On behalf of myself, Marc and Peanut, we would like to extend a very Merry Christmas to our friends, family and readers all over the world.  Be kind to those you love!  

All the best in 2013!

Christmas Party at the Park...

Marc and I tend to shy away from such things as theme parties and other park gatherings, but we decided to put our big kid pants on and headed to

Peanut and his buddy, Stretch...

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Just Sayin'...

A couple days ago, we decided we needed some Asian therapy (Chinese food!) and headed to a local restaurant for their lunch buffet.  Nims is a small, family-owned restaurant

Mexican Hat Dance?!!

A couple of days ago, while doing the good neighbour thing, we stood somewhere between our site and our new neighbours' site, introduced ourselves and chatted for 20 minutes or so.  Of course, meeting someone for the first time, you want them to

Yes, We're Still Here...!

For our friends and family who wonder why we are neglecting Juanita's Journey this season, we would like to explain why that is.  When researching RV parks this past summer, we chose to stay in the Florida panhandle

Welcome, Cerys!

We are proud to announce the arrival of our new, beautiful grandaughter, Cerys. Our daughter brought this bundle into the world yesterday. She weighed 9 lbs 15 ounces and measured 22 inches. And has lots of hair!

Nat and Noka, we wish you all the best. Love this sweet baby with every ounce of your being! Aidan, take good care of your new baby sister. Kisses from Memere and Pepere!

Do you Black Friday?!

As Canadians, we are familiar with Boxing Day, a crazy-busy shopping day - the day after Christmas -  when stores offer sales too good to resist.  In the States,

Spaghetti Get-Together

A couple nights ago, we attended the first meal of the winter season, hosted by the Managers of the park.  If you know me at all, you will know

Suffering in Paradise!

Let me start at the beginning...  When we first arrived in Milton, our truck's warning system informed us that we had water in our fuel.  Lovely!  We stalled having it looked at for

Order of the Day: Shop Till We Drop!

Yes, folks, we have located the most important store in the area:  Hobby Lobby!  If you have never been to this wonder of wonders, you are definitely missing something.  Do you have an interest in crafts?  Or maybe you prefer painting, sewing,

Just A Start...

Due to recent inclement weather (mostly strong winds) courtesy of tropical storm Sandy, we have not yet spent much time enjoying KOA park amenities.  So far, we have spent

Storm Is Brewing!

Yes, tropical storm Sandy is winding up and, if forecasts are accurate, will most likely pack a punch.  We had a visitor from New York State who headed back home this morning, with a trailer (carrying his antique Mustang) in tow,

We Have Arrived!

We have finally arrived at our new "winter" home in Milton, Florida.  The drive from Ottawa was very pleasant, temps in the high teens and the scenery spectacular, thanks to all the glorious fall colours.  On our first day, we drove nine hours from Ottawa to Laurel, Maryland, to visit with our American friends, Mike and Shirley.  As usual,

Under Construction!

We are currently fine-tuning Juanita's blog in preparation for our October 15 departure.  Juanita is, after all, the true star of this blog!  Please remember to bookmark our site in order to facilitate your return visits!  See you soon!

SEE YOU IN OCTOBER 2012!

Goodbye For Now...

Well, friends, we come to the end of another winter season in the South. This year was very different for us in that we were so far from our beloved ocean. This time around,

Change of plans...Again!

It seems, this trip, things are bound to go wrong.  We decided, a couple days ago, to skip the drive to Massachussetts as it was quite a bit further and, with the cost of

Galveston, Texas

In reality, we are camping somewhere between Phoenix and Galveston, a town called

The Alamo...

For Americans who remember their history lessons, The Alamo is a well-known landmark.  As Canadians, we did not have that advantage, so Marc and I were curious about its significance.  The Daughters of

San Antonio, Texas...

We truly enjoyed our week in San Antonio.  We stayed at an RV park located a short six miles from most of the downtown sights.  Must say...it felt a bit strange spending time in

Why Can't We See?!...

We spent but a few short days in Las Cruces, New Mexico and during that time got to experience one of their wonderful sandstorms.  We thought we were back in Canada, in the middle of

Old Mesilla Village...

The tiny village of Old Mesilla is located in the center of the City of Las Cruces.  It is a series of old, well-maintained adobe-style buildings

Quick Update...

This morning, we head to the Houston/Galveston, Texas area.  We have reserved a site at an RV Park well-situated just about halfway between these two cities.  So hang in there and check back soon for more posts!

Town of Tombstone, Arizona

Whenever we visit an attraction, I always try to write something positive about the experience.  This will be a first for me because

Sonora Desert Museum - Tucson, Az.

Agave Cactus

This attraction is more than worth the $14 entrance fee.  A short 10 miles or so took us into the

Boondocking on BLM Land...

View just outside Tucson, Az

For three days before heading to Benson, Az., we stayed on BLM land (Bureau of Land Management), approximately 7 miles outside of Tucson.  We had boondocked (dry camping) before, but

Goldfield Ghost Town and Mine

Main Street

Why another ghost town, you might wonder?!!  Well, we are in the west, after all!  This particular ghost town is located at

Driving the Apache Trail...

Canyon Lake near start of Trail

For all our excitement at the prospect of driving this scenic trail, once we had done it, we

Apache Junction, AZ

We expected Apache Junction to be a tiny village at the entrance to the Apache Trail.  To our surprise, it is a fairly large town, elevation 1,750 feet above sea level, with a population of just about 80,000.  The backdrop to the town are the lovely Superstition Mountains.  Each year,

Arizona's Bridges and Overpasses...

I never thought I would write about bridges and overpasses, but I truly feel this topic deserves a post all its own.  Every bridge or overpass you come across in

A Surprise In Prescott, Arizona...

As we made the return drive from Prescott to Mayer, Arizona, we discovered - quite by chance -

Next on the agenda...

On Wednesday, Feb. 15, we will head south to Mesa and Apache Junction, Arizona.  We will miss Sedona, but new adventures await!  We hope to have dependable internet, and will blog as soon as we are able.  Until then, stay well!

Sedona, A Natural Wonder!

Wow!  There is no better way to describe Sedona, Arizona!  We have traveled to many lovely places over the years but none rival Sedona in beauty.  Of course, we expected to see

Yuma & San Luis

Ninety minutes south of Quartzsite is Yuma, a city inhabited by many winter visitors.  There are some attractions relating mostly to the "3:10 To Yuma" movie, i.e. the prison to which the bounty hunter

Lake Havasu City...A Real Gem!

That is how we would describe Lake Havasu City.  A short, scenic 90-minute drive north

Marc's Idea of Heaven...

Today, we visited a site where old cars are bought, sold and restored. Nothing fancy about this place with its office a battered, old mobile home and

California, Here We Come!

(Southwestern states have these checkpoints, where Border Patrol look into vehicles to ensure drivers are not carrying illegal immigrants, drugs or firearms.  The process is quick and painless.)

While chatting up one of our neighbours at the park, Marc (my social butterfly) learned, much to our surprise, that California is actually only 20 miles away. Trust me when I say that within

The "Mother" Of All Shows...

For 10 days every January, the Tyson Wells group hosts an RV and Travel Show under massive tents, in the southern area of the town of

Bunnies, Bunnies, Everywhere!

Of course, we have all seen rabbits before, but here at the Desert Gardens RV Park, we see little wee bunnies running around everywhere. They are wild and seem perfectly happy to

No Fleas Here...!

As you are by now aware, what makes up Quartzsite's winter population is its visitors. People from every corner of  the

What Can We Say?!

This guy, believe it or not, is notorious here in Quartzsite.  And if you ever encounter someone in

No Ghosts Here...

A one-hour drive south on Hwy 95 took us to a rough gravel road due east through the desert. Another 30 minutes of bouncing and teeth grinding, and we finally arrived at

A Day In The Sonoran Desert

A few days ago, we headed into the desert for a hike.  Our day started with

Our New Best Friend...

This post is hardly significant but, we hope, good for a smile.  Our new best friend here in No Man's Land (a.k.a. Quartzsite) is none other than

We Have Arrived!

We have arrived in Quartzsite, the western-most destination of this winter season.  And it was a long drive fraught with

That Guy Murphy...

As Murphy's Law would bear out, if anything can go wrong, it will.  Sometimes, it happens twice!

As explained in a previous post, we had a blowout on our way to

2012 Starts With A Bang...No, Really!

With my ankle wrapped as snug as a bug in a rug, we hit the road, destination:  Arizona.  Just east of San Antonio, Texas, Marc suddenly slammed the brakes, fear and panic clearly apparent on his face.  The smell of

Twist and Shout!

We had not been to a casino in quite a while, so we decided to boondock in Biloxi, Mississippi, home of many excellent casinos, on our way to Arizona.   I strapped on

To Catch You Up!

Now that we have arrived (once again) in the South, we wanted to give you a brief outline of our Christmas trip.  First off, the weather for our drive to Ottawa was excellent.  A light jacket

BONNE ANNEE! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Nous souhaitons que l'an 2012 vous apportera tout ce que vous desirez!  Wishing that 2012 brings you all that your heart desires!

Lise & Marc
xoxo