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5 states and 603 miles today! That exclamation point is such a poseur. There’s just not a proper punctuation for, “It was a long, uneventful day and we worked hard to get to the end of it.” I’m leaning towards … Continue reading →

457 miles today! Batman’s elbow brace gave him no difficulty driving.  The USB loves the new batteries and tow wiring.  Upon arrival at our campsite, Batman’s cousin and her adorable family joined us for s’mores. A marshmallow-related incident distracted me … Continue reading →

A couple of electrical problems have us making a short (I hope) stop at Alliance.  So to entertain you while we wait, here is Batman’s Eclipse Playlist: I’ve had a few requests for my Eclipse Playlist, so here it is… … Continue reading →

Packing and scheduling are much more serious when you’re preparing for a celestial convergence (the name of my next band). It’s so different knowing we’ll only be gone for 15 days, instead of 3 months like last year. One snag … Continue reading →

The Nerdfest is getting ready to roll! Our destination this year is the total solar eclipse, complete with special glasses, matching glow-in-the-dark t-shirts, and world-record traffic jams. Luckily, the USB is a completely free-standing hotel room with kitchenette and laundry. … Continue reading →

One advantage of 1pm church is you can wash your bedding in the camp laundry while waiting for your hair to dry. Please note the sweater, jealous Floridians. Mornings are chilly here. The scarf is a vintage find from the … Continue reading →

Last Friday night’s fun! Cool cars, fun art, fantastic pizza, and capping off the evening with Tim Tam Slams, a drinking-hot-cocoa-through-a-porous-Australian-cookie game. 

Batman arrives tomorrow, so I decided to do a few chores.  Disconnected the water, sewer, cable, & electric connections.  Pulled in the slide out & jacks.  Drove the USB  around the park to the propane refill area. Thanks, Lakeside! Drove … Continue reading →

Just helping my daughter with a few little things. We assembled the crib, which only took 2 trips to Home Depot to replace a defective bolt. We picked up crib sheets, burp cloths, mattress pads, and a mini-swing-rocker (some assembly … Continue reading →

Such an honor to share in their joy!