Arizona has won awards for its state park system. We’ve stayed at several state park campgrounds and wholeheartedly agree. One of our favorites is Alamo Lake State Park. It’s 83 miles northwest of Wickenburg, near the town of Wenden. It’s a bird watchers paradise. The lake is a favorite of fisherman, knows as the…
LBJ and GWB Homes
We dubbed our trek across Texas The Presidential Drive. We drove east across Texas on a mission. We had two days to get from Arizona to Georgia for the FMCA Rally which meant little time for stopping. But, a wonderful thing happened in the early morning as we left Van Horn, TX. Mark agreed to…
Walking Downtown Fredericksburg
As I’ve said many times, I love me some little downtown areas. I love walking up and down the streets, especially ones with old western boardwalks, and learning the histories of these places. Downtown Fredericksburg, in the heart of Texas Hill Country, ranks near the top of all the downtown places we’ve been. I’m so…
Aunt Nancy’s Cranberry Jello Salad
Every family has that staple recipe that no holiday can be without. This is that recipe for my family. My wonderful Aunt Nancy has made this for as long as I can remember. Every Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter this dish was present for devouring. Sneaking a second helping was always a yes for me. She…
FMCA Seminar Links
Thank you to all who came to our seminar this morning! Here is the PDF link for the presentation RV Microconvection and Instant Pot Seminar We sure enjoyed talking with you and we can’t wait to hear about your micro-convection oven successes and delicious Instant Pot meals! Spinach & Artichoke Dip that Mark…
Spring into Savings!
Spring is here! The wildflowers are starting to pop in the desert southwest. I know many of you are ready to de-winterize your RV and start traveling again. Are you ready to save big money? Of course you are! We RVers love a good deal. FMCA membership opens up a world of savings. Big money…
Devos Light Ranger
We’ve raided my in-law’s storage bay for another must-have gadget. We dry camp often. In the winter you’ll find us in the lower southwestern desert with our dirt bikes and RZRs. In the summer we escape the desert heat to our local mountains for hiking and trail riding. Dry camping means conserving the batteries so…
Life Long Camper
When I say Mark grew up camping, I really mean it. He has camped his entire life. It was a white 1964 Corvair Van. A camping van complete with a little refrigerator, sink and stove. They later added a little pop up for the top that added another sleeping spot. Then came a little awning…
Lime Sugar Cookies
I’ve been on a baking binge lately and the freezer is getting full. I freeze cookies for many reasons, the main one being if they are hidden in the back of the freezer under something then I’m less likely to eat them. But, that hasn’t been working lately. Too many cookies taste just as good…
Strawberry Bread
Strawberries are were on sale recently for .97 a container. I know they are past peak season but I couldn’t resist, I bought 4 containers. I just hit six months post-op on my shoulder surgery. This recovery has been longer and harder than my other shoulder surgery. Many things are still a challenge. I’ve gotten…