St. Lawrence Seaway
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Monday, September 25, 2006
September 25, 2006
Officially it is autumn. Ralph, Sebastian and I are parked in Ashland, VA . Journeys in and of themselves are always interesting, sometimes challenging and always rewarding even though we may not recognize the rewards for a time. This recent journey from the Thousand Islands was certainly challenging and definitely rewarding. Thanks to my sister and her husband, I was able to move Bearfoot to Hershey, PA. My eye condition has temporarily worsened as it does periodically rendering my driving impossible. They most graciously consented to help me out. The trip down from Syracuse, NY was rainy and foggy over the PA mountains. Ralph and I led our small convoy. Riding shotgun is a new experience for me. I find it quite pleasant actually. It is nice to be able to get up, move around, get drinks and snacks as well as use the head. Don’t get me wrong though, as soon as I can drive again, I will be eager to do so. We attended the Hershey RV show for a few days. While wandering through the many coaches that were there on display, we found one in particular that felt like home to us. It is a new design with the kitchen/dinette in the front. The tv is in the back of the living room mid-ship so to speak. There are two sofas, one on each side, both brown leather, the cabinets are a warm cherry finish – it felt like home. Bearfoot has transformed for the 4th time. “Chapter 4”. We started, Bashey and I, with a fifth wheel trailer, then the Airstream Land Yacht, the Dolphin and now the Monaco Endeavor. Since life is always dynamic and changing , it is quite fitting that our journey as well as our mission should change. I don’t know where this chapter will take us but will certainly keep you posted.
It was not without grief that I left our Dolphin Bearfoot coach. It has been a safe, cozy home for Bashey and me for almost a year. It represented a way of life and independence for me as a mature woman. But in keeping with my philosophy on life, I believe we move along our paths sometimes alone (in my case accompanied by a grand dog) and sometimes with others, either a group as in a family, or with a mate or friend. At this point in my life, having a partner is a joy as well as a comfort for me. I have been molded by Eight years of independence. Adjusting to having a partner is my new challenge as well as a personal goal. The many years as a healer and counselor of others now seems to be turned inward for a time. This is the dance of life – we will learn the steps, there will be times when we step on each others toes in the process but we will dance in beauty.
One bit of news – my lap top has finally died it seems therefore I am using Ralph’s Mac (perhaps that too is symbolic). I haven’t quite gotten it down pat yet but will shortly. Finding inexpensive wireless is the biggest challenge we full timers have. We rely on it to pay our bills, check our bank and credit card balances and communicate with loved ones and friends. Please “bear” with me as I try to place these posts. Pics are also a soon to be possibility since I know all my readers enjoy those. Have a grand autumn day. We will be here until next Thursday and then off to Niagara Falls, NY for a few days of coach check up.
It was not without grief that I left our Dolphin Bearfoot coach. It has been a safe, cozy home for Bashey and me for almost a year. It represented a way of life and independence for me as a mature woman. But in keeping with my philosophy on life, I believe we move along our paths sometimes alone (in my case accompanied by a grand dog) and sometimes with others, either a group as in a family, or with a mate or friend. At this point in my life, having a partner is a joy as well as a comfort for me. I have been molded by Eight years of independence. Adjusting to having a partner is my new challenge as well as a personal goal. The many years as a healer and counselor of others now seems to be turned inward for a time. This is the dance of life – we will learn the steps, there will be times when we step on each others toes in the process but we will dance in beauty.
One bit of news – my lap top has finally died it seems therefore I am using Ralph’s Mac (perhaps that too is symbolic). I haven’t quite gotten it down pat yet but will shortly. Finding inexpensive wireless is the biggest challenge we full timers have. We rely on it to pay our bills, check our bank and credit card balances and communicate with loved ones and friends. Please “bear” with me as I try to place these posts. Pics are also a soon to be possibility since I know all my readers enjoy those. Have a grand autumn day. We will be here until next Thursday and then off to Niagara Falls, NY for a few days of coach check up.
September 25, 2006
Officially it is autumn. Ralph, Sebastian and I are parked in Ashland, VA . Journeys in and of themselves are always interesting, sometimes challenging and always rewarding even though we may not recognize the rewards for a time. This recent journey from the Thousand Islands was certainly challenging and definitely rewarding. Thanks to my sister and her husband, I was able to move Bearfoot to Hershey, PA. My eye condition has temporarily worsened as it does periodically rendering my driving impossible. They most graciously consented to help me out. The trip down from Syracuse, NY was rainy and foggy over the PA mountains. Ralph and I led our small convoy. Riding shotgun is a new experience for me. I find it quite pleasant actually. It is nice to be able to get up, move around, get drinks and snacks as well as use the head. Don’t get me wrong though, as soon as I can drive again, I will be eager to do so. We attended the Hershey RV show for a few days. While wandering through the many coaches that were there on display, we found one in particular that felt like home to us. It is a new design with the kitchen/dinette in the front. The tv is in the back of the living room mid-ship so to speak. There are two sofas, one on each side, both brown leather, the cabinets are a warm cherry finish – it felt like home. Bearfoot has transformed for the 4th time. “Chapter 4”. We started, Bashey and I, with a fifth wheel trailer, then the Airstream Land Yacht, the Dolphin and now the Monaco Endeavor. Since life is always dynamic and changing , it is quite fitting that our journey as well as our mission should change. I don’t know where this chapter will take us but will certainly keep you posted.
It was not without grief that I left our Dolphin Bearfoot coach. It has been a safe, cozy home for Bashey and me for almost a year. It represented a way of life and independence for me as a mature woman. But in keeping with my philosophy on life, I believe we move along our paths sometimes alone (in my case accompanied by a grand dog) and sometimes with others, either a group as in a family, or with a mate or friend. At this point in my life, having a partner is a joy as well as a comfort for me. I have been molded by Eight years of independence. Adjusting to having a partner is my new challenge as well as a personal goal. The many years as a healer and counselor of others now seems to be turned inward for a time. This is the dance of life – we will learn the steps, there will be times when we step on each others toes in the process but we will dance in beauty.
One bit of news – my lap top has finally died it seems therefore I am using Ralph’s Mac (perhaps that too is symbolic). I haven’t quite gotten it down pat yet but will shortly. Finding inexpensive wireless is the biggest challenge we full timers have. We rely on it to pay our bills, check our bank and credit card balances and communicate with loved ones and friends. Please “bear” with me as I try to place these posts. Pics are also a soon to be possibility since I know all my readers enjoy those. Have a grand autumn day. We will be here until next Thursday and then off to Niagara Falls, NY for a few days of coach check up.
It was not without grief that I left our Dolphin Bearfoot coach. It has been a safe, cozy home for Bashey and me for almost a year. It represented a way of life and independence for me as a mature woman. But in keeping with my philosophy on life, I believe we move along our paths sometimes alone (in my case accompanied by a grand dog) and sometimes with others, either a group as in a family, or with a mate or friend. At this point in my life, having a partner is a joy as well as a comfort for me. I have been molded by Eight years of independence. Adjusting to having a partner is my new challenge as well as a personal goal. The many years as a healer and counselor of others now seems to be turned inward for a time. This is the dance of life – we will learn the steps, there will be times when we step on each others toes in the process but we will dance in beauty.
One bit of news – my lap top has finally died it seems therefore I am using Ralph’s Mac (perhaps that too is symbolic). I haven’t quite gotten it down pat yet but will shortly. Finding inexpensive wireless is the biggest challenge we full timers have. We rely on it to pay our bills, check our bank and credit card balances and communicate with loved ones and friends. Please “bear” with me as I try to place these posts. Pics are also a soon to be possibility since I know all my readers enjoy those. Have a grand autumn day. We will be here until next Thursday and then off to Niagara Falls, NY for a few days of coach check up.
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