What a place! Here we are in the small town of Charles City Iowa in the midst of a natural emergency and while the towns folks were preparing sand bags we were fortunate enough to be directed to the Pizza Ranch where they were very busy making sure all would be able to get food. […]
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The Many Sounds of a Storm ~ by Audrey ~
There were many varying sounds to this rainstorm as we drove late into the night in search of a campground in the Michigan peninsula ~ a bit frightening in the dark of night ~ Enjoy ~ Audrey
Read moreThe Strickland Family from FL. ~ By Audrey ~
The beautiful Strickland family caught my eye while enjoying the overlook in the Theodore Roosevelt National Park and kindly shared a bit of their story with us. Herman Strickland, the father, said, “We’ve been together 10 years, and I can’t live without my family. It’s part of history, you know?” They recently came up to […]
Read moreOnward From Charles City, IA to Peru, IL ~ By Tom ~
It took many miles before the landscape changed from bad to beautiful. The scenery was once again beautiful.
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A Stop Along the Way ~ by Audrey ~
We took a break from our travels down the road in the quiet town of Portland, MI, where two rivers meet, for a walk by the water ~ the sounds say it all ~ Enjoy ~ Audrey
Read moreYoda Has Something to Say In Defense of Being Hairless! ~ By Emma ~
Wooof, wooooof! You canines may remember my September 11th, d’log where I mentioned my people daddies brother John and his wife Ericka noted their kat, the one that has no hairs read my d’log. Well, I just got a note from Yoda meowing up a storm. I ain’t heard whinning like that since that time […]
Read moreDonna and Dave Hoese! ~ By Tom ~
Hello Donna and Dave Hoese. We just wanted to say we enjoyed talking with you on 9/16 at Theodore Roosevelt National Park at the River Bend Overlook. Wasn’t it great to be here on the 100th birthday of the National Park Service? You two are so positive and we were truly blessed to have been […]
Read moreHello Out There To Dan And Irma! ~ By Tom ~
Hello there Dan and Irma. We just wanted to reach out and say hello to you both and let you know we are thinking of you as you are on your travels through and around Vietnam and the continent of Asia. What an experience and one we can’t wait to hear about. Please keep us […]
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Ahhh…the Peaceful Sounds of Evening ~ by Audrey ~
Now this is more like it ~ here are some peaceful sounds of camping ~ the evening bugs are a bit softer than in Virginia and the sounds of the children playing drifts softly over the pond before they drop off to sleep. ~ Enjoy ~ Audrey
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Carnival or Campground ~ by Audrey ~
Are we staying at a carnival or a campground? It’s hard to tell between the two at this KOA in Michigan! Listening to this, I am amazed we got any sleep at all. ~ Lesson learned: Do not stay at a campground right off the highway! ~ Stay tuned, Audrey p.s. …still looking for the […]
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USA Through Our Eyes 