Monthly Archives: January 2010

Sleeping on the Median Strip

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Richard

Last night in Carlisle, PA, we stopped at a Flying J truck stop since they have spaces for rvs for overnight camping. Being right next to I-81 and a major on/off ramp, the roar of downshifting diesel trucks was our … Continue reading →

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Recycling on the Road

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Richard

The truck and airstream are nearly loaded for our SW trip. As I moved recycling materials to be picked up yesterday, I got thinking more about where our paper, cans, bottles will go while traveling. I know Vermont and New … Continue reading →

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Winter Survival Kit

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Richard

Carry a winter survival kit in your car/truck to include: sleeping bag or blankets flashlight & extra batteries brightly colored cloth sand or a bag of cat litter shovel candles and matches non perishable high calorie foods, (nuts, raisins, and … Continue reading →

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Weather Worries

Posted on January 17, 2010 by Richard

A little over a week to launch and I’m starting to worry about the weather — even though I know long-range forecasts are notoriously unreliable. It reminds me of many times I’ve planned VFR cross-country flights, looking for that weather … Continue reading →

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