When I was a kid, I couldn’t wait to get out of small town America. Twenty-five years later, I long to be back. Last year, Robert and I decided to plant ourselves in Caplinger Mills, Missouri. It’s a tiny, unincorporated community just 10 miles north of Stockton. You may ask “Why on earth Caplinger Mills?” …
Unexpected Connection
The older we get, the more Robert and I realize just how small this world actually is. A couple of weeks ago, Robert and I spent the weekend in Warrensburg, MO. The reason for the trip was a gig Robert was playing and since it was a Friday and Saturday night show, we had time …
Changing Residence
Before beginning our RV adventure, we had researched as to what state would be the best to be a resident of that is beneficial for the full-time RVer. Florida happened to be one of the states recommended for the full-timer. What a coincidence, we were already Florida residents since moving there in 2008. When we …
Florida Reflection
At the beginning of the month, we flew to Florida for a quick trip. As we traveled, we were reminded why we choose not to call Florida our full-time home. Top 5 Reasons We Don’t Like Florida 5. It’s too Hot 4. Traffic 3. TOO Many People 2. Fire Ants 1. Did I mention the HEAT?!! We lived in …
George C. McGough Nature Park at the Largo Narrows
It’s funny how you can pass by something hundreds of times and not know what you are really missing. Our friend, Debbie Burns, asked us to take some photos of the birds of prey she helps handle at a local nature park. She explained how close to Indian Rocks Beach the park was, but we …
Adventurous or Redneck?
For weeks, Robert has been surfing the web for rooftop tents for the Jeep. He’s itching to go where no RV will go. I have to admit, rooftop tents are cool, and someday I’m sure we’ll have one. In the mean time, Robert had other ideas. Recently, we were visiting family in St. Louis. Robert …
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
This past Sunday, we had the opportunity to go to the Springfield Cardinals game against the Corpus Christi Hooks. I had never been to Hammons Field and it had been at least seven years since Robert has gone. We were thankful that a friend gave us some tickets, because otherwise, we wouldn’t have thought to …
Snow Hiking
We just had to get out of the RV today. We’ve been cooped up too long in front of our computers, focusing on work. It had been raining and snowing last night and wasn’t supposed to get above freezing today. The sky was gray and gloomy, but we didn’t care, we had to get …
Let It Snow!!!
The first winter storm of the season hit this week here in Missouri, and we LOVE IT!! For some reason, the cold doesn’t bother us as much as the heat, especially cold with snow. There’s something peaceful about snow that we absolutely love. Most think we are crazy, especially our Florida family. All this snow …
Testicle Festival
A few weeks ago, when we saw the billboard near Jefferson City, MO advertising “TESTICLE FESTIVAL,” we knew this was one event we couldn’t miss. Today was the day of the long awaited event! Olean, Missouri, population 128 grows by leaps and bounds for their annual unique festival. The city’s Jaycees club has been putting …