Due to all the Florida humidity, the “airline table” behind the passenger seat swelled up and got stuck in the holding cabinet. I tried various methods to unstick it. Halloween is my favorite holiday, by far. We prepared by carving a pumpkin big enough to fit N in. She was not thrilled. I bought a […]
Return to Work
I returned to work — from the van in Florida. I did not return to California. I got a temporary remote work arrangement through January, 2022. So I set about getting the van set up for remote work and dug back in. Given how hugely influential my grandparents were during my childhood, I wasn’t ready […]
Cayo Costa Island
I decided to push myself on the new surfski. Cayo Costa is my favorite island in the area with amazing beaches and crystal clear water, unlike our river water. While it’s way too far to paddle from the property, I found a launch site on Pine Island that seemed like the closest launch point. The […]
Small Nearby Getaway
I missed traveling and exploring, so booked a weekend at an RV “resort” only a few miles out of town to spend some time by my lonesome. My medical leave was about to end and I wanted one last hurrah before I returned to work.
Rain Swamped
I’ve searched and don’t see any tropical activity during this week, so it must have just been a lot of rain. But the yard flooded pretty bad. An unfortunate precursor to things to come.
Clearwater, Florida – Trip 1
Drove up to Clearwater to reconnect with friends from my early 20s. Ahhh, that was nice. We even called our old boss and caught up 😀 (The reunion tour continues) One of their cats decided to join me in the van overnight. So cute.
Water Spirit
My happy place is on the water. I missed my Epic Surfski left behind in California, so I started watching FB Marketplace for a new one. I found a Nelo Viper in St. Petersburg and drove up to buy it. It barely fit in the van. I had to stick the nose under the dashboard […]
Gulf Coast of Florida
Successfully arrived at my destination in Florida, the aforementioned river cottage. I was there to get more new grand-baby time! She was celebrating her six month birthday 🙂 I had been there for her birth (pre-van; drove my Jeep there) and couldn’t wait to get back. The best thing about the van is you can […]
South Of The Border
I headed down I-95 southbound. I couldn’t resist the opportunity to pull off at South of the Border for a photo op. Having lived in Northern Virginia and trekked the southbound 95 route many times, I already knew it was pretty run down. It still made for a good van photo. By this point, I […]
Washington, DC (Northern Virginia)
I drove the couple hours from Philly to DC and bought new flip-flops and other assorted requirements. My old crew and I decided to meet up at a bar we used to frequent in Arlington, VA a few blocks from our old office before we were relocated into DC proper. We had a great time […]