A Thud in the Night, Nox Falls Off Our Bed

July 13, 2023 On July 12, around 3:30 am, we had a major thunderstorm come through the area. There was a loud boom, a loud bang and the RV shook. Nox was panicking at our door, wining and scratching, so I opened the door and she leaped into my arms. She was so scared. I […]

Smoke from Canadian Wildfires

June 29, 2023 We’ve had smoke from the Canadian wildfires for three or four days now. This has limited our outdoor time, as I react badly to smoke. I’ve had a migraine and my nerves are acting up. The burning sensation and the pins and needles sensation has been very bad the last few days. […]

Traveling to Hickory Grove Campground and RV Park in Sheffield, Illinois

June 27, 2023 We left the Harvest Host winery early, around 7:00 am on June 22. We took I-29 back to East I-80. The weather was lovely as we drove through Iowa and Illinois. Nox was out like a light once we started down the interstate. When we stopped at a rest area, Nox was […]

Stopping to Smell the Flowers

June 8, 2023 Wildflowers are blooming along the dog walking path. Nox loves smelling flowers and I was able to take a picture of her enjoying the flowers.

Walking Nox Turned into Watching Parasailing

June 7, 2023 On May 28 (Sunday), we were out walking Nox in Tin Cup Park behind Dakota Ridge RV Resort. Due to the storm clouds, we looked up and noticed several parasails circling as they descended. Nox got a bit impatient with us as she wanted to walk and not stand around. We gave […]

Dinner in the Evening and then Driving from Ellis, Kansas to Golden, Colorado the Next Day

June 4, 2023 On May 20 (Saturday), we were invited to dinner by a friend who lives in Hays, Kansas. We had a lovely time. Much to my surprise, her oldest (7 years old) boy remembered me from the Halloween extravaganza FirstBank does. While I was dressed up as a witch, my friend let her […]

Leaving the Great Salt Plains State Park for Ellis, Kansas

May 30, 2023 We packed up the RV on May 19 and headed west on OK 11 and then north along US 281 until we hit I-70. We took I-70 west straight to Ellis, KS. Luckily, it wasn’t raining as we packed up and hitched up. It started raining on us as we drove west […]

Checking Out the Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma

May 27, 2023 After our hike in the morning, Nox was tired and just wanted to rest with all her toys. I wanted to go see the Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge, which is next to the Great Salt Plains Lake State Park. Bruce and I left Nox behind in the air conditioned RV since […]

Hiking by the Salt Fork of Arkansas River in Oklahoma

May 26, 2023 From the River Road Campground, we walked across the bridge over the Salt Fork Arkansas River. Nox started out ready to walk and got tired part way over the bridge. She had to be put in her backpack. Looking over the bridge rail, we saw so many large fish. We crossed the […]

From Texas to The Great Salt Plains Lake State Park in Oklahoma

May 23, 2023 As we headed north on I-35, I saw so many wildflowers blooming. I also saw fields of oil wells. Cattle ranches and horse ranches were common sights. We crossed into Oklahoma. I know this picture is not that great, due to the reflections on the window, so please forgive the poor quality. […]