Monthly Archives: September 2009

The Spirit of Sunrise

Here we are! The Spirit of Sunrise with driver-extraordinare, David, and the two co-pilots, Rose and Sonya. Our Class A Winnebago Itasca is 32 feet long, has two slides (living room and bedroom) and pulls our Toyota Corolla on a dolly. … Continue reading

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Mini Violin Recital

One of the great joys of travel is seeing members of our family, which is scattered throughout the states and beyond.  In Tulsa, we got to see our 3-year-old grand niece, Lexy, for the first time. What a joy she … Continue reading

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The Golden Driller, Tulsa, OK

Some people admire the Golden Driller for his powerful physique. “He’s a hunk!” my older sister Suzanne exclaimed when she drove us across town to see him.  For others, the Golden Driller is a towering tribute to men who worked … Continue reading

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The Roaring Road

People seem to hover near the highway, hugging the convenience and accessibility to services they offer.  Unfortunately, private campgrounds that cater to RVs also hug the highway.  The trade off for ease of access to the highway is noise – … Continue reading

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Yesteryear and Tomorrow

As we cruised across central Kansas on Interstate 70, I soaked in the bucolic scene outside the passenger window.  A weathered wood barn and old-style wind mill nestled in a green pasture where cattle lazily grazed.  In contrast, the view … Continue reading

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All Charged Up!

Cell phones and the Internet take a lot of the angst out of problem-solving on the road. As we drove into Hays, Kansas, I looked up auto repair shops online, then began calling. The first man said he didn’t have … Continue reading

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Palm Trees in Kansas

On a chilly, gray day, towering “palm trees” bordered a gas station in Colby, Kansas.  Parrots perched on the branches.  The sight of palm trees stirred hopes for warmth, sunshine, and easy living. We needed that emotional boost when, after … Continue reading

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Kansas Affirms Its Motto – The Heart of America

We awoke to the whirring sounds of Interstate 70 and the humming engines of semis at the neighboring truck plaza – hardly the gentle sounds of nature associated with camping. The grounds were laced with devil’s thorn, which pierced Sonya’s … Continue reading

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First Night in Our Home Sweet Home

Exhausted and grateful for a safe arrival, we opened the living room and bedroom slide-outs, lit soft lights and a candle, nestled into the sofa, and toasted our lovely new home. It’s warm, comfy and inviting. It has enough space … Continue reading

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Launching Our Maiden Voyage

Since our plan to spend a couple of nights camping in Denver didn’t work out, we decided to start our voyage a day early. Mid-afternoon on Saturday, September 19, 2009, we launched our maiden voyage in the Spirit of Sunrise.  … Continue reading

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