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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Thursday, September 2, 2010

DAY 16 NYC POSTPARTY DEPRESSION AND USS INTREPID

The aftermath...coffee please and brunch at the Stage with a friend from Boca- June's daughter Whitney Wolfe....where else can you spend $20 on a sandwich and get insulted throughout the whole meal for free!




New York New York....a constant street fair in the summer....Bubba on the hunt for socks.  As I pointed out the Fisher House Managers are tired of seeing his hairy leg hanging over those short socks...he did manage to find a pair of Nicks...nothing like the heel sticking out on back of the calf....  Throw care to the wind Bubba 4 pair for $10 bucks- nothing but the best for my man.



And on to the best part of the day a visit to the USS Intrepid Aircraft Carrier/Museum...  the museum opened in 1982 after ZACHARY FISHER and his buddy Michael Stern succeeded in saving the Intrepid from the scrap heap in 1978.  The Museum is dedicated to the exhibition and interpretation of history, science and service as related to its home aboard the USS INTREPID-a national landmark.  It closed in 2006 for extensive renovations and reopened in 2008.  We enjoyed the Hangar Deck, the Gallery Deck, the Flight Deck and Third Deck. Don't forget to also see the submarine, the Concorde and the Lockheed reconnaissance plane.  Bubba was in his glory in spite of the heat of the day-95 degrees!  Once again we salute the generosity and patriotism of a true American Hero- ZACHARY FISHER!


Bubba had flown on the Concord back in the 80"s....a tight fit for a big boy.  So if you haven't visited the oh so newly updated and USS INTREPID MUSEUM do yourself a favor and check it out!

www.intrepidmuseum.org

Another Long & Winding Road

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