Monday, December 29th
Well, there went christmas.Does everyone feel the speed of passing time?Must be that extra second there adjusting for on new years eve.We like the "build up" to Christmas after Thanksgiving.We did get tired of hearing Burl Ives' Holly, Jolly, Christmas.Never heard our favorite "Snoopy & The Red Baron" by the Royal Guardsmen.We did enjoy Christmas eve with our canadian friends from BC and two american couples.A very interesting conversation with Bob (pictured here) about his seven years at the Hanoi Hilton and flying.He's one great man.
Christmas day found us in Tucson after an easy 75 mile drive.Our Wolfeboro neighbors have a home they spend winter at to escape the cold.We had a great meal prepared by Lindy.Betty and Jack are in their 80's so they liked not having to cook.Daisy was along and enjoyed her day too.A pleasant relaxing day for everyone.We left just as the sun set trying to avoid driving in the darkness.The speed limit on two lane I-10 is 75.So you can cruise at 55-60 as I would like.Makes night driving a lot harder at that speed.We got home with time enough to watch the tube and almost got to see our video of the best christmas movie ever, The March of the Wooden Soldiers.Laurel& Hardy at their best.We fell asleep before I could start the movie.Channel surfing!It's a guy thing.Anyhow we watched it last night.Can't believe it doesn't even get a mention among all the trash christmas movies out there.We have pretty much decided to spend next christmas in Wolfeboro and leave for winter after new years eve.We just can't travel out west that late because of nasty weather.So we'll go south to Georgia, South Carolina or the old standby, Florida.Maybe do out west every other year.We certainly enjoy the motorhome lifestyle either way.
On friday after christmas, the three of us drove up to Deer Valley airport north side of Phoenix.I had a phone conversation last summer with a tech rep for Shell Oil.Turns out he has a Bell47 like mine and has operated it ten years.We arranged to meet at his hangar to see the aircraft and pick his brain on maintenance issues since he maintains the machine with a little help.I got an awful lot out of that meeting.We also decided that the general Phoenix area was more desireable to live with access to lots of stores and services.In general some nice neighborhoods.After we left the hangar, we were starving.We stopped at the airport terminal and were pleasantly surprised to have a terrific dinner.Wish this airport was closer to NH!Another 75 mile drive and we were back at base.The next day was a do nothing, nada, day to recover from 300 miles of travel on the previous two days.Fully recovered and ready to go, the three of us drove up to Mesa for the big indoor flea market there.It was OK but not as good as we expected from all the folks who recommended it.We saw it all in about two and a half hours.Daisy got some good sleep in the truck and we got about a hundred bucks of stuff.I guess our "stuff" low level light was flickering.
Today, Jack & Betty drove up from Tucson.They loved the coach and were enthralled with the size.They saw it back in Wolfeboro when we first got it but it had all four slides retracted since it was in a "travel" mode.They had a class C motorhome so I think they were remembering its' size in their mind.We took them to the Olive garden, Jack's favorite restaurant.As usual they prepared a nice meal.The weather has been real nice with tomorrow expected to be 70 degrees with bright sunshine.That is forcast all week.So we had great weather the first and now, last week here.With fairly good weather the rest of the time save for those three or four days along the way of showers and wind.We'll be on the move New Years day to Palm Springs.Hopefully all the drinkers will be home recovering and the rest of the folks watching football, leaving the roads clear to travel.Happy, safe & healthy new year to all and God Bless Us Everyone....................................

Saturday, December 20th, '08

Nice weather is back here in Casa Grande.After a few days of strong wind and rain showers.We spent the day at the Pima air museum which is adjacent to the Davis-Monathan AFB.D-M is where some 10,000+ military aircraft are stored.The museum currently has some 270+ aircraft on display.Most are outdoors.I've included a few of the pictures I took for my aviator friends.A great place we hadn't been to in a lot of years.The best thing is Daisy was allowed to go in with us.We were there almost four hours!She was bored on occasion but we were glad we brought her since we were 75 miles from the "house" and didn't want her to spend a whole day alone with an occasional dog sitter visit.After the museum, we drove onboard the AFB to visit the BX and commisary.Lindy did all her christmas food shopping at the commisary.Daisy was glad by that time to get some rest in her bed in the truck cab.So we were able to get dinner and shop without guilt.You "dog" people know what I mean.we got back to the hacienda on wheels about 9 pm.Yesterday the weather was really good so we took a ride to Marana airport.

We wanted to look at a "light sport" aircraft we are interested in.We had met with a nice guy who flight instructed in it and arranged for a demo flight.Lindy & Daisy waited while I flew for nearly an hour!Some demo.He had said 20 minutes.But we were having such a good time exploring the aircraft (and spectacular views) that it turned into a lot longer.The instructor basically never touched the controls so I got a good idea how I would enjoy the machine.He was a retired newspaper reporter/photographer.Very interesting gent.We will consider this aircraft if and when I stop lusting over my beautiful Bell 47.I'll try to put a picture of each on the blog for you.

Hard to believe we have a few days left 'til christmas.We really miss being home in NH for that.'Though they are having horrible weather back east.Next year we are tentatively planning staying in NH 'til after New Years eve.Don't have a destination picked just yet, but would like a warm spot.Arizona has been colder than expected so hopefully, Palm Springs will be warmer.And Nevada by march should improve.We've been happy that there have been no big problems with the equipment.I have gotten to clean/wax the coach so that it'll only need a good washing back in NH before storing at "the landing".So for now , I will crank up my favorite ZZtop

CD and sign off.

Saturday, December 13th

Well folks, now that we spend a lot of time in one spot, the blog slows.We're having to good a time here in Casa Grande, Arizona.Right

between Phoenix and Tucson it's a nice spot.Weather is dry with day temps in the 60-75 range.At night it's in the 40's.Usually low 50's by 6am.I've been getting away with a blast of heat from the overhead A/C heat exchangers.They'll raise the temp 15+ degrees.This precludes burning diesel fuel in the main heat system.We use that for serious cold.We've been to Tucson to visit some neighbors from Wolfeboro who have a winter home out here.We'll spend christmas with them.Also visited the Army western training site that I spent three weeks at in early 90's for a tactical "cobra" traing course.Another field had a bunch of old airliners and fighters.Got a good walk among the old dogs.Most are being restored for wealthy aviators.DC-6's & A-4 jets were common.We will visit the Pima Air museum that we haven't seen in years.We are surrounded in our motorhome by canadians.A lot from BC.A real nice bunch that we've had several happy hours with.It didn't turn into a "drunk in"!Florida was a little different in that respect.One of their "mates " was an american from Texas.Since there are at least five of us "Bobs" in the group, he was already called "air Bob".Rightly so.He and I hit it off quickly.You see, Bob, a retired American Airlines Captain started out his career as a fighter pilot in the US Air Force.Surviving being shot down by north vietnamese gunners in his F-4 Phantom, he was a "guest" at the Hanoi Hilton for Five years!Now 68 years old and in remarkable shape, he flies air races and trains pilots to fly a bunch of "civillianized" fighter aircraft.He has some interesting tales.Unfortunately he had a short airline career being hired in his mid-forties.We meet the most interesting people out on the road.Maybe that's why Willie loves it so much and wrote that great song.Lindy and Daisy have enjoyed the road probably more than me.I do love it, but it would improve if I could tow along my Bell 47.Heck, with the truck attached we'd trail about 90+ feet of gear!For those interested, regular gas out here is as low as $1.49/gal.Diesel at $1.99.The RV park is enormous.Surrounding a beautiful golf course, it has all the amenities such as pools, hot tubs, activities etc.We will be here 'til New Years Day.At that time we will travel about three hundred miles to Palm Springs for our two month stay there.A good day to travel usually since people are trying to recover from the "eve" partys and the rest watch football.We'll try to get a weekly report out in the future.We don't want to bore you too much.So, everyone have a safe and pleasant Christmas and New Year.'Til the next blog write.....

Hi folks.My name is Daisy.Normally my "dad" writes this blog thing.He's a little tired from todays 245 mile drive.So he asked me to write this update.Personally, I don't know why he has no energy.I got some good sleep up on the dash and also in the euro cliner chair.Mom even let me sleep in her lap a bit too!I dig this motor home thing but what do I know, I like flying in helicopters and chewing on rawhide.The weather was great from Al-B-quirki to Las cruces.Is that how you spell Al-b- oh whatever.How many dacshunds you know that can spell.It's one of our weak areas

along with frizby catching.Anyhow, we're only here for the night.So not much to report.They left me in the coach about thirty minutes to go in a hot tub.I barked the first five minutes after they left and began again as I saw them thru the windshield about a quarter mile away!It worked, they cuddled me and felt bad for leaving me.Oh yeah- we got 100 gallons of diesel here and the price was $2.23 a gallon.Glad it won't come out of my biscuit funds!So, I think I'll hit the folks up for a "chew" and end this thing here.Hope you'll all follow my adventures and don't forget to click the pixtures to supersize them.That's me in my flying clothes above.'Til next time ......Daisy

November 24 thru November 29
We spent the last six days in Albuquerque.Terrific resort park.They had three boxes of mail we had forwarded.Our mail will get forwarded every week once we stay in one spot for a while.We simply call our small town post office, in Wolfeboro, and give them an address.The first day here we drove over to Kirtland Air Force Base.Lindy emptied out the commissary(supermarket) and then we did damage at the BX.This base dates back to before WW2 I think.Lots of bombardier training was conducted on a large scale.The next day our friends from Colorado arrived in Albuquerque after a 400+ mile drive to spend Thanksgiving with us.We had a great time with them and talked a lot about the "motorhome" life style.They are very interested in doing it and naturally had lots of questions.We were happy to help since we went thru a similar investigation prior to buying our motorhome.I hope they enjoy it as much as we do.We meet lots of nice ,interesting people.The day before Thanksgiving the four of us drove to Santa Fe.About a sixty mile ride and climb to almost 7000 feet above sea level.It was hard to breath walking uphill and trying to talk!Lots of neat shops and an inordinant amount of "artist" displays.Mostly sculptures and some paintings.At least fifty or more shops!Lindy & I were treated to a great lunch by our friends.We drove back to our motorhome later on to enjoy some macaroni and cheese Lindy had prepared.We got a good nights sleep and awoke early to see the Macy's parade on TV.Always good to see NY after all these years away from it.When our friends, Karen & Bruce arrived in the morning, the girls prepared the side dishes we would provide for the Thanksgiving dinner.
In the afternoon, we went over to the "clubhouse".About twenty five to thirty other RV'ers were there to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner.There were many great dishes provided by the guests and four turkeys provide by the park.It was a feast!What great food!We met many nice folks and enjoyed another couple that we got together with later on to see their coach.They hope to visit us in Palm Springs on their way west.Unfortunately, right after desert, a huge thunderstorm blew in with strong winds, hail & snow.Bruce and I beat feet back to the motorhome to comfort their dog,Brandy.We had to leave Brandy and Daisy there while we were at the clubhouse.Brandy is terrified of thunderstorms.So that was an early end to the day.Lots of unsettled weather to the north was responsible for our friends to depart early next morning as they had a long drive to make.We had a great time with them and hope we will see them in their very own coach in the future.To finish off the week, Lindy and I returned to "old town" to re-visit a store Lindy found some interest in.We got her an early xmas present of a beautiful silver inlaid stone bracelet made by a local american indian.We finished the day by preparing for a morning launch to Las Cruces New Mexico.We'll spend saturday night there and sunday night in Tuscon(at Davis-Monathan AFB) before arriving for our one month stay in Casa Grande, Arizona.We are enjoying the hell out of this.Stay tuned.

Sunday, November 22

Amarillo by mornin'.Good song by George Strait.Two nights here a welcome rest.So far the worst roads we encountered were I-40 in Arkansas & Oklahoma.Genuine wash boards.In any case we heard about this state park 25 miles south of Amarillo.We drove down in the Tacoma.What a surprise!Palo Duro Canyon is the second largest canyon in the U.S.It's 120 miles long and 800 feet deep.Sort of a small scale Grand Canyon.We drove around and into the canyon for the afternoon.Daisy liked walking it, however we had to keep her from going into the brush as snakes are fairly common out here.We in fact did have a mountain cat of some sort cross in front of our slow moving truck.After leaving the park we stopped at a Texas steak house to get a good dose of red meat.Lindy enjoyed her cut.I think my request for well done dried my steak out a little to much.It was just OK.We arrived back at the coach with about two hours of sunlight left.We decided to get the "road grime" off the bus, so Lindy and I gave it a quick soap-wash-rinse.It was amazing how much dirt came off.A little TV, and early lights out.We did our usual disconnect of sewer/water hoses after the wash to make for a quick get away in the morning.Besides, it pays to keep some water on board to not have a worry about a frozen supply hose.The coach "heat protects" its' own water system.With a fresh water tank quantity of up to 109 gallons, we have an ample supply for several days of self contained.Next stop, Albuquerque, NM.In the 285 mile ride there, we'll be climbing to their elevation of over 5000 feet!

Friday, November 21st

This morning we awoke to the coldest temperature of the trip.Right at freezing, I had the heat set to keep us warm and comfortable.It worked well.I also set the engine preheater on to work about 2 hours before departure.It to worked great.It simply circulates warm water around the engine.This was the coldest I have ever cranked the engine.It started quickly and smoothly.We sucked in all four slides, pulled shore power(electric) and moved out.We had to move right next door to a large parking lot to "hitch" the Tacoma up.It avoids blocking the RV park and keeps the base fire marshall happy.Don't cringe now, I topped off the Toyota the night before at the base station for $1.65 a gallon!Thank you Tinker Air Force Base!On the road by 0845, we covered the 285 miles to Amarillo in six hours including a lunch stop.Topping off the rig in western Oklahoma at $2.49 a gallon.

We've been averaging 8 miles per gallon this year as we passed 19000 miles on the odometer.Catepillar literature says to expect a one mile per gallon increase at break-in on their engines.Get this, they claim break in occurs at approximately 30,000 miles!Entering Texas, a nice Texas welcome sign provided a good setting for a picture so hopefully I will be able to stick it in here.We'll stay here two nights.It's the best "transient" stop ever.Just south of I-40, it opened only last year.With Texas big parking spots, we hooked up, set up and Lindy prepared a great meal.They also have a adult only(no kids) hot tub.Yeah- me too.I thought it meant a "no clothes allowed" hot tub.Who knew?Adult only?Well we'll check it out tomorrow.Oasis RV Resort is struggling in the current economic environment and I do hope they make it.They're are trying very hard.The wind was blowing in Texas at a steady 20 knots today.The rig required a little crosswind correction at times on I-40, but I was surprised when we opened the door in Amarillo to find it blowing a lot harder than I expected.Temperature in the high 40's will dip into the 20's tonight.After a week coming up in Alburquerque starting sunday, we look forward to the warm temperatures of Arizona for december and Palm Springs January & February.Daisy, had a nice walk here after she slept most of the ride.Like most dogs she doesn't like the neighborhood changing so often.Being territorial, she'll like when we stay planted a month or two.By December 1st she will get her wish at Casa Grande.We will too.

Thursday, November 20th
Today we delayed our departure 24 hours.Yesterday we had a freaky weather situation.The temperature hit a high of 78 degrees!Not exactly normal for Oklahoma City in november.Well, a cold front passed thru after midnight.No rain- just howling winds.Gusts to around 40 out of the north.Predicted to stay around all day.My first command decision.We were to drive eastbound on I-40 for around 285 miles to Amarillo.The wind would be a direct crosswind from the north.With about 60+ feet of motorhome and truck in tow,(total weight of near 50,000pounds), I thought it could wait a day.We planned some cushion in the trip and this would be the first use of it.Daisy wasn't nuts about the wind but it didn't scare her.Her ears flew in the breeze kind of like "the flying nun" look!Tinker is a treat.This afternoon coming back from the BX, Lindy and I saw a B-52 & then a B-1 Bomber take off in the stiff wind.What a beautiful sight they were.Also saw a tanker,(B-707) do a low level go around.I can see a new camera in our future!Wait 'til we get to Nellis.Home of red flag, I'm told sights there are unbelievable.Another great dinner cooked up by Lindy ended the days outings.Except for another "daisy walk".So off we go......................

Tuesday, November 18th
Having not have access or time since leaving Nashville, I'll combine the last few days here in this update.As you've noticed the "blog" jumps around a bit.If you start reading as of the date we left NH, Nov. 7th, you can just follow by the dates.Also, if you click on the pictures, they will enlarge.So, after a transient overnight stop in Nashville we arrived the next day in Memphis-Arkansas.Just across from the river from Memphis, Tn.Yes the mississippi river.We parked at an RV park right on the waters edge for a two day stay.After a nice dinner, a long walk with Daisy, we watched the old boob tube and retired early.Though at this age retiring early is not all that unique.I barely make it thru the 11pm weather guy!Sunday morning, nov. 16th, was a clear, cool, cloudless day.We decided to drive to mecca.For me, that's Graceland.Elvis was a major idol for me and inspired me to play guitar.I made some nice money with it (& the band) playing the NY area in the mid-sixties.I know what your thinkin'.Bob did drugs.Although it may sometimes appear that I did or still do, I never tried.The ones I take now are for my health.Fact is I didn't and still don't like/drink beer.And it was always free to the band.I digress.Major disappointment was encountered by the rip-off operation at Graceland.Eight bucks for parking and tours ranging from $28 to $ 68 dollars-Each!Elvis would be crazed if he knew his fans were being exploited this way.Turns out, the Presley family sold Graceland to some money making tourist trap company that I will not support.I'll spend another hundred plus rather on Elvis CD's I can enjoy forever!We instead drove about ten miles inti Memphis to visit and tour the famous "Sun Studios" where Sam Phillips recorded the early (& first) Elvis recordings.He also discovered Jerry Lee, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash!We were in the actual studio, unchanged in 50+ years were they recorded!Daisy slepted in the tacoma for a few hours.Afterwards, we drove up to Millington.In 1969 I spent four months there at the Naval Air Station.While we visited the NEX (exchange), I decided to get a much needed haircut.After a ten minute wait, I was in the chair.I explained to the elderly barber I needed a trim.He agreed.I said you don't understand, the last time I was here I didn't have a choice!Nearly forty years have passed since that "recruit" haircut I got at boot camp!
On November 17th we were in Ft. Smith Arkansas for another "transient overnight.What that is , is a stop for the day to spend a night and continue early next day.We don't have to un-hitch our truck and not even require power or water.We do some of these stops at Walmart for convenience and to avoid looking for a "reasonable" park for the same thing.Some parks have protested the Walmart parking as taking their business.I say, offer us a "pull thru" site(60+ feet long) maybe water/electric for 25-30 bucks and I ll be there.I sleep better there than Walmart 'cause you don't have a lot of security at the shopping giant.Turns out, Lindy has found a lot of these easy on, easy off parks enroute.We have stayed true to our suggestion and been at a few already.We let them know we appreciate their "transient" parking.One even told us it was five bucks less for thirty rather than fifty amp service!I need to write a letter to an RV magazine to all those complaining parks.They have succeeded in closing some 300 Walmart opportunities, about ten percent!
Today,tuesday, Novenber 18th, we arrive at Tinker Air Force base for a two night stay.Located in Oklahoma City, it was an easy 276 mile drive on I-40 from Ft. Smith.Nice park.Only 39 spots and just six with 50 amp service.A neat base with lots of tanker aircraft to see.After setting up and cleaning up a bit we walked Daisy before heading over to the BX.Really nice food court and shopping.Tomorrow we'll refill the refrig with goodies from the commissary.As Linda Elerby would say- "and so it goes".Next stop, Amerillo, Texas.Last enroute stop, two nights, before final leg to Alburquerque.We'll be there a week and spend thanksgiving with friends driving down from Denver.To say we are really enjoying this trip is an understatement.............................Time to shop.

Friday, November 14th

Another easy drive leaving Sevierville to Nashville.Just 187 miles covered in 3.5 hours.No lunch stop necessary.Just a little snack enroute.Daisy slept most the way in her bed on the glare shield.Well, one of her beds.We'll miss that view out our front window of the French Broad River, however after a one niter in Nashville(bna for you pilots) it's on to Memphis.The park we're at is a good alternative to Walmart.IE it's a what I call a transient stop.Relatively cheap at 30 bucks, it offers water, electric and sewerage.Much more secure than any Walmart.

We'll just plug in power.We'll use our own water and sat tv etc.Keeps my workload light on these

"thru stops" of sorts.We're hoping to have a cold front pass us in the next 24 hours.It's been cloudy with rain expected this evening.Good news is it's been warm.In the 60's mostly.Lindy just made another really good dinner and we'll leave the truck hooked up to avoid the exercise in hitch/unhitch/re-hitch!A little tv, reading and lights out for tomorrows move to Memphis.Though watching fox news can raise blood pressure and make sleeping difficult.We'll see.

Thursday, November 13th.

Spent the afternoon shopping at the great store "BassPro"We took Daisy along and let her sleep in the car this time.They allow dogs in the store and a few days ago Daisy did come in and got her picture with Santa Claus!Weather was rainy on and off, though it was heavy rain before sunrise.If your wondering what the pictures are at the top of the blog, it's downtown Gatlinburg and the veteran day memorial service.And of course the star of the show-Daisy.This blog stuff is new and I hope to keep it simple and not put you to sleep.Unless you want to sleep.In that case I hope it works for you.Getting back to the substance, we got back from shopping and visiting a new log home model , and started the pre-launch process for the morning.Our next destination is Nashville with a planned overnight stay.Saturday we head to Memphis for a few days.Maybe stop at Graceland and my old Navy base at millington.I haven't been there in almost 40 years!

Launch Westward

Friday, November 7th.Launch day for Bob, Lindy & Daisy.The coach has been loaded.All systems are go, and the countdown clock continues for a 9 am launch.Just as we pull the gantry, a dumptruck arrive's at Daisy's Landing Heliport at Longwood Field!The driver is none other than Joe Balboni, the seller of our "new" five acre launch site.A nice guy!We felt bad we were in the launch process and rushed him off-BUT-a schedule is a schedule.We got off nearer 10 am.

The first leg of our adventure went rather smoothly.Driving conditions were good as was the weather.We can only hope the next six or so months go as well.We do approximately 300 mile legs a day.So our first stop was Fishkill NY.The hospitality at Walmart was good as usual.Lindy's longtime friend and UAL flying partner Laura Mudge and her husband,John stopped by to visit us that night.We had a fairly good night's sleep on our new mattress.Daisy had a restless night the first night out.She missed home.At one point,Lindy got up to find Daisy sitting in the drivers seat looking out the window as if to say "please drive me home".Lights out, we all went to sleep.

Saturday, November 8th.

The suns up and so are we!Lindy makes a pot of coffee after we crank up the APU.Another good day of weather as we begin our drive down I-84.As we proceed into Pennsylvania, the clouds thicken and begin to sprinkle.The beautiful scenery out our forward picture window begins to mute whatever color was left from the recent changing of the leaves.

We got off at an exit where our information (verified by phone) indicated a fuel stop.Well, it was $3.18 a gallon.However, we didn't get information regarding the terrible state of the station's pavement.Located on a hill, there were large holes and areas of uneveness.I managed to miss them with the motorhome but dragged the truck thru at least one pothole and dragged the towbar a little on the down sloped ramp.Meanwhile back on I-84, we intercepted and tracked the centerline of I-81 to Chambersburg,Pa.Once again, Walmart worked well.Another visitor from the east, Dave Gurkin found time to stop by and visit us.Captain Dave treated us to a nice dinner that was truly appreciated.Dave flies a KingAir for Sheetz out of Altoona,Pa.We had the APU running a long time.Daisy watched Fox News while we were at the restaurant nearby.After Dave departed, we had a pretty good night sleep.Daisy was beginning to settle down in her moving "home".....Lights out.

Sunday, November 9th.

Leaving Chambersburg this morning was a record setter for me.On the road by 8:20 am!This leg was just under our 300 mile limit and we made good time arriving in Fort Chiswell, Virginia at about 2:30 pm.Keep in mind my normal cruise is no greater than 60 miles an hour.In general I like 55 but will go to 60 if necessary.The drag & fuelflow above 60 increases about the same rate as pushing a 727 from .80 to .82 mach!Fort Chiswell is a great stop.Located just east of I-81 it offers a quiet spot with hookups and even wifi for a nominal fee.We've been here before and I suspect we will return in the future.After a good dinner Lindy cooked up, we watched some boob tube before turning in.Daisy was ready for a good nights sleep as were we.And indeed we slept well.I had to activate the hydro-hot for heating the coach.The temp at night dropped to around 40.We were warm and toasty!

Monday, November 10th.

A 9 am departure for Sevierville,Tennessee.Good weather and a smooth road made for an easy ride.We did miss the poorly placed little sign for our destination when just three tenths of a mile from our destination.Other than that, we give the park high marks for everything.Great location, great amenities.We highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.The Two Rivers Landing RV Resort.We are parked pointed at the French Broad River.A beautiful view.Just like they show in the brochures!Just a few miles from Gatlinburg, Tn and the great smokey mountains.We spent the Veterans day holiday in the town of Gatlinburg attending the memorial service.We met some interesting vets.Daisy was worn out by the end of the day.She missed all her "naps" 'cause she was walking all over town with us.Lindy has made good dinners for us and has stood by her desire to cook in the motorhome contrary to what a lot of rv'ers predicted.We were told you tend to eat out and rarely cook home.We will be here 'til friday as planned before continuing westbound to Nashville and Memphis.Life is good.Daisy is sleeping well and playing with her toys.She is home.