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Headed West

Packing up The evening before leaving Buckskin Mountain State Park, Jagger and I started packing up for our final leg west to California.  I knew it would be a full travel day and wanted to leave...

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California Family and Friends

No sooner did we arrive and we had places to go and people to see, not to mention the doctor, dentist, tax accountant and optometrist. It was going to be a jam packed stay here in the OC, much...

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Surfs Up – Returning to Old Memories

It seems as if we are only at our O'Neill Camp for a heartbeat and it's time to move again. Something I told myself I would stop doing was moving so much, but being here in Orange County the "budget...

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The Ranger Knocks

So on the third day the Park Ranger knocks on my door...

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After the Storm – Doheny Beach

On waking the morning following the rain, Jagger and I immediately go outside to check my solar panel...

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Last Minute Change in Plans

Jagger and I left the shade at Doheny Beach parking lot and headed South towards San Clemente. Eventually we arrive safely at San Mateo State Park, located just outside Camp Pendleton Marine Base.

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Exit California East

At one stop, Jagger attracted the attention of a man and his wife traveling in an "A" Class motorhome. He admired the markings of Jagger and told me a very sad story about his "Aussie".

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Jagger Makes a Break

I see his little stub of a tail wagging fiercely as his disappears first down the shoreline, then down the road, I think to myself the worst...

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Snowbirds Freezing Weather

Several days pass. We are at another camp that will be hard to leave. Last weekend Jagger and I hosted another barbecue here at the lake with Cheryl, and her friends Bob and Danette. I enjoyed visiting...

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Merry Christmas

Just a short message wishing all of our followers …  Merry Christmas  May all of your dreams come true. Safe travels…Gary and Jagger

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Fulltime Weather Survival

When shopping for my Coach I was interested the "Four Season" and "Extended Stay" packages, especially since I didn't know exactly what type of camping I would enjoy.

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The Aggressive Fire Hydrant

While walking across the isthmus, Jagger spots an aggressive fire hydrant. Yes that's right, only Jagger could go off at a fire hydrant! To his defense it does look a little different...

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2015 Photo Review

I hope you enjoy the photos. Jagger and I wish you a Happy New Year. May the coming year be full of fun adventures for each of you.

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First Move 2016

On our arrival I carefully back the Coach into a narrow, rock paved site. After a few adjustments to straighten our alignment, a nice neighbor (Joe) from across the street, asks if I would like a...

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Down the Hole

I then opened up one of the walls. Oh no, the water dropping right next to my electric converter. A large puddle of water was around, but not on the converter. Thank goodness that could have been a...

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Heater Woes – More Repairs

Is it just because I am retired and getting older? It seems as though am I dealing with more things that need repair and more often...

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The Flu Hits Again

Buzz..buzz..buzz. At 4:30am I am awaken, maybe it was the vibration of my cell phone on the small table next to me, I pick it up and the bright Android face blinds my sleepy eyes. It's my Daughter...

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The Battle for Savannah

After his talk, he shouted I need volunteers to fight the British. Then he inducted his audience into the American Revolutionary Army, issuing them rifles, pistols and hatchets...

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Jagger Looked Him in the Eye

As we pass the first of several people enjoying the quiet morning sitting on a bench reading a book or the morning paper. Jagger alerts, growls and I correct him with "it's okay" and "leave it".

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Plumbing Rats Nest Untangled

Travel Journal – January 22, 2016 Wednesday afternoon was set aside as a time to work on the Coach. About a week ago I made an appointment with the RV Doctor here in Mesa to come out and repair my...

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