Tom and I were thinking about getting a new motorhome – the Thor Axis 26.2. Our Coachmen Leprechaun is a 2020, and although there are many things we like about it, there are also some things we don’t like. Things we like about the Coachmen Leprechaun 260ds. Tom really likes the size. He continues to …
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Recycling Eyeglasses through the Lions
Tom and I have taken on recycling eyeglasses as our mission at church. Our church has had a box to collect eyeglasses for as long as we have been attending. One day I noticed that the box was overflowing, so I asked who collected them. No one at church could tell me, including the members …
Disqus Hits the Road – A New Way to Comment
I started writing this blog almost 11 years ago. The first post was May 30, 2014. I got some help from my tech guru, John. In fact, he set up almost everything so all I had to do was write and include pictures. Over the years I’ve learned how do to a few more things, …
Manatees at Blue Spring State Park, Florida
Tom and I recently went to Blue Spring State Park in Florida to see the manatees. I had been wanting to go for a while and it seemed like this would be our last chance this year. Manatees are definitely warm weather animals. They cannot survive in water that is colder than 60 F. In …
Thirteen Favorite Places of 2024, Part 2
On Wednesday I wrote about seven of my favorite places from 2024. Those places were listed in the order that we visited. We went to so many wonderful places during our four months in Europe. Today I continue with my list, including my absolute favorite place that we visited. Eight. York Minster. Although I really …
Thirteen Favorite Places of 2024
Every year I post a recap of our travels by talking about my favorite places. Usually I can narrow the list to five or six places. But this year we spent four months in Europe! Trying to pick out favorites six months later would be a little difficult. Fortunately I made a list, thanks to …
Five Months in Ohio, Spanning Seasons
Although Tom and I are now in Georgia, we had a fabulous five months in Ohio. After our European trip, it was good to spend August – December back in our home state. We did lots of things, which I have written about, but we also did lots of things that I haven’t written about. …
Kanelbulle, Swedish Cinnamon Rolls
When Tom and I were in Scandinavia in 2024, our favorite new food was Kanelbulle and its variations. Whenever we went to a town with a bakery, we would sample the Kanelbulle first. Tom and I love cinnamon rolls, but the American version is usually slathered in an icing or glaze that makes them very …
Coatland at People in Need
Tom and I spent a morning volunteering at Coatland at People in Need of Delaware County in December. The Lewis Center United Methodist Church is an active supporter of People in Need. We collected 5,800 pounds of food in August. In December, the Lewis Center Church is in charge of Coatland. People in Need started …
Cowtherines Carousel at Young’s Jersey Dairy
We recently met the Winstead family at Cowtherines Carousel at Young’s Jersey Dairy. I have written about Young’s Jersey Dairy before – it is one of our favorite outings. We love the ice cream and they have a variety of family friendly activities. When the weather is nice, it is a super busy place. It …