tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post2740424223437690302..comments2024-03-25T14:06:37.254-07:00Comments on On the Road Abode: Trading a zip code for a toad: Lazy Days in ArizonaJodee Gravelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-38821430878973299162022-02-05T11:48:07.076-08:002022-02-05T11:48:07.076-08:00LOL - I admit to smelling from a distance :-)
I ho...LOL - I admit to smelling from a distance :-)<br />I hope you're planning the west coast/Olympic Peninsula route and get to finally take it!! We'll likely do it again in 2023 although I think we'll to the coast north to south this time and maybe miss the late summer smoke in the Cascades.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-69520648292268457382022-02-01T08:53:31.284-08:002022-02-01T08:53:31.284-08:00I have to get going to make our reservations also!...I have to get going to make our reservations also! I seem to be stuck, but today I begin! We look forward to getting on the road again soon but this is the 3rd time I've planned this trip, I hope it's the charm and we actually get to take it! Love all your "grand" pictures. I haven't gotten to our library yet, I'm still a little uncomfortable smelling previously smelled books!Suzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07835706018073935049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-69576873027438154752022-01-30T12:30:58.543-08:002022-01-30T12:30:58.543-08:00It was your post that has kept Fort Robinson and t...It was your post that has kept Fort Robinson and the prairie grasslands on my list of must-sees. I was able to get reservations at the state park (national?) there, Trinidad Lake in Colorado, Elephant Butte in New Mexico, and Indiana Dunes in Indiana. Staying at casinos, private and county parks in the UP. There are so many reasons I'd be looking outside Florida for your reservations :-) Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-16427393785669784902022-01-28T13:41:05.423-08:002022-01-28T13:41:05.423-08:00I’ve been retired 11 years and still have trouble...I’ve been retired 11 years and still have trouble with the “haven’t been productive” ingrained. If I could say anything to our children about themselves and their children it would be RELAX. Nothing but enjoying and being happy is that important. Everything that needs doing WILL get done. <br /><br />Love the rustic roads even though poor Ruby couldn’t do many of them. Those are some darling grandchildren you have there. The eyes on Ezra and Elliott, the smile on Penelope. <br /><br />I’m a book smeller too and that library sounds fantastic. Lucky lucky you. Libraries are among my very favorite places and I visit them wherever I am for more than a few days. <br /><br />Congrats on being able to get State Park reservations. They are becoming like winning the lottery for me. Did you actually get any in the UP? Fort Robinson will be a wonderful visit. Some great hikes and history. I consider you very brave to do Chicago. How far away do you have to park? Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-24617572086335104222022-01-28T09:07:35.184-08:002022-01-28T09:07:35.184-08:00We had such a fun time just taking our time and se...We had such a fun time just taking our time and seeing everything we wanted to! Seems funny to get the house all redone and then leave for the rest of the year :-)Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-46170764764438222682022-01-27T21:30:08.932-08:002022-01-27T21:30:08.932-08:00Sounds like life is good. A shopping day in Tubac...Sounds like life is good. A shopping day in Tubac with a friend sounds perfect. The grands are so cute, Those girls sure can smile. Wow! You really are going to be full timers again. That sounds like a great trip.John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-77542889533236920102022-01-27T12:05:04.646-08:002022-01-27T12:05:04.646-08:00Certainly some good boondocking in Colorado but I ...Certainly some good boondocking in Colorado but I don't know about any other areas to the east. Some dry camping at the national and state parks at least. I hadn't been to a library in probably a decade, it was such a surprise that they've kept up with what people want.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-7587346786208052212022-01-27T11:52:49.314-08:002022-01-27T11:52:49.314-08:00I can't imagine you getting over the not busy ...I can't imagine you getting over the not busy life, at least to a point. Great library, haven't been in one in forever. Your grandkids are all the cutest ever. Must be good genes. I am looking at a north then east trip this summer also and hoping I don't have to make reservations and can boondock as much as possible.Gaelynhttps://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-74012659795758429132022-01-27T11:47:25.775-08:002022-01-27T11:47:25.775-08:00Glad you'll be sticking with us. And now that ...Glad you'll be sticking with us. And now that I realize you have a blog (I'm so slow!), and have added it to my roll, we'll be following along with you as well.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-50603359824153024712022-01-27T11:46:29.630-08:002022-01-27T11:46:29.630-08:00It was a treat to discover just how wonderful our ...It was a treat to discover just how wonderful our library is! We really are blessed with some cuties :-))) Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-50104443400517905022022-01-27T11:45:21.592-08:002022-01-27T11:45:21.592-08:00Yes, I am happy! I forget to say that sometimes :-...Yes, I am happy! I forget to say that sometimes :-) We are surrounded by fun places to visit, it was definitely a factor in our choice. Looking forward to seeing where you get to this summer!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-16051719698943754852022-01-27T11:43:41.984-08:002022-01-27T11:43:41.984-08:00Oh yes!! I love museums, especially different ones...Oh yes!! I love museums, especially different ones. Thanks for the tip.<br /><br />Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-2225053073798879662022-01-27T07:42:00.057-08:002022-01-27T07:42:00.057-08:00Awesome library! In Borrego Springs you can check...Awesome library! In Borrego Springs you can check out a laptop, but not a bike or telescope. <br />Enjoy those summer travels and we will follow along to enjoy them with you.Jeff Piercehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11254493317843044109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-54967833760928584942022-01-27T06:12:00.211-08:002022-01-27T06:12:00.211-08:00Even though we are retired our days are still full...Even though we are retired our days are still full it seems. Makes you wonder how we all worked full time doesn't it! Love that Sierra Vista library--so cool! We have a special little library in Sunsites too and a great librarian! I must say Jodee and Bill--your kiddos do make beautiful children!! You will be gone a long time this summer--here's hoping it's a great summer!Janna and Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591282756244454689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-47923581942909170422022-01-27T06:08:15.330-08:002022-01-27T06:08:15.330-08:00A very interesting place!A very interesting place!Janna and Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591282756244454689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-19935062995302365522022-01-27T05:12:56.173-08:002022-01-27T05:12:56.173-08:00I was so happy to see your post this morning—and I...I was so happy to see your post this morning—and I see that I didn't get your last two posts! I just assumed you were taking a break planning your big trip, because that's what I've been doing, lol. How cool that you live close enough to Patagonia and Tubac for day trips. Your library in Sierra Vista sounds delightful! It reminds me of the library on Lopez Island with all that it offers. You sound happy. And your grands are just darling. :-)Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-56396644791470374702022-01-26T20:03:59.687-08:002022-01-26T20:03:59.687-08:00Something interesting in Kansas City is the Arabia...Something interesting in Kansas City is the Arabia Steamboat Museum. If museums are of interest to you. You can google it. Vernon Hauserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12104217779457445883noreply@blogger.com