Snow Storm Day 2

 

 

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First Snow Storm

Waiting to hear from Ed at Marty’s – no call yet. Now dealing with the first real snowstorm of the year. Despite wanting to be in warm weather the pristine snow is quite beautiful!

Home Sweet Home!

From First Snow Storm 2012 -01-20

 

 

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From First Snow Storm 2012 -01-20

Jewel looking for a Place to Bury Her Squirrel!

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From First Snow Storm 2012 -01-20

Finish Emptying MH with Adeline’s Help

 

At Marty’s

 

 

 

Finally Back Home

 

Adeline was a huge help. Completely emptied the cabinets in MH and then filled the pantry at home on her own. Thanks, Addie!

Motorhome Finally Home after 11 days

Motorhome Back Home

 

 

 

 

FOOD Thawed OUT!

DA,PARTS

Captain’s Blog Day 5 January 8, 2012 HOME

 

We didn’t sleep very well last night. Too many issues rolling around in our heads. We were up early and Ron had a few moments of anxiety that passed relatively quickly.

THE PLAYOFFS GIANTS  V  FALCONS

We had a light breakfast and were on the road by 10 AM. Ron wasn’t sure how the traffic would be with the game but all turned out well. We got through NJ and the GW Bridge without incident or slow-down.

Got  a look across the Hudson at the construction of the new trade center.

 

  

We stopped along the way at Five Guys Burgers and Fries – good as usual.

Arrived home around 4:30 PM, unloaded the Jeep and settled back in. Very short trip after a tremendous amount of work but we are home safe.

 

 

 

THE END

Captain’s Blog Day 4 January 7 , 2012 Allentown, PA

 

After a long and restful  sleep we woke in a surprisingly good mood. It was sunny and around 60 degrees so would make for good traveling weather.

We left the hotel around 11 AM and headed North. Jewel was not very happy to be riding in the car and about half-way she got into her sulking mode.

She has done this in the MH when she is DONE with riding. Ron has never gotten to see her sulking so was surprised and felt soooo bad for her. When she gets like this she will not respond to our pets or look at us. She acts like this for an extended length of time  -up to one hour.

We had a little more of a problem getting a hotel for the night with Jewel. We got a dog friendly room at the  Sleep Inn, in Allentown for an extra $15.00. Jewel was happy not to be riding and very pleased with another king-size bed.

We left to eat at the Starlite Restaurant around the corner. The soup , bread and salad bar was great but the main entrée only OK.

We didn’t sleep as well because the reality of what has happened finally sunk in. Ron had a few bad moments but got through it. Tomorrow we will be home.

Captain’s Blog January 4, 2012 Day 1 Clinton, New Jersey

 

After weeks of discussion and waffling we finally came to a decision to move forward with our January RV trip. It was a hectic three days of packing and trying not to forget anything.

I had to call the Vet in advance of the trip because Jewel does not travel well anymore. She hates to ride and when put in the car or MH she shakes like an earthquake. So off to the pharmacy for her anti-anxiety medication. Since it is a human drug and a controlled substance I had to sign for it.

We left this morning around 11 am (after medicating Jewel) despite our plans to leave much sooner. Ron is always concerned about getting through NY City at rush hour. It can either be a nightmare or a breeze.

Everything appeared to be going smoothly so off we went in 13 degree weather seeking out some warmth. The ride was uneventful, and getting through NY City was a breeze. The traffic was steady with no big delays, so it worked out well.

We altered our route from I-95 to I-75 to I-81 towards New Orleans cutting out  500 miles  of the trip. We were on the NJ Turnpike for approximately 15 minutes costing us $18.00 in tolls. WOW! What would it have cost us if we traveled the entire Turnpike. We traveled that same road  the entire distance last year and it cost us about $24.00. Must have double those tolls for 2012.

Unfortunately, for Jewel her anti-anxiety med didn’t work too well so a second dose was in order.  The second dose worked well and she finally relaxed.

We travelled approx. 224 miles and stopped at the Clinton, NJ Truck Stop. It was a small truck stop and fairly quiet. 

Jewel is HAPPY to be out of the MH

After dinner we settle in for the very cold night. Haven’t found any warmth yet!!