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  1. 6,770 miles so far, 500+ gallons of diesel fuel, 60 days, 14 states, 27 different campsites, up mountains, across plains, by lakes, at farms, breweries, visits with friends and more adventures to come. Our Grand Adventure is amazing.

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    2. GraceJ

      GraceJ

      Wow! so glad for you my dear. Happy August!

    3. scrapgran

      scrapgran

      Loving your photos. Some beautiful places. Lots to see & do.

    4. Figment

      Figment

      So happy you get to do this! It's something I've wanted to do for a while, but we're tied down to a job again, lol. 

  2. One month into Our Grand Adventure (trailer is a Grand Design) went 3,512 miles, used 225 gal of diesel, have been in 8 states, 14 different campground, went from home in Florida at 14 ft above sea level to the top of Pikes Peak 14,104 ft in Colorado, stepped in 4 states at once at 4 corners. 3 1/2 more months !!!

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    2. Jane in N.Z

      Jane in N.Z

      How wonderful to be able to have this adventure and that 1st month has gone so quick :) 

    3. englishrose

      englishrose

      I love statistics like those! Wow what and adventure you are having!

    4. GraceJ

      GraceJ

      Wonderful adventure! Safe travels and have fun

  3. The gallery looks great. I have not been able to make many comments. We have been very busy seeing the sights on this trip. Most campgrounds do not have good internet or cell service so posting has been difficult or impossible. Have a great day everyone. We will be on the road soon off to Alamosa CO area.

    1. MariJ

      MariJ

      Good to hear from you, Debby.  I miss you here!   Wishing you both safe traveling...  ?

  4. We are in hot windy Oklahoma and go to even hotter Dodge City Kansas tomorrow. I wish I had time to make a few pages. I have been posting pics on FB.

    1. MariJ

      MariJ

      Have fun and stay cool and safe, Debby! 

    2. englishrose

      englishrose

      We're only in the low 70 degrees here in southern England but already I'm looking forward to some cool. Keep safe - out of the sun.

    3. Jane in N.Z

      Jane in N.Z

      Sounds fun Debby send some heat our way please it might stop the rain were having :) 

  5. We are in Arkansas now for a few days...I am loving this new trailer and our new adventure....but still miss boat life.  Good service has been spotty so it's been hard to keep up here.

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    2. Celestine

      Celestine

      Unplugging for a few days at a time is good for the soul! Enjoy all your sightseeing.

    3. ladyscrapalot

      ladyscrapalot

      Sounds like you are living your best life! Safe travels and enjoy it all!

    4. scrapgran

      scrapgran

      Loving your photos. Looks like you are having an awesome time.

  6. Almost ready! Tomorrow is the big day...we leave for our summer camping trip out west. I will try to keep up but may not have allot of spare time or internet.

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    2. GraceJ

      GraceJ

      Safe travels my dear, have fun!

    3. englishrose

      englishrose

      Have a wonderful time. Stay safe.

    4. Smiles

      Smiles

      Will you be anywhere near Portland, OR?

  7. Our daughter is in Hawaii for another week and 1/2....Yikes with the earthquake I am a worried Mom! She said they are fine and still having a great time.

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    2. englishrose

      englishrose

      An earthquake sounds scary. I can understand why you would be worried.

    3. Jane in N.Z

      Jane in N.Z

      I haven't heard of this but glad your family are all Ok I can imagine how worried you were :) 

    4. GraceJ

      GraceJ

      So glad she's ok.

  8. I need to get a book printed does anyone know who has any specials now? I'm the photographer for our best friends 60th Anniversary party so will use the pics to get book printed as a gift..

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    2. Boatlady

      Boatlady

      Thank you for the help...I am working with Shutterfly now. I have several hundred photos to choose from...Yikes.

    3. Boatlady

      Boatlady

      Book is done and it is being sent to her.

    4. Florida granny

      Florida granny

      I'm sure she'll be thrilled with it! 

  9. Daughter in law and youngest grandson came to Florida for a visit and surprise, surprise our son came down too. This Mom/Grammy was so surprise and happy. I will enjoy them for a few days.

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    2. Florida granny

      Florida granny

      Great surprise! And a happy one. Enjoy every minute!

    3. Scrapin Pat

      Scrapin Pat

      What fun! Enjoy.

    4. GraceJ

      GraceJ

      Awesome! enjoy my dear

  10. We are back from a week of camping with little or no internet...it was great fun but now it is get everything in order so we can leave for 4+ months end of May.

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    2. Jane in N.Z

      Jane in N.Z

      looking forward to seeing your photos in LO's :) 

    3. MariJ

      MariJ

      So glad you are back Debby, missed you here.  

    4. GraceJ

      GraceJ

      Debby dear, so glad you are back, looking forward to seeing your layouts and the photos. Happy April dear lady!

  11. Tomorrow I start PT for my hip again!!! I have a problem with a muscle so I'm on a steroids and  another month of therapy. Hopefully I will be able to walk normal after this.

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    2. alsoarty

      alsoarty

      Oh fun….not. Take it easy.

    3. Susie Roberts

      Susie Roberts

      Oh, that's tough! Good luck with it.

    4. Marie-Christine

      Marie-Christine

      Good luck with your therapy and I have my fingers crossed for a full recovery!

  12. I had an awesome flight from Florida to Connecticut yesterday. So excited to spend this holiday with my grandchildren and kids but will miss my husband who stayed home.

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    2. Florida granny

      Florida granny

      I hope you enjoy every moment with your family. Merry Christmas!

    3. Susie Roberts

      Susie Roberts

      Sorry to hear your hubby will miss the festivities but I guess they need some quiet time too! I'm so happy for you, Debbie. Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year!

    4. GraceJ

      GraceJ

      So glad you had good times. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year my dear!

  13. This morning I had my first of three injections into both knees. Hyaluronic acid should be helpful to lubricate the joint to make my hip recovery progress. This getting old is not easy !!!

     

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    2. MariJ

      MariJ

      Good luck, Debby.   I'm hoping and sending positive thoughts that this is helpful for you.   Take care..?

    3. SodScrap

      SodScrap

      Interesting, I did not know they used hyaluronic acid this way.  I hope it helps!

    4. DixieLee

      DixieLee

      I do hope your hip feels much better this winter :)

       

  14. My continuing saga. Hip is improving but my knees have been hurting...2 cortisone injections yesterday....next will be hyaluronic acid from rooster cartilage to relieve the knee joint pain. in a few years 2 knee replacements...

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    2. A-M

      A-M

      Oh Debby, I am so sorry you are now having knee troubles. I hope you can get relief from the pain so you can enjoy life more freely. 

    3. GraceJ

      GraceJ

      So sorry Debby, hope you feel better soon. Sending prayers. Take care

    4. Figment

      Figment

      Oh no. I hope you feel better soon!

  15. I have graduated after 22 sessions from Physical Therapy after my hip replacement. So happy not to go for that 1/2 hour drive. Now on with my life!!!

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    2. Celestine

      Celestine

      That's terrific! 

    3. Susie Roberts

      Susie Roberts

      I am looking forward to reaching that target! I've completed 9 with another 3 to go on my current schedule. However, I've just been told I'll have another 2 - 3 weeks that have been added on! Looks like I'll be there for a while! :( I'm so happy for you, Debby! Now you can really celebrate! :)

       

    4. scrapgran

      scrapgran

      Good on you Debby. Susie sorry to hear yours is taking a little longer. After four & a half months we have been scrambling over rocks on a gorge climb & visiting lava tubes. So good to be pretty much back to  be back to normal.

  16. Well I got my new hip. First few days were no fun  and the therapy the day after set my leg on fire but it will get better.I may try to scrap some today

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    2. Figment

      Figment

      I hope you feel better soon!

    3. Smiles

      Smiles

      Sending healing thoughts your way!

    4. barbaraj

      barbaraj

      Hope you get well fast and feel much better after having this done.

  17. Whoot Whoot our new camper is here and they are doing the upgrades so we will pick it up on Aug 4 . Last year we picked up our other one on Aug 27...two new campers in a year...Yikes..All because of an accident on May 13.

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    2. mimes1

      mimes1

      Congratulations on the new camper!

    3. A-M

      A-M

      I hope you have many wonderful safe travels in your new camper. 

    4. Florida granny

      Florida granny

      Yay for the new camper! Wishing you many happy (and safe) miles. :) 

  18. We are back home. During June we visited and said hello to over 70 family and friends in CT. Happy me.

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    2. Florida granny

      Florida granny

      Welcome home! It sounds like a busy trip.

    3. Jane in N.Z

      Jane in N.Z

      Welcome home Debby and sounds like you had an awesome time :) 

    4. Figment

      Figment

      Glad you're home safe!

  19. Our new 2022 camper will arrive in Tampa and be ready for us middle of August so I will have lots of incentive to get well after my hip replacement. Insurance is replacing thecamper all we have to pay is our $500 deductible!!

    1. Florida granny

      Florida granny

      That's great news about the camper, Debby! Whew!. 

    2. scrapgran

      scrapgran

      Great news. Just make sure you do those exercises after surgery. I am now able to walk a bit inside with no aids but use a stick if I go out in the yard.

  20. We finally got word that they are going to replace our camper completely. The insurance company is making arrangements to replace it as it was with all the upgrades we did. Over a month but what a relief.

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    2. scrapgran

      scrapgran

      That is wonderful news. You’ll be back on the road before you know it.

    3. Marie-Christine

      Marie-Christine

      Yay, such good news!

    4. Figment

      Figment

      Great news! I hope you can still make a trip this summer.

  21. It official they have "totaled" our camper nearly a month after we were hit. We will go shopping again for the same one I just hope we can find a 2021 and don't have to get the 2022.

    1. Celestine

      Celestine

      Yikes. And the price of campers has probably shot through the roof because of the past year's travel bans. Camping was popular and relatively safe.

    2. englishrose

      englishrose

      Happy shopping!

    3. Figment

      Figment

      Uggh, what a pain. I hope you find a great one! 

  22. No news about our camper still waiting for insurance. We leave today to try to salvage our vacation. We have an Airbnb for the month of June. Going to see our family soon. so I'm doing the happy dance.

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    2. A-M

      A-M

      Hope all goes well with the insurance and you enjoy your holiday. 

    3. Florida granny

      Florida granny

      Good luck with dealing with the insurance; I hope they are generous. And enjoy seeing your family!

    4. Marie-Christine

      Marie-Christine

      Glad you are managing to get your holiday, have a great time!

  23. It is with great sadness to say "we are back home in Florida"

    So no 9 week trip this year!!!.

    Our travel trailer was hit and un-towable maybe even totaled. All involved are unhurt and our new truck is fine. We spent 5 hours yesterday unloading it into a u-haul the 6 hours today driving back. It happened in Hardeeville SC . So sad.

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    2. Celestine

      Celestine

      Oh, Debby, that must have been awful! I know you were anticipating your road adventures this summer. It is good to hear nobody was hurt. 

    3. Marie-Christine

      Marie-Christine

       so glad that no one got hurt, but sorry that you are having to postpone your 9 wek holiday. Hugs from afar.

    4. DixieLee

      DixieLee

      I am so sorry this happened to you! Your friends here are all happy to know that you are alright, and hopefully you can still take a vacation this summer!!

  24. We start our "glamping" trip North today. 9 week vacation from retirement...LOL I will have sporadic internet so hope to be able to keep up here.

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    2. englishrose
    3. GraceJ

      GraceJ

      Have fun my dear! safe travels

    4. Marie-Christine

      Marie-Christine

      Have a great time and safe journey!

  25. It's official I will be getting a hip replacement on Aug. 11. We have to come back early from our summer travels so we will only be traveling for 9 weeks, I'm so sad but tired of this pain.

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    2. bcgal00

      bcgal00

      Hopefully you will recover quickly and be pain free! Good luck on the surgery.

    3. BetC

      BetC

      It's hard to enjoy life when you are in pain. Praying surgery goes without a hitch and you have a quick and full recovery.

    4. AmandaFace

      AmandaFace

      Hope all goes well and you have a quick recovery!

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