Joe, Diane & Mallery's Big Adventure

Abita Springs RV Resort, Abita springs, LA.

2012-02-12T13:50:00.001-06:00

Before we left Gulf Shores/Robertsdale, AL. area, we had to wait for our new license plates. As Joe opened the package, he said he hoped they were easy numbers to remember. Than I heard him say, Oh no! I asked what was wrong. He said the first three numbers were 666. Immediately I told Joe, we were not keeping those plates. Joe said it didn't bother him, but he knew it would bother me. I

Lasts Days At Styx River In Robertsdale, AL.

2012-02-09T18:41:00.000-06:00

When we left the Wal-Mart in Tallahassee, Florida, things went bad once again. Joe normally checks out his exit plan before we head out for the day. We had got in late the night before and the ball was dropped on finding out which way was the best to exit. The Wal-Mart's exit look normal, so we headed for the exited. The lane took us to a road that said, "wrong way". The only other

Last Days at Outdoors Resorts In St Lucie West, FL.

2012-02-09T13:19:00.001-06:00

The last week we were at Outdoor Resort of America, I went to the Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning water aerobic class in the outdoor pool. I really enjoyed the class, and sometimes wish we could stay longer in places that have activities like this. On Tuesday and Thursday they had yoga classes, but I never went to them. The pool behind the club house is where the class was

Our New - 2003 Dutch Star "Nest"

2012-01-27T13:46:00.001-06:00

I thought you all would like to see our new Nest. The cabinets are a honey maple upgrade from the standard oak. In our new nest we have a table instead of a booth. I wanted a table instead of a booth. Joe prefers a booth. There is a lot of storage under our booth, that we will be giving up. I didn't like the booth, because the seat cushions were always shifting forward. I then would have

Outdoors Resort Of America, St. Lucie West, FL.

2012-01-26T09:42:00.001-06:00

We have been at Outdoor Resorts Of America, in St Lucie West for a week and a half now. We purchase this 2003 Dutch Star Newmar, and have been hanging around on the owners lot for free while waiting to receive the title, and waiting for parts. The first week we were here, Joe cleaned the basement, while I cleaned all the drawers inside. Because this motor home sat for a year, mice had

To Buy Or Not Buy?

2012-01-15T21:33:00.001-06:00

Last April when Joe and I went through Port St. Lucie, FL., we looked at three motor homes. Jack a broker showed us all three of them. Two of them we liked. The one we liked the most was selling for $105,000. It was a 2003, 40 ft, 2 Slide Travel Supreme, Diesel Pusher. We offered them $90,000 but they didn't take our offer. We have been trying to sell our Nest ever since. The motor home

More Family Time in Gulf Shores, AL.

2012-01-08T22:26:00.000-06:00

Alisha and Jamie brought their kids out to Styx River Resort on a weekend. The kids really enjoyed the pool. Alisha with Maddie. Maddie enjoying the pool but still sucking on her pacifier. Styx River Resort has a very nice indoor and outdoor pools. Maddie got cold, because she was not swimming, so she had to get out long before Noah got out. The next weekend we

New Years Eve Day and New Years Eve 2012 in Gulf Shores

2012-01-05T23:27:00.001-06:00

Mallery likes Styx River Resort better than when we park in the girls driveway. Though it did take 2-3 days for her to get use to the constant shooting noise at the park. There is a shooting range down the road from the park. After 3 days she got use to it like we did. Our site in the park is farthest from the shooting range, so we don't hear it much unless we are outside. On New Years Eve

Styx River Resort, Robertsdale, AL.

2012-01-04T23:18:00.003-06:00

We moved to Styx River Resort the day after Christmas because Blake's mom and dad were coming from Iowa. We needed to get out of the driveway for their new company. These are pictures I took a few days later. My camera's batteries were dead, and it started raining right after we got set up. This is a Ocean Canyon Property we joined about two months ago. There are 8 resorts in the

Sending Hayleah North To Her Dad's

2012-01-03T00:19:00.001-06:00

After or before Christmas we always send Hayleah off to her dad's in Minnesota for a week. She still flies Unaccompanied Minor. ( The airline watches over them until they arrive to the other parent). They travel this way until 16 years old. My Nana girl is growing up fast. I followed Maddie around the airport part of the time for Alisha. I need to remember to turn the

Christmas 2011

2012-01-01T18:34:00.002-06:00

Christmas 2011 We had Christmas on Christmas Eve at Tiffany and Blake's home again this year. Blake bought a turkey fryer, and we had a deep fat fried turkey this year. Yum, it was moist! The house was warm from all the cooking. Maddie seemed to like to stand by the fan and feel the breeze. I like the way

Hayleah Grace's 15TH Birthday

2012-01-01T18:29:00.001-06:00

I am so blessed to be able to share in my first granddaughter's birthday every year. We were blessed with Hayleah on December 24th, 15 years ago. Noah giving his dad a BIG kiss, then said, "I gave Daddy a BIG kiss". Jamie made the cake and Alisha decorate it. They both did a great job. Maddie didn't have her matching hat on, so her Nana put it on to see how cute she was with it

Lagoon Tower, Gulf Shores, AL.

2011-12-29T23:17:00.000-06:00

This is another condominium I viewed with my daughter while she took pictures for a website. Lagoon Tower is located across West Beach Blvd., on the lagoon side. There are only 2 units per floor. You need a key to get the elevator to go to any floors. The condo we viewed was 1402 Lagoon Tower. View as we entered the front door. This is the first room to the left from the front

Babysitting Noah and Lennox

2011-12-29T21:22:00.007-06:00

My daughter Alisha asked me if I would babysit Noah one day. We planned to take him to the beach. Before we left, Joe was sitting in his chair watching the news, and I was getting things together. Noah walked up to his papa, and just climbed in the chair to sit next to him, and continue to play his video games. Noah loves is a man's man! I called Tiffany and asked her if Lennox could come

Another Gulf Shores Beach Sunset Walk

2011-12-29T16:15:00.003-06:00

This is only the third time were have found time to walk on the beach while we have been here. We brought Mallery this time. Dogs are not allowed on the beach, but we have seen other people walking their dogs on the beach, especial if you are a long distance from the public beaches. I don't know the name of this condo, but it looks like a really neat one. We are approaching Crystal

Crystal Shores West, Gulf Shores, Al.

2011-12-29T01:30:00.000-06:00

Crystal Shores West, Gulf Shores, AL. After viewing Crystal Shores, we walked across the parking lot to the right to Crystal Shores West parking lot. Crystal Shores West has 14 floors and covered parking. The unit we viewed was #1308. View from sliding glass door looking across the living room into kitchen. From the living

Crystal Shores, Gulf Shores, AL.

2011-12-26T22:50:00.003-06:00

A couple days after our visit to Island Sunrise, we went to Crystal Shores, in Gulf Shores, AL. Crystal Shores is just west of Hwy. 59. Front view of Crystal Shores, Gulf Shores, AL. We viewed 701 Crystal Shores. This is the view from the front door/balcony of #701 Crystal Shores. The lagoon is viewed from this balcony front door. View from the hall into the living room.

Island Sunrise Condo, Gulf Shores, AL.

2011-12-22T00:44:00.002-06:00

My daughter Alisha works for a Realtor at Re/Max of Gulf Shores, AL. Part of her shop is to go to some of the realtor's rental properties to take pictures for a website. She asked if I would like to go with her to see some of the condos. Our first stop was the Island Sunrise Condo in Gulf Shores, AL. Alisha told me this was one of the older condos in Gulf Shores. The Island Sunrise

Parked Outside Of Alisha And Jamie's Home In Gulf Shores, Al.

2011-12-17T19:59:00.004-06:00

After 2 weeks parked outside of Tiffany and Blake's home, we moved down the street to Alisha & Jamie's home. I am proud to say, I was able to back Joe into the drive on the first try. As you can see, when the slides are out, we are inches from the porch poles, and inches from the gutter. The back slide was also inches from the house. View from the porch. Last year, I think I

Lennox's Ride In The Nest and The Gulf Shores, AL Annual Christmas Parade

2011-12-17T19:59:00.001-06:00

I took a picture of our Nest outside of Tiffany and Blake's home. Blake worked for a couple of days wrapping lights all around their home. I think he inspired the neighborhood, because many more homes have decorated this year, compared to the last couple of years. For the last three years he has been increasing his light display. We had been at Tiffany and Blake's for two weeks, when it

Tug Boat, Beach Time & Thanksgiving 2011

2011-12-14T23:12:00.004-06:00

Tug Boat, Beach Time, & Thanksgiving 2011 We always drive along the canal on the way to and from church on Sunday. I had to take a picture of Tug Boat Diane. Tug Boat Diane is very strong! She was pushing two barges. Later that day we took the Nana & Papa Kids to the beach, to give their mom and dad's a break. Joe, Hayleah and Noah played baseball.

Evening Walk on Gulf Shores, AL Beach

2011-11-23T20:44:00.001-06:00

Shortly after arriving in Gulf Shores, AL., we took a walk on the beach which is about a 4 minute drive from Tiffany and Alisha's homes. The beach at the end of Hwy. 59 in Gulf Shores is very deep. When we first got in Gulf Shores, AL. we had really nice weather. On our walk that evening there were these small round jelly fish balls all over the place. We have had a couple of

Madalena June's 1st Birthday

2011-11-23T20:18:00.001-06:00

We had to be here by Nov. 19 to help celebrate Madalena June's 1st Birthday. Her Birthday is really Nov. 15th, but we didn't celebrate it until the weekend on the 19th. Alisha and Jamie had decorated the house in Minnie Mouse for Madalena's 1st Birthday. Maddie's 1st Birthday cake was a huge cupcake. We had subway sandwiches and chips for lunch, before Maddie opened her presents.

First Day in Gulf Shores AL.

2011-11-23T20:15:00.001-06:00

We arrived in Gulf Shores AL. on Nov. 18, 2011. While Tiffany & Blake were still at work, we made our selves at home in their driveway. I got Joe in on our first try. We will be parked in their drive for two weeks. That night, the family got together, and we got to enjoy our Nana & Papa kids. I know this is a blurry picture, but I had to put it in, as Noah put a pumpkin basket on

Three and Half Years After the 2008 Cedar Rapids Flood

2011-11-17T21:55:00.001-06:00

11/17/11 Today we left Langston/ Guntersville, AL. area and headed further south. When we went through Birmingham, AL. it was pretty busy with traffic. We got to Plattsville, AL, a suburb of Montgomery, AL. And of course we are at Wal-Mart SuperCenter. While I was still in Cedar Rapids, IA, I was able to drive around the area that