Traveling to new places:

     Whenever I look to a new destination to travel, I get all excited.  Sweaty palms, anxiousness, anticipation.  I get out my map and find the location.  Usually, it is in Washington, Oregon or Idaho.  I usually branch out about 4-12 hours in any one direction.  That seems like a safety zone for me.  I love to drive.  I love to eat and drive too.  It is the perfect combination of pleasure.  Sometimes I go to a trailer rally,  sometimes I go fishing by myself,  sometimes I camp with girlfriends, it's all good.  I usually take my vintage travel trailer but sometimes I opt for my tent.  I like to tent camp, there is something very primitive about it that I love.  I especially love my sleeping bag.  It is super toasty warm.  I like to sleep by a fire and hear a river or stream of water close by.  I don't really like bugs but if I am far enough away, they don't bother me too much.  I usually do not eat at my campsite so I do not have to worry about bears.  I do carry bear spray with me just in case.

     If I am traveling and staying in a park or RV place then I really don't have too much to worry about like bears etc.  I do pack a gun for protection when alone.  I like to feel safe and secure when off by myself.  I love to travel with friends because we laugh a lot and have the best of times.  I can camp with 4 or 5 of them and as many as 100.  Nothing better than friends around a campfire or the sound of ukulele's late at night.  I don't think I have ever had a campout I didn't like.  Even if it rained and poured it was an adventure and makes for a good story.

     I am planning a trip right now to Newport Washington with a group of folks I have never met.  It's always fun to meet new people and see their trailers and their old vintage cars.  I can appreciate the time taken to restore these beauties.  I have worked on a number of travel trailers, it isn't as easy as some say.  This trip will be about 4 days.  I usually eat the same things, I have my favorites like Cheetos and turkey sandwiches.  I always like poached eggs on toast in the morning.  My favorite coffee is Hazelnut.  It is the perfect breakfast.  Once in a while I splurge and get some goodies from Trader Joes, or some great chocolate.   M & M's are a must to have as well as marshmallows.   Camp food at it's best.

     I will be teaching a painting class at the camp I am going to.  That will help me pay for my camping habit and the gas it takes to get there.  I am so thankful to have a husband who lets me go off camping at a moment's notice.   I think he knew when he married me that I wasn't going to be the "Leave it to Beaver Wife that stays home all of the time and wears pearls while vacuuming".   I 'm just different.  I am adventurous.  I also love extreme sports.  Sometimes I do crazy things like ski off a cliff, well, that's a whole nother story.  Anyway,  I am excited about this up and coming trailer rally and just to be able to camp again, smell fresh air, meet new friends and eat new food.  What else is there to life except building relationships with each other and help one another?  So, if you see me out on the open road be sure to wave or give me a thumbs up when you see my cute little camper.  I'm sure I will be shoving a cheetoh in my mouth.  Happy Camping,  Love Mig (Happy Camper Girl).