Ready to Roll

Ready to Roll

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Ohio, United States
Having recently retired we are fulfilling our long time dream. We began our camping life with a tent in 1969 adjusting as each of our three sons arrived over the years and gradually progressed to a 32' Class A in 2007. Even after our sons became too busy with their own interests, we continued dreaming over the years. The Louisville, KY 2003 Great North American RV Rally and the book "Movin' On" convinced us that a motorhome after retirement was really for us! In 2007 we sold our home and disposed of most of our belongings and awaited the wife's retirement on February 1, 2008. We were out in our first motorhome ten times in our first summer in 2007, with our grandson joining us eight of those ten times. Since he must stay behind with his mom and dad to continue school, we told him he can join us on vacations (by car or plane) anywhere we are as we travel the US. Imagine the history lessons he could acquire! However, Mom and Dad don't look at it that way, especially the flying. Fortunately we don't miss work one bit!! We just miss the friends there. We have many hobbies to keep us busy when we decide to sit still for a day. Hope to see you on the road.

Thursday, May 17, 2012

SOON TO BE ON THE ROAD AGAIN, LEAVING FL

We are soon to be on the road again, headed for Ohio.  Our last day was spent at the hospital visiting with my brother and sister.  Then we took my sister out to our new found restaurant, The Oar House for fish, fries and hushpuppies.  She was thrilled and enjoyed seeing the marina.  Too bad that a freightliner did not come through liked the last time when we were there.
I also took the time to take pictures of the shrubs that I had trimmed around my brother's house.  But more interesting than that was the neighbor's banana tree.  I only had my cell phone for taking the pictures, so not as good as could have been.  I thought it was interesting.  He told us that they will take six months to ripen, and that the Philipinos use the purple  blossom leaves to eat. His trees are not very tall either.  So I am learning things all of the time.
We are just driving into Birmingham AL so will have to keep half an eye on the road for Gary.  I don't have any camera out for pictures, too bad!!  We are making good time as we left at 7am.  Even though I drove the first hour, we still have made good time and not much traffic.  We will go a little farther than planned before calling it a day.  We usually do 250 miles, but will do more today.







Gary and I had our last day out on the town the Saturday before leaving  It was one of their annual art shows and also car shows around the weekly farmer's market.  So we did out share of walking that day.  We also took a lot of pictures of cars and many historic homes. There is not much to say about each so just  enjoy the pictures. 




There were several streets that has bistro fronts, but only got this picture.


This was on Pensacola Bay


Pelicans everywhere.  My brother said that it was a promotion a couple years ago to raise funds to save the pelicans.  I guess they are not as scarce as they were.














And more pelicans, one for every branch of the military.


Wonder if he drives?




 Our next Blog should be from Ohio.  Later!!  Take care.



 

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