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Summer Road Trip
We covered lots of ground traveling from Georgia to Ohio, then on to Rochester, NY for a few days before heading west across western Ontario to get to Northern Wisconsin by way of the ferry from Michigan. Duluth, MN was next on the list, followed by a stop in Ramsey, MN for a Boyle family…
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Hot, Hot, Hot
It’s been over 94 since May 21 and this is only June. We took a road trip to Baltimore hoping it would be cooler (it was—86 for a few days). It will be a long hot summer. The only thing you can do is use your silver windshield screen, drink lots of water, and be…
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Easter Cruise
Cursing is a great way to relax and our Easter Cruise to San Juan, St. Thomas and St. Martin was no exception. This time we were on the Celebrity Solstice, the big newer ship that first set sail in 2008-2009. It was a big treat to have a veranda stateroom on this trip. We will…
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April Travels
April seems to be flying back. First, I attended the state convention of AAUW Georgia the first weekend. We flew to Baltimore to visit family, the daughters in Alexandria and my parents in Baltimore the next week. The parents celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary April 7. What a very long time to be married. My…
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Bare Bulb Coffee
Everyone needs to have a hangout. Some have a favorite bar, restaurant or coffee shop. The locally owned coffee shops closed over the past two years so I had no place to go. Starbucks doesn’t do it for me. Besides, it was too far away. But with the new Bare Bulb Cafe I have found…
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Cruise Get-away
I needed some rest and relaxation after a stint in Baltimore helping my parents. We opted for a 5 day cruise on the Carnival Destiny. We finally used the Carnival Family and Friends list to get a great deal on a balcony cabin. I was more interested in relaxing so I didn’t even get off…
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Anniversary
Where did the 29 years go? We celebrate another anniversary on January 16. It is great to be married to a man who supports my passions and hobbies and has an enthusiasm for travel, books, and politics like I do.
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Columbia River Cruise
We had a wonderful trip cruising the Snake and Columbia Rivers on the MV Island Spirit, owned and operated by Captain Jeff Behrens. The 130-foot boat has room for 33 passengers when full but we enjoyed it with 24 passengers, 16 of us from the State Bank and Trust Heritage Club from Macon and Perry,…