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Amazing Stars in the Night Sky

September 12, 2016

Stars Night Sky Stargazing Camping Milky Way

The stars were out this past week and they were spectacular!! I am currently in northern New Mexico many miles from any town with enough size to create any light noise. Plus, there is no moon this week – at least not during in the very early morning hours. This resulted in an amazing night… [Read More]

Back in the Boondocking saddle again!

September 9, 2016

Newmar Dutch Star Carson National Forest Boondocking RV motorhome camping

I am boondocking again and it feels SO VERY GOOD to be back in nature!! As previously noted, I’ve been very spoiled by some very dear friends for the last several months while undergoing multiple arm surgeries. I am very, very thankful to them.  That said, I really love being out here where I can… [Read More]

On the move!

August 29, 2016

boondocking forest RV camping Montana Newmar Dutch Star

This is a super-duper exciting week! The last six months have been incredibly challenging!  Three arm surgeries, being in a cast/splint/brace, and told repeatedly to do NOTHING (by my surgeon) I am about to be on the move again!! The arm is doing pretty well.  I have to be really careful with it and am… [Read More]

Where do you live??

May 27, 2016

Where do you live?? How does one give a simple answer to that question? I’m afraid it is anything but simple! People love to ask this question and I REALLY dread hearing it. I suppose it is because I have to lie if I am to avoid a long conversation. I really do not like… [Read More]

Important Papers

May 23, 2016

safe papers

The question regarding what to do with “important papers” is occasionally discussed in full-timer RV groups.  These includes birth certificates, passports, marriage license, titles, and so forth. The obvious answer is a safety deposit box. However; having run three-quarters of the way across the United States to grab your birth certificate may not be very… [Read More]

Dutch Star Energy Audit

April 25, 2016

Audits always seem to be a hot topic!! In this case, energy audit is the subject. An energy audit is often referred to as an electrical budget, an energy budget, and even a power audit. Note from JD: Here is post about doing your own energy audit or energy budget. I previously discussed the importance of having… [Read More]

Motorhome Weight

April 4, 2016

weight scale

Several people have asked about the weight of my coach. I finally got around to weighing it this past weekend. The big changes that I have made are the addition of the 650 watt solar charging system and replacing one couch with an office/desk. With full fuel, full propane, 3/4 full holding tanks, nearly empty… [Read More]

Indian Bread Rocks BLM Site

March 7, 2016

newmar dutch star blm boondocking

While near Kingman, AZ I received word from a friend from back east that he and his wife (Sam and Sandy) would be passing thru the southern portion of Arizona in the next couple days.  So, I packed up and headed south – Kingman area to the Bowie area – northwest corner to southwest corner…. [Read More]

Fodder

February 3, 2016

black panther fodder

Yesterday I was out lounging on my “patio” and thoroughly enjoying the sunshine. I looked up and was SHOCKED! Nearly right on top me, on a slight ridge next to my current parking spot, was this black panther just waiting to pounce!! I would have made a fantastic dinner for this big boy I am… [Read More]

More Sunsets

January 18, 2016

Buddy cat black

Arizona certainly has had some beautiful sunsets lately. And a quick picture of my Buddy doing what he does so well!

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