Those who have followed us for awhile know that we moved from a big 4 bedroom home with a built in pool to an RV adventure. We had joked as our 5 kids were growing up that we were going to get an RV and park at each of their homes, then when they got tired of us they could pay for our gas to the next one’s home. We have kids that live in Indiana, Ohio, Washington state, and Texas.
We decided when our youngest finished college that we really wanted to do it. The kids were all busy with their own lives and we could travel and stop in to visit them all at the same time. We didn’t really let them pay for our gas.
Then we realized we should really have a small house as a base home. So we now have a very small house with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. It is quite a change from the big house we were used to, but then we are gone a lot. Our youngest son isn’t married so he lives in the house and takes care of things while we travel.
Then Covid hit and we were stuck. Fortunately we were able to get back to home base just in the nick of time and stocked up with supplies. Like everyone we were shocked at how long it lasted and how bad it was. But, we were safe. Now 2 years later and 2 years older, it is harder for us to travel in the RV cross country like we had been. We still use the RV, but for shorter trips and it is great when we set up at a flea market. We now fly when we go to Seattle or Austin.
We still travel but our interests have changed a little. We like visiting vineyards and winetasting. We’ve gotten interested in old churches and their history. Maj has always been a history buff, so we’ve taken up visiting historical sites.
Our website has changed a bit to compensate for the changes we’re making. Rather then listing all the things we do in each state we are focusing more on the things that interest us today. Oh, and I shouldn’t forget birds! We have taken up bird watching.
I think you will still enjoy following us as we take shorter RV trips, fly out of state and have more personal and fun stories.
Roadtirement 
I think it is wonderful you have some similar enjoyments. I really enjoyed the winetasting trips I took in South Africa–they have incredible wines and it was always so much fun with my friends. I am a thousand or more miles from any decent wineries now. 😦
I love history also, and visiting historic places. Maybe one of these days we will run across you at one! I like to go to flea markets, but wanting to do the work to be at one to sell is more than I want to take on.
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Too bad you’re so far from a decent winery. The South Africa wine tours sound like fun. We’ve found that setting up at markets can be as easy or hard as you make it. We’ve done large 5 day shows, lots of tables. We also have done a 4 – 5 hour market with a couple of card tables full. Maybe we will meet up sometime. That would be fun.
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I will watch for you to be at a location near me…and bring some wine just in case we are not close to a winery.
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LOL… Will do!! 😉
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Hahaha! That is a plan my husband would love.
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It works for us. You on the mend Anne? ready to lose Mr. Walker?
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I shall be with my friend Willie Walker for some time yet. I see the orthopaedic surgeon next week. I will have an xray done and he will look to see if there is any displacement or any healing. I am not in any pain so I am hoping that means there is some healing. But I would not feel confident in parting with Willie Walker yet.
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Willie will continue then to be your friend. Sounds like you are indeed on the mend, and we hope your next trip to the Doc will bring good news.
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Thank you!
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I really enjoy following you guys no matter where you go, or how you got there! One of my favorite blogs. I have slowed down a bit and very much like being home these days. A four-bedroom home is huge, and you have five kids, wow! Be safe, guys! ❤️
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Thanks, John. We had that 4 BR for nearly 30 years. Nice to have the little 2 BR now.
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Yes, less work to keep up, fewer tax dollars.
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Glad to hear you are still enjoying life and travelling even if it’s different from what you planned. Covid affected so many people is a thousand different ways. Good to see you both looking so happy
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Thanks so much Alison. We are indeed happy. 😉
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It’ nice that you can gow with the flow and follow your interests.
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Being retired we can modify things pretty quickly. Works for us. Thanks, Tim.
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Change helps you adapt to life
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Very true. TYVM for the visit and the comment.
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A wonderful life! It is amazing how our retirements morph and we continue to adapt and evolve as the years go by.
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So very true! Thanks for the kind and astute comment.
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I enjoy your posts. Glad that you have settled as you both feel led. Blessings 😊
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We really appreciate your kind comment, Suzette. Have a Blessed July!
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My pleasure. And a blessed day to you both.
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I guess I’m new enough of a follower that I missed out on the RV travel posts! I do enjoy your posts from the more local history and out of the way sights to the bird watching and nature photos!
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Not to worry. We did start traveling back in 2012, went full time in September 2014. Thank you for your kind comments about our history and birds and stuff!
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I enjoy all your posts. What a wonderful way to spend your retirement. And a great way to see your children
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Thank you! Yes travel and seeing the kids and grandkids is a great combination.
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You have done what many people simply dream about
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Thanks Derrick, we have been and continue to be blessed!
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Hi. New here. Love that your traveling adapted and that you keep traveling, yet in a different way.
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Thank you Jessica. We’re glad you found us!
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Thank you!
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la pandemia ha cambiato un po’ la vita di tutti, ma quest’anno pare che sia tornata un po’ di vecchia tranquillità, almeno qua in Italia sul fronte dei viaggi, gli hotel sono tutti esauriti, segno che le cose tornano ad andare bene. Io in camper non ci sono mai andato, sono per gli hotel. 😊👍😉
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Glad that things are getting back to something near normal. Be safe! Thanks for visiting.
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Don’t forget those interesting breweries!
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Never! Fear not, sir.
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love that you continue to shift and glad you’re ok after Covid!! 💖
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Thank you so much Cindy for the sweet comment! Blessings!
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Thanks for the update. You’re not alone in changing your habits during the pandemic. People of all ages have made changes in their lives. Jon and I still have travel plans and hope to be ‘back on the road again’ soon.
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Good luck with your upcoming travel!
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That’s nice
You’re really on point
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Thanks, we’re trying! 😉
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Yes, and am not interested in your service.
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Nice.
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🎶 Happy Belated Birthday, to you 🎶 I hope that someone was nice to you on your day.
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Good post😄✨️
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Thank you!
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My pleasure 😄
Have a beautiful day!!🤠✌️
Butterfly 🦋
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