Greetings -
      Finally have some time to start catching up. Driving from Missouri to Oklahoma City, the road is flat, passed farmlands and casinos. Thumper kept a lookout

 Spending four days in Oklahoma City. Skip and I did not know what to expect.  We found there was lots to see and explore.  We thought we would see more about the native American Indians outside the Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. We also did not stop anywhere else in the state. Picked up this postcard which shows the Tribes and Nations Oklahoma and Indian Territories.

  We stayed at Twin Fountains RV Park. Very nice. Good size sites. They also have a salon on the premises which is a rarity.
      Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum was terrific. The massive sculpture inside entitled "The End of the Trail" speaks volumes.

The art work is breathtaking as well as the handmade saddles (no photography allowed). There is also an area highlighting the American Rodeo; everyday life in the west, and an area dedicated to the cowboy of movies, song, and television. Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, Gene Autry, Tom Mix, Hoppalong Cassidy, etc.

Robert Redford's costume in "Electric Horseman"

     
 

Instead of I-40W, we turned off on I-64W in Virginia. Beautiful interstate.

Foggy area!

beautiful colors

Went through mountains in West Virginia and New River Gorge area (lot of kayaking here). At end of day, we pulled into Ashland-Huntington KOA in Grayson, KY. Nice campground - not many trees - good for satellite and baseball games for Skip to keep up with.

Since I-64W goes through St. Louis, MO, we decided to visit our niece, Meghan and husband Brent (both teachers in the St. Louis area).
    Long drive across Kentucky (horse farms all around the Lexington area), Indiana (flat - with lots of farms). Thank you farmers!!!! Illinois also had lots of farms and open spaces.

Nano

    Meghan had an early day, we Skip, Thumper and I went to their home. Thumper got to meet her cousin, Nano. While we had Chinese take out for lunch - Thumper, Spencer and Nano had their doggie ice cream cups. Each dog went to their own area, and licked away.

Spencer

Thumper

Afterwards, walked over to dog park. It was great to see Meghan; Brent was teaching.

    Left in the morning, heading across Missouri. Late afternoon we pulled into Joplin, MO for the night. Lots of highway! Glad Skip enjoys driving. In the morning, on our way to Oklahoma City.

Finally, back on the road!!!  Thumper was first in the motor home. Was going to make sure she was not left behind.

We left Sunday morning heading west to Taos, New Mexico. At over 7,000 mile elevation, we want to get there before the snow does. The traffic was light on the major interstates through Connecticut, New York and New Jersey. Only traffic backup we were in was on I-81 just before  Harrisburg, PA. It seems  horse got out of its trailer and was walking on the highway. Thank God - everyone was able to stop included truckers. Owner caught horse in the median. Was definitely a different way to hold up traffic.

Afterwards, continued into Virginia and spent the night in the Shenandoah Valley KOA campground.

Shenendoah Valley KOA campground

Glad I had made lasagna. We were both tired and in bed early. Back on the road in the morning.

Skip and I took a short break and went up to Mohegan Sun Casino. Our favorite band, Boogie Wonder Band, were playing. They are disco, funk etc. Great dance band. Since I left my camera and phone in the motor home, there are no pictures, but you can check them out on their website and on face book.
   Next morning we drove over to Rhode Island for a couple of days. We stopped at Ever Breeze Farm to pick up some meat. Their steaks and ground meat at very good.

Ever Breeze Farm

On Saturday, we drove over to Galilee - Point Judith area for lunch. We went to Aunt Carrie's. This place hasn't changed in 20 years. The seafood is excellent, as are their pies.

Lobster sandwich - all chunks of lobster!! Umm!!!

Scallops were excellent!!

 Afterwards, we picked up some clams and corn for dinner by the campfire. Even though weather is in the 90's, still need a campfire at night!!

clams and corn

Wine, cheese and candlelight!

  We left early on Sunday, to head home. Had a get together with Connecticut Seaport Car Club. It was very well attended. Lots of food!!!
  Got home - exhausted but definitely not hungry!!!

HOT AIR BALLOONS, BEN & JERRY'S, WINE AND CHEESE!!!!

Skip and I were in Vermont last week with friends Donna and Mike, and Joanne and Jim. Stayed at Lake Champlain Campground in Randolph Center, Vermont. Beautiful area. We went to the Quechee Hot Air Balloon Festival. Unfortunately, they could not take off due to winds, but did a "Burn" Friday night, which lights up balloons!! Was awesome!

Skip and Thumper hanging out!

Tethered - giving Ride!

Lit up at night!!!!

 









 Skip, Donna and I went to local Farmer's Market. Small but cute. Donna and I managed to find items we needed.

Donna and I with local musicians

Later in the day, we went to Fast Tracks Winery for tasting and sat out and enjoyed wine and cheese along with wines. Joanne and Jim had to leave early due to commitments at home.

Donna and Mike

Skip taking it all in!!!

  Sunday - Father's Day - Mike, Donna, Skip and I went to Ben & Jerry's. Free ice cream for all fathers!!!!

   Needless to say, it was crowded. Walked up to their Flavor Graveyard of discontinued flavors!

  
Beautiful area; we had lots of laughs, lots of good food, lots of good wine, great campfires, and lots of fun!!!!!

We stopped off in Walkill/Plattekill, NY area for a few days. Pulled into the KOA Campground. Helped neighbors, Sky and Pete put up a tent. They are from California and Florida.
 

 

 

Went to a couple of wineries in the area and antique shops. Beautiful area and close by for us. We come up here a few times each year.

Catskill area of NY and Hyde Park

HI everyone.  It has been awhile. We have taken a few days to head to Accord, NY (Catskill area) to visit out friend Dot who is out from Utah at her family's home. We are staying at the Rondout Campground. Thumper is happy to be on the road!!!  Nothing like food on the grill!!!

 It has been very rainy the past few days, but Dot and I did go to the CIA at Hyde Park, NY. Skip was happy to stay put and watch the Yankees.

Loved the goggles and garbage bag attire!!!!

 We watched future chefs at work and had lunch at the Apple Pie Bakery. The grounds are beautiful and the food was great.