In a new time zone today….

 

Our Location:

Walmart, Effingham, Illinois 

My sleep patterns are erratic at best, they have been this way for most of my life. Hours of sleep for me vary greatly from 2 -6 hours a night. I can go for months like this, functioning well. Then I will crash, as yesterday proved. I napped for at least 2 hours straight and then drifted in and out for another couple of hours during the afternoon. I climbed into bed and fell asleep around 10 pm, awake about 4:30 am. Finished sleeping for the night I have been checking blogs, weather and maps for a couple of hours. Usually I’m coming home from two morning coffee stops by this time but during travel times I find ways to amuse myself while Riley blissfully sleeps snug in bed.

Still lots of green.

A pretty welcome to Delphi display.

The bridge to the left of the display.

It is not a travel thing that I have heard many speak but a regular night for me. Noise is not a factor, nor is light. I am a morning person, but I can also be a night owl, it is dependent on the moment. So yesterday was a much needed day of rest for me and we have discussed possibly doing more of this kind of stopping. We are not park people but it is always an option. Ah the daily dilemmas of life. 

US 25 S was not as rough as it looks.

Pretty drive on this short road.

A park at Odel, Illinois 

I have noticed the sun is later rising on these fall mornings and the darkness creeps in earlier in the evening every week. It is that time of the year and we  will soon be back to the dreaded Standard Time. I love the nip in the air that is gone by 9 or 10 am, the flashing colours of the leaves, the rustling of dried plant stalks in the breezes, the warmth of wood heat, the smell of soup in the slow cooker. The good smells of fall. 

Central Daylight Time 

Welcome to Illinois welcome centre

Our day started with wheels rolling around 9 am EDT, a quick fuel stop, and a couple of rest stop visits rounded out our day.The plan was to stop at Green Creek Rest Area near Effingham  Illinois but we didn’t like the spot we had there and so came a bit farther along to the Walmart. It was not our first choice but it will do for the night. Tomorrow night’s landing place is tentative. 

Some information for future reference for us, or anyone taking this route, is as follows.

The idea was to take US 24 West to I-57 but things changed. We opted to take 25 south as we neared the turn off for Logansport. However we did not go thru Logansport, which was very nice. US 24 and 25South are divided highway, 4 lanes. Overall the roads are good, some rough patches and lots of construction but other than narrowing of lanes, no stopping.

Now the  bad part: Google Maps took us right into downtown LaFayette. Narrow, narrow streets, lots of cars, tight turns, lights and of course construction including ‘ road closed’ right at the spot I wanted to turn. Right, left, right, left and on and on. Next time I will have hand written instructions to follow instead of the gps. After LaFayette the road was a twisty and turny country 2 lane road. We connected to I-74 West, then I-57 South and here we are.

I called Dad when arrived, explaining we are now in a different time zone so our landing calls will be later in the future. I will chat with him again later. I also texted my sister.

The weather is cooler today, we reached a high of 69F. We needed a sweater when outside! Shocking isn’t it?

Thanks for stopping by.

Until next time…..

Take care, stay safe,

Deb

A very short day today….

 

Our Location:

Walmart, Wabash, Indiana 

Last night was great, I slept in until 5:00 am, the location was quiet and we would definitely stop there again.

The only photo taken today.

This morning was warm, shorts and short sleeves were the order of the day. It has been an excellent day, the weather, the peace and the freedom to stop when we like, and so we did.  We drove a couple of hours and decided that was enough for today. We pulled into the Walmart around 1:30 pm, received permission to stay and parked at the outer edge of the yard and spent the day resting, napping and just decompressing. It has been a very good day.

Thanks for stopping by, until next time……….

Take care, stay safe,

Deb

We are in Ohio…..

 

Our Location:

Walmart, Napoleon, Ohio

The weather today was fabulous! Shorts will be a must tomorrow.  

Yesterday was a busy day, shopping, money exchange, visiting Bradey and the boys before heading back to the park. It was a long day.

This morning we started our day at Olympia RV in Flamborough, Ontario. After breakfast we packed everything up, pulled in the slides, put away the power cord had everything ready to travel. We locked the door, leaving the Igloo behind as we headed off to pick up daughter Courtney at the Go Station. The three of us enjoyed lunch near by while catching up. It was a quick visit but we all had fun. We dropped her back at the Go Station just before 1 pm, headed back to the park, hooked up and let the wheels roll. We made the decision to cross into the US instead of our original plan to stay at the onRoute in Tilbury.

The wait at the border was about 20 minutes, a few questions, a quick peek and we were off. The rough roads were not fun but we didn’t have any workers present and folks were flying, we rolled along about 65mph and around 8 pm we pulled into this lot. Thumbs up to stay the night from the Customer Service lady, I called Dad and Sister before having something to eat. 

Tomorrow we will do some shopping before we head out. We are hoping to cross into Central Time and spend the night at a great rest area we visited last spring on the way home. However that’s for tomorrow’s blog. 

Thanks for stopping by, until next time……

Take care, stay safe,

Deb

And we’re off……..

 

Our Location:

Olympia Village Rv Park, Flamborough, Ontario

We woke in the dark, finished a few last minute things, hooked up and had the wheels rolling at 7:51 AM. Heavy dew turned to fog as the sun started the day, not thick but very obvious. A 5 minute stop at brother Rick’s house (dad, and others there) hugs, see you laters, left the Cabin keys behind and at 8:03 am we pulled out.

It was a very good day, our only issue was a fuse before we even left our spot this morning. Too far on the first day though, 8 - 4, with only a few stops. However we arrived here safely and will be here a couple of days. 

Super moon…..

Made some super fog……

Which the sun tirelessly burned off…

It did take a while though…..

Just an interesting piece of information, we pulled out at 8:03 but didn't  actually begin heading south until 10:17 am. We must travel north and east for a couple of hours before we begin actually going south. We are thinking of taking the ferry next year, but we shall see.

Pulling out…

In the Espanola hills…

Close to Sudbury, about 25 minutes before we actually head south.

The weather is sunny and fabulously warm here, 70 F/21 C. We are talking about shorts.  We can hardly wait! 

Of course I called Dad when we were settled.

Thanks for stopping by, until next time…….

Take care, stay safe,

Deb

Slight delay…..

 

Our Location:

Summer spot near South Baymouth, Ontario

It’s been very frosty the last couple of mornings but no white stuff falling from the sky, thank you very much! The next number of days will be much warmer than the last few. We like that.

Very frosty…

A very pretty sky on my way home.

Today was to be “wheels up” but instead we have changed that to Saturday morning. Our plan to take the ferry didn’t work out either so back to the original plan, just a few days later. The new date has us slipping across the border sometime Tuesday if all goes well. Friday will be our ‘finish’ day, those last few things that will take an hour or two. We all know that something distracts us and that 10 minute job becomes 40 minutes without any trouble. So I added second hour just to be sure!

Somehow I have never noticed those two trees before.

I just like this photo.

We are up in those trees. The leaves are hanging on.

Some colour out there but not much yet.

It is a very nice view, just not the view from our windows.

My next post will probably be from the road, so until then…

Take care, stay safe,

Deb

The summer spot will soon be empty….

 

Our Location:

Summer Spot near South Baymouth, Ontario, Canada

It is hard to believe that our time left here is in the single digits now. The weather has been fabulous this fall but alas the cooler air is rushing in as the fall winds start blowing. We can hear them overhead in the branches and the leaves shaking on the trees. We are well protected here from most direct winds but at some point they will shift and we will be feeling them.

The new house, the fog, and the view.

Mornings are heavy with dew, sometimes enough to drip.

Life is ending for much of the vegetation now.

I have been slowly taking down and putting away the things that get scattered around for the summer. The area around the cabin is collecting the “stuff” that requires inside storage for the winter and since we are still using the cabin, it will all be stored on our last full day here which we think will be Tuesday.We shall see how things go. The plan is feet up, wheels rolling Wednesday morning, however the best laid plans…..

A walk around the farm on a dewy morning.

The woodpeckers keep attacking the Sugar Shack.
Brother Rick’s house on the left, Dad’s on the right.

Our plan is simple and flexible, we hope to reach Valens Conservation Area on Thursday, do some errands and meet up with daughter/sister Courtney for dinner on Friday. Saturday we plan on visiting with daughter/sister Bradey, hubby David and the boys for a few hours and then pulling out Sunday and hopefully getting south of the border before noon. Loose plans, we shall see how things go. I will keep you informed.

Some are holding on in protected places but are slowly fading.

Pitch on the tree, colour and winter wood.

He was in no way afraid of me. 

I will leave you with some photos, I hope you enjoy them.

Until next time…..

Take care, stay safe,

Deb

The summer is slipping past us……

 

Our Location:

Summer Spot, near South Baymouth, Ontario

I had good intentions but ……..well enough said. Our days are busy and yet not overly full. We work, visit, watch the new house being built and just enjoy life. Many birthdays, anniversaries and such have passed since my last posting, best wishes were given in person and therefore not needed here. I will leave you with some photos of our time so far.

We made it and settled in.

My favourite view over a number of weeks.

Turning around from my favourite view, this view is ever changing now.

 The view used to be very different but now with Jason and Leah building their new home here the landscape is changing rapidly. Once this was a grassy incline away from the water, with lots of trees, a couple of very rustic small cabins, an old stone fireplace  and a quiet that was peaceful. Now the mud, construction debris and noise, along with a new building going up it is very different.

It is coming along. Soon the metal roof, windows, doors and siding will be up.

The view of the North Chanel in the town of Little Current.

Some old farm equipment scattered about the farm.
 

I think this may be Sam’s sailboat anchored in my favourite viewing spot.

Sunrise on my way to coffee.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed the visit.

Until next time,

Take care, stay safe…..

Deb