Well, Christmas is over. I love the holidays with our sons. It's a quiet, uncomplicated time together but our love for one another is ever present and Jack and I are always reminded of the blessing God has given us when it comes to the respect and love of our sons. They are grown men now but we are often still moved to tears as our hearts swell with the love our sons show us. Between you and me they are the men they are today, the caring sons they are because their dad paved the way for them; showing them how to respect their parents just as Jack showed for his parents.
Five days and counting. I keep praying that the weather will hold out. Last year we ran in to a total freaking snow mess. Clear skies in Indiana but the minute we hit Kentucky the snow gods came out to play. Seemed the snow followed us all the way to Alabama. I do not want a repeat of last year, going up the back side of a mountain, in total darkness with only the headlamps guiding our way in unknown terrain, and me bargaining with God all the way up. It was so scary that I was actually afraid to move. Was afraid any sudden movement to the right would send us hurling over the side of a mountain.
Keeping our fingers crossed.
A journal written about life, retirement and our journey throughout the United States in a 5th wheel, along with our two Shih Tzus, Tanner and Syndey. Written not for notoriety but for our sons, family and friends, so they know where we are at any given time. And particularly for ourselves. Finally, we get to slow down and smell the roses and we don't want to forget any of it. You are welcome to join us as we go 'Down the Road a Piece'.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Heading South on January 2, 2012
We are finally going to be heading South on Monday, January 2nd. Being new to this retirement gig one thing we, regrettably, have learned the hard way; no not stay in Indiana during November and December if at all possible. The weather can change in a heartbeat. We really did enjoy the holidays with our sons and friends but we think in the future we will head South around the first of November. We may come back to Warsaw during the Christmas holiday but at this point we will cross that bridge when we get to it.
Last year we traveled through several states seeing many beautiful sites America has to offer. We met nice people and enjoyed every minute of it. This year I wanted to try something just a little different. I wanted to stay in one place the entire winter and begin the trip home the latter part of April. Last year we came home too early. Indiana's weather was still cold and crappy.
Last year we traveled through several states seeing many beautiful sites America has to offer. We met nice people and enjoyed every minute of it. This year I wanted to try something just a little different. I wanted to stay in one place the entire winter and begin the trip home the latter part of April. Last year we came home too early. Indiana's weather was still cold and crappy.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Our Second Year in the Retired Lane
Is there a sun in Indiana? Jack and I are beginning to wonder.....can you say depressing? Studies have proven that the sun or bright light lifts the spirit. Since I was kicked out of Ace Hardware and their green house section (I think they were yelling something about my TV and cooler as being the last straw) I knew it was time to head South. But three reasons kept us in Warsaw through the end of the year; 1) Celebrating my sister's birthday with her as we have done every year 2) Christmas with are sons 3) Bringing in the New Year with our dear friends Jim and Linda. However, as much as I love each and every one of the aforementioned I am thinking that for the sake of our sanity, Jack and I must head South in October next year.
We've tried to stay busy while in Warsaw these past few months but have to tell you it didn't work out too well. Going to the fitness center began to be a pain in the butt. Literally. At first, as most people do, I began gunghoe with my workout. The more I worked out the more I enjoyed it. But then a week and a half off to stay with our niece, Ellie, in Lancaster put us out of the mood and going back became a pain in the butt; and the hip and the knee. Most of us know how that merry-go-round works. We've all been on it. The count down in the search of sunshine was on.
We've tried to stay busy while in Warsaw these past few months but have to tell you it didn't work out too well. Going to the fitness center began to be a pain in the butt. Literally. At first, as most people do, I began gunghoe with my workout. The more I worked out the more I enjoyed it. But then a week and a half off to stay with our niece, Ellie, in Lancaster put us out of the mood and going back became a pain in the butt; and the hip and the knee. Most of us know how that merry-go-round works. We've all been on it. The count down in the search of sunshine was on.