Meandering the Country

March 16-29, 2021 Our final stop in Florida brought us to Pensacola.  Dick's only sibling, Doug, and his wife, Rowena, live there.  Spending time with family was amazing!  Doug and Rowena completely spoiled us during our stay in Pensacola. We were treated to grilled delights such as fresh salmon steaks, Doug’s infamous BBQ ribs, shrimp stir fry, Rowena’s English Shepherd’s Pie and many other tasty delights!  Fortunately, they live in a neighborhood with many wonderful walks to help balance the scales!  Dining and walking became a familiar routine!  Doug also introduced us to “Salty Dogs” which is a delightfully refreshing beverage on a hot day.  I know spring just sprung, but in Florida spring days can feel like summer days to Midwesterners!    Frankie was in doggy heaven with a full house and YARD to run and play in when we were at their house.  I’m certain their cat, Sadie, was not as appreciative of ...

March 5 - 16, 2021 During our visit to Tallahassee, we camped at Coe Landing County Park, located 15 miles outside of town.  It is located on Lake Talquin.  We hung out at the campground quite a bit.  We had a beautiful, waterside site and enjoyed many sunsets and campfires.  Listening the the alligators "talk" was a new experience!  Frankie was in dire need of a bath and grooming, so that happened for her!  I'm getting more and more confident of being able to groom her myself.  Maybe it's time I try cutting Dick's hair again!  Convincing Dick could be another story.  The first (and last!) time I cut his hair, he ended up with a complete buzz! Coe Landing site 15 Home Sweet Home Lake Talquin Pictures just don't capture the beauty! Dick's next ... JK! We have been trying to figure out how we our going to be able to get the COVID vaccine while we are traveling full time.  Well, Tallahassee answered that prayer!  We had heard...

 Feb. 13 - March 5, 2021 When we retired, Dick and I agreed that we wanted to travel as well as volunteer.  One of the volunteer opportunities we found is NOMADS.  It's a group of RVers who travel to locations to do community service projects.  It's through the United Methodist Church and is a fantastic organization!  In Crystal River, we were joined by 3 other couples and set to work on various projects around the church campus.  Typically it is more community-based; but, due to COVID we stayed primarily on campus so as not to expose or be exposed.  We worked hard Monday - Thursday and had the three-day weekend to explore the area and play! Crystal River United Methodist Church has full hook-up campsites on its campus and we were all able to park together.  In the area behind our campsites is a fire ring surrounded by picnic tables.  We gathered there several evenings for carryout dinner and a campfire.  It was fun to get to know each o...