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Dr. Seuss Lorax Forest is in South Carolina
In the heart of South Carolina’s Francis Marion National Forest is where the real Dr. Seuss Lorax Forest. Just off State Route 41, between Huger and Jamestown, SC, is a stand of Longleaf pine animated by a passing breeze and not a cartoon character. The trees are tall and full and oh so healthy. The Read More >>
Cleaning Green
The COVID-19 pandemic had everyone staying put. For me, one of the downsides of spending all that time seating around was I got to see just how dirty my motorhome was. We didn’t clean it as thoroughly as usual when we got home in the Fall and it showed. I looked at the products I Read More >>
Sledding Safety reminder
Even here in southeast Arizona snow brings out sleds and sledding safety is a concern. Pictures of families sledding and skiing bring smiles and we hope nothing happens to remove those great memories. Here are a few tips we hope you remember to keeps everyone safe. Partner up when sledding Young children should not ride Read More >>
A leash for Ralf
I like to knit while Fred drives. Looking for a project recently I realized I had some leftover cotton yarn, a pair of number 7 double pointed knitting needles and Ralf could use a new leash. Cool beans. Here’s what I did: Got a clip hook at a hardware store. I used a bowline knot Read More >>
Birdwatching is work!
One of the highlights of our camping at the Catalina State Park was the birdwatching walk we took with a group of experienced birdwatcher. Now I know the names of a few birds. Here is a Red-Tail Hawk and a Mourning dove. The hawk is easy to id with its Georgia red clay colored tail Read More >>
It’s a big, beautiful country waiting for you
My November 2018 National Geographic magazine has huge article titled “Battle for the American West.” It is a good read but what I found most interesting, and exciting, was the number of photograph of things Fred and I recognized from out travels. I mean we have seen Bears Ears and explored Comb Ridge, been awed Read More >>
Keeping my knitting clean
If you are a regular reader of this blog, you know I like to knit. Each season I bring a collection knitting projects and work on them all season. This year those projects are an assortment of Holiday gifts (FYI: no sweaters or afghan blankets this year). The challenge I’ve been facing this year with Read More >>
Building a campfire and eating well
For a campfire, you need fuel (dead and down or store-bought wood), an ignition source (matches), and air (all around). Sounds simple but there are some tricks that as a novice camper you might not realize. One thing you’ll want is variety in the size of your kindling. Look around and collect dry grass, twigs Read More >>
Trails we have hiked and enjoyed
There are lots of books on the shelf for spectacular trails such as the Appalachian and Pacific Crest trails. There are books of lesser known and equally glorious hiking trails. The trails mentioned in these books beckon the young and athletic who enjoy while challenging their endurance. But there are also numerous hiking trails for Read More >>
Earth-friendly BYOBag
I have been advocate of BYOB (Bring Your Own Bag) for decades. Last year I did a blog on making your own grocery bags. I hope people have found it useful but I found an even easier, more earth-friendly BYOBag. I don’t know about other men, but my Fred is hard on his clothes, particularly Read More >>
