Two dogs, two people, one RV. What could go wrong?
March, 2023 was our inaugural trip in our "new-to-us" RV. There's not much difference between buying an old house or an old motor home. It may have been updated and renovated over the years, but there are still things that need correction or repair. After spending a couple weeks in Florida, we headed for Red... Continue Reading →
We spent a week in Gulf Shores AL at the stunningly beautiful state park. On the way down, Ben told me we were going to make time to go to nearby Foley to visit Lambert’s. When I asked him what Lambert’s was, his answer was mystifying. “It’s the place where they throw rolls at you.”... Continue Reading →
Traveling as we do we’ve met some unforgettable humans and critters. I’ve written previously about our visits to Red Bay Alabama. It is the home and headquarters of the Tiffin motorhome company. Red Bay is the place where anyone who owns a Tiffin branded motorhome takes their rig to have upgrades or repair work done.... Continue Reading →
I never expected to get lessons on rodents of the genus Castor--AKA the humble beaver--while visiting a tourist trap, but here we are and you are about to read of beavers real, ancient and imaginary. A beaver skull, illustrated C. Twomey We were in Mississippi when we saw a story on TV about a place... Continue Reading →
I love cemeteries so much that wherever I travel I try to visit as many as I can find. I should qualify that I love cemeteries having what I call character. I like to see headstones, plants and decoration that show how the living feel about their dead. Cemeteries featuring endless rows of flush to... Continue Reading →
After extended time on the road we stop here and there on the way home for maintenance on our RV. That is how we came to be in Tuscumbia Alabama, where there is an excellent generator service business. Tuscumbia is also the birthplace of Helen Keller. Her childhood home and scene of the famous water... Continue Reading →
The first week of travel on our annual winter excursion usually includes stops at various businesses that cater to people with RVs. This is the time of year we schedule what I call “facelift work” or “stuff Ben thinks is a good idea to do.” It’s become a ritual. People who own trailers and RVs... Continue Reading →
RedDog on Wheels 