Through Four States today

Had a good night sleep even though we were parked next to a truck terminal that had lorries moving about all night. Its the grey noise from the AC fan that helps that. Woke up to a beautiful morning with warm weather and lots of sun. Chatted with the neighbor campers like I always do and learned some things. The one fellow across from us was going to Arizona for the winter and that sounded good. We left with no problems and had a straight shot down route 81 for about 270 miles to our next passport America in VA. Filled up the tank a few miles after starting at $2.89/gal and of course was so happy to see it was twenty cents cheaper in the next state. Oh well. We had to use BP as I had a $50 gift card they send you for using their credit card. I get a discount from them like that. Lynda didn't get a chance to do her daily work out this morning so did it all while we were buzzing down the road. She lifts weights and puts leg weights on doing lift on the back bed. Worked out great for her. She also has been happy doing cross word puzzles while we drive. Charley just relaxes most of the time.

The campground we are in right now is under route 81. That is we are camped on a river and the bridge over it is right above us. Kind of noisy but the river and price is nice. Plan to use the gray noise again tonight. I'm happy now that I have my TV for the world series but sad that it is not going on do to rain in Philly. Pictures above should be self explainable. The last one is of the back view TV camera and the Honda with the boats behind us. Tomorrow off to NC and our old friend Mr Schumann,

From the edge of one state to the edge of another.

Left the Moose not that early. I had to do the bills on line as my pension came in. That is always fun. We hooked up and got on the road heading south west. We took the interstates down into New Jersey and I thought about the various areas I passed familiar as I lived in the state for such a long time. Good memories for the most. Too bad Jersey folks get such a bad rap, I never found the "What exit" joke that humorous. I am proud to be from there and feel the area I lived in offered a varied full life with plenty of exposure to all aspects of life.

We made a lot of miles today, over three hundred, and ended up right near the Maryland border for the night. It is a Passport America site our camping club and costs only $15 for the night. So nothing more than that. Lynda says she is not inspired to write anything yet. I'm thinking about tomorrows ball game and hoping I can see the game wherever we land.

I must say driving the bus is a nice thing for me. I'm high up, comfortable, and have my Lovely Lady and Charlie the ginger dog by my side. Lynda does the flight attendant thing and gets me bits to drink and eat as we zoom along. What could be better.

Night David

Finally some miles traveled.

Lynda and I were up with the birds and got to work packing, cleaning and doing all the last minute things we do to leave our home for 6 months in the cold northern winter. I spent a long time draining all the water out of the pipes, toilets, dishwasher, ice maker, sinks, etc. Every year when we get home there is another spot I have to fix and install a new drain and I hope this year I have gotten them all. We remove the mailbox and have informed our neighbors to keep an eye on things. The local Police also check the house on a regular basis. Nice thing about a small town.

We finally cleared the place around noon. Almost the same time as last year. The weather was sunny and clear and I felt good so decided to bypass the planned stop outside of Hartford CT and head for the Moose Lodge in Danbury CT. We have stopped there many times and it is real nice. We can plug into the building and I just give them a $10 donation for the night. I went over to eat at Red Lobster alone as Lynda passed on that. She had cold pizza while we were driving. I am a bit disappointed as there is a mountain or something that blocks the sat TV and I can't watch the world series. But I can get the radio broadcast on XM radio so that is working OK. Like the old days. Besides I can't stand all the close ups they do on Fox TV of guys spitting. Ugh. Lynda is in the bedroom watching taped shows and happy not to hear the game. We will try to make some miles tomorrow as I want to make Tampa by the fourth for the Tiffin rally.

Night before still in New Hampshire

As I sit in my comfy chair watching the "Big Screen" that I will be leaving behind, the world series is on, I am thinking of tomorrow's departure. It is a tremendous feat to close this house up and transfer all the Williams goings on down to Florida for the winter. Magazines, mail forwarding, banks, post offices, car registrations and inspections, draining the water, packing, and on and on.

Today was a rainy cold day and loading the kayaks on the roof my fingers were numb . I thought of how I would be sweating soon doing the same thing down in the Keys. It is always very hot when we first get there and it takes some getting used to. We will be thankful for our Magic Buses AC.

Always feel a bit unsettled leaving New Hampshire. You do get used to things and man is a creature of habit. I'm sure all that will pass quickly once we get on the road. We will be trying to make East Hartford CT and the local Moose club. They have a spot for us in the back of the building and it will be free although it has no hookups. We will use the inverter and generator as I want to watch the world series. Lynda of course will not. So that's my thoughts for tonight. Will get back tomorrow. David