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RV Trip – Major Setbacks Are Going to Happen
We’re stuck—not in the snow or sand, but with a major electrical issue. We knew challenges would come up along the way, but we didn’t expect to get stuck in our own Vermont driveway! We had planned to leave on a Tuesday—earlier than originally planned, but we were ready! On Monday, we were rushing around…
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Nutritious Granola Recipe with Local Vermont Maple Syrup
Another Collaboration; Garlands on the Go and Robb Family Farm with a Delicious Granola Recipe! Quick and Easy Granola Recipe made with Robb Family Farm Syrup! Recipe below: 3 cups old fashioned oats 2/3 cup coconut flakes 1 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup slivered almonds 1/4 cup sunflower 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds 1/2 cup veg…
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Upgrade Your RV: Creative Modifications and Tips
Interior RV Modification Each time we travel in our Grand Design 2600RB, we come up with ways to make the rig more comfortable and put it “on the list” to do before next season. Our most recent mod was taking out the divider between the recliners and putting in a storage unit at one end…
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Steps for Getting the RV Ready for a Long Road Trip
It’s starting to happen! We have been waiting for a warmish day to bring our rig closer to the house to start loading all our essentials and today is the day. While it is just barely above freezing it is warmer than it is supposed to get later in the week. Sam wanted it a…
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RVing the USA – An Epic Journey from Southern Vermont to the West Coast, Into Canada, and Back
After celebrating our last days at work, Sam and I are fully focused on preparing our RV for an exciting adventure. We’re gearing up for our upcoming journey and will soon share a video on how we’re getting our rig ready for launch. We’re eager to dive into diverse landscapes and explore some of the…
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Retirement (sorta) Notices Have Been Given – Just Breathe!
It’s really official now, I mean as in no turning back. At the end of 2024 we both will be unemployed, ON PURPOSE. I haven’t posted for a while but with time ticking down I thought it was time to update you. Our local newspaper published an article about my retirement a while back. Why…
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RV Reservations: “Make Your Plans in Pencil”
It’s April Fool’s Day 2024, eight months till we end our current jobs. Or as I like to say 7 more months since I never count the month I am in and the month I am leaving. It’s a head game for me and makes Sam laugh every time I say it. Really it is…
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Oh Canada! With Friends
Although I didn’t blog about this wonderful trip here is a YouTube video that shows the beautiful Canadian Park that we stayed in. Mont Orford Parc National located just over the border from the Derby line in Vermont, the parc is large with multiple types of accommodations. With camping around a large lake, Lac Stukely, there are…
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The Golden Gap Year is Closing in!
Here we are at the end of 2023, December 28th to be exact. Basically one year away from leaving our steady employment. Just over a year from leaving the area that we know so well having spent our 39+ years here. 13 months to save more money, yikes! There is apprehension and excitement all mixed up together like a…
Garlands on the GO 