I originally started this blog to share tips and tricks about full time RV’ing,
so when I find great tip and tricks from others, I like to share those too. . .
This article:
written by fellow RV’ers. . .since they boondock,
they may share tips you will never hear from me. . .
a dedicated full hookup guru. . .
Check it out. . .great information!
Yesterday, I headed out on my own for some shopping therapy.
Since Dave was gone part of the week, he stayed home for some down time of his own. . .
As sometimes happens when we are parked in one place for a month, not much is happening. . .
so I have been going on walks to entertain myself. . .
the blackberries are blooming. . .
the honeysuckle are gorgeous. . .
ducks on the lake. . .I swear they were having a conversation.
my awesome grand. . .note the skeet in the background. . .we were so proud
Dad holding court at family reunion. . .my cousin seems amused!
and so it goes. . .heading to San Antonio next week. . .
See you down the road. . .
ahhhh. . .well, today I am on my soapbox about a trend I have noticed. . .not a good trend, I might add. . .
Now, to me, blogging, and facebook, and email, etc., etc., is all about communication. . .and communication is a two way street. . .that means speaking, listening, responding. . .and so on.
So. . .here’s what’s bugging me. . .bloggers, and facebookers who just want to speak, and speak, and speak. . .and yet never respond to their followers. . .
For example. . .I love to post comments on blogs when the topic is interesting. . .(except on those blogs where you hafta put in those stupid little captcha codes EVERY single time. . .ughhhh) . . . and I especially love it when the blog writer bothers to respond back. . .especially if there’s a point to clear up. . .or a commenter has asked a question.
Several of the blog writers that I follow are fabulous at doing this (you know who you are). . .makes me very happy!
So. . .here’s my point. If you are so busy, and so important, that all you want to do is to spew your story out there, and you can’t ever be bothered to acknowledge those who participate in the conversation, then what is the point of having a conversation? I’ll just read a magazine where I know a response is not expected. . .
It reminds me of baseball players, or movie stars who think they are so important, they never need to acknowledge their fans. . .or to say thank you.
Is it just me? Am I the only one who thinks acknowledging the input of others is important. . .well of course I know I’m not. . .because I see the responses of those of you who care about your followers.
You know, Phil Mickelson often stays up to two hours after a golf tournament, signing autographs, and showing his appreciation to his fans. . .that’s the sort of person I want to look up to. . .someone who is grateful, and appreciative. . .
Thanks to all of you who have read my rant. . .I hope you will respond. . .ha ha!
It’s been a wee bit crazy around here this past week. . .
All the Spring Breakers arrived last weekend. . .
with their golf carts, and bicycles. . .and
angelic little beings on their bicycles.
We got quite a kick out of watching the
little girl across the street learning
to ride without her training wheels.
I know one thing. . .Mom and Dad got a workout
running up and down the street with her. . .
but she conquered it. .
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but alas. . .all the rigs are pulling out. . .
the campground has emptied. . .
Spring Break is over. . .and all is quiet. . .
and peaceful. . .ahhhhh!
I’m pretty sure I’m getting old : )
Lake Conroe, just out of Houston TX
is looking much better
I took this picture from the boat dock at Thousand Trails last October. . .
We took this shot today. . .and although the lake is still four feet below normal. . .
it’s definitely looking much, much better.
The carp. . .
and gar were certainly making a big splash,
doing whatever it is they were doing
in the grass beds around the perimeter of the lake. . .
Even with all the rain. . .
we are certainly enjoying the beautiful spring weather,
and all the wildflowers that are popping up. . .
like these golden eyed daisies. . .
We hope you are doing the same as you head out on your next adventure. . .
Safe travels,
Janice and Dave
I would say. . .
this requires being mighty neighborly. . .
wow. . .close quarters!
Other than the thunder rumbling overhead,
and the rain pounding on the roof,
it’s been very, very quiet around here,
It’s raining so hard, water is pouring
down the side of the window,
and standing in the streets.
I certainly hope it will all drain right
into Lake Conroe. . .which is still
down about four feet.
We’ve taken advantage of some down time
to get some projects done
We got rid of Dave’s sad and pathetic desk,
and our file cabinet, which had seen a
few too many rough roads,
and replaced it with this setup
which we designed for our space.
I completely decluttered my desk,
and the entertainment center,
painted the entire background black,
which allows all of the components to blend in.
Once I get my curtains hung, it will be complete.
Speaking of decluttering,
I’ve been cleaning out cabinets,
drawers, and pantries.
Here’s my collection of stuff
that needs to be dropped
off at Goodwill on our
next trip to town.
I have almost all of our music CD’s
copied to the computer. . .
Only a few boxes of vacation videos
and pictures to go. . .
Dave only has two classes left to teach
before we head to Colorado for the summer. . .
so we’ll just enjoy the redbuds blooming.
Next weekend is our annual family reunion. . .
Should be a great time seeing all the cousins,
aunts, and uncles. . .
I know a lot of you are heading back north,
Travel safely,
Janice
