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.
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
October 31, 2006
Happy Halloween friends! We are happy to be back in Ashland, VA this night when the veils are thin. Since we left Ashland over a month ago, we have experienced a wide range of weather. Sadly most of it has been nasty but the last 3 days in Oriental, NC have been incredibly beautiful and it seems Virginia has been enjoy the the same sunshine and warmth. As we drove up I 95 and entered Virginia, we even found diesel fuel for $2.23. We saw gasoline prices at under $2.00 but I betcha that post election, you will see the fuel prices go back up.
We will be here for a week trying to sell my car, seeing the dentist and catching up with my family then we leave our cozy home to drive to New York to visit with Ralph’s family, Ralph’s cardiologist and my family in Albany. Sebastian will go with us. The coach will stay here plugged into electricity to keep our refrigerator going. We should be back here by the 16th or 17th unless Ralph needs surgery. Thanksgiving will be spent in Montpelier, VA with my family. The day after we are on the road for FL.
This weekend I get to go over to VA Tech for parents weekend to see my grandson. I can’t wait to see him. The Highty Tighties are going to march and play in the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Parade this year. Watch for it on TV.
I was very happy to spend a day in NC with my dear friend, Judi. She came over to our campsite and we shared lunch and good conversation. It was a lovely warm day so we were able to sit outside for awhile. She is an inspiration to many.
Oriental always feels like home. We walked all over town each day and stopped on one of our walks to visit with some old friends. We ended up having dinner togther that night. Our first night there included a pig picking down on the waterfront. We were towards the end of the line and really didn’t have much of a choice of food. It was an experience since many people were in our line with half empty plates going back for seconds. They did not receive a warm welcome in our line. The fishing fleet was in town so the harbor was very picturesque. Lots of new condos there but we didn’t see many people (except at the pig pickin;). There are hundreds of sailboats in Oriental. Actually there are more boats than people. When I lived there back in the 80’s and 90’s, there were only 800 people. Probably a few more now
We came over the great Smokies and were on our way to Orienal when our fancy passenger chair with the recliner and foot rest quit working and it was open blocking our doorway. It appeared there was a short somewhere. Luckily, I have a friend in oriental who is one of the most talented electrical engineers I have ever known. He came over on Monday and within an hour and a half had the short fixed and the chair working again. So much for gadgets.
More later as we loop around the east coast.
We will be here for a week trying to sell my car, seeing the dentist and catching up with my family then we leave our cozy home to drive to New York to visit with Ralph’s family, Ralph’s cardiologist and my family in Albany. Sebastian will go with us. The coach will stay here plugged into electricity to keep our refrigerator going. We should be back here by the 16th or 17th unless Ralph needs surgery. Thanksgiving will be spent in Montpelier, VA with my family. The day after we are on the road for FL.
This weekend I get to go over to VA Tech for parents weekend to see my grandson. I can’t wait to see him. The Highty Tighties are going to march and play in the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Parade this year. Watch for it on TV.
I was very happy to spend a day in NC with my dear friend, Judi. She came over to our campsite and we shared lunch and good conversation. It was a lovely warm day so we were able to sit outside for awhile. She is an inspiration to many.
Oriental always feels like home. We walked all over town each day and stopped on one of our walks to visit with some old friends. We ended up having dinner togther that night. Our first night there included a pig picking down on the waterfront. We were towards the end of the line and really didn’t have much of a choice of food. It was an experience since many people were in our line with half empty plates going back for seconds. They did not receive a warm welcome in our line. The fishing fleet was in town so the harbor was very picturesque. Lots of new condos there but we didn’t see many people (except at the pig pickin;). There are hundreds of sailboats in Oriental. Actually there are more boats than people. When I lived there back in the 80’s and 90’s, there were only 800 people. Probably a few more now
We came over the great Smokies and were on our way to Orienal when our fancy passenger chair with the recliner and foot rest quit working and it was open blocking our doorway. It appeared there was a short somewhere. Luckily, I have a friend in oriental who is one of the most talented electrical engineers I have ever known. He came over on Monday and within an hour and a half had the short fixed and the chair working again. So much for gadgets.
More later as we loop around the east coast.
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