New England 2

April 29, 2022, Friday

The landscape is not as green the farther north we go - no buds on the trees. Gas prices still climbing; they pump for you in NJ (state law). Winds are very high. Speed limit is now 65 mph not 80. We laid up in Pennsylvania for the night.

 

Book Review: Yellow Wife, by Sadeqa Johnson, Narrated by Robin Miles

If you think you know what the life of slaves was like, learn more than you care to know with this magnificent author and compelling reader/performer. It isn’t “easy” to read/listen because it is so disturbing, but I couldn’t stop. Five star rating for Overall, Performance, and Story!

 

April 30, 2022, Saturday 

Hung out with Nora watching “Somebody Feed Phil” which gives you a tour of the world and the delectable ethnic foods that they enjoy. Then we went out for ice cream - yum...

 

May 1, 2022, Sunday

We had brunch with the whole family - Perry made some beautiful music on Rich’s guitars; Nora cooked another great meal.  

We headed out at noon to go to Lee, the final destination for now. The girls (Leanna and Lily) and Kristie had created a Welcome Home Sign and a plant for when we walked in the door. ❤️

The total miles traveled in the camper - 6, 612 miles from Lee to Oceanview, CA and lots of stops in between, and back to Lee. Follow the heavy black line…

We started pulling everything out of the camper and into the house - a LOT of stuff - making note of what we didn’t need to bring and what we should have brought. 

Then went to the Locker Room for dinner and then went home and crashed!

 

May 2,  2022, Monday

I got a much needed pedicure. Sooooo good to see the kids again!💕  Zachary came over after school to stay until we gave Jacob a ride home from the Athletic Field. Rich grilled up some chicken thighs and cauliflower for us. Randy brought Leanna and Lily down for a visit and we played instruments again. 

 

May 3, 2022, Tuesday

Got a haircut, vacuumed the car, set up the deck furniture out back. 

 

May 4, 2022,  Wednesday

Had a surprise visit from Nora, Eric, and Kieran on their way to Boston, Gloucester, and Maine. They took a spontaneous trip during Eric’s vacation. 

 

It was a rainy day so we decided to binge watch 4 episodes of “1883” - it is a great series with awesome actors.  We are loving it, especially with our passion for the Wild West...

May 5, 2022, Thursday

On the road to open the camp in Maine with my sisters and brothers-in-law - a 4 hour drive well worth it for the company, quality time and terrific food.

Delicious dinner a la Cindy…

We weren't sure if Nora and the gang would make their way up the coast to Raymond, but they did. It was great to have them meet my sisters and brothers-in-law!

We will return home on Sunday and that is it for traveling for a while. So I will be taking a break from the Blog until we do another adventure. If you want to UNSUBSCRIBE from this blog, reply to me on email. No worries.