This Fall we're heading back out west. COVID will be in our thoughts as we plan for adventures while we stay safe! Our plans are to head first to Colorado, then zip over to Utah. Lots of hiking and biking are planned along our route.



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Tuesday, April 27, 2010

It was only two weeks ago that we were camping on Ocracoke Island. Can't wait to get back to our RV for more adventures!

Just purchased a video camera and added Skype to our laptop. This will be a great way to stay in touch with all of our family and friends.
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010

BIW has it's first checkup

Had a great experience at our local Ford truck dealership!  Took in our RV for its first oil change and maintenance.  Also had the engine battery checked out as it wasn't holding a charge.  Ford replaced the battery and Lou, the mechanic, took the time to walk me through all of the maintenance requirements.  I learned a lot!  Glad we have a Ford chasis and drive train on our Winnebago. 

For the first time in over a year, I walked out of a car dealership service department with an under $100 bill.  Sure beats my $700 plus service bills with my Cadillac {glad it's gone.}  Now looking for a bumper sticker for our only family car, "MY OTHER VEHICLE IS A RV".

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

We're keeping our RV; a great first outing!

We headed out, first on the Cape May Ferry, then thru the Delmava peninsula, continuing thru the Outerbanks... What a trip! Saw incredible dunes & beaches, great lighthouses, quaint towns, and mountain flowers in their Spring glory. Visited Michael & Jess at their new home (NICE!), and took Michael with us to see the Biltmore Estate in Asheville. Our BIW RV performed well. Morey learned to change fuses, and have a rear tire changed (bolt picked up in last campground). Even learned how to use the "dump" station.

A great trip... 3 ferries, 3 tunnels, many bridges.....the road life is grand!
Best of all is family time.  Great to get back to North Carolina.

Friday, April 2, 2010

Some reflective thoughts from Morey

As I look at our Winnebago parked out front, I think back to Hansen, the then CEO of Winnebago, speaking to our MBA class of 74.  The economy was in a shambles, gas prices were rocketed skyward (a little license from my aerospace days), and us MBAs had all kind of plans to get Winnebago out of the RV business and into some new venture.  Mr. Hansen, at the end of all of our presentations of our recommendations, stated very clearly, "We are in the Recreational Vehicle business, and that's where we plan to stay."  Had I only known (and maybe I did!), that 35 years later, we would purchase one and travel this great country.