Morro Bay, California
I can feel the wind brushing the salty mist across my face as we watch the waves pounding over the rocks and crashing onto the sandy beach. The surfers are…
Anacortes and Fidalgo Island
The ocean breeze gently kissed my cheeks and rustled the surrounding foliage as I watched the tiny images of watercraft slowly navigating the channel 200+ feet below. Tiny images of…
Preparing For Winter Travel
Let’s face it, not all of us head south for the winter months. Once the leaves turn to their vibrant colors and begin falling to the ground, it’s a good…
RV “Stuff”
Recently, I’ve had the opportunity to talk with several people who are considering, dreaming of, or are about to embark on a full-time RV lifestyle, so I thought I’d share…
Deception Pass & Whidbey Island
My heart was pounding so fiercely I was sure anyone close by could hear it, and my fingers were so tightly clutched to the railing there was no doubt in…
Leavenworth, Washington
One of our favorite Washington trips is one that what we like to call the Leavenworth Loop. Starting in Monroe, heading east on highway 2, a stop along the way…
Memory of my Dad
This morning I was asked to share my favorite memory of my dad. My response? I do not have a favorite memory. Every single memory I have is my favorite…
Imagine RVing
Imagine, waking up to the sounds of an eagle’s call, the river’s water gently brushing against its banks, a splashing fish or two and the breeze rustling the leaves of…
Knots and Not Knots
Now that the pandemic restrictions are beginning to loosen, boaters everywhere are getting ready to cast off. Some of you may be new to boating this season and it’s always…
Let’s Get Boat Ready
By now, most boaters are experiencing cabin fever, especially if they’ve been under stay-at-home restrictions. Here in Washington state, the governor has begun Phase One of reopening which includes limited…
Country Roads, Hidden Treasures
Growing up in New Jersey, I frequented nearby New York City with my family. I have vivid memories of the enticing aroma of hot dogs and soft pretzels permeating the…
Sequim, Washington
Glancing in any direction will almost always result in postcard imagery. The giant evergreens extend into the pastel sky, boats adorn the tranquil water, the sun glistens on the rocky…
Skagit River
Shelter in Place Planning As I sit by the window on this rainy day and watch the river carve its path, my thoughts focus on where we will travel to…
About Me
Hello there and welcome. My name is Diane, but my family and friends call me Dee. I’m a Jersey girl turned Seattleite in 1990 where I met my husband John…
Tucson
During this unprecedented time in the world right now, the subject of COVID19 and how we are coping with it is all consuming. That said, I wanted to write something…
Coping With Covisolation
At the RV on the Skagit River Normally we would be on the road by now heading to Tucson to set up our booth at the first fair of the…