August 1, 2025
A half day's drive and we made it home. The temps here were slightly cooler than those in Georgia. We were able to see our new pavers for the first time since they were installed while we were gone.
Until next trip!!
We started this blog to document our Great Loop adventure. We continued to cruise on Adagio, but in 2018 we purchased a Roadtrek Sprinter Class B RV, named Adagietto. We then purchased an Advanced RV Sprinter named Rocky, which we later traded in for Poppy. It was also from Advanced RV, but was a new design, something they called a B-Box
Sunday, August 3, 2025
July 31, 2025
July 31, 2025
Day 2, we drove all the way to Brunswick, GA. (9 hours, 15 minutes) We decided to keep driving, since the outside temp was 102 an there was no sense baking in the sun while stopped. While we were driving, we again contacted the kennel that had the 5 year old Springer Spaniel (Maple) that we wanted. After placing a deposit on the dog, we realized that this was a scammer and not a real AKC Kennel. We were mad at ourselves for falling for the scam, and very disappointed that there was no real dog. (Devine Kennel was posing as Divine Kennel and had cloned their account and all of their photos.
This is the dog we thought we were getting.
July 26,30, 2025
July 26-30, 2025
We arrived at Advanced RV on a Saturday, with an appointment on Monday for repairs. The AC had a wire wedged in it from our time in Mabou, Nova Scotia when a low-hanging wire grabbed onto the roof unit. It was determined that there was a 50-50 chance that, if repaired, it would leak, so we opted for a complete new unit. There were a few other issues: backup camera wasn't functioning and the side-door handle wasn't working properly. Also, the hooks for our sunshades were installed. All of that was fixed by Wednesday mid-day, so we headed south. The first driving day was fairly short (to Beckley, WV).
July 26th 2025
July 26, 2025
A couple of photos:
1. going through a small city where modern met traditional
2. a museum where we stopped to see work of Norman Rockwell (scouting pictures)
Medici Museum of Art, Warren, Ohio, but these works had been moved to Texas
Friday, July 25, 2025
July 18-25, 2025
July 18. 2025
We traveled from Andy's place in NH to Donovan's Shady Harbor Marina, New York. When we did America's Great Loop by boat, this was one of our favorite marinas. We called and asked for permission to stay over night in the parking lot and eat at the Dockside Grill. Weather was perfect, food was outstanding, the setting on the water lovely, and the live music very good. In photo, our parking spot before all of the diners showed up.
July 19, 2025
Today we traveled a few hours into the Catskills to see Alice and Henry Richmond. They were ready for us and provided a great parking spot a few doors down from their place in their son's driveway. We had a great time catching up and getting a tour of the area in their restored 1980s Toyota truck. We even visited a farm with horses. Can't remember the last time I got to pet a horse! Their new deck provided a great view as we ate dinner. Not a great photo, but this is the view of the lake from their cabin. Pic #2 was taken of this rock car on Alice's and Henry's road.
We left early so we could attend church a few miles away (8am mass). The service was fast with maybe 20 attendees and no music. The best story Alice told was about a Christmas eve years ago was when she, her mother and friend Bob walked to Christmas eve services at this church in the snow. Keep in mind this was several miles of very hilly roads in NY (Catskills) in the winter. They had to walk home, too. Pic of the church.
We arrived in Little Egg Harbor New Jersey at Denise's and Brian's late afternoon. Spent the evening catching up. It had been 2 years since we had seen them.
July 21st, 2025
We took a drive to Sharrott Winery in Hammonton NJ mid-afternoon and tasted a few wines and shared some appetizers. We stopped at an antique store where we browsed for a while. By the time we returned to Little Egg Harbor, it was time for the prime rib special at a local restaurant. All afternoon I felt off, but just couldn't quite figure it out. (I only had 1 glass of wine). By 11 pm I was sick with all the symptoms of gastroenteritis. I slept most of the next 36 hours. Thankfully, we were not traveling in the RV when this happened and I had a place to rest. Sadly, I missed some of our visit. Photo is at the winery.
July 22, 2025
Alex, Brian and Denise's 6 year old grandson came to stay over night, so everyone was challenged to play Lunacy card game & Dominoes Mexican train. Needless to say, the adults lost most of the time. Ron played chess with Alex & lost.
July 23, 2025
We thought I had recovered enough to take off and head for the Cape May/Lewes Ferry across Delaware Bay. The day was perfect with a gentle hour and a half ride. Our intention was to arrive in Easton, MD so that we could visit a friend the next day. We had a nice ride through mostly rural countryside and arrived at our overnight spot at Walmart.
July 24, 2025
Unfortunately, my GI symptoms returned and we had to cancel our meet up with Carol and Mike Hora. We did not want to take a chance on my illness being contagious. What a disappointment since we had not seen each other for a number of years. (We did participate in an HOA Board meeting via phone during the morning and then I returned to my resting spot.) We traveled from Easton MD to Hagerstown, MD (Cracker Barrel night). Still no appetite on my part. Photo: a very unique stone fence with spiked rocks on top ran the length of a drainage area (maybe half a mile long)
July 25, 2025
We had a real breakfast at Cracker Barrel before heading out this morning. We traveled beautiful winding roads through rural Maryland and Pennsylvania. This brought us to another Cracker Barrel in Cranberry Twp, a suburb of Pittsburgh where we will spend the night.
Thursday, July 17, 2025
July 14, 15, 16, and 17, 2025
July 14th, 2025
Our border crossing back to the U. S. went smoothly, taking only a few minutes. We were asked where we came from in Canada, if we had fresh fruits and vegetables, and why our plates said Ohio, when we were from Florida (newly purchased RV). He came aboard looking for additional people (trafficking?) and then bid us on our way. We stayed in Lilly Bay Campground, ME.
July 15, 2025
After doing laundry in a town along the way, we headed toward Freeport, ME where we spent the night in the LL Bean free RV parking lot. We were able to arrange a meet-up with Jessica, Leah, Lorraine and Dan, since Jess and Leah had just landed for a week with her parents at their camp in Maine.
Leah loves climbing just like her dad did when he was that age.
July 16, 2025
What a treat to visit with our former Dunedin neighbor, Andy Spezzano in South Effingham, NH. We spent the afternoon reminiscing and telling life stories, and later Andy cooked burgers for us. We spent the night in the camper in his daughter Nancy's parking area next door. It was a short, but fun visit and Andy looks great.
July 17, 2025
We had a short day of driving to our overnight spot in Fort Dummer State Park Campground, VT. This park is named for Fort Dummer, a frontier fort that became a permanent European settlement. It was built on the frontier in 1724 and named after William Dummer, the lieutenant governor of Massachusetts. Compared to our other campgrounds, this one was pricy at $38.00 and there is nothing special here (no electricity in any of these northeastern RV sites)
Sunday, July 13, 2025
July 12, 2025 and July 13, 2025
July 12, 2025 (Saturday)
Today we drove along the south side of the St. Lawrence Seaway through a myriad of towns. Each one had a silver steepled church. Because it was Saturday, there were many bicyclists along the route causing traffic to slow. This area is tourist-oriented with many small bed and breakfasts.
We headed southwest, away from the St. Lawrence to the U.S. border town of St. Georges. Along the way, when we pulled in for fuel, there were several electric vehicles in charging stations. This couple had the right idea. If you have to wait, you may as well make yourselves comfortable.
Tomorrow we cross the border. We've heard the process takes much longer than it did in the past. We will see.
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