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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Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Day 22 NEW HAMPSHIRE-LIVE FREE OR DIE!

WHITE MOUNTAIN FUN
This beautiful National Forest and Appalachian mountain range covers 1/4 of the state of New Hampshire and a small portion of western Maine- is considered the most rugged mountains in New England.  The most famous peak-Mount Washington (6,288 ft) and home to the fastest surface wind gust measured in the northern hemisphere (231 miles per hour) WOULD have been great to visit but when the lady in the ticket booth barked "whatareyanuts!  25 foot visibility up there today".  And the Pleep said, "Mam, you don't know my Dad.  He has driven this rig to the Arctic Ocean, I can assure you he can handle your mountain".   "Hey little Monkey, do you not understand what 25 feet of visibility looks like?  from here to there and there are no guard rails up there and..."  Bubba did a donut to get out of there as fast as he could- no Pleep and Sis, not today.  We'll enjoy it from a distance.  The Pleepster thinks this sounds like that scam at Denali- only 65 days a year of visibility on this one-have you made it to the top???

No Hiking the Whites for Boca....how about the next best thing, the Mount Washington Hotel
Built in 1902 by 250 Italian artisans, this National Historic Landmark is worth the visit.  Since 1999 it is now open year round- lots of skiing up this way.  We were too early for the fall colors but we still managed to enjoy the beauty of this neck of the woods.   Pleep particularly enjoyed the rocking chairs on the back porch.  And Sis enjoyed the Feldman wedding....and what a place for a wedding.  Whoever the Feldmans are- excellent venue!

The Pleepster was sick and tired of seeing all the Moose Crossing signs-and not one sighting.  He figures it's a good tourist ploy.  From the trip last year he became quite the expert on Moose sightings...the road apples were the first clue.  No road apples in New Hampshire and not a darn moose in sight.  So he was quite pleased with the moose head in the lodge.   Close enough,

And how about the Mountain View Grand
Built in 1865, this casual and comfy resort is also a beauty.  Although closed for many years some young dot com entrepreneur bought it and poured a lot of dough into and reopened in 2002.  Good job my man.   And Boca and Sis nosed in on another wedding.... the room rate here is the same as the Linoleum Motel Six in Montauk.  Go figure.
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Another Long & Winding Road

Another Long & Winding Road
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