Flowers and Animals at the Fort Chiswell RV Park in Virginia

October 9, 2023 When we first arrived at the Fort Chiswell RV Park, (September 22) the golden rods were blooming among the blue and white asters next to the creek. It was a beautiful sight, so beautiful, we wondered if it was a planned garden or just random wildflowers. We’ve notice a lot of wildlife […]

Starting to Deal with Disconnected Shock on RV

October 8, 2023 On September 26 (Tuesday), Bruce crawled under the RV and took pictures of the bent bolts and the disconnected shock. On looking at the MORryde website, he didn’t see a way to contact support. He did see an way to contact sales. He reached to the sales department and they put him […]

Hiking at Crystal Springs Recreation Area, Part of Wytheville,VA Parks

October 8, 2023 On September 24 (Sunday), we attempted to go the the Flying Flowers Butterfly House. We followed Google maps directions and found ourselves riding down a gravel road full of potholes. We came to a fence with an open gate with the road continuing past. There were signs saying private road, only authorized […]

One Pot Pasta Dish with Sausage, Tomatoes and Baba Ghanoush

This recipe is a modification of the Pasta with Italian Sausage, Tomatoes and Eggplant from Milk Street: Tuesday Nights Mediterranean by Christopher Kimball. I recently purchased ripe tomatoes and eggplants from a farm market. I used the eggplant to make baba ghanoush and ate most of the tomatoes in tomato sandwiches. I had two cups […]

Nox and the Cows

October 6, 2023 We’ve been enjoying Fort Chiswell RV Park. Nox loves it. They have two large dog walks that let her look at the cows (cattle) in the pasture next to the RV spark. Nox has developed a fascination with the cows. When asked the question, “Do you want to go see the cows?” […]

Heading to Fort Chiswell RV Park, VA

October 6, 2023 As we went through our check list, Bruce decided to crawl underneath the RV to look at the MORryde independent suspension rather than the normal look from the end. He came back with some upsetting news. On the camp side of the RV, each bolt on each wheel holding the shocks were […]

Healing Trail in Winchester, VA

October 6, 2023 In the early afternoon, we decided to do one more hike before we left Candy Hill Campground. In looks at the map, the Shawnee Springs Preserve seemed like a good choice. We geared up and rode the motorcycle to a parking area nearby. We parked, shed our gear and started looking around. […]

Visiting the Bakery at Miller Orchards Farm Market and Bakery

October 6, 2023 On Thursday (September 21), we rode the motorcycle to Miller Orchards Farm Market and Bakery outside of Winchester, VA. It was another glorious fall day. The bakery was at one end of the market. They had apple cider doughnuts that were yummy. We also brought two apples dumplings. I would recommend taking […]

Museum of the Shenandoah Valley Hike

October 5, 2023 On September 20 (Wednesday), we took Nox in the truck to the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley for a hike. The hiking trails are free. We parked just inside the entrance and headed to the Pasture Trail. We took a detour and walked across the road to see the Overlook. Nox was […]

Off to Find BBQ

October 5, 2023 On September 18 (Monday), the weather had turned into a prefect fall day. It was sunny and in the 70’s F. It was a beautiful day to go for a motorcycle ride. We took the backroads to get to Shaffer’s BBQ and Market. The BBQ was tender and juicy, with a lovely […]