Epilogue or should I say Epiblog?

Yes friends, we are now back home for the first time since May 24th. Our good friends Jim and Neil have been looking after our place during our absence. They also have been managing our mail, no small task, I might add.

It was a wonderful trip although it did have some hair-raising moments. One that I recall was just squeezing through the Canadian Customs booth with only inches to spare. Our rig is more than 120” wide mirror-to-mirror. Another was the last 20 miles from Winslow to Flagstaff in 40 mile an hour winds. We experienced violent though short thunderstorms in Michigan and New York, although it was Asta that suffered the most.

We got to meet with many old friends, and met some new ones in the various campgrounds where we stayed. Campgrounds are a wonderful place to meet fellow travelers. The rigs they drive run the gamut from plop-up trailers to Prevost Buses that cost far beyond my budget. Yet despite these economic inequities, the people inside are friendly and get along well with one another.

Many campgrounds have entertainment nightly during peak seasons, and it is wonderful to sit and enjoy the music as the sun slips below the horizon. Our last night on the road was at River Breeze RV Park in Ehrenberg, AZ. Our hosts had arranged a potluck BBQ with the park throwing in Ribs and Chicken. They also arranged for Karaoke Entertainment. It was slow at first, but gradually more people got up and attempted to sing. At this late juncture in our lives, I never thought in a million years that we would play bingo or attend a Karaoke session – and enjoy it.

Although Jim and I are not ready to become what is called “Full Timers”, we met many couples that were, and seemed to really enjoy the experience. We love our condo in Palm Springs too much to make the plunge, but we can see the experience can be very rewarding as one travels to country and meets new friends.

Check the Blog from time to time, as we will update as things happen in our lives. On the horizon is a cruse to the Mexican Riviera in December, and a short trip in the RV next February or March to Laughlin and Las Vegas. Until such time, I bid you all a due – stay safe and well.

Tom Nottingham
Jim Price
And Asta