Back from My Mom’s Funeral

September 29, 2024 Friday, September 27, Bruce drove us down to my parents’ farm. It took six hours plus some to get there. We were put up in the “cabin” my dad built. It is a three bedroom, two bath house in the woods. It has a very nice kitchen, a dining area and a […]

Made It Back to Florence, AL

September 27, 2024 We picked up the RV on Wednesday and left the factory at 2:30 PM. Bruce drove to just south of Indianapolis, Indiana. We got up early and got out at 7:30 AM. Bruce drove to Florence with stops at rest areas and truck stops. We arrived at the Florence RV Park at […]

Fishing on the Tennessee River

September 24, 2024 On September 10, we were walking along the bank of the Tennessee River when we spotted a great blue heron eating a fish.

Update on Work on RV

September 24, 2024 The RV roof membrane has been replaced, along with all the broken parts on the roof. We even have a new heat pump for the bedroom unit. Yesterday, we stopped by the factory to get some items from the RV. The RV was in a bay while they worked on the end […]

Goodbye to my Mom

September 21, 2024 My sisters called to let me know our mother passed away at 4:00 AM this morning. She had been suffering from Alzheimer’s for many years. Mom didn’t want any extreme measures taken to keep her alive. For the last few years, she was mostly unable to talk or walk. The image of […]

From Florence, Alabama to Topeka, Indiana in Pictures

September 18, 2024 I’ve already documented the bad and the ugly of our trip to the Riverstone factory in Topeka. I thought I’d share some pictures of the drive. The Two Rivers Campground is right near the Grand Ole Opry. We stayed in the campground and didn’t do much. Nox enjoyed walking around and being […]

Flower of the Day

September 18, 2024 This sweet smelling vine was in full bloom while we were staying in McFarland Campground in Florence, Alabama.

Current News – RV Tire Update

September 18, 2024 The mobile tech wasn’t able to come out until Monday morning (September 16) to remove the tire. He hadn’t seen a brake failure like ours before. The brake assembly came loose and shot a piece through the metal rim of the wheel. This is what caused the sudden loss of air from […]

Visiting the Wheeler Dam Locks

September 15, 2024 On September 10 (Tuesday), we drove the truck to the Wheeler dam locks viewing area after the final walkthrough of the house. Wheeler dam and Wheeler State Park aren’t very far from our new house. There is a parking lot above the locks, with a picnic table and grassy area. There is […]

River Heritage Park in Florence, Alabama

September 15, 2024 On September 8 (Sunday), we rode the motorcycle to River Heritage Park in Florence, Alabama. This is a beautiful park on the top of the bluff overlooking the Wilson Dam on the Tennessee River. It has a smooth paved trail down to the river. The paved trail goes along the river all […]