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We are en-route to our winter location in Florida. We left Michigan on October 14th and will arrive at Patrick Space Force Base near Cocoa Beach, FL. We will be there until mid-December when we will relocate to the Key West Naval Air Station.
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Remembering the Alamo and the Mission Trail – April 2021
After a few weeks of some fairly active sightseeing, we were ready for some relaxation. Staying at the RV park at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio seemed to fill that need. Fort Sam Houston is home to the Army’s … Continue reading
An Island in Mobile Bay and Touring New Orleans – April 2021
We left Panama City and headed west along the Florida Panhandle. Our next major stop was New Orleans, but that was too far to drive in a day. Rather than staying overnight in a Walmart parking lot, we looked for … Continue reading
Posted in Alabama, Louisiana
Tagged French Quarter, Kayaking, National WWII Museum, War of 1812
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Moving Day in Panama City – March 2021
We had thought of visiting the RV park at Tyndall Air Force Base a few years back, but in 2018 Hurricane Michael changed that. When Michael came ashore with 155 mph winds and a 9 foot storm surge, it leveled … Continue reading
Tampa and Homosassa – with Family and Friends – March 2021
From Recreation Plantation we made the short drive to Port Richey in the Tampa area. Pat’s brother and sister and their spouses had rented a house in New Port Richey, we have a niece that lives in nearby Oldsmar, and … Continue reading
Posted in Florida
Tagged Kayaking, Manatee, Rock Crusher RV Resort, Sundance Lake RV Resort
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Recreating at Recreation Plantation – Jan-Mar 2021
Throughout our stay at Recreation Plantation COVID-19 was always a factor in our planning and decision-making. We formed an informal “bubble” with our friends. On occasion, we did participate in community events, but did our best to be friendly and … Continue reading
Posted in COVID-19, Florida
Tagged Recreation Plantation, Silver Springs, The Villages
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Knee Surgery as a Full-Time RVer – Again, December 2020
In 2018 I underwent surgery to have partial knee replacements on both knees. A lifetime of running and parachute jumps had finally caught up to me. On my left knee I remember my doctor telling me that the knee would … Continue reading
Welcome to the Recreation Plantation, November-December 2020
The Coronavirus Pandemic has caused many changes to our normal routine. While for most people that means wearing masks and maintaining social distancing, in our case it affects where we live. We normally spend our winters in Key West, but … Continue reading
Posted in Florida, Fulltime RV, Holidays
Tagged Christmas in Florida, Recreation Plantation, SCUBA diving
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Enjoying Friends and Fun at Cherry Point – Havelok, NC October 2020
Our decision to stay at the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point was not just a whim. It was the right distance along our route to Florida, we had never stayed there before, and we had friends in the area. … Continue reading
Posted in Military RV Parks, North Carolina, Uncategorized
Tagged Beaufort NC, Cape Lookout, Cherry Point MCAS
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Hanging Out in America’s Historic Triangle – October 2020
We traveled from Maryland to Virginia and camped at the Kings Creek RV Park at the Yorktown Naval Weapons Station. This is a very nice park with concrete pads and full hookups. It is well off the beaten path which … Continue reading
