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This weekend we met Abe & Melissa from Richmond, VA - owners of a GREAT 1978 Airstream Overlander. They had theirs renovated as well, waited more than 2 years for it, and were finally able to pick it up this past August. The craftsmanship is gorgeous.
We had a great time with them - and hope to see them somewhere else on the road in the future!
We left the heat on low for half the night, wrapped Curtis in a blanket, and marveled at the number of tent campers here (all leaving today). This is a dry-camping location for us (no hook-ups) so we're happy our heat isn't from electricity and we have two full propane tanks!
14 hours of work yesterday left me with a right arm that no longer works. I'm operating with just my left hand today. I just took a break and did some RSI exercises and then we took a walk by the river. Good thing tomorrow is a drive day. No computer for me.
I'm completely buried with work. We're doing a massive site re-design, and it will be live next Tuesday. Anyone who knows my email address and wants to give it a test drive, let me know and I'll give you the URL and password info. (You'll also be able to see Brian's videos)
There are some really incredible buildings in this area. This blacksmith shop is for sale - the realtor's website was on the sign out front. It isn't going on our wish list because it is on a busy street (but has cute neighbors) and the roof is pretty saggy.
This is the picture I mentioned of me and my parents in the gazebo we saw yesterday.
Today we toured West Chester Pennsylvania. My home town when I was in kindergarten and 1st grade. We saw the exterior of my old apartment and nursery school. By accident we found this park, where an old family photo was taken.
Last night Serif (pictured above) told me that he wants a life on the road, and thinks he could convince Curtie to play nice.
My uncle Radha is the Chairman of the Building Committee for the new North Haven High School. It was a volunteer position he took shortly after retirement. Last night we went to the opening ceremony and were so impressed with the enormity and importance of the project. I'm really happy that we were able to attend, we're all so proud of him.
Nonnie snuck these pretty flowers into the trailer when we weren't looking, and Brian has a sore throat and fever.
We're staying at my grandmother's house this week - she's making so much food for us, we'll probably gain at least 5 pounds each.
b/t/w - when we "stay" at someone's house, we actually stay in the trailer. I think Nonnie thinks we're nuts.
Neon is back in Chicago. We saw two occurrences during this visit. If it keeps you visible in traffic - does that make it ok?
My cousin Ravi came up from Boston last night to check out the trailer and have dinner with us.
In the past he's avoided being in front of cameras, so this picture is a major accomplishment on my part!
The nice lady who checked us in to the campground told us that there are two gangs of turkeys here and it's like West Side Story - she said they are over-run with them, complained in more graphic terms about their excessive waste and said we could have 'em, kill 'em or whatever.
This statue is of Fitz Hugh Lane, a local maritime painter.
Does anyone know what a barking spider is?
I tried googling the phrase and couldn't really find anything. Brian says we have barking spiders, and while I may have unknowingly heard them in the past, he was amazed I had never heard of barking spiders.
Must be a west coast thing - but then what are they doing here?!
Today we had a quick tear-down in CT and a quick set-up in MA. We're happy with the new spot and hope the weather won't be too bad this week.
We saw this rock when we went on a cache earlier this week.
Today is our last day in N. Stonington, CT. It's raining here, and looks like it will be raining for the next week while we're in Massachusetts.
Tonight, after a great dinner with my dad and getting reamed in poker, Curtie convinced us to play his favorite game - glow ball.
I'm working with a guy in Canada, and to avoid monster long distance calls, today I tried Skype, a voice over IP program that works a lot like instant messenger. It's very cool.
In the news: E-bay acquires Skype.
We haven't stopped the trailer travels - we're now near Foxwoods Casino and Mystic Seaport.
We arrived back to the trailer to find that my mom sewed curtains and my dad did some much needed repairs (THANK YOU!).
We'll leave the trailer with them any time!
Paul and Rachael's wedding was beautiful. Rachael was gorgeous. Brian made a cute cowboy and we had a great time.
We're all traveling this morning, they're off now on their honeymoon and we're flying back to the trailer.
Last night Brian practiced ushering his mom, and Paul (Brian's brother) and Rachael practiced their exit. (bad lighting=bad pictures...sorry!)
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