Travel
Amy and I watched the two little girls from about 2:00 yesterday afternoon until 1:00 am this morning. I stayed awake, and even drove myself home although parking the truck in the dark was not easy, with the big Ford parked next to me.
This morning I got a few items from the local farmers' market and just put everything in the fridge, except for washing the grapes which I'll be nibbling on all day.
I've spent at least an hour this morning hunting for my California maps, specifically the Central and Northern maps. I can't figure out where I want to go for a few days, or even when, especially with Labor Day coming up. I may just wait until after that is all over and the parks and campgrounds are empty. Actually I still think I would prefer to find a free spot in one of the National Forests to throw down my tent for a couple of nights. The only drawback is that I have no clue where the pot farms are located, but I'm unlikely to get that far into a remote area.
I was thinking that since I'm not pulling an RV I could drive my truck across the Coastal Range mountains towards the Pacific. I don't think I would go all the way to the ocean, but it is a possibility. Times like this I almost wish I was married so I could plan and enjoy the trip with a partner. I hate to even think a thought like that, and certainly wouldn't want to say it aloud!
Half a day later I never did find the maps I've been looking for, but I did have a nice long nap.
- Stayed Home Today
I had thought I'd run some errands but when it gets to the 2nd half of the month I try to not spend any more money than necessary, so I stay home and avoid temptation! I did get into some of the papers today. I searched the retention of tax...
- Visitors Today
Joe came by with his two girls and I gave Alyssa her birthday present! The girls are fun to be around and I enjoy their visits. I don't get as much chance to visit with Joe now that he works crazy hospital shifts. Keira likes tangerines...
- Veterans' Day
As most Americans do, I take time today to remember our country's veterans and the sacrifices they have made to ensure our freedoms and way of life. Three of my five brothers are veterans, and my oldest son is a Lt. Col in the Reserve Army (with...
- Teaching One Of My Favorite Subjects
That is, map reading. I was talking to my son in NY and asked if he thought the boys (7 and almost 5) would like it if I sent them maps covering the entire route I'm taking to NY, plus a couple of highlighters. My thought is that I would...
- I Have My Truck Back
Steve is going out of town on business, so Ara and I drove the Matrix to his house today to exchange for my truck. Ara has been doing some painting for them in the room that will be the nursery, so we were there for a while, and didn't leave until...
Travel
I don't know how I'm still moving
Amy and I watched the two little girls from about 2:00 yesterday afternoon until 1:00 am this morning. I stayed awake, and even drove myself home although parking the truck in the dark was not easy, with the big Ford parked next to me.
This morning I got a few items from the local farmers' market and just put everything in the fridge, except for washing the grapes which I'll be nibbling on all day.
I've spent at least an hour this morning hunting for my California maps, specifically the Central and Northern maps. I can't figure out where I want to go for a few days, or even when, especially with Labor Day coming up. I may just wait until after that is all over and the parks and campgrounds are empty. Actually I still think I would prefer to find a free spot in one of the National Forests to throw down my tent for a couple of nights. The only drawback is that I have no clue where the pot farms are located, but I'm unlikely to get that far into a remote area.
I was thinking that since I'm not pulling an RV I could drive my truck across the Coastal Range mountains towards the Pacific. I don't think I would go all the way to the ocean, but it is a possibility. Times like this I almost wish I was married so I could plan and enjoy the trip with a partner. I hate to even think a thought like that, and certainly wouldn't want to say it aloud!
Half a day later I never did find the maps I've been looking for, but I did have a nice long nap.
- Stayed Home Today
I had thought I'd run some errands but when it gets to the 2nd half of the month I try to not spend any more money than necessary, so I stay home and avoid temptation! I did get into some of the papers today. I searched the retention of tax...
- Visitors Today
Joe came by with his two girls and I gave Alyssa her birthday present! The girls are fun to be around and I enjoy their visits. I don't get as much chance to visit with Joe now that he works crazy hospital shifts. Keira likes tangerines...
- Veterans' Day
As most Americans do, I take time today to remember our country's veterans and the sacrifices they have made to ensure our freedoms and way of life. Three of my five brothers are veterans, and my oldest son is a Lt. Col in the Reserve Army (with...
- Teaching One Of My Favorite Subjects
That is, map reading. I was talking to my son in NY and asked if he thought the boys (7 and almost 5) would like it if I sent them maps covering the entire route I'm taking to NY, plus a couple of highlighters. My thought is that I would...
- I Have My Truck Back
Steve is going out of town on business, so Ara and I drove the Matrix to his house today to exchange for my truck. Ara has been doing some painting for them in the room that will be the nursery, so we were there for a while, and didn't leave until...