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Stickers on my RV

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Not my RV I see so many rigs driving around with stickers all over them, fine for them but not my style.  I really don’t like putting a lot of stickers on my RV, but I have   put a few on it that have so much meaning to me.  The first sticker is OCRK, Oceanfront Camping at Reach Knolls, my absolute favorite place to stay. Why you may ask…the people, the weather, the views, the peace and serenity. I can’t say enough about it. The next sticker is ‘I was Blessed in ’22. I was parked overnight at Katy Community Fellowship, in Katy Texas and in the morning they were having a men’s breakfast at the church so I walked over and joined them. There was a gentleman there that attends motorcycle rallies and blesses the riders and their bikes. I asked him if he’s ever blessed an RV and he said no but he would be happy to after breakfast. All the guys came out and laid hands on the RV and said a prayer for me and the RV. Pretty neat! The Yellow Bird is in honor/memory of my pal’s d...

What's on my iPhone and iPad - My most used Apps

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Find my device - I'll admit I've lost/misplaced my devices more than once since I've been traveling full-time. Usually it's my iPhone, but I've also needed to locate my iPad and MacBook on a few occasions.  This app has saved me many times. AllTrails - This is my goto app for finding and navigating trails. You can search for trails in your local area or just about anywhere. You can download your trails to use off-line, it keeps you on track while on the trail, and provides stats while you're hiking. Goodnotes  -  Good notes allows you to either type or write on your device. I use it for journaling, todo lists, etc. I also download all my manuals to it so I can take notes and highlight important sections. I use this app daily. Blue Beacon - My favorite place to get my RV washed. They do a fantastic job, even spraying the undercarriage, and dousing my roof and solar panels. The app gives you directions to the nearest location and lists the services available. i...

My Absolute Favorite Campground in the USA

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This isn’t a paid or sponsored endorsement…although I did get a free hat! :-)  I have stayed in campgrounds around the country, although I typically prefer boondocking.  I typically book a campground site once a month for a night or two just to recharge myself and my RV. In my ‘unbiased’ opinion Oceanfront Camping @ Reach Knolls (OCRK) in Brooklin, Maine is the absolute best place to stay! I rate it 9 stars out of 5.  I found OCRK 3 years ago online, I was waiting around for my brother and his family to arrive in Bar Harbor for their vacation and just needed a place to post up for a few nights. I emailed Lori, the owner (more about her and her husband and mom Carol later) and inquired about staying for a few nights. She replied that they had an opening on my requested days and that I was all set. I responded asking her about a deposit, every campground I’ve stayed at requires a deposit, she replied that they ‘kick it old school, no deposit required just show up’...

1000 Days on the Road - 25 Things I've Learned

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I left ‘normal’ life on October 10, 2022 and headed out on my journey. I’ve put 60,000+ on my rig and have visited 46 of our states. What a great journey it’s been. What I’ve Learned…. 1. We have a beautiful country Our country is filled with amazing places and sights. From the oceans to the mountains to the rivers and the deserts, the US is absolutely stunning. I’ve really appreciated all the beauty our country has to offer.  2. We have a county filled with great people In over 1000 days on the road I can honestly say that I have only encountered/interacted with 2 people that weren’t very nice. One was a person that accused me of taking her free camping spot in the desert and the other was a drunk guy that I hadn’t seen in over a year and he apparently didn’t like my posts on social media and he shoved me into a wall outside of a pizza place in Quartzsite Arizona.  Other than those two isolated situations, I have met so many awesome, helpful and caring people from all over ...