Saturday, March 6, 2010
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Camping during an ice-storm???
Whose bright idea was it to take the travel trailer to Fayetteville over Christmas?
Well, to deflect some of the blame I must say at the time snow was not expected. Trailer stayed plenty warm, but something is definitely wrong with the hot water tank. Cold showers while in the desert is one thing, but cold showers when the temperature outside is 22 deg. is quite another.
Stayed at a nice park--The Creeks RV and Golf Resort. Full hook-ups including cable for $35.00. Will come back when the ice thaws.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Heading out again
Getting ready to leave early next week--going to Tontitown, AR for the 111th Tontitown Grape Festival. Looking forward to spending some time with our grandchildren and will be setting up a booth at the Festival to sell and sign copies of "Reflections of a Life Well Spent." Will be camping on Beaver Lake. Hope we get some sunshine!
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Leaving Arizona
Tonight is our last night in Williams, Arizona. I can't say things worked out the way we first expected, but we made a lot of new friends during our stay.
As you know, Larry was admitted to the hospital the day after we arrived, and the folks here at the Grand Canyon KOA stepped up immediately to help us. Kathy and her husband Jim walked our dogs for us twice while I was at the ER with Larry. The next day I was able to find a place for Zoe and Hercules at Canyon Pets in Williams, and Kate was wonderful to fit them in without prior notice. She said they fit right into the routine, and they clearly enjoyed their stay. Thank you, Kate.
I can't say enough about the folks at Grand Canyon KOA. Judy and Ken made sure we didn't have to leave even though our original check-out date was Thursday, June 25. They not only helped with our accomodations they provided emotional and spiritual support through their love and prayers. Lori and Jinny also provided hugs and support and we will never forget all of the kindness we received from this KOA.
The KOA itself is not quite finished, but you can tell it will be a really nice KOA once everything is done. The full hook-up pull through sites were the roomiest of all of the KOA's we visited, and the new office will be 1st class when completed. It will include a gift shop, additional washers and dryers, bath and showers and a fireplace where folks can gather for a good time in between visiting the Canyon. The pool is not operational right now, but they are working diligently on finding a leak, and once that is resolved the pool will be open for business. There is an enclosed pet run that our dogs loved, and as I have already written, I've never seen so many stars in my life. This morning I heard a rooster crow and that really took me back to my childhood. We only received limited television because we do not have a satellite subscription, but if you are like us you don't really camp out to watch TV. There are no dining facilities right now, but Williams is just minutes away and we ate at three places with really good food--Goldie's Diner, the Pine Country Restaurant, and Cruisers. Awesome food, good service and a trip down memory lane as these are located on the old Route 66.
Although I would like a do-over on our vacation, we would not have missed meeting and getting to know the folks at the Grand Canyon KOA for anything. Thanks again, Ken and Judy, for going above and beyond the call to help out travelers in need. God certainly placed us with the right people at the right time.
I'm going to try to upload some pictures, but I may have to wait until I get home to use my own computer. But for now, we are returning to Little Rock tomorrow backtracking the same way we came. Hated to cancel the rest of the trip, but after Larry being so ill we are ready to go home. So, Happy trails to us and God bless those we are leaving behind.
As you know, Larry was admitted to the hospital the day after we arrived, and the folks here at the Grand Canyon KOA stepped up immediately to help us. Kathy and her husband Jim walked our dogs for us twice while I was at the ER with Larry. The next day I was able to find a place for Zoe and Hercules at Canyon Pets in Williams, and Kate was wonderful to fit them in without prior notice. She said they fit right into the routine, and they clearly enjoyed their stay. Thank you, Kate.
I can't say enough about the folks at Grand Canyon KOA. Judy and Ken made sure we didn't have to leave even though our original check-out date was Thursday, June 25. They not only helped with our accomodations they provided emotional and spiritual support through their love and prayers. Lori and Jinny also provided hugs and support and we will never forget all of the kindness we received from this KOA.
The KOA itself is not quite finished, but you can tell it will be a really nice KOA once everything is done. The full hook-up pull through sites were the roomiest of all of the KOA's we visited, and the new office will be 1st class when completed. It will include a gift shop, additional washers and dryers, bath and showers and a fireplace where folks can gather for a good time in between visiting the Canyon. The pool is not operational right now, but they are working diligently on finding a leak, and once that is resolved the pool will be open for business. There is an enclosed pet run that our dogs loved, and as I have already written, I've never seen so many stars in my life. This morning I heard a rooster crow and that really took me back to my childhood. We only received limited television because we do not have a satellite subscription, but if you are like us you don't really camp out to watch TV. There are no dining facilities right now, but Williams is just minutes away and we ate at three places with really good food--Goldie's Diner, the Pine Country Restaurant, and Cruisers. Awesome food, good service and a trip down memory lane as these are located on the old Route 66.
Although I would like a do-over on our vacation, we would not have missed meeting and getting to know the folks at the Grand Canyon KOA for anything. Thanks again, Ken and Judy, for going above and beyond the call to help out travelers in need. God certainly placed us with the right people at the right time.
I'm going to try to upload some pictures, but I may have to wait until I get home to use my own computer. But for now, we are returning to Little Rock tomorrow backtracking the same way we came. Hated to cancel the rest of the trip, but after Larry being so ill we are ready to go home. So, Happy trails to us and God bless those we are leaving behind.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Together again
Larry was released from the hospital and we got Zoe and Hercules back so we are all together again. He felt really well yesterday and so, of course, he did too much. This morning he awoke me before 6:00 with another terrible headache. Right about now I'm wishing I could click my ruby slippers 3 times and we could be home.
Enough whining. We drove to the Grand Canyon yesterday and got some awesome pictures. I'll try to get pictures uploaded today, but they don't do justice to the real thing.
He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock that shadows the dry thirsty land...
Enough whining. We drove to the Grand Canyon yesterday and got some awesome pictures. I'll try to get pictures uploaded today, but they don't do justice to the real thing.
He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock that shadows the dry thirsty land...
Monday, June 22, 2009
God's paintbrush
God's paintbrush uses a broad stroke to color a vast expanse of desert from New Mexico to Utah. How can the desert have so many colors? How did God know just the right amounts of iron, manganese and limestone to create this unique palette? Again, I have to say, "My soul magnifies thee,
Oh my Lord."
I think Larry is feeling better right now. There is something about this land that is restorative. We have both been so moved by the sights we have seen. Pray that his recovery continues and that we don't run out of gas.
Solitary tree, rising above the sagebrush
Wondering where you got the nourishment needed
To reach up to the heavens and brush cheeks with the stars
Solitary soul, rising above the tormented masses,
wondering where you got the inspiration to reach up to God and praise His holy name
P
Oh my Lord."
I think Larry is feeling better right now. There is something about this land that is restorative. We have both been so moved by the sights we have seen. Pray that his recovery continues and that we don't run out of gas.
Solitary tree, rising above the sagebrush
Wondering where you got the nourishment needed
To reach up to the heavens and brush cheeks with the stars
Solitary soul, rising above the tormented masses,
wondering where you got the inspiration to reach up to God and praise His holy name
P
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