My sister, Valerie agrees to co-pilot on my first adventure in the RV without Storm. As a teenager, she joined Storm and me on tractor-trailer runs in the 1980s. I guess she got her confidence in my big rig driving abilities from riding shotgun with me then. I am sure grateful to have her with […]
Good News, Bad News
I am writing from the campground at South of the Border in South Carolina after my first day on the road without Stormy. My sister Valerie is riding along and helping me find my way. I can best summarize this day’s challengers in the following list. Good News Bad News Last Thursday, Mark from A&M […]
Diversions From A Persistent Problem
The specter of traveling with inoperative bathroom facilities continues to burden my soul. My departure date of October 8th will be here in a blink of an eye and I still cannot flush. At one point, Eric believes we have it working. But the situation deteriorates quickly and I find myself back at square one […]
Draining Problems and a Stormy Landing
My RV toilet has not flushed with any enthusiasm for two weeks. I seek other accommodations with Mom during this period of uncooperative plumbing while I search for solutions. I spend hours battling what l thought was a recalcitrant clog. Finally I engage the extremely helpful tech support folks at Headhunter, Inc. (the manufacturer of […]
Cramming for Finals
Eric helped me get a tire guy to come out and switch my cupped steering axle tire to the back. My departure date in October is barreling toward me and I am frantic to fully prepare myself for this new adventure. I spend everyday attacking the projects I believe must be completed before I leave. […]
Daytrip With the Big Rollers
Scary flooring in the MGM Grand My Mom and Aunt have a big overnight gambling run to Washington, DC planned and I am the chauffeur. My niece, Danielle rides along to roll her eyes at the weeping widows and distribute Kleenex. She has also offered to take me on a tour of National Harbor. I […]
