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As most of us have discovered - finding decent spots to park Ollie has become somewhat more troublesome. We generally like to boondock, use public State, Harvest Host, and federal facilities, and when pressed - as a last resort - private RV parks - think KOA, Etc. Florida is not a boon dockers dream, and finding a state or federal campground opening can be a nightmare. We found ourselves needing a few days in between the fed park and the state park - so we spent the money and stayed at a privately owned park. This time of year - the gulf coast is in demand - thus every place is full to the gills - and here on the bay side of the water is no exception - sardines have it better when it comes to space. Ok I admit, I just don't like apartment like living in an RV. Even if it is in our Oliver. I would rather stay at home - however - this too shall pass.!! Rant over. I am just gonna have to start planning - a year ahead of time.

The travel on our EII is not that much longer, approx 2.5 ". In the 18k miles its been towed on good, bad, and ugly surfaces- we have not had any issues. As long as you speed is appropriate for the conditions all remains well. Like others, I am sure we have seen SOB's with large air gaps between the axle and the frame surface - why so different - I don't know. My Ollie is good on the road, works for me. RB

Nice work John. How is the rest of you conversion going? I thought I read on one of the new Li manufacturers sites that the temp window has expanded - hi and low. In the end - is the conversion worth the trouble - I wonder. RB

For the shower we use a hybrid system - part of the curtain is connected to the factory slide and we use small suction cups to keep it placed across the door opening, and just above the rear of the sink. When done, it stows conveniently in the front left corner by way of suction cups with the shock cord/ball end. I suppose we could do without, but have just settled on this process for now. Newsflash - we used the microwave last night - made fine baked tators. to go with the stake and shrimp. So, I will now say the micro was/is a good use of space..... yes dear.... We had the easy start from the factory - but have not run it off a genset - yet. Compost toilet - I think in the total - it is just easier than the black tank - and dump station process. Grey water is no problem. Inclement weather - today and tomorrow - first time stuck in the Ollie - but we have the WWW, and local stations, oh, and each other😍 RB

Satin and lace

Yes Jim I concur. But then again it gives me something solid to bitch about. ...

Mr. Rocky Racoon

Oprah was taping

Pricing?

You mean this one??

black Ostrich eggs

Perfect. Overdrive and all. Edit add Keb Mo - he's my more modern - blues. I'd guess you have listened to Gretta Van Fleet - so what if they sound like Zep.

I hate amortization relapse syndrome. I relapse each time I fill up..... But I had forgotten - ya'll give me hope - perhaps the hordes will lessen, and I can go back to my spontaneous, as Airedales pinned it, travel planning. Yes, fuel is a lessor of the total, RB

care to admit

And I will end with one of my favorite old blues:

Julie was cool - but have to admit - I can't get into the other more techno beat type stuff. I seem to have drifted towards the bluegrass, acoustic county, with relapses into my old standbys. I blew an old set of speakers in my garage set up - Etta James - full tilt I'm gonna need to find some new -

Seems to be more of a factor - these rising fuel prices - on my summer trip planning. Previously I didn't give it much thought - but if the rise continues, my fuel cost could double over last year. For diesel the lowest last trip was $1.65, currently around here it is $2.75. Perhaps I'll use a fuel price app, plan on less miles, more quality time in location, or just spend the kids inheritance. Do fuel costs account for anything in your planning? I do remember $5 diesel a decade back, and $3 something on the west coast last year - it adds up- for sure. It will probably just require a mindset change - and become - just another thing.... Progress RB

Well - tried two different places for Sat - on our route - both were full. I really wanted to taste their craft beer. Gave up - grabbed a $13 COE site, just a little farther down the road. Seems I am gonna have to try a few weeks sooner .. darn.

To the Roxy

I am:

And the other side

And some simple Delta blues!

Sipped on Chardonnay.

alive and stomped