Memorial Day Week-End 2013 May 25, 26, 27

Well I have been working 5 days a week and going like the Energizer Bunny (LOL). This decreases my ability to figure out what to do and where to go on long week-ends, plus the tornado at Moore this last week shook up everybody in Oklahoma. Sure not excited about getting out in the RV if another tornado was on the way. So we debated and discussed whether to go anywhere over the week-end - since we had not de-winterized or even towed our new pick-up. We were going to de-winterize last week-end but the step would not come out. But I talked to Kristi and she said Logan (grandson) was sure wanting to go camping in the RV. So I called El Reno West KOA and reserved a spot for Saturday and Sunday night. Friday night Steve (and I handing tools) worked on the step with the newly arrived parts -- he worked hard about 2 hours, but no luck. Will have to finish later. We got up about 8 AM on Saturday and started packing, putting the tow bar on the pickup, wiring up the step and all the little things we had to do to get ready to go. We finally left about noon, stopped at the bank and got money,gassed the RV and hit the road. We drove down I-35 to Oklahoma City, then went west on I-40 - and oh boy was the traffic a little crazy -- not rush hour but busy enough on our 1st RV outing of the year. Anyway we made it to El Reno and met Kristi and Logan at Wal-Mart - and went in and got groceries and Memorial Day flowers. Then we left for the KOA West of El Reno. We got settled in and Logan had lots of fun on the jumping pillow and playground. We cooked hamburgers, hot dogs and s'mores Saturday night. We went to a different site close to the trees to make the campfire for s'more making. Sunday we got up and drove from I-40 and Geary to North of Mooreland to Haskew Cemetary where lots of my relative are buried. We had a nice drive there, very windy putting flowers on the grave and a kinda long drive back which required a nap after arriving at the RV. We also saw my Aunt Mary and one of her sons, Johnny at Haskew Cemetary. Sunday night we grilled steak, potatoes, corn on the cob and later had strawberries and angel food cake. The food was good and I ate too much. Logan also went swimming on Sunday evening (while Steve & I napped). His Momma took him swimming. Monday morning we slept in and then got around to come home. Logan rode the Pedal Cart - and Zoey (dog) and I ran around while he rode. Then we unhooked utilities, hooked up the pick-up and went up to the Cherokee Trading Post and looked around. We drove to El Reno on I-40 with the 25 - 30 MPH crosswind almost blowing the RV over. Steve was steering for all he was worth and I was hanging on for dear life. We pulled in at Wal-Mart and rode to Pizza Hut for lunch. Decided we would drive north out of El Reno on Highway 81 to Hennessey then take Highway 51 to I-35. At least that way we had the tailwind for awhile before Steve had to fight the crosswind. We did it and even took a nap at Hennessey before we started the battle east to I-35. We made it to I-35 then had a tailwind again - which was fine. Anyway we made it home sweet home. Glad we got here safely!!

May 4, 2013 (May the 4th be with you!! and/or The First Saturday in May)

Well of course today is the first Saturday in May--Which is known for THE KENTUCKY DERBY! Watched it! Loved it! I try to watch the Kentucky Derby every year - the winner was Orb!! I liked him. On another racing note - we watched some NASCAR at Talladega, lots of crashes! We want to go there sometime. We have a new pickup and have had the tow bar hardware put on it. We were going to try it all out today but the temperature here was 47 degrees with a 20 mph wind out of the NORTH.... making it feel 40 degrees. Therefore the plans changed. Maybe next week-end or the next we will hook it up and go to a campground and get things de-winterized. We are so ready to get the RV out - but it has been a very chilly spring. Hopefully we are done with the freezing weather. We are glad for the moisture we have received because all the lakes and ponds needed the water. Last month we celebrated two birthdays - Logan (8) grandson and my niece (Paige) a little older and wiser. Other than that we haven't done much else. Well that's about it ...hope to go RV'ing soon!

March 8. Friday

Well yippee! It's Friday! So glad the weekend is here. I am tired and hope to rest up. We have a new pickup to tow behind the RV. We ordered a topper for it and Steve has installed the brake cable and lights that hook up to the RV. We have to get the tow bar attached and then we can pull it for a few week-end outings. I can't wait! We still haven't decided where to go for summer vacation, maybe southern Colorado or even up to Steamboat, CO, then maybe home through Rocky Mountain National Park. We kind of want to go to the escapade in Gillette WY, but I wonder if it will be too hot at the end of June, beginning of July. Still thinking. We will have to muddle it out. Well that's about it for now.

Wow. No posts for a long time

Today is March 5th. I am getting itchy travel feet. I want to go somewhere for spring break but who knows if is done freezing? Soon we will de-winterize the RV and get in a few outings I hope! Work has been very busy since one of the dietitians took a new job. We have a new person hired whom I have known for a while-- since Master's degree at OSU! Looking forward to working with her! I have also been teaching some diabetes classes at the hospital in Stillwater. It has been great fun, I love teaching the diabetes classes and seeing the understanding on patients' faces when they "get it"! Well that is it for tonight". Have a great spring!

Jan 6 2013 Starting the New Year

Well it has been a long time since I have made an entry in the blog. I guess I should get back to it. I have been busy with work. We made it through the holidays and had great fun. First Thanksgiving, then Christmas, then Steve's Birthday. Whew!! Today was a very pretty January day here in Perry, OK, 52 degrees, very little or no wind and sunny!! Yea! We took down the outside Christmas decorations and put them away and then we took the dogs out to CCC lake and let them walk us around. I am so glad we got out - sometimes we don't get many nice days in January. Well not much other news - just have a great year everyone!