Leiser Nor’easter 2018

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August 31, 2018
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Day 1
Friday, August 31, 2018 at 8:00 AM
☀️ 25 °C
Altitude: 43 ft
United States Ulmerton 27.891089, -82.75904627°53’28” N 82°45’33” W
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August 31, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
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Day 1
Friday, August 31, 2018
☀️ 29 °C
Altitude: 33 ft
United States Henderson 32.011559, -81.29906532°0’42” N 81°17’57” W
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Departure Day
August 31, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Heading North on a 48-day, 13-stop itinerary. Started today with an easy 6 hour drive up I-75, across the state of Florida on US 301 & then I-95 to just south of Savannah. Labor Day Friday traffic was light, but the heat was on - 95 degrees on arrival. Spending part of the holiday weekend at Creekfire Motor Ranch (Landcruisers - our rally destination October 2019). Into Savannah tomorrow.Read more
Traveler Hello. Think I got it. That looks like a nice RV park. Have fun.
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Day 2
Saturday, September 1, 2018
⛅ 30 °C
Altitude: 52 ft
United States Johnson Square 32.080909, -81.09120132°4’51” N 81°5’28” W
Savannah
September 1, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Bo had a big time in Savannah today. So did we....
TravelerLooks very nice. Went to USF game last night in TSA suite. Bulls win. I bet you’ll be watching college football tonight!!!!
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TravelerBo sure has a grin on his face!
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TravelerLooks like your trip if off to a great start. We are looking forward to following your adventure. Have fun!
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Day 4
Monday, September 3, 2018 at 8:48 PM
🌙 26 °C
Altitude: 184 ft
United States Hanover County Municipal Airport 37.709905, -77.44719237°42’36” N 77°26’50” W
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September 3, 2018 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 26 °C
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Day 5
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
☀️ 32 °C
Altitude: 138 ft
United States Powder Mill Estates 39.025089, -76.94422939°1’30” N 76°56’39” W
North on 95
September 4, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
We spent a couple of days driving north from Savannah. Visited the Special Forces Museum in Fayetteville, NC and a quick stop at Colonial Williamsburg, VA. Arrived just outside of DC today. Will spend the rest of the week in this sleepy little town & see if we can help stir it up a bit.Read more
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Day 6
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
☀️ 31 °C
Altitude: 39 ft
United States Shepherd Statue 38.89552, -77.03120738°53’44” N 77°1’52” W
Washington DC
September 5, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Holly and I spent Wednesday in the district. Toured the White House and the Capitol augmented by visits to the Library of Congress and the Old Post Office. The architecture in this town is beautiful & reassuring despite the drama in the air....Read more
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Day 9
Saturday, September 8, 2018
☁️ 21 °C
Altitude: 39 ft
United States Shepherd Statue 38.89552, -77.03120738°53’44” N 77°1’52” W
Mr Bo Goes to Washington
September 8, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Spent Saturday in the District, driving to the Tidal Basin, Navy Yard and the National Mall. Dodged the afternoon rain and went back to see some of the monuments at night.
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Day 10
Sunday, September 9, 2018
🌧 17 °C
Altitude: 39 ft
United States Shepherd Statue 38.89552, -77.03120738°53’44” N 77°1’52” W
Departing DC. On to NYC.
September 9, 2018 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
We spent 6 days in the Washington DC area. Was I the mid-90s when we arrived. Barely 60 when we left. We visited the White House, Capitol and Supreme Court, Alexandria. Surprisingly, the Obamas new home address is easily found online but Secret Service prevented us from dropping by as we drove through their neighborhood and nearby DuPont Circle. Cherry Hill Park is a 10 our of 10 campground!Read more
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Day 12
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
☁️ 20 °C
Altitude: 26 ft
United States Rollins Jersey City Helistop 40.712593, -74.04324340°42’45” N 74°2’36” W
9/11
September 11, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
We are staying at Liberty Harbor RV & Marina in Jersey City directly across from Manhattan. While nothing much more than a parking lot with utilities, it offered an incredible view of the 9/11 “Tribute In Lights”

We also drove to the Jersey Coast and visited Mt Mitchell, the highest natural elevation on the Atlantic seaboard, where you can see all the way to Long Island and where residents gathered in 2001 to view the events of 9/11 unfold. There is a timeline walk & beautiful carved eagle memorial there.

We also viewed the “Empty Sky Memorial” in the nearby Liberty State Park that is also 1/2 mile from Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. It houses the remains of the New Jersey Railroad that the majority of immigrants processed through Ellis Island used to start their journeys to their new homes across the country.Read more
TravelerReally great shots, looks like a great trip so far. Bo looks marvelous on the Mall !
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Day 13
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
☁️ 23 °C
Altitude: 23 ft
United States Rollins Jersey City Helistop 40.712422, -74.04447940°42’45” N 74°2’40” W
Manhattan
September 12, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
Spent most of the day in Manhattan. Took a tour of the New York Public Library. Besides the classic architecture, it houses some great old artifacts including Charles Dickens writing desk and the original REAL stuffed animals that inspired AA Milne to create “Winnie the Pooh”.

We also attended “Frozen” on Broadway, walked Fifth Avenue, had a slice and a NY Pretzel.Read more
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Day 14
Thursday, September 13, 2018
☁️ 21 °C
Altitude: 43 ft
United States Southampton 40.887868, -72.38581340°53’16” N 72°23’9” W
The Hamptons
September 13, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
We had never been to Long Island so after a quick stop at Coney Island, we spent the day by driving up to the Hamptons and back.
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Day 17
Sunday, September 16, 2018
☀️ 27 °C
Altitude: 23 ft
United States Rollins Jersey City Helistop 40.711048, -74.04013140°42’40” N 74°2’24” W
A big week in the Big Apple
September 16, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Not surprising, could have spent more time here to see more. Our campsite in Jersey provided a convenient access to the city. PATH train was a 15 minute trip to WTC. The ferry let us take Bo to Battery Park for a Saturday morning walkabout. We also explored the Jersey Shore, Liberty State Park and other walks along the Hudson with that great view of Manhattan.Read more
TravelerWow! I want to go on the exact same trip. Looks fabulous. Great pics!
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Day 19
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 8:00 PM
⛅ 20 °C
Altitude: 230 ft
United States South Foxboro 42.038579, -71.28235942°2’19” N 71°16’56” W
Foxboro
September 18, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
We drove the 250 miles from Jersey City on Monday the 17th arriving at what we consider one of the best campgrounds we’ve ever visited (our 2nd time here). Normandy Farms in Foxboro Mass., which is about 3 miles from Gillette Stadium. The property ownership dates back to 1723 and is now run by the 7th-9th generations of the Daniels family. Bo enjoyed the great dog park which is among many amenities here. Tuesday the 18th was a washout from the remnants of Hurricane Francis giving us a chance to catch our breath after a couple of weeks of running around in DC & NYC.Read more
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Day 20
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
☁️ 17 °C
Altitude: 89 ft
United States Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Museum 42.359399, -71.05714242°21’34” N 71°3’26” W
Boston
September 19, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
We drove into Boston on Wednesday visiting JFK’s birthplace. The house still stands in Brookline. And yes he was born IN the house.

Next to Fenway Park for lunch in the Bleacher Bar below the “Green Monster” in left center field. There’s a ton of history around its perimeter. The Sox were out of town. Visited the Mapparium, a stroll down Newbury Street and lastly quickly stopping in a couple 250-year old churches before experiencing Boston rush hour back to Foxboro.Read more
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Day 21
Thursday, September 20, 2018
⛅ 16 °C
Altitude: 62 ft
United States Old Garden Beach 42.656747, -70.60469442°39’24” N 70°36’17” W
Cape Ann
September 20, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
It’s a good drive from Foxboro but wanted to retrace some steps from 30+ years ago.
TravelerLooks beautiful there....still hot here, but no rain.....YET
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Day 22
Friday, September 21, 2018
⛅ 19 °C
Altitude: 46 ft
United States Eisenhower Park 41.491823, -71.31171941°29’31” N 71°18’42” W
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Newport Rhode Island
September 21, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
30 years ago we stayed at Newport’s Castle Hill Inn. Sitting out on a point, it offers amazing views of the channel leading to the famous Newport harbor. We had lunch before touring the Rosecliff Mansion, one of the “Newport Mansions” and then unexpectedly dropping in on an estate sale at the Harold Brown Villa, a 12 Bedroom, 14,000 sq ft mansion built in the 1890s during the “Gilded Age”, one of the last privately owned mansions that was being sold by the decedents of original owner.

https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/real-…Read more
Traveler Beautiful part of the country.
9/23/18Reply
TravelerWhat did you buy for the coach? 😊
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Day 25
Monday, September 24, 2018
☀️ 16 °C
Altitude: 1,230 ft
United States Village Library of Cooperstown 42.700531, -74.92240842°42’2” N 74°55’21” W
Cooperstown
September 24, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
In 2001 we attended the induction ceremony featuring Sparky Anderson & Tony Perez plus Marty Brenamen for the broadcaster award. Growing up as Cincinnati Reds fans, it was a great weekend. Met Johnny Bench and Joe Morgan that weekend an paid Pete Rose for an autograph.

We went back to the Hall today and spent a much quieter and less crowded day touring the hall and museum.Read more
TravelerDo you remember Roy McMillan and Johnny Temple? Use to listen every summer night to the Reds broadcasts.
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TravelerGreat to follow you. Bo looking good too.
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TravelerDick- Yes I do!
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Day 28
Thursday, September 27, 2018
⛅ 15 °C
Altitude: 236 ft
United States Swan Bay 44.30318, -75.95953144°18’11” N 75°57’34” W
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Thousand Islands
September 27, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
We reached the northern most point on our trip and spent 3 days this week along the St. Lawrence River in Upstate New York. Boldt Castle the Antique Boat Museum, Great Lakes freighters right in front of us both at the campground and on our river cruise. Plus some cool crisp fall weather.Read more
Traveler Todd, your pictures are so outstanding. What camera are you using?
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Traveler iPhone 7
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Day 31
Sunday, September 30, 2018
⛅ 13 °C
Altitude: 479 ft
United States Stone Church Corner 42.939503, -76.92340142°56’22” N 76°55’24” W
Finger Lakes Pt 1
September 30, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
We’re spending about a week in the Finger Lakes region of New York. Our first campground is 7 miles north of Geneva. We move to Watkins Glen on Oct 1. We caught some great weather on Saturday which makes the scenery up here even more brilliant!Read more
TravelerLooks great. Another free fried pickles Monday- thanks Chase.
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TravelerSounds like a perfect time to be there.
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TravelerBeautiful. We really want to go there next year.
10/2/18Reply
TravelerAnd we are going to do your 2018 westbound trip next year!
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Day 35
Thursday, October 4, 2018
🌧 20 °C
Altitude: 440 ft
United States Lakeside Park 42.384171, -76.85874242°23’3” N 76°51’31” W
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Finger Lakes Pt 2
October 4, 2018 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 20 °C
We really like the Finger Lakes. Especially the south end. We have been in Watkins Glen since Monday. While the sun has been hiding most of the week, we have driven about 400 miles to take in the views, visit the Corning Glass Museum, drive the track at Watkins Glen International Speedway, hike the Gorge Trail at WG State Park (passing 19 waterfalls), and visit Ithaca (Cornell University).

The city campground in Watkins Glen is literally across the street from Seneca Lake. Was pretty empty until Thursday when it began to fill up for their LAST weekend of the season.Read more
Traveler Beautiful
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TravelerLooks fantastic. Want me to say anything to Pete Rose, he’s at Capitol Theater this weekend.
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Day 37
Saturday, October 6, 2018
☁️ 21 °C
Altitude: 522 ft
United States Izac Lake 38.086716, -78.13684138°5’12” N 78°8’13” W
Gordonsville, VA
October 6, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Drove the motorhome 410 miles yesterday to get to just outside Charlottesville for the weekend, the last 2 hours after sunset, something we’ve not done before. We didn’t leave Watkins Glen until noon so we could take advantage of the beautiful weather in the morning. Put on a show for the neighbors backing into our spot in the dark at Shenandoah Crossing Campground, part of the Bluegreen Vacation Club

Made it!

Gonna chill for the weekend and visit with friends before heading to Lake Toxaway Tuesday.Read more
TravelerGetting ready to batten down the hatches for the hurricane.
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TravelerWe are too, in North Carolina.
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Day 39
Monday, October 8, 2018
⛅ 25 °C
Altitude: 499 ft
United States Wertland Street Historic District 38.036844, -78.49677638°2’13” N 78°29’48” W
Charlottesville
October 8, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
First time visit into Charlottesville. Lots of history here. We didn’t have time this trip to visit Monticello or James Madison’s Montpelier but we did walk their charming downtown outdoor mall, have lunch with Rick (Holly & I went to college with and have been friends ever since), drive thru the UVA campus and see some spectacular horse farms on the drive back and forth.

We didn’t realize it at first but while visiting the mall, we parked the car almost exactly where Heather Heier, the victim in the rally last year, was run down. There are chalk boxes sitting on the sidewalk for people to write remembrances (for Heather) on the walls either side of the street.

We’ll definitely be back to Charlottesville with more time.Read more
TravelerLooks like a great spot for a longer visit
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Day 42
Thursday, October 11, 2018
☁️ 19 °C
Altitude: 2,858 ft
United States Morton Creek 35.125675, -82.89464635°7’32” N 82°53’41” W
Riding out Michael
October 11, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Tuesday, we had a nice long drive from Shenandoah Crossing to Mountain Falls Motorcoach Resort in Lake Toxaway, NC about an hour west of Asheville. Beautiful country along I-81 from Virginia through Tennessee and on to North Carolina.

Along the way we got 2500 miles & a month’s worth of dirt washed off the coach, topped off the DEF and filled the tank in time to hunker down for the remnants of Hurricane Michael that passed to the south of us at Lake Toxaway, but still gave us about 24 hours of rain and /or 20-30 mph wind gusts. We were under a Tropical Storm WARNING for most of Thursday morning. No damage, just some coach shaking and trees swaying at 3200 feet up in the mountains.Read more
TravelerGlad it wasn't worse. No fun being in a motorhome in high winds and rain.
10/11/18Reply
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Day 43
Friday, October 12, 2018
☀️ 14 °C
Altitude: 3,255 ft
United States Hogback 35.113461, -82.93678635°6’48” N 82°56’12” W
North Carolina Mountains
October 12, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
After a couple of days of rain and Michael, the sun is out and the air is crisp. We always enjoy Mountain Fall RV Resort, it’s people and it’s views.
TravelerPretty! Enjoy!
10/14/18Reply
TravelerThat is Boteautiful. When do you head back down this way?
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Day 46
Monday, October 15, 2018
⛅ 19 °C
Altitude: 3,268 ft
United States Hogback 35.113571, -82.9365735°6’49” N 82°56’12” W
Asheville, Brevard, Cashiers & Highlands
October 15, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
While staying in Lake Toxaway, we’ve made some day trips to nearby towns. All are unique in their own way. In Asheville we randomly ran into our friends the Disbrows, who were in town for a wedding. Holly saw a (real) rare white squirrel in Brevard we enjoyed the crisp fall air walking around Highlands. Cashiers has a great farmers market and 2 of our favorite eateries that we visited for a couple of lunches.

Alas, our “Nor’easter” is coming to an end as we depart Tuesday for a 2-day drive back homeRead more
TravelerI have a tea towel from that store. Nice little town. Safe travels home.
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