It’s official: this is the craziest year in all of my 30 years. The world has erupted in chaos in the last few weeks and the heartbreaking scenes on the TV have driven me further into the safety of my own bubble, desperate to limit my exposure to the horrific scenes and curb the ensuingContinue reading “#31: A Stranger in the Night”
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#28: The Tiger King of Black Rock and Other Strange Characters
Living in a campground – especially a short term stay one – means witnessing the many different types of people who arrive here. As we are beginning to learn, each park has its own individual vibe which, in turn, attracts different clientele. At Tugaloo we found the clientele to be rather middle of the roadContinue reading “#28: The Tiger King of Black Rock and Other Strange Characters”
#26: From a Nightmare Comes a Dream
I don’t know exactly how many days it’s been since the “lockdown” began as we’ve not had to change much about our lifestyle. Remembering social distancing when I do come into contact with people was a little difficult at first, but now I’m so acutely aware of people and the possibility that each one isContinue reading “#26: From a Nightmare Comes a Dream”
#20: Fantastic Fire
Rain. So much rain. Endless rain. The last few weeks have been filled with virtually non-stop rain and frigid temperatures. Even on the days where there is no rain, it is so cold that nothing dries out before the next bout of rain comes in. I can’t remember how long the rain has been stickingContinue reading “#20: Fantastic Fire”
#18: Merry Mountain Christmas
I love the Christmas season; the lights, the hustle and bustle, the excitement, the smells of Christmas spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, the Christmas trees, and yes, even the Christmas music. I love egg nog, I love the cozy, dark nights snuggled up to keep the cold away, I love the classic Christmas moviesContinue reading “#18: Merry Mountain Christmas”
#16: Reflections on a Rock
Most days are much the same lately. I get up with Junior, we hang out and have breakfast, then head out to work or go on a little walk around the park. Around 11am we come back to the camper for elevensies, a little indoor play, then it’s nap time. After his nap, it’s lunchtime,Continue reading “#16: Reflections on a Rock”
#15: Camping with Cousins
This weekend we had a much needed visit with family. Chris’ cousin, Caitlyn, her husband, Justin, and their two young children came to visit. It was a relatively last-minute thing, and it turned out rather well. There was a break in the rain and cold weather which afforded a brilliant opportunity for them to bringContinue reading “#15: Camping with Cousins”
#14: The Courteous Camper
Anyone who has done the grunt work – whether it be washing dishes in a restaurant, making the coffee in an office, or doing the housework at home – you know that it is all too often the most under-appreciated work. There’s little to no reward and it sucks. It’s usually unpleasant and almost alwaysContinue reading “#14: The Courteous Camper”
#12: Zen and the Art of RV Maintenance
“Absence of Quality is the essence of squareness.” Life in an RV is very different to conventional living. There are adjustments to be made in both the physical day-to-day living, but also in terms of one’s mentality. Some differences are obvious and readily identifiable by merely looking at any rig. Others are more subtle andContinue reading “#12: Zen and the Art of RV Maintenance”
#7: At the Bottom of the Waterfall
Yesterday we packed up Patsy and left Tugaloo. The packing up part went smoother than our previous attempts and we were ready to roll out by 12. Unfortunately a large storm system was also ready to roll in and 30 minutes after we left the park we hit rain. Because we need 2 vehiclesContinue reading “#7: At the Bottom of the Waterfall”
