Author Archives: Barry

Settling in

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Barry

After getting most of the problems sorted out yesterday it was time for a new one. As I switched on the microwave to defrost a bagel, all the power went out in the trailer. No blown circuit breakers inside or … Continue reading →

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Day 1

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Barry

Woke up to the glorious prospect of no long distance driving! Most of the water problems have been solved. I thought I had done a reasonable job of  winterising the trailer prior to sub-zero temperatures setting in ……. WRONG! Actually … Continue reading →

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We made it!!

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Barry

In celebration of a short day of driving we started a bit later at 0815. Heading out it was mostly suburbia until south of San Antonio. At that point the scenery became very flat and lifeless. A lot of the land was … Continue reading →

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Sorry Arkansas!!

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Barry

On the road by 0740, but not the best of conditions. For the first hour we were traveling in fog / mist / drizzle. The sun finally burnt through once we had crossed into Texas and there was a dramatic … Continue reading →

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The Lost / Forgotten State

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Barry

Another early start at 0730 (would have been later but someone neglected to check the time on the alarm clock when they set it, and it was 15mins fast). We left Kentucky and almost immediately crossed into Tennessee. The scenery remained much … Continue reading →

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1 Province, 3 States, 1 Time Zone and a border check!

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Barry

We set off from Windsor around 0730, the bridge to the US was about a mile from the hotel. Traffic was remarkably light and there was no line at the US border control, this was looking really good until we … Continue reading →

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From -30 to 0

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Barry

Well, we’re back on the road again, after 9 of travelling we’re still in Ontario, but within site of the Windsor / Detroit bridge. It was -30 when we set out this morning, we hit some snow around Kingston and … Continue reading →

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Home

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Barry

Woke up to a beautiful morning, clear skies and no rain. Seems that is the forecast until next week now. Typical!! Got packed up and away by 10:15, home by 7:15. So, who has been reading this?? See you in … Continue reading →

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The Last Night

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Barry

Well true to form it rained most of the day. Luckily most of the outside work was done yesterday, just the WiFi and Satellite antennas to bring in, then disconnect the water, sewer and hydro tomorrow morning chuck a few … Continue reading →

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The End is Nigh

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Barry

For once the day started of dry, but overcast. We decided to take advantage of the better weather and get some of the outside stuff dried up and  put away . The awning was covered in fallen leaves and was … Continue reading →

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