Where are we now?

We have been busy this week enjoying the attractions around the campground. The weather has been great and today it was 76. Tonight the rain is coming in and the the temps are supposed to drop to 59 for the next several days.

We are enjoying our trip thus far although we haven't gotten settled yet. Tomorrow we will head to our final destination where we will spend the next three months. Once there, we will unpack a few more things out from under the bed and other hiding places and give them homes for the next few months.

I hope each of you had a wonderful Christmas with family and friends and are planning a healthy and prosperous new year.

Where are we?

Merry Christmas

We hope each of you reading this blog had a Merry Christmas and your wishes were fulfilled whether in gift or just good health. Never forget that we live in a very blessed nation, so whatever you got it was much better than most of the worlds people received. Always be thankful for what the men and women in the military have made possible, "OUR FREEDOM"!!

We arrived in Orlando around 12:30 p.m. and started setting up the camper for the week. Would you believe I even worked up a sweat. I guess our bodies aren't use to these temps yet, but they will get there, we've got three months to make that happen. Hard life, but someone has to live it. :)

Christmas Day in sunny Florida, how can you beat that? While a lot of the country was getting record snow fall, we were basking in 75 degree temps. We departed Jacksonville this morning and dodged most of the bad weather that other parts of the state received (thank you Lord!!). We were amazed at the amount of traffic on the road on Christmas Day, but I guess holidays are still considered "travel days" for some folks. We live in very "fast paced" times!

Until the next time, have a great day!

Where are we?

We spent the day touring an island with this awesome lighthouse that has been restored and is open to the puplic to enter if they dare. You may need oxygen by the time you climb the 178 steps to the top of the lighthouse.

We left the lighthouse and stopped at an old fort that was surrounded by a mote. We crossed the bridge and entered inside the fort to find underground tunnels, old cannons and an amazing history of our forefathers.

Where are we?

Where are we?

Today we spent the day riding on a trolley touring this wonderful historic city. At one of the stops we got off the trolley to view this magnificent cathedral. The inside and out are amazing. Where are we?

After a Good Nights Rest

We're on the road again after a good nights sleep. We must have been tired since I slept about eleven hours and Dennis about ten. We turned on the electric blanket and climbed in to our sleep number bed, his side firm and mine soft. I began to get a little warm so I turned my side off never realizing the two remotes were switched. Well, it didn't take me but a minute to fall asleep so as the camper cooled down for the night my side of the bed was warm and cozy while Dennis woke up several times during the night a little on the cool side. It didn't take him long this morning to switch the remotes.

We were working our way off the base when we looked over and saw a case lot sale at the commissary. Even though we have a camper loaded with food we couldn't resist stopping. Yep, we bought a basket full.

God has given us a beautiful day for driving today. Sunshine and blue skies. The weather is made for a t-shirts and yes, we're loving it. We just pulled in to a truck stop to get gas and to have lunch so I will be back later.

Hitting the Road

Good morning all. It's 7:00 a.m. and we are now on the road. We woke this morning at 5:30 to the sound of my cell phone blaring. We hadn't planned to wake up that early since we no longer have a schedule but forgot that I had entered our departure date in my phone.

Abby is snuggled down in her travel carrier in the back seat. The GPS is programed for Warner Robins Air Force Base and the road is ahead. We recently passed a snow plow and are hoping that it's not a sign of bad roads ahead.

More to come soon. God Bless you all.

Well, we were blessed to not run into any bad roads or weather today. Actually, the farther south we went the more we saw the sun until we were under blue skies and plenty of sunshine.

We arrived at Robins Air Force Base about 2:30 their time. We got the camper set up and went inside where it felt like a refrigerator when we walked in door even though there is plenty of sun, the air is still cold. I'm guessing in the 50's and is dropping fast as the sun sets.

Supper is finished and now all that's left to do is to settle down with a good book. After all, tomorrow's another day.
Nite, nite.

Two Days and Counting

Whoo Hoo! The camper is 95% loaded. Dennis says the camper probably weighs 10,000 pounds. Everytime I looked around the house I saw something else I might need :) Who really knows what you need.

This is Dennis. Yeah, I have no doubt the camper weighs at least 10,000 pounds and really probably a lot more. I'll definately know when I start heading over Mt. Eagle Mountain. We might get ticketed for littering while heading up because I might have Becky in the camper tossing all the heavier things out the door. :)

We packed most of the day and stuffed things in places I didn't even know we had. Oh well, we shouldn't need for much while down there. One's thing for sure, we shouldn't get bored. We've got Wii Fit games, scrapbooking materials of all kinds, painting supplies, knitting things, cards, cribbage board, and about anything else that could be thought of to keep us entertained. What more could a man want? :)

Well, that's enough for now. Becky will be letting you know how things are going while I'm trucking down the road.

Take care and may God bless each of you.

7 Days and Counting

Thursday morning we met Jeff and Donna at Cracker Barrel in Smyrna for breakfast and had a wonderful visit with them. They made a quick trip from Alaska to visit friends in South Carolina and came to Tennessee to look at homes and to get Donna's mom's house ready for her return. We got a few days to visit with them while they were in Tennessee and are thankful for every minute of it.

Yesterday was the Puckett family Christmas dinner. I'm not sure how many were there but I know we all had a good time. Ham, turkey, taters and dressing. Pies, cakes, candy and nuts. Children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. What a wonderful day. Thank you God for the birth of your son Jesus and for the wonderful family we are so blessed to be a part of.

This morning we went to visit Tommy, Nicole, Hunter and Parker. We played Domino's and guess who won? Tommy, and he wasn't even keeping score. Pray for Hunter, he wasn't feeling very well. This afternoon we went to Suzy and Doug's. Suzy and the kids hadn't got back from Columbia yet so we left their gifts with Doug. He was busy building a train track to run around the top of Aaron's bedroom wall. It's going to be awesome.

A week from today we will be heading south and I still haven't packed the camper. I have put a few clothes in but the rest is still being thought about. Like I said, tomorrow's another day.

12 Days and Counting

Well it's pouring down rain with chances of flashfloods to be followed by the freezing cold. Can we blame Donna and Jeff for bringing it with them from Alaska?

Today Cameron (grandson) turned nine. I was able to have lunch with him today at his school. We had turkey, ham, dressing, potatoes, greenbeans, and dessert. How special to be with him. Happy Birthday Cam.

It's also Pam's birthday today. Happy Birthday Pam. Enjoy your time in Texas with your family.

Well, there are 12 days before we hit the road and head south. No, I don't have my things gathered together yet. No, I don't have the camper packed. But like I said, tomorrow's another day.

13 Days and Counting

Today was a work day for me and Dennis spent the day running around getting the truck inspected and trying to pay for our tags before we leave. Guess what? You can't pay a month ahead of time. It just confuses the system. Doesn't it make you laugh?

Jeff and Donna are here from Alaska and will be at our house this Thursday and Friday. It's been three years since we've seen them and we are so excited to get to see them. Can't wait.

Another Cold Day in Tennessee

We awoke this morning to another cold day in Tennessee. A couple of weeks ago it was 71 in the day time and 50 at night. Now, it's 27 at night and 40 in the day. There are fourteen days until we head south and it's beginning to feel like winter. I can complain thought we have been blessed to have had the warm weather as long as we did but the cold sure makes me hungery for the sun.

I keep thinking it's going to be tuff to cram everything I may need for the next three months in the camper. Dennis says it will be not be a problem but I sure am feeling overwhelmed right now. I think about clothes, jewelry, shoes, and make-up. Then my mind moves to the kitchen where I think about spices, pans, bowls, magic bullet, mixer, food, etc. Then my mind wanders to craft things such as scrapbooking, embroidery, crocheting, painting, and all the supplies and equipment it takes to do them. Don't forget glue sticks and glue gun. What about personal papers that may be needed while gone? Is there anything I definitely can't forget?

Wow, I can't think about this right now. As Scarlett would say, "I'll think about it tomorrow, tomorrow's another day."

Starting Our Travels South to Warmer Weather

It's 12-5-09 and would you believe we woke up to snow on the ground here in Murfreesboro, TN. In less than 2 weeks we'll be heading south to hopefully sunny Florida and much warmer weather.

Our first stop will be Warner Robins AFB, GA for a one-nights stay, then it's on to Savannah, GA for 3 days and all the site seeing we can possibly do. Then we will be on to Jacksonville, FL for another one-nights stay and then on to Orlando where we'll be for 7 days. While in Orlando we'll be touring all the Disney Parks with our granddaughter Lydia and her parents John and Wendy. It's going to be a great time!

After leaving Orlando, we'll be heading for Palm Harbor, FL where we'll be staying for 3 months (January 1 - April 1). Becky and I are both looking forward to the rest and relaxation in a warmer climate. It will be our second time to spend time in the Bay Aire Campground and with a lot of friends we met there last winter. It's really like one big homecoming event the whole time we're there. We will be enjoying a lot of bike riding, walking on the beach and trails, and all the other things that go along with the warmer weather. We plan on purchasing some golf clubs and taking some lessons while there so look out Tiger Woods. :)

After departing Palm Harbor, we will head back to Tennessee for most of the month of April and then will head out west for who knows where until we get tired of traveling. We will have no schedule and will go wherever the road leads. As of now, we are planning on heading on into Canada and up into Alaska to see kids/grandkids. That trip will depend on the fuel prices. If they are too expensive, we will just have to cancel that part of the trip and fly up in a year or so. Should make it back to Tennessee in time for the holidays of 2010 and then get ready for the warmer temps in Florida again or possibly Arizona.

This is the life of our retired family and we plan on living it to the fullest for as long as the Lord will allow. Hey, someones got to do it, why not us!!