ON THE ROAD AGAIN

As Wille so aptly said it....
"On the road again,
Just can't wait to get on the road again
like a band of gypsies we go down the highway
We're the best of friends
insisting that the world keep turning our way
AND WE CAN'T WAIT TO GET ON THE ROAD AGAIN"
ROAD TRIP- a journey via automobile

I guess driving the 22,500 miles to the Arctic Ocean last summer wasn't enough. So after overpacking the SUV again we are off and running to celebrate the open road. This year we are headed to the Eastern half of the good ol'USA on up to St. Edwards Island and Newfoundland. More family, friends, Fishers, faith and forests. Will we qualify as Professional Road Trippers? Is this the Baby Boomer version of hitchhiking? Does Dashboarding count as exercise? So glad I can pack the "extras" and not pay "extra" and so love not having to stand in line to take off my shoes to change states. Besides it's an excellent way to shed some skin and live out loud. Check out the schedule and see if you're on the trip tick. Our most valuable souvenir are the hugs and stories we can't wait to share. Look over at the archived blogs on the right side as it stores the "older" blog entries there....don't want you to miss the trip from day one!

CONFIRMED ROADIES

After last summers "once in a life time road trip" we were hooked-if bored one evening see pamelacollins.blogspot.com (North to Alaska) for sordid details. There are plenty of reasons to hit the road and celebrate America's (and Canada too!) cultural heritage and natural wonders. Although we haven't experienced the meandering version-our trip is kinda planned and suits our purpose. Our focus are the FIVE F'S (family, friends, fishers, faith, forests). With the blessing of health and time we are free to visit and experience our F's. We have also learned the way to a healthy life style on a long road trip....goal for this trip is to eat green and healthy- no more Bubba's Jerky and Corn Dogs. Bubba is even bringing his Vita Mixer. Nothing like a Slimey I mean green smoothie to start the day off. Pleep only indulges in the banana smoothies...no green for the Pleepmeister. And yes there has been a new addition to the Collins Road Family- Pleep now has a sister- Pleetisha (aka Sis). After he laid down the rules of the road to Sis and made it clear who is in charge of this rig she smiled sweetly and said "you bet Bro!" So come along for the ride- Happy Trails!


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Tuesday, August 31, 2010

DAY 12 NYC HERE WE COME...VIA ATLANTIC CITY?

ATLANTIC CITY-Down by the boardwalk......
The Boardwalk was built in 1870-today an adult playground designed to take all of your money.  Never been here.  Had to see where all that Miss America stuff takes place.  I did bring my swim suit and evening gown for the "talent" portion...;)   From the shiny gold garish Trump's Taj Mahal to some very seedy hotels and sights welcome to Atlantic City home of gambling (11 casinos-glittering monuments to the Saint of Betting) in the state of New Jersey.  What a hodge podge- high end to lowest end.  It looks like an attempt was made at refurbishing the city but God only knows what the plan or vision was/is???  Memo to Trump, politicians and the unions...should have bulldozed the whole place down, got a master plan (with some green and clean) and went with a 50 year plan.  This place looks like ZONING and PLANNING GONE AMUK.  I can see why Bert Parks retired...youza!  I did miss the showdown of Ann Coulter and James Carville a few day ago...now that was a fight I would have wanted a ringside seat for!    But hey Dick Cheney is speaking Sept 18 at their summer speaking series-in Atlantic City.  Who knew?   Of course I only have eyes looking for the Jerseylicous Gang-you go Snookie!  Lot's of look alikes down here...we are talking way too much hair product and orange skin from those spray booths-yikes!
And p.s. it was nice to know I left my NEW slacks and 2 blouses back at the last Hotel.  After ironing them, I managed to leave them in the armoire....I knew that ironing thing was overrated...grrrrr.  So what have you left behind in your travels?  Any tips on how now to leave stuff in your hotel room??

NYC SECRET SERVICE REUNION
Bubba where will we park this huge beast?  Too big for our hotel?  They did give us locations for Gracie the Gas Guzzler- starting rates $70 a day, hello valet.  Night after night Bubba has to rearrange the mess that is created daily while mumbling a couple of choice words.   Pleep jumps up and down as he sings along the mantra while I cover Sis's ears.  We can never find the paper towels when needed....I am sure that little rascal hides them amongst other things...like my missing camera charger.  And I am sure Pleep had something to do with those clothes left behind...
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Another Long & Winding Road

Another Long & Winding Road
3,300 Miles Is A Short Haul For This Crowd