We are about to set out on our first major trip since the out-west trip of the summer of 2006. Leaving on Wednesday, April 5th, returning about June 5th.
As you recall, Carol had a heart attack and then a stroke on June 13, 2006 while we were camping in Rock Springs, WY. Almost nine months of constant contact with hospitals, nursing homes, doctors and therapists have past. Carol still has very limited use of her right arm or leg but, true to form, her spirits are high. Just sitting home is not one of the options. Off we go. Carol's physical change has necessitated a modification in our planning of camping trips. We have a mobility scooter we carry on a cargo carrier attached to the rear of the Lazy Daze. This allows Carol a considerable amount of freedom of movement but still limits us to "hiking" on paved or well compacted paths. This trip is just with one dog; Gopher. Jennifer & Karen are doing us a tremendous service by caring for Balou & Bagera as Carol continues to recover.
From now on, all posts to this blog will be mostly done by Carol since starting a blog was her idea.
In general we will be slowly working our way to visit with Alex & Britta in Annandale, VA to see our newest grandchild, Teagan. Stoping in Jacksonville,FL then Springfield, Georgia, Charleston, SC then north along the Outer Banks of North Carolina then to Annandale. In May we will be attending two Lazy Daze rallys. One in Gettysburg, PA another at Tuckahoe State Park in Maryland.
Monday, April 02, 2007
Friday, November 03, 2006
Our October, 2006 trip
After the great Lazy Daze rally in Georgia, we headed north through North Carolina. Stopped at the Davisdon River National Forest campground then at the 4 Paws Kingdom campground. 4 Paws, as the name implies, is primarily for dog people. They have several off leash areas, hiking trails, etc. We all had a nice time.
Then it was on to visit with the girls in Virginia. We had just a great time with them.
The weather was cold by our standards; low to mid-30's at night. Brrrrr.
We're spending Christmas in VA this year.
All in all, it was a very nice first post-stroke trip. We both learned a lot about RVing with a disability.
I just finished cleaning the RV up today. We're ready to go again. Can't wait.
Then it was on to visit with the girls in Virginia. We had just a great time with them.
The weather was cold by our standards; low to mid-30's at night. Brrrrr.
We're spending Christmas in VA this year.
All in all, it was a very nice first post-stroke trip. We both learned a lot about RVing with a disability.
I just finished cleaning the RV up today. We're ready to go again. Can't wait.
Saturday, October 21, 2006
Friday, October 20, 2006
Ed and Carol Lazy Daze Travels
Ed and Carol Lazy Daze Travels
ON THE ROAD AGAIN.
We left home on October 17th for a three week trip. Our first trip since my heart attack and stroke in Rock Springs, WY on June 13th of this year. At this point I can't walk well at all or use my right arm. Ed & I practiced at home getting into and out of the motorhome. I manage just fine. I have a small electric scooter I use to get around the campground. It works very well. On the 17th we spent the night at the Stephen Foster State Park near Live Oak, FL. On the 18th we met with 20 other people at a Lazy Daze rally at the F.D. Roosevelt State Park near Pine Mountain Georgia. Having just a wonderful time. It's wonderful to be out of the house and travelling again.
ON THE ROAD AGAIN.
We left home on October 17th for a three week trip. Our first trip since my heart attack and stroke in Rock Springs, WY on June 13th of this year. At this point I can't walk well at all or use my right arm. Ed & I practiced at home getting into and out of the motorhome. I manage just fine. I have a small electric scooter I use to get around the campground. It works very well. On the 17th we spent the night at the Stephen Foster State Park near Live Oak, FL. On the 18th we met with 20 other people at a Lazy Daze rally at the F.D. Roosevelt State Park near Pine Mountain Georgia. Having just a wonderful time. It's wonderful to be out of the house and travelling again.
Friday, September 15, 2006
Sept. 15, 2006
We are going out in moterhome in Oct. I'm recoved from a stoke
I HAD ON JUNE 13. I'll keep you posted. Carol
I HAD ON JUNE 13. I'll keep you posted. Carol
Monday, June 12, 2006
June 11 and 12 Ed and the Bear
Sunday, June 11, 2006
This morning was bright & sunny and for the first time in a few weeks, it stayed that way all day. Shorts weather. We took a leisurely drive to the Coulter Village campground in the Grand Teton National Park. It’s only about 35 miles from where we were in Yellowstone. The campground is within an easy walk of Jackson Lake. Gopher had a ball swimming and chasing a stick. Today was planned to be a day of rest. Mostly just hung out, walked here & there and read our books. We met another Lazy Daze owner. They are from Ohio. Steve ?.
Monday, June 12, 2006
We moved to the Signal Mountain Campground. Very rustic. Located on Jackson Lake. The BIG NEWS was the bear. I was in the water throwing a stick for Gopher to swim after. I turned around and there was a black bear about ten feet away sniffing at the wood picnic tables. Looking for food I suppose. I waved my arms and called to Gopher and the bear ambled away. There were two couples setting up their tents in the direction the bear was headed so I called out to warn them. They got in their cars. (It’s 8:30pm right now. We just walked the dogs. The two couples in the tents are no longer there. J ) The bear wandered past the tents, crossed the road and walked behind and around the other RV’s. By this time I had returned to our camper to tell Carol to stay inside until the bear was gone. The bear walked behind our camper then walked around the motorhome parked next to us. Got some good pictures. All “black” bears are not black. This one was tan. Probably 4’ high at the shoulder. Carol & I were talking to a man this evening. He & his wife were on a hike earlier today and turned the bend and there was a bear walking down the trail. They turned around and did not finish the hike.
This is a really beautiful campground. The view across Jackson Lake is the primary mountain range in the Grand Teton Park.
This morning was bright & sunny and for the first time in a few weeks, it stayed that way all day. Shorts weather. We took a leisurely drive to the Coulter Village campground in the Grand Teton National Park. It’s only about 35 miles from where we were in Yellowstone. The campground is within an easy walk of Jackson Lake. Gopher had a ball swimming and chasing a stick. Today was planned to be a day of rest. Mostly just hung out, walked here & there and read our books. We met another Lazy Daze owner. They are from Ohio. Steve ?.
Monday, June 12, 2006
We moved to the Signal Mountain Campground. Very rustic. Located on Jackson Lake. The BIG NEWS was the bear. I was in the water throwing a stick for Gopher to swim after. I turned around and there was a black bear about ten feet away sniffing at the wood picnic tables. Looking for food I suppose. I waved my arms and called to Gopher and the bear ambled away. There were two couples setting up their tents in the direction the bear was headed so I called out to warn them. They got in their cars. (It’s 8:30pm right now. We just walked the dogs. The two couples in the tents are no longer there. J ) The bear wandered past the tents, crossed the road and walked behind and around the other RV’s. By this time I had returned to our camper to tell Carol to stay inside until the bear was gone. The bear walked behind our camper then walked around the motorhome parked next to us. Got some good pictures. All “black” bears are not black. This one was tan. Probably 4’ high at the shoulder. Carol & I were talking to a man this evening. He & his wife were on a hike earlier today and turned the bend and there was a bear walking down the trail. They turned around and did not finish the hike.
This is a really beautiful campground. The view across Jackson Lake is the primary mountain range in the Grand Teton Park.
Sunday, June 11, 2006
June 11
Ed and I are now in the Grand Tetons. It has finally warmed up. This morning in Yellowstone canyon Campground is was 34 outside and 55 inside. I am posting a few more pictures while we have service. Carol
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