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- Day 1
- Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at 5:31 PM
- ☀️ 29 °C
- Altitude: 72 ft
United StatesHarbor View38°41’3” N 77°13’30” W
Back in the USA
July 12, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
After arriving at Dulles airport we took an Uber taxi to the storage company to see our Coach for the first time in over 2 months. She still looked great, but needed to run the generator to charge theRead more
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- Day 2
- Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 12:00 AM
- 🌙 22 °C
- Altitude: 738 ft
- United StatesRoyal View Estates38°54’21” N 78°17’27” W
Front Royal, VA
July 13, 2016 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 22 °C
Up early & on the road again, everything seems to be working on the coach, only thing we found were a few sparrows nests in the awnings. Heading up I66 into the Shenandoah Valley to Skyline RanchRead more
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- Day 4
- Friday, July 15, 2016 at 2:49 PM
- ☀️ 28 °C
- Altitude: 738 ft
- United StatesRoyal View Estates38°54’21” N 78°17’27” W
Skyline Ranch Resort
July 15, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
This is a great place to chill, so decided to stay a few days. The temps are in the 90s, glad we have air conditioning. We've had a busy couple of days reorganising the compartments outside so we canRead more
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- Day 6
- Sunday, July 17, 2016 at 12:49 PM
- ⛅ 29 °C
- Altitude: 738 ft
- United StatesRoyal View Estates38°54’21” N 78°17’27” W
Cleaning Day
July 17, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Stew's doing the outside & I'm doing inside. I've got the best deal as its mid 80'sF and sunny, but cool inside with the aircon on. Glad the icemaker is working well Stew's needing an endless supplyRead more
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- Day 7
- Monday, July 18, 2016 at 5:18 PM
- ☀️ 26 °C
- Altitude: 689 ft
- United StatesShippensburg Township40°3’38” N 77°29’52” W
Walmart Shippensburg - off I81
July 18, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Moved north today through 26 miles of West Virginia, 12 miles of Maryland and now in Pennsylvania at our second home, Walmart. They get a good deal out of us staying overnight in their parking lot asRead more
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- Day 8
- Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at 3:07 PM
- ☀️ 29 °C
- Altitude: 587 ft
- United StatesTwin Grove Park40°31’0” N 76°30’54” W
Twin Grove RV Resort
July 19, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Great setting in the hills on the edge of Swatara State Park, Appalachian Trail is just south of us. Temp is still in mid 80s. Our neighbour Karl is originally from Braintree, not Essex like Stew, butRead more
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- Day 11
- Friday, July 22, 2016 at 11:13 AM
- ☀️ 29 °C
- Altitude: 436 ft
- United StatesSwatara Gap40°28’49” N 76°31’54” W
Swatara SP - Appalachian Trail
July 22, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Still at Twin Grove RV Park, got the Bromptons out and went for a ride on the Swatara Rail Trail. Crossed the creek on the Appalachian trail bridge. Great trail through the trees, so we were in theRead more
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- Day 12
- Saturday, July 23, 2016 at 6:30 PM
- ☀️ 31 °C
- Altitude: 1,014 ft
- United StatesBorough of Dickson City41°27’54” N 75°38’23” W
Walmart Again
July 23, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Drove north up I81 to Dickson City. Overnight stop at Walmart, with dinner at the Red Robin burger joint just down the hill from our parking spot. No side walks or crossings, everyone here drivesRead more
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- Day 13
- Sunday, July 24, 2016 at 8:42 PM
- 🌙 24 °C
- Altitude: 1,152 ft
- United StatesGreen Lake42°43’0” N 76°8’42” W
Rest Area I87
July 24, 2016 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 24 °C
Still slowly heading north to Syracuse, NY, were not allowed to stay in Cortlandville Walmart, city rules. So stopped in a rest area for the night with a few big trucks for company. Lovely sunset !!!
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- Day 14
- Monday, July 25, 2016 at 11:11 AM
- 🌧 21 °C
- Altitude: 397 ft
- United StatesSolvay43°4’15” N 76°13’19” W
Monaco International Rally
July 25, 2016 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 21 °C
Arrived at the New York State Fairgrounds just as the thunderstorms started. Efficient parking, followed a couple if guys in a golf cart to our spot in the middle of a loads of other Monaco coaches,Read more
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- Day 17
- Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 9:52 AM
- ⛅ 26 °C
- Altitude: 397 ft
- United StatesSolvay43°4’15” N 76°13’19” W
Rally In Full Swing
July 28, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Busy couple of days, attending seminars to find out how our coach works. Also a good opportunity to have work done, wipers changed & our heating system serviced. Meeting and talking with lots of newRead more
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- Day 19
- Saturday, July 30, 2016 at 12:00 AM
- 🌙 19 °C
- Altitude: 397 ft
- United StatesSolvay43°4’15” N 76°13’19” W
Ladies Lunch
July 30, 2016 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 19 °C
An excuse to have a gossip & also a hat competition. Sat on the table with a very interesting lady who used to go to her uncles ranch in South Dakota to move the cattle from winter to summer grazing.
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- Day 19
- Saturday, July 30, 2016 at 8:00 PM
- ⛅ 23 °C
- Altitude: 397 ft
- United StatesSolvay43°4’15” N 76°13’19” W
Big Entertainment Night
July 30, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
After dinner William Florian entertained us with stories & songs from the 70/80s. Bob Dylan, Peter Paul & Mary plus others. He was in the US folk band New Christie Minstrals where the likes of KennyRead more
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- Day 20
- Sunday, July 31, 2016 at 8:45 PM
- ☁️ 21 °C
- Altitude: 397 ft
- United StatesSolvay43°4’15” N 76°13’19” W
Travelling Buddies
July 31, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Last dinner at the Monaco Intl rally with new friends Dan & Mary Beth, Penny & Maurice, Rachelle & Roland. Fly past of canada geese as we were walking back to our coaches.
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- Day 21
- Monday, August 1, 2016 at 7:47 AM
- 🌧 20 °C
- Altitude: 358 ft
- United StatesGeddes Brook43°4’42” N 76°13’25” W
Caravan to FMCA Rally
August 1, 2016 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 20 °C
US style caravan setting off to West Springfield Massachusetts, 8 coaches travelling together. Just had a heavy rain shower, luckily forecast is dry for the 232 mile journey east. Rained most of theRead more
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- Day 21
- Monday, August 1, 2016 at 6:20 PM
- ☁️ 22 °C
- Altitude: 39 ft
- United StatesBig Island42°5’26” N 72°36’40” W
How Many Men ......
August 1, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
...... Does it take to put up a flag ? Arrived Eastern States Exposition grounds in West Springfield Massachusetts. Parked with all our Monaco friends, flags belong to Roland & Rachelle from HawaiiRead more
Charles JohnstoneWhere is the Scottish Saltire? Looks just like old times only much easier to keep in touch online. Great.
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- Day 22
- Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at 7:57 PM
- ⛅ 21 °C
- Altitude: 39 ft
- United StatesBig Island42°5’26” N 72°36’40” W
It's 5 o'clock somewhere !!!
August 2, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Monaco group get together at Earl & Peggy's coach, bring snacks & your own drinks. Rally starts tomorrow, motorhomes of all shapes & sizes here, over 1000.
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- Day 24
- Thursday, August 4, 2016 at 10:49 PM
- 🌙 20 °C
- Altitude: 39 ft
- United StatesBig Island42°5’26” N 72°36’40” W
Tonight's Entertainment
August 4, 2016 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 20 °C
2009 America's Got Talent finalists The Texas Tenors sang their socks off tonight.
Busy days at the rally, attending seminars, checking out vendors. Our bikes have been great for getting around theRead more
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- Day 25
- Friday, August 5, 2016
- ☀️ 28 °C
- Altitude: 43 ft
- United StatesWest Springfield42°5’26” N 72°36’53” W
Coffee & Donuts !!!
August 5, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Every morning 7-9am.
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- Day 26
- Saturday, August 6, 2016 at 3:47 PM
- ⛅ 31 °C
- Altitude: 56 ft
- United StatesNorth Agawam42°5’28” N 72°37’16” W
Too Many Vendors
August 6, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Air con venue with coaches inside & inside the $675k coach is Stew talking to the salesman.
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- Day 26
- Saturday, August 6, 2016 at 4:42 PM
- ⛅ 30 °C
- Altitude: 56 ft
- United StatesNorth Agawam42°5’28” N 72°37’17” W
Early Birthday Celebration
August 6, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
At the Storrowton Tavern, old style English Pub. Fried Oysters, Clam Casino to start followed by shrimp pasta & broiled scallops
Food, beer & wine superb !! Beer was Sierra Nevada & Wormtown !!
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- Day 26
- Saturday, August 6, 2016 at 9:01 PM
- 🌙 24 °C
- Altitude: 39 ft
- United StatesBig Island42°5’26” N 72°36’40” W
Islay View's Whisky Bar
August 6, 2016 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 24 °C
The wee one is a Glenburgie Royal Marriage, 2 whiskies 1948 (Charles) & 1961 (Diana & Stew) !! A wee dram or 2 to celebrate Stew's birthday... it is 2am on 7th back in the UK.
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- Day 27
- Sunday, August 7, 2016 at 7:17 PM
- ☀️ 25 °C
- Altitude: 367 ft
- United StatesMyers Park43°1’20” N 74°59’40” W
Herkimer NY
August 7, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Yet another birthday dinner in Applebee's Neighborhood Bar & Grill next door to our overnight campsite ...... Walmart again !!! Stew's counted 17 TV screens, doesn't know which way to look.
Charles JohnstoneIf you are planning to go to Saratoga Springs you must go to Old Saratoga Brewing... They have a tap/tasting room that does not sell beer. It's free! But they do suggest a donation... https://www.oldesaratogabrew.com
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- Day 28
- Monday, August 8, 2016 at 8:07 PM
- ☀️ 24 °C
- Altitude: 466 ft
- United StatesWillow Place43°6’35” N 75°36’28” W
The Villages at Turning Stone
August 8, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Great campsite overlooking the fishing pond at RV park at Turning Stone casino. Watching Olympics on TV ... US biased, guess we'll see the Brits if they win Gold !!!
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- Day 31
- Thursday, August 11, 2016 at 4:41 PM
- ⛅ 32 °C
- Altitude: 495 ft
- United StatesWillow Place43°6’56” N 75°35’22” W
At the Casino
August 11, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
Caught the shuttle bus to Turning Stone casino, amazed at the number of people playing the slots & tables. No gambling for us, only here to eat BBQ at the Tin Rooster, great food, country musicRead more