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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…
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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…
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How well do you throw buns?
Lambert’s Cafe, Alabama, March 2026 Food Fight!!! Wait, not quite – throw me a bun please. I might catch it or miss. The bun will fly past and hit someone else in the head. What a way to make going out to eat fun and tasty at the same time. Robert, Glenda, John and I…
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Best way to stay cool in the summer
Semmes, Alabama, March 2026 Robert and Glenda have been making updates to the house and pool area. The pool is under construction; it is getting a new liner. Something that we (meaning John and Robert) could do was install the two new ceiling fans. Kate’s job was to take pictures. Robert was the supervisor. John…
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Escatawpa Hollow Park & Campground Wonderful Surprise!
Wilmer, AL, March 2026 The day after our park arrival our goals was to finish setup. In the late afternoon, we were done and we had a wonderful surprise. My cousins (Robert & Glenda) stopped in. I haven’t seen them in almost 2 years. They even brought their adorable wiener dog Layla.
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Cousin Jack Few’s Conecuh Delight
Wilmer, AL, March 2026 John and I had a wonderful day. It started out getting things done around the trailer. Then, we went to Robert and Glenda’s house and remembered the good old times, eating great food and enjoying the even better company. Glenda made a dish that was absolutely scrumptious. She said the recipe…
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Mohawk Park
Tulsa, OK, February 2026 Despite the name, this is not a place you go for punk hair styles. At 3,300 acres, this is the largest park in the city of Tulsa, OK. It is also one of the largest city parks in the United States. John has started scanning paper photos from his mother’s collection…
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Merry Christmas 2025
Beggs, OK, December 2025 26 National Historic Sites, Monuments, Parks or Forests visited
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What do you do when it’s cold out?
Hillsdale State Park, KS, November 2025 Winter has finally laid it’s cold hands on us. Today the high is supposed to be 35 F with a real feel around 26 F. Brrr. Tonight’s low is supposed to be 20 F with a real feel of 13 F. Needless to say, I am staying inside where…
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Spar Varnish and Its Many Uses
Sparta, WI, August 2025 Earlier this year, mom asked if John and I could look at the front door. She was hoping we could rescue it from water damage. Ken (the handyman that helps mom) said the door only needed sanding and varnishing. Mom’s house was built in the mid 60s. All the doors are…