The Big Adventure of 2011

Yes, I know it's been awhile. However, all that has changed as of now. We're on our Big Adventure! First day we found ourselves on the Ohio, Indiana border at a nice place called Natural Springs Resort.

The next day we got up and around and headed out to our next stop. Granite City, Illinois. Just so you know, it's a suburb of St. Louis. It will be the shortest drive of the trip. This KOA campground is in the middle of an industrial district but pretty well hidden from the surrounding environment.

Fare Thee Well, My Friend, Fare Thee Well

Winddancer's King of Hearts

"Artie"

12-19-1998 - 02-27-2011

I know it's been a long time since my last post. However, sometimes you just run out of hours in a day. Last weekend was our semi annual campout at a local venue. It's a come if you like type of an event for those that have an invitation. It's held the weekend of Father's day in June and the weekend after the Richmond NASCAR race in September. Anywhere from 10 to 20 RV's will show up and you never know who's going to be there until you get there.





For this weekend there were 12 RV's that showed up.

And what's a weekend get together without a campfire. Or if you're a real pyro you can play with the hollow logs. Four organ pipe fires at the same time. Was quite a sight to see.

And after each good trip, You just need to get cleaned up. So I spent most of the Memorial Day weekend washing and waxing the Motorhome. Just though I'd let you know.

Spring 2010 Trip to Kentucky

Our first trip of the 2010 season was to the Unbridled Spirit of Kentucky.

The first stop over was at Caeser Creek State Park in Ohio.

The next day had us traveling to Berea where we stayed for a couple of days. Visited the Folk Arts Center of America around the Berea College area. Listened to Warren May play on some of his hand made Dulcimers.

Next we moved on to the Frankfort/Lexington area for the real reason for this trip. The First Annual Kentucky Fiber Festival. Yeah, I know. What the heck is that?

Maybe this will give you a
small taste of a fiber festival.

And of course Pam found a new friend. His name is Dodger.

Artie liked taking in the scenery at Elkhorn campground.

And if you ever go to Kentucky, you just have to visit the Horse Park. All things horse happen here.

On the other hand, here is another great place to visit. The oldest distillary in Kentucky. Built in 1812. Well, not the part you're looking at. But I've only got so much room to do this.

Yes, we did get samples!




For the final leg of the journey, we traveled over to the Land Between the Lakes region. Stayed at Hillman Ferry campground.

We visited with all the big boys and girls of the Prairie. Spent the better part of 30 minutes in the middle of a herd of 32 Bison. Just amazing to be in among these magnificiant animals.

And when it was all said and done, we just had to go back and relax. What a great campsite we had. Too bad the journey had to end.

End of February. Checked in on the motorhome yesterday. Started the generator, started the coach, ran all the lights, heat pumps, jacks, and anything else I could think of. Everything seems to be in order. Can't wait till the end of March to bring it home.

Hi all. Just a quick mid-winter update. We just got about 8" of new snow, but that hasn't deterred me from thinking spring. Yesterday I pretty much finished up reservations for our big spring trip. Looks like a two week trip to the Unbridled Spirit of Kentucky. We'll see if we can't enjoy some bluegrass, blues and bar-b-que along with the wonders of nature.