Running the Gauntlet

While home our days are full of family, friends... and doctors' appointments.   Given our track record in the last 5+ years, it feels much like running the gauntlet.  When we talk to others who are thinking about living full time in their RV, health concerns are a very real stumbling block.  One conversation we just had recently went this way....  We don't think we can full time because we would have to go back home four or five time a year for medical care.  Of course all situations are different.  We can only speak from our personal experience.  Thus far what we have to deal with is manageable from other locations with doctors here calling the shots.

This trip home has given us the opportunity to spend time with new and old friends.  Time on the river, both the upper and lower St. Joe, with friends has been peaceful.  We have also been blessed to spend some time with friends we met in TX who are currently in MI.

The bulk of our time at home has been spent with puppy, Bella and our dog Maci.  I'd forgotten how time consuming puppies can be.

Next week is our last week here.  Next week we get a new windshield in the Jeep, a repair of the Whale windshield, wash and wax of the Whale and carpets cleaned.  In between all that the boat will be stored, the inside of the Whale gets totally wiped down, all pillows, covers and clothes are laundered, items get stowed, and all will be ready to pull out on Monday, Sept. 22.

We head to Muncie, IN for a couple of days for me to spend time on Ball State's campus.  Then we will spend a week in Brown County, IN.  We will head from there to the Smokies.  Then down the east coast to Charleston, Savannah, east coast of Florida before we head to TX for a month or two.

Unless, of course, doctors tell us otherwise...