tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40541158946789738322024-02-07T13:42:47.293-05:00The GoodeLifeThis is a travel blog of our new lifestyle.Debbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.comBlogger671125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054115894678973832.post-55128385982023071682016-04-03T11:03:00.000-04:002016-04-03T11:03:05.152-04:00One blog gone.....Obviously I'm finding it difficult to keep up with this blog. I finally made the decision to bring this blog to an end. I want to thank everyone who has read and followed along our journey. I do so appreciate your interest and support.
That does not mean that our journeys have come to an end....on the contrary....we are very excited about our upcoming travels. We plan onDebbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054115894678973832.post-43703492984880045412015-11-22T08:43:00.000-05:002015-11-22T08:43:47.877-05:00Yuma!Yes we finally got outta of Beaumont and on to Yuma. We made our usual stop in Fort Stockton, Texas but this time found a different RV park. The Hilltop RV Park is nothing fancy, but great for an overnight or two. The sites have adequate spacing and paver type patios. It is pretty much a big gravel parking lot, all pull thru and fairly level. Like most of the parks Debbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054115894678973832.post-38971094677602254192015-10-23T11:33:00.002-04:002015-10-23T11:33:34.277-04:00Baton Rouge.....hmmm....what can I say except that the traffic and roads are horrible! Went to the Zoo last Tuesday.....this guy had a lot to say....
I think he was warning me about the traffic here in Baton Rouge! It is clear the infrastructure here can no longer handle the amount of traffic and the bridges are down right scary! It takes forever to get anywhere.
We Debbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054115894678973832.post-61909833118916871372015-10-18T11:52:00.000-04:002015-10-18T11:52:18.785-04:00We left Tampa and started our journey west. Our first night was spent "way down upon the Suwannee river...." at the appropriately called, Suwannee River Rendezvous Rv Park in Mayo Florida. Nothing too special, but great for an overnight or two. This was our second stay at this park and it is a Passport America park so...can't beat the rate. We did venture into the town of Debbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054115894678973832.post-29762970026325216612015-10-07T09:11:00.001-04:002015-10-07T09:11:50.911-04:00October AlreadyGood Lord....is it October!
YEs the house is sold, yes I had a fabulous time at my nephew's wedding. Well, except for one little mishap. I managed to sprain my ankle at the reception...I won't go into details....I'll just leave you with the image of my son and daughter-in-law helping me down the street, "Outta the way, broken Mom here!" Funny boy!
We are currently in Florida..Debbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054115894678973832.post-35392796384409580082015-08-24T09:21:00.001-04:002015-08-24T09:21:18.575-04:00Moving Forward....
Ah life.....what a rush....YES!
Closing on our house is just a few short days away.....I'm so nervous.....won't be happy till that 'check' is on our hot little hands....LOL! We just about have the house 'cleaned out'. Yes, I know we have not lived there for a long time, but we still had a few things in storage there. The garage was the absolute worse. Everything Debbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054115894678973832.post-19776056746519857552015-07-26T06:21:00.001-04:002015-07-26T06:21:56.220-04:00I can't hardly believe that I'm saying this.....but....as of last night we have an accepted offer on our home. A full price....clean offer! We are so relieved and yet still a little nervous. Although we don't expect any surprises with either the appraisal or the inspection....ya just never know. Our closing date is set for Aug 28, just a few days before we will be Debbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054115894678973832.post-36234627171630925682015-06-12T20:32:00.002-04:002015-06-12T20:32:57.381-04:00Indiana.....Let's Do This!It has been a whirlwind of activity around here in good ole Indiana. Mostly it has rained, rained, and then rained some more! The big news is my son and his beautiful bride have purchased their first home. I spent the last week helping them to get some painting done before they moved in this past weekend. I was; however, smart enough to "lay low" on actual moving day. Debbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054115894678973832.post-63648083872169007762015-04-30T10:43:00.000-04:002015-04-30T10:43:45.107-04:00Marshfield, MOWell here we be in Marshfield, MO....we only spent one night in Texola and then on to Tulsa where we spent a couple of nights waiting for the rain and weather to pass. Marshfield is about 20 minutes west of Springfield Mo.....where we found a Culver's! Culvers is home to Butterburgers and frozen custard....we have one back in Lafayette and just love the food. They are hard to Debbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054115894678973832.post-4354576966083060272015-04-24T10:47:00.003-04:002015-04-24T10:47:58.628-04:00Tucumcari, New Mexico....Yes...we made it out of Sedona and on down the road to Albuquerque and now we are in Tucumcari New Mexico. That is a mouth full so I started calling it TuCan City! LOL! Interesting little place on the historic route 66 highway. Had a fabulous dinner at Del's Restaurant....great salad bar included with the meal. Billy had his fav Chicken Fried Steak and I had a NY Debbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054115894678973832.post-47736728935271261692015-04-19T11:07:00.000-04:002015-04-19T11:07:11.600-04:00SedonaWe certainly have enjoyed our visit here at the Distant Drums Rv park. The layout was a little different and there are some tight turns. In fact, we are still not sure just exactly how we are getting out of the site we are in.....
They give you the street signs in English and the native language.....neat!
We are on a corner lot...you can see that it is kinda a jack-n-jill Debbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054115894678973832.post-79934262518916364982015-04-15T09:38:00.000-04:002015-04-15T09:38:11.467-04:00North we go....Today we head north to Camp Verde and an rv park called Distant Drums. Before we go, we are going to have our rig weighed here at North Ranch. We are both really worried about the numbers. We know we are over....but by how much? Could get scary....we shall see.
Much to do.....so I'll sign off now. Debbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054115894678973832.post-89265270271253754522015-04-12T09:34:00.000-04:002015-04-12T09:34:30.998-04:00North RanchWell here we be at North Ranch and it has been a very good week. We reacquainted ourselves with the little town of Congress and Wickenburg. Wickenburg seems to be a growing community which does have an interest in the Arts. Next time we come, I'm hoping to have an opportunity to check out the Art Club. They have their own building and offer classes as well as exhibits.
Debbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054115894678973832.post-91914164532922793852015-04-04T11:24:00.000-04:002015-04-04T11:24:19.721-04:00The Trip back to IndianaWe had planned to spend the summer out west this year, but things have happened back in Indiana which require us to be there sooner...rather then later. The first event..a happy one...our son and daughter-in-law are in the process of buying their first home. It is quite the house and their closing date is set for June 1. So happy for them and us because this means we can now Debbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054115894678973832.post-13376423277360864192015-03-13T10:09:00.001-04:002015-03-13T10:09:35.257-04:00Parties and a Float Trip down the ColoradoOur time is growing short here in Yuma! Our last dinner/dance is coming up this weekend. It is also our neighbors Birthday so I'm going to be baking cupcakes today to add to the celebration on Saturday.
I've been teaching watercolor classes here at the park and yesterday my students surprised me with a little gift! A big ole bottle of Patron....HA! They know me so Debbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054115894678973832.post-2193289750973093952015-02-18T13:25:00.000-05:002015-02-18T13:25:27.157-05:00I will just let the photos do most of the talking.......
My Valentine's Dance Date.....no Billy wouldn't come....he is just not the 'party animal' I am....LOL!
Mardi Gras Bound......YUMA style!
Lots and lots of Jello shots!
Shrimp Boil Feast!
Dancing to the beat!
Going for the Gold.....as in Mardi Gras Gold coin......LOL! Yeah, Billy stayed home again!
So that's how we 'Debbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054115894678973832.post-17070332842896304852015-01-25T15:45:00.000-05:002015-01-25T15:45:18.855-05:00Good News all round!Most of you probably already know this.....but the hand is not broken! Just a lot of bruising and some soft tissue damage, but it is healing nicely on its own! I'm even back to playing bumbee ball! YAY!!
Now for an update on the Cosmo Boy. We ordered him a set of wheels and y'all should see our boy go.....Here are a couple of photos
He really is doing fabulous! Debbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054115894678973832.post-996746849023900392015-01-10T11:29:00.001-05:002015-01-10T11:29:58.919-05:00Made it through the Holidays!Very busy during the holiday season this year......lots of parties and dancing....had a blast!
We have had several days of 'winter' weather here in Yuma, temps dipping into the 30's at night...brrrrrrr. Of course that is when our furnace and our portable fireplace decided to go belly up! Yup...both at almost the same time. The fireplace was a loss, but Billy was able to Debbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054115894678973832.post-77860361125515064152014-12-08T09:26:00.001-05:002014-12-08T09:26:40.498-05:00Yuma Site....fun and sun!Here is the first photo with my new camera......
Thought you might enjoying seeing our site here in Yuma. We happen to be on a corner lot this year which is really nice. Only a short walk away from the office, pool, and tennis courts. Perfect!
I think I mentioned last post that Pro Shade was coming out to measure for some new sun shades. If ya look close...you will see Debbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054115894678973832.post-23532972884569022822014-11-17T08:58:00.001-05:002014-11-17T08:58:08.095-05:00An apology....Just wanted to drop a quick post and let you know I was forced to turn my comment moderation back on today. I apologize for that....I hate to do it, but I've got a cyber stalker who has been leaving unpleasant comments here and I just won't allow his poison to be spread on my blog. So, for the time being....all comments will go to my email (which I check at least once a day) before Debbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054115894678973832.post-74980454910780890722014-11-13T11:02:00.001-05:002014-11-13T11:02:45.655-05:00Yuma!We arrived in Yuma on November the 8th. A lot of our friends are already here so there were lots of smiling faces and hugs to greet us! Awesome! They even had us over for dinner later that evening...which was delicious!
I've been playing 'bumbee ball' (a game similar to tennis), bike riding, lounging by the pool, and...of course.....happy hours almost every evening. TempsDebbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054115894678973832.post-70919633446736394352014-11-02T08:17:00.000-05:002014-11-02T08:17:17.196-05:00Las Cruces....we are here!Made it to Las Cruces around 2pm yesterday. We will be staying at the Hacienda RV Resort for the next four nights. RV parks tend to over use that 'resort' word, but this one is fairly nice.....although a bit pricey. Biggest problem I have with the place is the tiny gravel they used on all the sites. Poor Cosmo has a heck of a time staying upright on the stuff and the doggie areaDebbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054115894678973832.post-20911710151320727132014-11-01T00:25:00.002-04:002014-11-01T00:25:58.593-04:00Albuquerque BUSTWe were enjoying our stay here in Albuquerque until this happened.....I went to the zoo today and as usual I had my camera with me and my nifty backpack that holds said camera, and extra lenses. I also put my little credit card carrier in there for safe keeping. Well...we went out to eat afterwards and I left my camera backpack with my credit cards in the truck inside one of theDebbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054115894678973832.post-73074530803192849752014-10-21T16:17:00.000-04:002014-10-21T16:21:39.785-04:00Colorado SpringsDid I say Idaho? Darling husband says I did in my last post......should have been Iowa! We traveled through Illinois and Iowa. Sorry bout that!
We had planned on spending a few days in Denver, but the park we were headed for was full. So, we regrouped, and decided to just keep driving. It was a rather long day for us, but we made it to Mountaindale RV park in Debbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054115894678973832.post-35088641845398437672014-10-18T07:29:00.003-04:002014-10-18T07:29:44.067-04:00Westward BoundYup...we been a traveling down the road! Made it through Illinois and Idaho and pretty much did nothing but be rainy and cold. The rain and cold also detoured me from getting my camera out for pics. Finally the sun broke through, but then the wind really kicked up with some 30 mile gust! The rv parks we have been staying at along our journey are nothing to write home aboutDebbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.com0