Monthly Archives: December 2011

T’was the day after Christmas …

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and all through the house, the Shelties were hoping for a walk in the park. I know it doesn’t rhyme, but then I never claimed to be a poet. Around noon we loaded the Shelties into the truck and headed to Harpers … Continue reading

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A Sheltie Christmas

In recent years our Christmas mornings have undergone a significant change since our kids (and grand kids) have left us. Not too many years ago we would be awaken at the crack dawn by children wanting to open gifts left … Continue reading

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The Dog House

While Shirlee and I were on our trip out west we saw several campers that had been “christened”. Not marked by birds, but rather the rigs had been named by the owners . “Ramblin’ Man”, “Wondering Jew” and “Rolling Stone” … Continue reading

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Winterize Your RV

The first time I winterized our RV I followed the instructions that came with the camper. It took me all afternoon and I spent $30 to $40 on parts and anti-freeze . There is nothing wrong with hooking up the winterizing … Continue reading

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RV Dog Yard

We are often asked about our dog yard. Since it was a DIY project that works very well I thought I’d describe it here so that you can make one of your own. Let me say first that this is … Continue reading

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Please Accept My Apology

The purpose of this posting is to publicly apologize … I believe that there is a general lack of accountability in our society today. When someone does something right we should tell them so and when we see something wrong, … Continue reading

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The long road home.

If you’re as old as I am you probably remember Mr. Peabody, his boy Sherman and the WABAC (Way-Back) machine. Every week, Sherman would ask a question that gave Sherman and Mr. Peabody an opportunity to take a trip in … Continue reading

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Antietam Annual Memorial Illumination Day

On the first Saturday of December, Antietam National Battlefield commemorates the bloodiest single day in American history with the “Annual Memorial Illumination“. In memory, over 23,000 luminaries are lit, each one representing a fallen American. Some fought under the Confederate flag, … Continue reading

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“The empty page before me now, the pen is in my hand, The words don’t come so easy but I’m trying …” lyrics by Kansas

After leaving Quasi at the Clear Creek Vet Clinic we went back to the campsite, hooked up the camper and headed east on I-70 towards Kansas. I don’t think that either of us said anything for hours. We got off … Continue reading

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Quasi

If you’ve been following this blog you know that Quasi (far left in this picture) suffered a stroke while we were on the road. Then on evening of September 29th, in my lap and with his pack around him, Quasi … Continue reading

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