date is approaching- July 14–but work is so busy (Vacation Bible School, etc) I barely have time to write about my preparations and plans. This past week I hosted 4 wonderful young adult VBS counselors at my house. Now that they are gone, its time to tie up all the work loose ends…
Back from Denver and busy at work again. Now, in just 2 weeks I leave for a 6-week adventure in my popup camper. The van and camper are essentially packed and ready. My real challenge is to tie up loose ends for work. Before I leave, I am planning a series of posts about what…
I arrived in Denver midday and set up Half Moon in a little RV park. This is a new experience for me since I always camp in the great outdoors with lots of elbow room and privacy. The park is on an urban thoroughfare, not far from I 70. Right next door is a large…
Tomorrow I leave for a 3-day trip to Denver. I have some work-related appointments Thursday, and my son is moving to a new apartment on Friday (emptied out the van so I can help him). On Saturday, he graduates from fire academy. I am looking forward to spending time with him and his lovely lady,…
I left Sunday evening with the popup camper, headed for Glendo State Park, about 30 miles north. The highlight was testing out my inflatable boat. It worked good but I need to inflate it more. Tango’s doggie life vest was too big and went back to Amazon. So, this time he had to run along…
I learned last night a great reason to make sure the camper door is aligned carefully. When I came in to bed the camper was full of Miller moths. I figured out this morning how they got in.I didn’t toggle the top of the door, which left a 1-inch gap..plenty of room for Millers. …
Finally time to get away! I have avoided the east side of Glendo State Park because I heard that it was awful and full of loud party people. Sandy Beach camp sites are mostly awful since they are too close together. But lots more camping sites exist beyond Sandy Beach. In fact, I am staying…
As I prepare for my 6-week summer camping trip, my mind wanders again to the subject of safety. I also think about how to feed myself in an emergency situation, perhaps stranded after some natural disaster. If I trusted myself with a gun that would solve both problems. Last year I purchased two stun guns…
The trip to get Half Moon went well and, on the way home I stopped at a local state park. Cool evening, perfect daytime temps. Lots of birds, including a nice flock of American Finches and manic Bank Swallows. A Killdeer worked hard to lure Tango and me from her nest. I…
In an hour I will drive south –3 hours– to Colorado to get my camper Half Moon from the shop. I am looking forward to having her back. The weather is perfect for camping so I will stop at one of my favorite reservoirs for a couple of nights. Tango can feel my excitement and…