A New Adventure Coming in 2015

We are hoping for something similar to this camper will be our adventure for the summer of 2015.  Yes it is very small but let me tell ya we are the couple that toured the outer perimeter of the USA plus Wyoming in a 4 man tent 3 years ago for 3 weeks. We both agreed it rated tops in all of our travels.  For some reason it was like being being free of every day life and just enjoying the great outdoors.  We were in awe at the beauty of each state we traveled through.  The wonderful people we met along the way were amazing.  For some reason we gathered a crowd.  Pennsylvania plates, two people in their 60,'s in a tent.  We never lacked for company and chatter.  Everyone had a story and you know that is what I like.  I compare elevators, hotels and condos as being "put your head down and pretend you don't see the stranger"  in front or beside you.  Not so in a campground in a tent, everyone notices you and wants to know, WHY in a tent?   Because we can, want to and can still bend down far enough to get in it.  By the end of the third day we could get camp set up in 15 minutes and be on our way to explore the area.  Before going back to camp we would go to the grocery store for what ever looked good for supper and breakfast.  Taking an electric fry pan, coffee pot and cooler made it very enjoyable.  Lunch was out at a local mom and pops or specialty cafe as we traveled to our next campground.

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In March while visiting Bart we talked of our plans and he offered to build our "little bit".  That will be even better, we can set it up for our our needs which really isn't much.  My wants, queen size bed, air conditioner, heater and moon roof to view the stars. Of course I have already picked the flooring and theme design of the 1950's.  In the near future we will be (after canning season)  in NC, Dick helping and me pretending to be "Central Command" .

Before the afternoon storms rolled in I took a cruise around my neighborhood.  No matter how much we love to travel this is where we hope to always be.  Once we cross Clara Creek a beautiful peaceful world awaits us.  The view out back is just green everything this time of the year.  There is no view of houses or roads and the trees buff the sound of autos if they do happen up the road.  This was where we really wanted to build our house, unfortunately electric, gas and a bridge would have put us way over budget.  We are satisfied with what we have and take our chairs and coffee to the quiet zone frequently.

Here is what I saw today on my cruise.  This view is up the valley.  Sitting on our land, looking at the Costello property, then my nephew's property and last my grandson Kirk's property.  The hill on the left and tree line in the background is Kirks.  Now that makes the view priceless.

Have you ever smelled wild phlox?  They have a very sweet scent that fills the air around here during the month of June.

This is our little stream.  I'm sure by now it is raging from the cloud bursts of rain today.  The kids like to catch minnows and little crabs.  The rule is they have to throw them back in so the little guys will be sure to live.

Even though it was a warm day I started a pot of bean soup while cleaning up from breakfast (YES, I am back in the kitchen).  Lucky I have a galley style, two steps and I can reach either side.  We had sausage for breakfast which I fried half of it up loose with diced carrots, celery and onion.  I added dried Navy Beans, 2 qts of water and 1/4 cup of ham soup base.  Let it simmer a couple hours and we had a nice comfort bowl of soup when the rains began.  Leftover rhubarb pie and we were happy eaters.  To top of the night fresh made popcorn!  Sometimes it's the simple snack that satisfies the best.