Monthly Archives: October 2009

The gypsy is in Swannanoa, NC!

I left PA at 8:00 am and it was only 12:15 by the time I arrived at my planned stop. I didn’t want to stop that early – I wouldn’t have anything to do so I would probably put the … Continue reading

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At the PA/MD Border

I drove 300 miles today and am now at Keystone Campground for the night. My son had offered to come by at 7:30 am on his way to work and help me hitch up. My daughter-in-law brought the two boys … Continue reading

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More about the aircard

Several people have written and said it shouldn’t make any difference which computer I use if they are in the same location, which is my dining table. The desktop seems, for some reason, to be able to lock on the … Continue reading

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Poor internet coverage

I have been disappointed that my current campground, which is in such a perfect location as it is only 5 miles from my son’s house, gets such poor aircard service. And to make matters even worse, I seem to have … Continue reading

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Another task or two out of the way

I have been debating whether or not to renew my passport, and today I sent the application off to Philadelphia, certified mail. I really hope to get to Alaska some day, whether driving or by plane, and I have been … Continue reading

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Thoughts about leaving

Morning sun on Sylvan Lake This time last year I was itching to get on the road. Frustrated while waiting three weeks for my check to clear and facing a change in weather, I thought of my future as one … Continue reading

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Sunny Sunday

The weather is mild and sunny this morning. When I walked the dog down by the lake I marveled at how gorgeous it always looks in the early morning, no matter what the weather, but when the sun shines across … Continue reading

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I’ll soon be on the road again

Time is quickly passing and my New York visit will soon be over for this year. I will probably leave next Thursday or Friday, depending on what kind of weather is predicted from here to Asheville, and I hope to … Continue reading

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Baby steps

That’s all I can take for now. This morning I imported a Willie Nelson CD into iTunes and it worked like a charm. The tracks aren’t titled, but I remember the tutorial said you can go somewhere on line and … Continue reading

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My new computer

I am absolutely wild about my new MacBook! I have spent nearly the entire morning playing around with it and learning some of the features — in fact it is almost Noon and I’m still in pajamas. I’m normally not … Continue reading

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