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Spaulding Lake Niles, Michigan (June 25-July 9)
We were originally booked to stay the next two weeks at Bear Cave Thousand Trails, unfortunately, the roads and the available sites in the campground are way too tight and small. We decided after visiting Bear Cave that we would just stay at Spaulding Lake Campground. I forgot to get a photo of our site, but it was spacious and nice. The campground is quiet and has lots of walking area.
We spent most of the first week just chilling out and ran a few errands. We wanted some downtime and this campground was perfect for it. We wanted to also lay low for the holiday. I did some watercoloring and reading.
We did go to Lake Michigan on July 3rd, not thinking about the holiday crowd…it was way too crowded, so we didn’t stay long. Just walked down the pier to snap a photo of the lighthouse. Then we left. LOL!
On July 4th, while walking the campground, I spotted this robin’s nest on one of the power units at a site. I pointed it out to the camp host, so that they could make sure nobody disturbs it! There are 4 eggs!
July5–We drove to Shipshewana to actually take the time to see the town. It is really cute and has some interesting places. Mama has been having issues with her ears, so I bought her these ear candles…maybe they will help!
We stopped in Middlebury to pick up a letterbox at the Krider “World’s Fair Garden” and it was a cool spot! Nice trail attached to it, also. It was a good day!
July 6–We drove to Chicago. We didn’t plan well and we have decided we must go back sometime when we have more time. I wanted to visit the art museum, but it closed early for a concert in the park…so we missed it! It was still a fun day.
We also visited a few F.L.A.G.’s and an Art-o-Mat along the way
Update on the robin’s nest…one egg is gone, but mama is doing her best! I hope she does well. We are leaving tomorrow after a couple days chilling out.
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Horseshoe Lakes TT, Clinton, IN (June 12-24)
June 12–We moved to Horseshoe Lakes Thousand Trails in Clinton, Indiana. We got a great site with lots of trees! So happy to be back to our RV life!
June 13–We walked a little trail next to our site and set up all the exterior ‘stuff’. I enjoyed sitting outside and reading while Scooby enjoyed just hanging out with me! Ed is feeling better, but resting.
June 14–The birds have figured out we are here. Scooby is keeping watch. We went to a local county fair….it was pretty pitiful (lol). We had a nice campfire and the stars were out tonight.
June 15–Went to Terre Haute and did some shopping. Did some watercolor.
June 16 & 17–We just hung out at the campground.
June 18–We went to Dana, IN and ate lunch at a cute little cafe, Off the Tracks, and it was pretty good! We also grabbed a letterbox at Ernie Pyle Rest Park, Chrisman and Paris. It was a fun day!
June 19–did some watercoloring and hung out at the campground all day.
June 20–We did the Covered Bridge tour of Parke County. It was fun!
June 21–Spent the day at the campground and walked 3.5 miles!
June 22–Went to Casey, Illinois to see all the “Big” things! We had a really good time here!
We also went to Olney to find the elusive white squirrels! It took us a while, but we did in fact find them!
We swung by Moonshine, Illinois on the way back…unfortunately, they were not open!
June 23–Went to Turkey Run State Park. Hiked the trails…Ed was not happy with how difficult the trails were! We cut the hike short, but still enjoyed the park!
June 24–Went to visit my friend Nurse Becky from my days at Family Medical Center in Garland! Talk about a loooong time ago! It was so wonderful to see her and catch up. She’s just as sweet as ever. She lives in Decatur, Illinois in the same house she grew up in. So neat!
We are leaving Horseshoe Lakes tomorrow and we really enjoyed the campground!
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WE HAVE JUNE BACK!!! (June 9-11)
We have reunited Johnny and June!!! I cannot express how happy I am to have her back and in tip-top shape!
We drove to the KOA in Bluffton and got to work! Poor Ed is still not feeling well. We did, however, start unloading the storage unit and unpacking things. How does it seem that we have so much stuff when we have so drastically downsized!!
We managed to get everything out of the storage on June 9 & 10. I unpacked everything and set up the camper back to livable again. On June 11, we rested and recovered. Ed is still not feeling well. All this moving and stress hasn’t help him, for sure!
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Shipshewana, IN (June 8)
We stopped in Greencastle, Indiana to visit a Art-O-Mat there.
We stopped in LaFayette, Indiana to visit the F.L.A.G. there once again!
We arrived in Shipshewana, ate at the Blue Gate Cafe and stayed overnight at the Blue Gate Hotel. Ed is still not feeling great.
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Terre Haute, IN (June 7)
We left Joplin and headed to Terre Haute, Indiana. Along the way, we stopped at this adorable rest area! Each picnic area was a little replica of a building in an old town. It was super cute. Nice for taking a break from driving. It’s in Conway, Missouri
Along the way, we stopped at lots of F.L.A.G.’s! Ed was very tolerant! LOL
Ed is beginning to not feel well. I hope he can beat it!
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Joplin, MO (June 6)
We stopped in McKinney to check out the Art-o-Mat there and then headed out of Texas. Stayed overnight in Joplin, Missouri.
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Back to DFW (May 23-June 6)
Honestly, not much to blog about for this period of time. We stayed at the Drury Inn in Richardson, which is like our home away from home now. LOL! Love this place! The area is convenient and nice, there are walking trails when it is cool enough and a gym when it’s not and we are becoming regulars, so they are starting to know us!
I had a small procedure done while we were in town and had several doctors appointments. Visited with friends and family. It was a nice and relaxing time. Nothing super fun to report.
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Los Angeles, CA (May 22)
We drove back to LA. Stopping at a couple awesome Free Little Art Galleries on the way! These are two of the best I have been to! We stayed in a pretty cool hotel (Gardena Inn & Suites) Ordered supper delivered to the room. Had some fried plantains that were to DIE for! Yummy! Headed back to Dallas tomorrow.
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Vacaville, CA (May 19-21)
May 19–We drove to Vacaville and got settled into the hotel. James went to stay at Thomas’ house.
May 20–Had breakfast with Thomas and Rachelle. Ed and I spent the day together while the kids hung out together. Had supper with the kids. Again, I am terrible at taking photos when I am with family and friends! I’ll work on it.
May 21–Ed and I went to San Francisco and had a great time. Visited an Art-o-Mat and a couple of FLAGS in the area.
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Anaheim, CA (May 13-18)
May 13-Flew to LAX and got settled into the hotel. It has been a while since Scooby has flown, but he did wonderfully! He’s such a good boy!
May 14–Spent the day relaxing and getting ready for tomorrow
May 15–DISNEYLAND!!! Enough said…
May 16–California Adventure!
May 17–Disneyland again…and my baby boy showed up to surprise me for Mother’s Day!!! So, naturally I made him ride my favorite ride with me!
Oh how I love this guy!!! My heart…what a great gift
May 18–California Adventure again
Tomorrow we drive to Vacaville to see Thomas.
