Back to Chattanooga

Well, we are back in Chattanooga, again. Staying at Shipp's RV. This time we have a shady site which helps with the heat. While in SC the temps in the coach reached 92.....that's way to hot for me! Boston thought so to, she couldn't find a cool place to settle down either. I realize we live in a tin can now, but 92 just seems way to warm inside. Not much to blog about other than the heat.

How about them babies!

We are staying at Shipp's RV park in Chattanooga, Tn. Went for a walk around the lakes here and just happen to hear this strange squawking noise coming from a very tall dead tree. Looking up we saw a hap hazard looking nest with 4 baby (very large baby) Blue Herons being feed by Mom! What a sight! Not sure how they stay in the nest! They appear to be almost big enough to leave....considering they are almost as big as Mom!

On the road again!

House rented for a year, stuff all gone! Sweet!!!!!!

My Yard

We have lived here 30 yrs. I planted these azaleas in the island in front about 15 yrs ago. They were just sticks when I planted them.
This is the first year since I planted them 15 yrs. ago that they have all been in full bloom along with the dogwoods. I'm convinced that it is because we are trying to sell the house and they are beautiful just to spite me! They are in luck a new family wants to rent them so they are safe for another year.

Stix and Brix

Back at the old ball and chain.


For Sale

Watson Mill Campground

Jerry just had to go to w--k as soon as we got to Ga. so here is where I stayed while he w----d! Boston even enjoyed the view.

Beaumont, Tx

April 3-9

Met Stacy (daughter) at their new home to help move them in and see the GRANDBABIES! Bodie (on right), Cole (with Papa).

Langely, Tx

April 1

Judge Roy Bean's place in Langely, Tx. Has a very nice visitors center and cactus gardens.

After Big Bend

March 28-30

We made our next stop at Big Bend National Park. Unfortunately my new camera broke and we were 200 miles from the nearest Sam's or Costco or from anything, so no pictures! I did get a few pictures of the campground we stayed at just outside the park. It was called Stillwell Ranch RV. The campround is on a ranch that consist of several thousand acres and is still a working ranch. It is still owned by the grandchildren of Hallie Stillwell. That is "Nan" in the red shirt. She runs the campground/store/gift shop/museum/and sometimes diner, plus helps with the ranch. She opened the museum that night for entertainment and storytelling.

She's quite a storyteller and the museum is dedicated to her grandmother. She also makes a mean bean burrito. They even have a song about it!

Marfa, Tx Mar. 24

Overnite stop in Marfa, Tx to see the Mystery Lights. These lights have appeared since the early 1800's. They have been recorded by Indians and early settlers. The settlers thought they were Indian campfires in the distance. The lights seem to change colors and move. No explanation has been found to really say what they are.
We watched in amazement at them as we boondocked in the parking area. The lights would go out and come back on in different spots until dawn. Yes, I awoke just as it was getting light and one light was still there,but it went out suddenly as the sun came up!! Camera broke (again) so no pics. www.marfalights.com.

Safford, Az March 21-23

Boondocker group all went for a 4-wheeler trip back in the mtns. to see some of the wildflowers and scenery. The california poppies were just beginning to bloom and the mtns were aglow with bright yellow patches.

Safford, Az was a stop for a few days on the way back east. Found a great boondocking spot. Only one problem, so did the Escapee Boondockers club. There was about 15 or so rigs there so we just joined them. We now also belong to that club!

This is catch-up time for my blog so the date for this picture will be Mar.21-23.

Organ pipe catus

Just a few of the cactus we saw at Organ Pipe. This is the only place in the US that the organ pipe grows but, grows abundently in Mexico. Saguaro cactus grow here also. Saguaros grow their first arm at 50 yrs. old. One with 5 arms is approx. 200 yrs. old.

Yuma Lakes RV

March 7-12

We moved into Yuma Lakes rv park after boondocking several days out in the sand dunes. Glad to get some electricity again. Jerri and Terry moved in on Mon. and we have all been running around together. We don't have time to rest there is just to much to do here. One day we took Jerri and Terry to the American Girl gold mine. That's Jerri looking for gold!!! We'll be headed back east on Saturday the 12th, slowly. Jeri fixed corned beef and cabbage for dinner one night so we all feed our faces again. Yum. I made Banana pudding. Yum!

Back to Yuma

Headed back to Yuma (it's warmer). We are staying at the Imperial Sand Dunes rec. area for a few days. Jerry wants to climb the dunes and be a little boy! I'll have to admit they are fun to ride on and fall off of to!

San Diego Bay

Jerry had to go by the Torrey Pines golf course. He only got to look, it cost about $300. for 18 holes, ouch!!!

A few more pictures of some of the

interesting things to do in San Diego.

The sailor & girl statue was to symbolize

the returning sailors at the end of WWII.

This guy was balancing rocks for tips.

Catching up on Blog

Well we got some service work done on the coach and we're off again. We are going to Jamul, Ca which is just east of San Diego. We are staying at TT-Pio Pico resort. It is not the best TT we've been to , but it will do. It is close to San Diego area which makes it nice for sight seeing.Stayed here 4 nights. One day was a total wash out it rained all day.

We drove over to the coast and up to Mission Bay. Stopped at Hotel Del Coronado. A very beautiful old hotel that has been kept pretty much as it was back in the late 1800's.

Backside of Mtns.

The mtns. are the same ones we saw in Palm Springs only the other side. They are on the Temecula, Ca side. Temecula is on the outskirts of L.A.

California cows

Sadie and the girls just hanging out!

Leaving Yuma

Leaving Yuma the wind was bad especially in the Dunes area. The high fence between US and Mexico (the one in background). Finally lunch stop in the desert with a view.