Published inRVing in Retirement·PinnedMember-onlyTraveling Across the US to Gather Spoons and Fill Our Bucket ListLast year Randy and I started planning this trip and then decided to postpone it due to the economic and political climate. Then we realized if we waited for conditions to be right, we might never hit the road. …Rving5 min readRving5 min read
Published inHeart Speak·PinnedMember-onlyHands Hold LoveVignettes of life — Accepting hands I recall the emotions associated with dating. At the age of 17, dressed in only enough clothes to cover the essentials, with cold drinks in hand, Randy, my boyfriend then, my husband now, and I prepared for the three-hour rafting trip. Just before getting in the water, he offered to…Love4 min readLove4 min read
Published inBe Yourself·PinnedMember-onlyLove Grows When We Make Space for OthersA home without a pet contains empty spaces — I didn’t realize the gravity of my decision when I agreed to allow our daughter to foster kittens. When Kari proposed the idea, her father was a barrier to overcome. He dislikes cats. But when the fourteen-year-old tilted her head slightly to the right, flashed her crooked smile, and batted…Mwc Space5 min readMwc Space5 min read
Published inRVing in Retirement·Just nowMember-onlyNew York’s Best Kept Secret — Genesee Country Village and MuseumA living museum that brings history to life — A premiere destination in New York, in my opinion, is the Genesee Country Village and Museum. When traveling extensively, museums become a stable to learn about the area. Overtime, travelers may question if another museum should be added their itinerary. In this case, YES! You must visit GCV&M.History5 min readHistory5 min read
Published inMind Talk·3 days agoMember-onlyA Travelers Mindset Requires an Appreciation for the PresentStop thinking about what you want and acknowledge what you have — Living in a motorhome for an extended period is exhilarating — if you let it be. Every day there exists the opportunity for a new adventure. Possibilities are endless. Nobody sets expectations for who you should be or what you should do. Opportunities to make new friends are around every…Mindset4 min readMindset4 min read
Published inRVing in Retirement·3 days agoMember-onlyMy Wife Told Me There’s a Way to Park For Free at Golf Courses and BreweriesI figured there was a catch but discovered this is a good deal! — I live by the philosophies, “Read the small print,” and “If it seems to good to be true, it probably is.” So I often doubt before accepting new ideas. When Brenda first suggested we get a Harvest Host Membership, I figured it was easier to agree than argue. We signed…Tips And Tricks4 min readTips And Tricks4 min read
Published inRVing in Retirement·5 days agoMember-onlyEast North, Pennsylvania — Heritage Wine CellarsIt’s a long drive to drink fuzzy peach wine but worth it! — When we arrived at Heritage Wine Cellars, we didn’t know what to expect which is normal for a Harvest Host stay. However, that is not a bad thing. We have never been disappointed with our Harvest Host membership and the unknowns are what makes these stays enjoyable. For instance, when…Humor4 min readHumor4 min read
Published inRVing in Retirement·5 days agoMember-onlyOregon, Ohio — Maumee Bay State ParkWhen in Ohio stay at a state park — When traveling through Ohio consider staying at a state park to experience what nature has to offer. Some states establish complex systems to reserve a space in their parks, but that is not the case in Ohio. We reserved our space a month in advance by using the internet. The…Play And Stay4 min readPlay And Stay4 min read
Published inRVing in Retirement·6 days agoMember-onlyUntil We Bought a Tiffin, We Didn’t Know What We were Missin’Motorhome features vary drastically; create a wish list before shopping — When my husband suggested upgrading our motorhome, I shook my head and my heart jumped a beat. Our 2005 40-foot Monaco was a beauty; she and I had a bond. However once I started looking at newer models of the Tiffin, I felt my heart beat faster. Amazed at what…Rving5 min readRving5 min read
Published inRVing in Retirement·Sep 12Member-onlyShipshewana, Indiana — An Amish CommunityA story of individuals following a common path — Randy and I left Shipshewana, IN this morning after a 3-day visit. As a stop on our itinerary during our travels across the United States, our experience outweighed our expectations. Thinking we would visit the world’s largest flea market, explore the museums, and tour the agriculture, we found ourselves pleasantly…Amish4 min readAmish4 min read
