As we were passing through Thayer, MO we saw the sign for Grand Gulf State Park. We’ve driven through Thayer many times but we’ve never taken the time to slow down and take a look. Today was the day for an impromptu side trip. Just 6 miles off of Hwy 63 on Hwy W, we were …
Perhaps one of my favorite quotes is: “Life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it.” — Charles R. Swindoll I think of it often. There are many things out of our control that happen to us, but we have total control of how we REACT. We have the choice …
When I was a kid, I couldn’t wait to get out of small town America. Twenty-five years later, I long to be back. Last year, Robert and I decided to plant ourselves in Caplinger Mills, Missouri. It’s a tiny, unincorporated community just 10 miles north of Stockton. You may ask “Why on earth Caplinger Mills?” …
The older we get, the more Robert and I realize just how small this world actually is. A couple of weeks ago, Robert and I spent the weekend in Warrensburg, MO. The reason for the trip was a gig Robert was playing and since it was a Friday and Saturday night show, we had time …
Before beginning our RV adventure, we had researched as to what state would be the best to be a resident of that is beneficial for the full-time RVer. Florida happened to be one of the states recommended for the full-timer. What a coincidence, we were already Florida residents since moving there in 2008. When we …
For weeks, Robert has been surfing the web for rooftop tents for the Jeep. He’s itching to go where no RV will go. I have to admit, rooftop tents are cool, and someday I’m sure we’ll have one. In the mean time, Robert had other ideas. Recently, we were visiting family in St. Louis. Robert …
This past Sunday, we had the opportunity to go to the Springfield Cardinals game against the Corpus Christi Hooks. I had never been to Hammons Field and it had been at least seven years since Robert has gone. We were thankful that a friend gave us some tickets, because otherwise, we wouldn’t have thought to …
We just had to get out of the RV today. We’ve been cooped up too long in front of our computers, focusing on work. It had been raining and snowing last night and wasn’t supposed to get above freezing today. The sky was gray and gloomy, but we didn’t care, we had to get …
The first winter storm of the season hit this week here in Missouri, and we LOVE IT!! For some reason, the cold doesn’t bother us as much as the heat, especially cold with snow. There’s something peaceful about snow that we absolutely love. Most think we are crazy, especially our Florida family. All this snow …
A few weeks ago, when we saw the billboard near Jefferson City, MO advertising “TESTICLE FESTIVAL,” we knew this was one event we couldn’t miss. Today was the day of the long awaited event! Olean, Missouri, population 128 grows by leaps and bounds for their annual unique festival. The city’s Jaycees club has been putting …
