Once a year we have the pleasure of visiting a dear friend who lives in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. It’s always fun when you can visit a place that is in your own home state but is so different from where you live! It was not even an hour and a half from ourContinue reading “Exploring: Northeast Kingdom of Vermont”
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Exploring in Florida
This week I am in Florida enjoying the wonderful hospitality of my girlfriend. She was heading to Florida to visit her father and invited me along. I am never one to turn down sun, beach and salt water! Yesterday we spent the day exploring Vizcaya located in Miami Florida. Vizcaya was built as the winterContinue reading “Exploring in Florida”
Exploring Stowe, Vermont
Two Christmases ago our four children and two son-in-laws got together and gave us a very generous gift certificate to Topnotch Resort located in Stowe, Vermont. At the time we had Riley, our daughter’s Boston terrier and although Topnotch allows dogs it would have been an extra expense so we kept putting off making theContinue reading “Exploring Stowe, Vermont”
Change is in the Air
Ever since our daughter moved to the Pacific Northwest over ten years ago she has been encouraging us to make the move west. Over the years she has sent us numerous real estate ads saying, “This could be your next home!” and I loved visiting, but never quite imagined making the move. One by oneContinue reading “Change is in the Air”
Healthy Snacks For The Road
On our drive across country in October we did our best to have healthy snacks for the road trip. We had homemade granola to enjoy for breakfast along with small containers of yogurt. There were plenty of baby carrots and apples to snack on it the car as well. After a few days on theContinue reading “Healthy Snacks For The Road”
Lessons Learned While Traveling
Our adventure was a success and I’ve learned so many things while being away from home. One of the major lessons learned is that it is possible to live with only a suitcase full of clothes for three months. It was hard to pack, as when we left Vermont October first the weather was still quiteContinue reading “Lessons Learned While Traveling”
Homeward Bound
It was with heavy hearts that we left Portland with on Friday, January first. It has been wonderful to be so close to our four children and two grandchildren for the last two months. We sure are going to miss them all! However the weather looked good and the roads were clear so we were onContinue reading “Homeward Bound”
Celebrating Christmas Away From Home
This will be our first Christmas away from home in many years. As you know we have been spending the last two months in the Pacific Northwest. All four of our grown children live between Seattle and Portland and it was easier for us to come to them then to have them all make theContinue reading “Celebrating Christmas Away From Home”
Exploring Astoria, Oregon
Our second trip to the Oregon coast was to the town of Astoria. The morning was clear and cold with mist rising up from the Columbia River. It was a beautiful drive and in no time at all we were in Astoria. Astoria is a small town located at the mouth of the Columbia River.Continue reading “Exploring Astoria, Oregon”
Exploring the Oregon Coast
We’ve had some beautiful weather during our time in Oregon. We took advantage of the sunny days and spent some time exploring the coast! Our first trip was to the Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area, to explore the beaches. The day was absolutely beautiful, bright blue sky and lots of sun! The warning signs you see onContinue reading “Exploring the Oregon Coast”
Nancy on the Home Front 