Although I am definitely parked in Arizona right now, here is one more story about my NC visit. Valerie persuades me to join her for a weekend stay on the riverfront in Wilmington, NC. She cunningly promises a gourmet lunch and free wine tasting at Duplin Winery on the way down to Wilmington to entice […]
Return to NC

Sorry for the delay between posts. I have been on the phone with someone about my insurance all this time. It seems that when one reaches a “certain age” Medicare is all anyone and everyone wants to discuss with you. In a moment of respite from being promised the world by insurance companies that I […]
Goodbye Spearfish, Hello Benson

Up to my neck in the luxurious bubbles of lazy, commitment free hours, I spend my first week in Benson doing as little as possible. Don’t get me wrong, I had a blast with my incredible friends and our adventures all summer. I felt like a debutante swirling through the height of the social season […]
Mechanical Memories of Stormy

Memories of Storm almost overwhelm me this week as the Hatchery prepares for an on site car show. Much of Storm’s retirement time was consumed by his work as lead mechanic on our RV. But he occasionally took on side projects that he especially enjoyed. Many of you will remember the airplane that he helped […]
Summer Fun in Scorching South Dakota

Like so many travelers, I am amazed at the topsy turvy temperatures this season. When I made plans to summer in Spearfish, I never expected so many days near or above 100 degrees here. The few times that I checked, it was cooler in Arizona than here. Weird, but not enough to hinder my enjoyment […]
A Visit to North Dakota

I read on the internet (purveyor of unlimited truths and fabrications) that the Inuit language has over 40 words for snow. In South Dakota, the locals have almost that many words for the frequently occurring icy projectiles that descend from the heavens here. Yes, hail will get you if you visit this state no matter […]