In June 2014, my husband decided I needed to leave my comfort zone and travel beyond the California border. He bought a new truck, loaded it up with gear, and told me to get in. Off we went on our first road trip. We took a break last year, preparing for hubby’s retirement. The day has come for he and I to explore the world. 2025 is just the beginning. Oh, and our husky, Deputy Dingo, will be right there with us. That’s a new adventure of its own. 

The plan is to post reguarly (weekly at least), upload pictures and share my journey. 
Follow me as I find new ways to chill out and find my writing groove again. 

LATEST STORIES

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  This Road Trip Is A WrapSeptember 14, 2025
   The uneventful end to my first extended road trip with my dog.  It took me a month to write this post because, to be honest, I was disappointed in the trip. Poor planning was to blame. That’s not to say I didn’t enjoy bits and pieces, but for the most part, it was a failure. One bright spot on our trip was a stop in Astoria. I’m still confused whether it’s in… Read more: This Road Trip Is A Wrap
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  Day 1-3 CampingJuly 23, 2025
   Days 1-3 Camping in the California Redwoods.  Our first three days were spent camping among the giants. The good news is the weather was perfect, our campsite was spacious, and the new tent was easy to set up. The bad news… I started the trip with strep throat. Leaving for a long trip, especially with camping on the schedule, wasn’t a smart move. I was in the emergency room less than 24… Read more: Day 1-3 Camping
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  Prep timeJuly 2, 2025
  Road trips, especially with a dog, take a lot of planning and packing.The list of things to bring is ridiculously long. I’m in the final countdown and nowhere near prepared.  What’s crazier is that we only have one reservation made for a three-week road trip. Our first stop is Eureka, California. We will camp for a few nights in our brand new tent. After that… who knows where we will land. Days… Read more: Prep time