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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Saturday, August 21, 2010

DAY 4 THE OUTER BANKS/NAGGS HEAD NORTH CAROLINA



Sis and the Pleepster so enjoy sunning on the dash....

OBX
Ok so how many of you have heard of the Outer Banks?  Been there?
The Outer Banks is a 200 mile long string of narrow barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina.  We needed a day in between 4 Fisher House visits to enjoy the scenery a bit.  This major tourist destination for sons of the south is known for a temperate climate and a wide expansive open beach front. In 1958 the Cape Hatteras National Seashore was established to protect these beautiful dunes. We saw where the Wright Brothers first flight took place- hello Kitty Hawk.  And of course Pleep kept looking for his favorite pirate Blackbeard.  Finding out the pirate met his maker here had Pleep wave his sword around just a bit more.  There are very few hotels/motels here.  Most folks rent a beach house and stay for "awhile".




Lots of kayaking, surfing, windsurfing, kiteboarding and of course parasailing.  Now that we are within the weight limit we'd rather watch from the bar.  With all that beach traffic naturally there were many souvenir shops.  What poses us to buy absolutely crazy crap while on vacation and take it home and come to our senses and find a home for it in the garage....but is sure fun looking!  After catching a few rays on the dashboard Sis begged for a tie dyed hoodie....


Boca couldn't quite decide which pair to get....so what could she do but AM X the both of them...hmmm wonder how they will play back home???



 So North Carolina's answer to the Hamptons- quite lovely.




Time you enjoyed wasting, is not time wasted.  T.S. Elliot
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Another Long & Winding Road

Another Long & Winding Road
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