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On The Road Again

Et 135-dagers eventyr av Stewncarol Les mer
  • Reisens start
    12. juli 2016

    Back in the USA

    12. juli 2016, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 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 the batteries to start the engine. Temp in high 80's and we're not used to that. Stayed overnight in the coach in the storage place, shattered after a long day.Les mer

  • Front Royal, VA

    13. juli 2016, Forente stater ⋅ 🌙 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 Ranch Resort for a few days via Walmart in Front Royal for supplies. Another scorcher with temp in 90s, even the locals say its hot !! Thunder, lightening & torrential rain late evening, but an hour later the ground is dry. Islay View in between 2 fifth wheels.Les mer

  • Skyline Ranch Resort

    15. juli 2016, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 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 can fit in our Brompton foldup bikes we brought from the UK. Also unpacked cases and moved things around inside and we still have empty cupboards for more stuff. We're taking daily walks round the campground checking out the RVs. Saw fireflies & bats last night as it was getting dark, which was cool.Les mer

  • Cleaning Day

    17. juli 2016, Forente stater ⋅ ⛅ 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 supply of cold drinks.
    Hope to go to the pool today, they closed it yesterday just as we got there as there was a storm on the way. Thunder & lightening, bit not much rain.
    Les mer

  • Walmart Shippensburg - off I81

    18. juli 2016, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 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 as we've just spent more than a few bucks in the store !! Of course we get a good deal too, free camping !!
    Gone back in time, we're in Amish country, a family has just arrived in a pony and trap & parked in a stable on the edge of the parking lot. In the grassy area on the other side of the coach we've got wildlife, rabbits, sparrows and what we think are marmots.
    Les mer

  • Swatara SP - Appalachian Trail

    22. juli 2016, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 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 the shade most of the time, good job as temp was nearly 90F, even the Bromptons needed a rest. Stopped at the store for an icecream back at the RV park. Once the bikes were back in the compartment under coach we went down to the pool to cool off. Leaving tomorrow as park is fully booked. Next stop, somewhere north of here !!!Les mer

  • Walmart Again

    23. juli 2016, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 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 drives everywhere, walked down the grass verge & dodged the traffic at the lights. Madlove special burger & bottomless fries were superb, as was the Samuel Adams Summer Ale & Boston Lager.Les mer

  • Rest Area I87

    24. juli 2016, Forente stater ⋅ 🌙 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 !!!

  • Monaco International Rally

    25. juli 2016, Forente stater ⋅ 🌧 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, Stew is beside himself, doesn't know which way to look !!! Rally doesn't start until Wednesday, but we already have our goody bag with lots of info, rally pins and food & beverage badges.
    Relaxing with a beer & snacks before pizza for dinner.
    Les mer

  • Rally In Full Swing

    28. juli 2016, Forente stater ⋅ ⛅ 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 new people, who are so friendly & interested in what us Brits are doing touring their country. Getting information overload with tips & places we 'must' visit. Breakfast & dinner are now provided, food is good, a great Bluegrass band played after dinner. Great sunset as we walked back to the coach.Les mer

  • Ladies Lunch

    30. juli 2016, Forente stater ⋅ 🌙 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.

  • Caravan to FMCA Rally

    1. august 2016, Forente stater ⋅ 🌧 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 the way & went through 3 tolls. Kinda hard to stick together, but we made it.Les mer

  • How Many Men ......

    1. august 2016, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 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 Hawaii who are now full timing.Les mer

  • Herkimer NY

    7. august 2016, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 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.

  • At the Casino

    11. august 2016, Forente stater ⋅ ⛅ 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 music playing & line dancing waiting staff. Great views from the 21st floor of the Tower.Les mer