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Predictions vs. Actual
Beggs, Oklahoma, January 2026 John and I have been monitoring the weather forecast and prepping for the big snow and cold weather event. The news indicated 8 to 12 inches or more. Similar forecast predictions came from AccuWeather, Weather.com and National Weather Service. The news and local government folks said to prepare for multiple days…
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Christmas Tree
Beggs, OK, December 2025 With trailer life figuring out the best option for a Christmas tree can be challenging. John and I are always looking for something that takes up minimal space and, if possible, is multi-functional. This year we decided on a Christmas tree cat bed (Last year, John made me a cardboard Christmas…
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Who do you think is enjoying the picnic table more?
Beggs, OK, December 2025 Now that the bench / picnic table has been completed and Mackie has mostly recovered from the tooth removal, it is time to enjoy the great outdoors. Mackie is not allowed to go roaming the neighborhood. I think he is just about as happy laying on John’s lap, sniffing the air,…
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Merry Christmas 2025
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Certificate of Bravery or Cowardice?
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Amazing Sunset
Hillsdale State Park, KS, November 2025 Our current campsite has great sunset views from the living room windows. I have gone out multiple times just to enjoy and try to get a decent picture. I’ve finally succeeded at getting a good to great sunset picture. Cleo did not like being left inside. So, I put…
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Clinton State Park, KS 2024 Campsite Photos
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Tire Replacement Day
Des Moines, IA, October 2025 On Thursday, John worked to do some repairs on the trailer. The tire blowout had ripped two pieces of fender skirt off and damaged the weather coating underneath. The front fender skirt piece was never found; it might have disintegrated. The middle piece was found, but it was damaged. The…
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On the Road, Life is Seldom Boring, But …
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Greenway Bike Trail
Sioux Falls, SD, August 2025 I started out the day watching the birds from the back window. We had quite the variety. Unfortunately, Mackie slept through it. Sioux Falls is about 30 miles from Lake Vermillion State Recreation Area and is the largest town in South Dakota. Throughout the town runs the Greenway Bike Trail.…