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After getting an early start on our drive north to The Outer Banks, later than planned because of a darn exercise class breaking out, we decided to break up the drive with another Harvest Host stop in Pikeville, NC. We called A Secret Garden Winery and spoke to Linda, the owner, who saved a spotContinue reading “A Secret Garden Winery”

Just when we got used to living in a 19’ capsule where every square inch of space is either occupied or getting ready to be, a true sense of liberation came to all three of us when we checked into our Airbnb. Usually a small, less than 1000 sq ft, condo would seem tiny inContinue reading “Murrels Inlet”

I can remember a telephone party line, a busy signal, dial-up internet, and even Fortran punch cards…when will Moore’s Law actually make its way to these RV Park’s WiFi? Sorry, got off track but the reason my blogs are so slow. What a great city Charleston is and what a great time to be hereContinue reading “Charleston”

One last, actually first and last, hike outside of Asheville before heading south to Charleston. We hiked Chimney Rock, it was the sight of several scenes in The Last of the Mohicans. Although only around 4.5 miles round trip, it was quite an elevation climb with the bonus of over 500 steps to climb theContinue reading “Chimney Rock and On To Charleston”

What a great day. I spent this morning trying to get my pictures and blog to download while Brett and Joanie started their workout regiment. I don’t know what their legs feel like but my fingers feel like putty. Since we all worked so hard we took in a great breakfast at Biscuit Head, aContinue reading “Asheville and The Biltmore”

After picking up Brett we drove south on our way to the Carolinas and found an awesome RV Park in Floyd, VA. Our wonderful “find”, Chantilly Farm Campground and RV Park, provided all of those things you look for when out on the open road. That is if you are looking for an open airContinue reading “Virginia is For Lovers”

Today we have been sitting in Little Al all day as slow Sally makes her way across us heading north. She was slow to get here but now that she’s here we can’t get her to leave. We decided this morning to extend our stay one more night with Pocahontas because of the wet weather.Continue reading “All Rain All Day”

Today we have been sitting in Little Al all day as slow Sally makes her way across us heading north. She was slow to get here but now that she’s here we can’t get her to leave. We decided this morning to extend our stay one more night with Pocahontas because of the wet weather.Continue reading “All Rain All Day”

Some of the things Joanie and I have decided after over 45 days of living on the road is that the 3 most important items that matter the most when picking a spot to set up…location, location and location. By that I mean; location close to what we want to see or do, location thatContinue reading “On To Virginia”

Unfortunately, most of the distilleries were closed for tours or tastings on our drive. They were kind enough to keep the retail shops open for us, and it seems they raised their prices to offset the loss of $$ from the tours…nice gesture but no thank you. We were able to get a tour andContinue reading “The Bourbon Trail”