Tag: family

  • Family Reunion

    Sparta, WI, September 2026 This was the first family reunion in many years. Covid really put a damper on getting together along with the families growing and spreading out across the country. This year, we went to Memorial Park and rented the pavilion next to the new playground. The pavilion had many things going for…

  • Mobile County Parks

    Sparta, WI, September 2026 Early this year, we were in Mobile, Alabama. One of my cousins works for Mobile county parks, and we bought Dad a t-shirt. This way Dad could say “This came from where my nephew works.” On Monday, Dad and I were going to military Monday. Dad chose to wear the Mobile…

  • Petit Jean State Park, AR: Information

    Petit Jean State Park, OK, Feb 2024 Park Information Bathroom / Dump Station / Water Stations Phone / Internet Service Cat Fun Site 18 Pictures Driving Directions To the park From the park I don’t have a selfie, but was sent the below picture while in the park. So, I figure it is the next…

  • Washington Monument

    National Mall, DC, May 2026 Like the Lincoln Memorial, we have been to the Washington Monument multiple times. We tried to get tickets to up to the top, but we were unable to acquire them. FYI – the free tickets are given out really fast, as in gone in microseconds. If you plan on visiting…

  • Family visit at Jessica & Kevin’s House

    Suffolk, VA, May 2026 David organized a family event at Jessica & Kevin’s house where we could meet most of the Virginia folks. We had a great turnout. Everyone but Jonathan’s daughter which just had a baby 5 days earlier was at the house. What a great reason to stay home and take care of…

  • Supper at Edith’s – updated!

    Norfolk, VA, May 2026 The first few days of our Virginia Trip consisted of abnormally hot weather >90 degrees and humid. So we limited some of our travels to ensure the trailer did not overheat and kill the cats. We read a story once where the electricity went out and all the pets in the…

  • Visiting the Davis Family

    Williamsburg, VA, May 2026 The original plan was to leave early in the morning for Sandy’s house. Unfortunately, the Friday before this, I vigorously flossed a crown off. I was able to get an appointment at Smithfield Family Dentistry at noon to re-cement the tooth. The cementing only took 45 minutes and I was on…

  • Best Campsite Visitors – David & Sylvia

    Chippokes State Park, VA, May 2026 I had an absolute treat when my Virginia cousins visited us in Chippokes State Park. I haven’t seen David in at least 5 years. Dave always makes me think of Uncle Dick because he looks so much like him. I remember coming to Virginia as a kid. We went…

  • Easter at the Tomlins

    Wilmer, AL, April 2026 The original 2026 plan was to travel on Easter to our next destination. This changed at the last minute. We discovered staying 3 extra days resulted in the monthly rate which was $300 less. Glenda and Robert invited us over to their house for Easter Dinner and a movie. We had…

  • Game Night with the Andersons

    Mobile, AL, March 2026 Marsha and I have been talking about visiting and things to do. We finally decided on Supper and Game Night. The game was Chickenfoot Dominos. What I’ve learned is that there are many different ways to play Chickenfoot. For instance, dominos are mixed and all dominos are evenly split between the…