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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Sunday, September 12, 2010

DAY 29 ADIOS AMIGOS ANDERSONS!


Farewell to our Fine Friends the Andersons and Black Dog

The Anderson's have raised the bar on the definition of hospitality.  While we had intended to spend 2 or 3 days our stay "extended " to 7!  And the week raced by.  Home? Home?  We felt at home.  We were on the go every moment.  They shared their little slice of Maine with us.  A week we will never forget.  Thank you Pat and John and of course The Black Dog.  

THE TRUE YELLOW ROSE OF TEXAS
We have not met anyone happier or more cheery than the beautiful Pat Anderson.  Unlike Boca, she is chronically cheerful.  And the consummate hostess.  To wake up everyday to her laughter was a real treat.  Bubba was hoping that she would rub off on old Boca.  Her sunny disposition is not only a joy to be around but an inspiration and reminder of choosing the way life ocurrs.  Pat lives the theme song from Spamalot- "ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE!"  



A farewell libation at the Beach with some of their beachy pals.  The adage of make new friends but keep thee old -one is silver and the other is gold.  In this case the Anderson's qualitfy as platinum.  I hope our "new" friends love us for who we are- warts and all!  Thank you Pat and John for a fantastic week in Ogugunquit. No R and R here- just full tilt boogy mode and tons of laughs and fun.  

 You know we have become friends when John was comfortable enough to wear his favorite shoes....water in and water out.  You can take the man out of New England but you can't take the New England out of the man.

Another Long & Winding Road

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