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Ps My mom and dad are the heroes of my life. I suspect your kids feel the same. Happy Mother's day, early, because I"ll be out of touch on the real day next Sunday. Sherry

Jennifer, My own mom is such a great role model for me... and I can perfectly picture the guitar minus one string, and all the fun.... Sounds so much like my mom years ago with our daughter and my nephew. We still laugh today that the only quarrels Kate and Jonny had in six years were about a twenty-five cent flyswatter... they both spent at least two months together, every summer with gramma and grampa in their young years... What memories you are making, parking in the driveway. Grandkids, according to my mom, are the best gift from God ever. I know you share her sentiments from your writing. I wish you all the best. My heart if full, thinking of the little kids, the exploration, and the guitar (minus one string... totally fun). Even the beat home, to escape forecasted weather. I remember one night when I flew home to pick up the kids, and stay a few days, and we had an non-forecasted tornado rip through. Gramma sensed it, got everybody up and into the cellar. Our damage was confined to a picnic set ripped from the backyard, bouncing off every car in the driveway, and landing in the street. Neighbors on the next street lost trees and shingles. Us? Oh, we were cosy, and laughing, and having fun with word puzzles in the basement, thanks to my mom. If my mom could see your posts (I wish she could, she's just not all that keen on computers) I know she'd be cheering you on. And , in my mind, she' s A1 Gramma Supreme .... (totally the same image my daughter has.... many years past spending the summer with Gramma) Safe and happy travels, Sherry

Now that's a well-traveled travel bug! Cool. Sherry

Chris and Mountainborn, Thanks for the input. If we get a Verizon aircard, I guess we'll have to watch the bytes. Ouch. (I know this is very important to Chris and Cherie often actually work via aircard. My use is mostly "recreational" and staying in touch with family and friends.) Sherry

I'm curious as to how the antennae have worked out for all of you. We're getting ready for summer camping, and thinking about adding an antenna to the mix. Thanks. Sherry

We use both Verizon (Paul) and T-mobile (me and daughter, family plan). In many places we get great coverage with T-mobile, and they have some family services we love (at least on our old plan...) like unlimited texting for a small fee, and international service at a reasonable charge. However, in the mountains of North Carolina, T-mobile has zip for coverage most times, and Paul's Verizon almost always works. We got the cheapest single plan (and cheapest phone) in Ashville, because we got tired of driving down the road for a mile or two to find a few bars on T-mobile. Since we carry two phones with different services, we have pretty good coverage now in most places. Thinking about adding an aircard in the future, and I think we'll probably go with Verizon. Sherry

That's a nice mod, and so considerate. The light of one of the little down lights would be just enough to negotiate your path to the bathroom. Our "nightlight" is just the blue light from the stereo, and an LED flashlight velcroed to the wall. Sherry

Interesting vid. I enjoy watching all the "Tales from Technomadia" youtube vids when I get the chance... There's quite a collection. The 22 looks beautiful! Thanks, Chris & Cherie. Sherry

Actually, I can hear the trout calling to us. Yes, I'd rather eat walleye, but I like pan-fried crispy skin mountain trout as well. Flip a coin. We sincerely hope to find our way up the mountain to Trujillo Meadows sometime this summer. We have about three months (plus or minus a few weeks....) of freedom, and we'd really like to take our Oliver through the Rocky mountains (via NE Missouri..mom and dad... and Minnesota... my sisters and brothers... we visited Paul's family last year in western New York. My turn, this year.)...If a Class A can go up the mountain, we know we're golden, even with the extended length of the new quad cab truck & trailer combo. Even if we don't make it to Alaska this year, we'll wait a year or two... It'll be there.' Sherry

And you and Betty need to go thru this pass to your workcamping site? I know you were up there last year. What's the road like going up there? What types of rigs usually camp at Trujillo, or is it mostly tenters and smaller trailers like our Olivers? Sherry

Ok, this Scottish guy isn't towing a camper, though I'm sure he could. Take a look at this for some inspired, and incredible, riding.

These look great. As a non-permanent solution, we've used shelf liner pieces cut from rolls from IKEA and Lowe's to keep the cushions in place. I'm careful to not buy products that have any latex whatsoever, as a part latex liner under a rug on my tile kitchen floor left a lot of residue (and removal work) for me. Both the non-latex Ikea and Lowe's products have worked well for me, both in keeping the cushions in place and no residue in humid, hot Florida.... (Check the labels, both stores carry products with and without latex. Typical grocery store woven shelf liner has some latex ...) I suspect latex would leave marks even tougher to remove on gelcoat than ceramic tile, given our heat and humdity. On the kitchen ceramic tile, I can use a rough scrubbie and magic eraser. I have to be far gentler on the gelcoat, to avoid scratches. Sherry

Nice job, DCKiefer. The existing shelf is beautiful, but not quite wide enough for some items, and too wide for others... Your shelf looks great. Ours mostly holds eyeglasses, bear spray, paperback book, etc. A small box of kleenex. Sherry PS We always take our shelf out when traveling. What do the rest of you do?

I've seen that mod on several forums. Is it difficult to install? Sherry

Larry, Your friend did a marvelous job with the slide show. Please thank him for us. What a beautiful spot. I loved the photos of Haw Creek Falls, and the spring wildflowers. Unfortunately, we're missing all the spring wildflowers in NC this year, too. If this is an annual event, you'll be sure to see us next year. Would have been there this year if any way possible. Sherry PS So glad to see Chelsie wearing her life jacket. Small dogs can all swim, but they tire easily, especially on cold waters. It's a great idea to get them used to the jackets when they're young, and think they're "special" in their formal on-the-water wear...

Steve, It was great talking to you. Glad you're doing so well! Our best wishes for a speedy recovery. We were so sorry to be unable to make it to Lake Greeson. And, yes, we read all the stories and watched all the videos. Next best thing to being there.... Looks like everyone had a wonderful time. Maybe ready for the mountains in June??? Our best to Tali, too. Hope to see you this summer. Sherry and Paul

Looks great! (So does the secret sauce...)... Hope you had a great dinner.

Jam49, We've heard some great things about the new MaxAirs in combo with the Fantastic Fan on other forums. Looking forward to good reports from you, as well. Happy travels. Sherry

A link to their youtube user spot: http://www.youtube.com/user/RhettandLink?blend=2&ob=1 and their website http://rhettandlink.com/videos/# A lot of vids here... on a range of topics. Haven't looked at all of them. Sherry

Well, a lot of people have looked, no one has posted. I guess that means I'm the only one who liked it... and you're being polite. Here's another video from the same two guys: The BBQ song..... Musically discussing the fine points of BBQ in our great southern states.... well, most of them. They don't consider my state (Florida) to be all that southern.... I guess a lot of people don't. (Especially the video editors, since they show the shape of California instead of Florida in the video when the 2 guys sing about BBQ in Florida.... look for it.) Anyway, here it is: http://www.metacafe.com/watch/yt-6ubTQf ... _bbq_song/ Sherrry

We're all looking forward to more good news. Good luck, Steve and Tali. And a speedy recovery, Steve. Sherry and Paul

You may think these guys are funny (or not)... I did. Kind of a red/green spoof https://www.kotulas.com/guide-to-the-good-life.htm Sherry

Doug, Looked again at your website recommendation today. Each time I click on the demo link, another area chosen at random pops up, with good info. Very complete... and often there are many good little city and county parks that (usually) only the locals know about. Good find. Hope you and Geneva have a great time on your trip out west. Sherry

In response to the video, yes, we do wish we were at the lake. Looks like a great time for everybody...

Doug, That's an interesting site. At first, I clicked on the demo, and got info on overnight parking spots near Quebec City (never been there...), and it was all Walmarts, parking lots, and a Sears store... oh, disappointment. Then I found a link to an area I used to know well, parks near Clear Lake in north central Iowa, just south of Minnesota border. I was pleased to see a really good list of nice, small parks (city and county) (not just walmarts, welcome centers and casinos) that most outsiders would never know existed.... If the rest of this site is this good, it's a great one. Just for grins, I cross-referenced with freecampgrounds.com to see if the Iowa parks were on the list. Many were, but the info was nowhere near as detailed or accurate as it is listed on the site you recommended. Thanks for sharing this. I've never seen it anywhere before. Please let us know about your continuing experience with using it for recommendations. Sherry PS If you and Geneva ever wind up driving thru Iowa (some people think it's punishing, but many parts of the state are truly flat beautiful...), here's a link to state campgrounds. http://www.iowadnr.gov/parks/state_park_list/index.html But, they're probably already all on the website you suggested.