Tom and I arrived at San Juan Island a little over a week ago. Since our arrival, we have been in training or working every day, but we have made time to explore a little bit also. The island is absolutely beautiful with a new scenic vista around every corner. You cannot drive to San …
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Washington State Ferry Ride
Tom and I are spending this summer on an island, just like we spent the winter on an island. Both islands are the same size, although San Juan Island has half the number of permanent residents. Although they are both islands, you can drive to St. Simons Island on a causeway. You have to take …
Wall Drug: Serving Free Ice Water Since 1931
Driving across South Dakota can be brutal. The state is almost 400 miles from east to west and there is a whole lot of nothing along those 400 miles. Just about the only thing to entertain you are the billboards advertising Wall Drug. In fact, there are 200 billboards for Wall Drug between the border …
Sea to Shining Sea: Driving Across the United States
Tom and I left St. Simons Island on April 24. We drove the 800 miles to Ohio, spent two weeks there, and then headed west and north to San Juan Island. Tomorrow we will take the ferry to our destination for the next four months. 2,500 miles from Ohio. From Atlantic to Pacific in less …
Beauty and the Beast – New Movie
The new “Beauty and the Beast” movie came out in the middle of March, but it took until last Sunday for me to go see it. Even though Tom and I saw a lot of movies on St. Simons, Tom didn’t really want to go see “Beauty and the Beast.” So I put it off …
Super Duper Everything Party
Tom and I were only in Ohio for two weeks between the time we finished at Fort Frederica and leaving for San Juan Island. Much too short a time. We were not able to see everyone we wanted to see or do all the things we wanted to do. Tom and I had to fit …
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Tom and I had one day in Akron on this visit to Ohio. We saw our favorite dentist, went to CVS, and then had several hours free before meeting friends for dinner. We decided to go to Cuyahoga Valley National Park during that interim time. Over the years we spent a lot of time in …
Cleveland Indians – Our Annual Game
When John realized that we were only going to be in Ohio for two weeks during the entire Cleveland Indians season, he suggested we fit in our annual game. We try to get to at least one Cleveland Indians’ game every year with the family. John picked the date, my parents confirmed it, and I …
Visiting a National Park
Many people are getting ready for summer vacations now. Being an expert at visiting National Parks (well, maybe not an expert, but I have visited and worked at a lot of them) I thought I would give you the benefit of my experience. Thus, today’s post is a how to guide for visiting a national …
Star Wars Influence: May the 4th Be With You
The first Star Wars movie came out 40 years ago on May 24, 1977. I know the years seem to be speeding by faster and faster, but how is it possible? I went to see the movie during the summer of 1977 at a drive-in on a date with a guy who had already seen …