Started an hour later than our targeted time, but that's pretty typical for us. After stopping in Lacey to pick up a zero gravity camp chair for Mike, we finally arrived at my Uncle Elden and Aunt Margie's in Vancouver. I didn't realize how much longer it would take to get there when you're towing 5 tons of house behind you. Another lesson was learned in what not to do and one way to get out of the corner you've painted yourself into. We turned the corner onto their street and found a nice stretch of curbstone opposite their house to park the rig without blocking any driveways. The owner of the house was out watering his lawn and we asked if he minded if we parked there for a couple hours. He obviously didn't want ... read more

We're two weeks away from embarking on our first extended vacation and we've already hit a roadblock. We've discovered that leaving on a Saturday doesn't bode well for making campground reservations. Imagine that! By postponing our departure 24 hours the probability of making a reservation increases dramatically. Realizing this (with a slap to the forehead) we anticipate spending our weekend nights in various parking lots across the country. The extra day at home will give us more time to make the necessary repairs we (I) have been putting off (re-sealing the top edge of the shower stall because my first attempt failed). It will also give us more time to forget to pack something.... read more