For those of you who have been following us …….I am sorry we have not written much on this site.

I thought when we started this adventure that I would have all kinds of fun, exciting things to write about.  The reality is , we really have not started our adventure yet.  Oh sure, we are living in our trailer and getting used to what works and what doesn’t work for us.  But, in real life, our life is still the same as when we were living in the Skyrise.  Larrie is still working 3 days per work.  We are still involved with our kids, grandkids, and extended families.  We still attend our home church and work on responsibilities there.  Our cars are still breaking down and need to go in for repairs.  The list could go on and on.  Not too exciting is it?

We have had some wonderful moments in these last 3 months.  Like the first rain storm we weathered through.  Rain hitting a metal trailer has its own sound.  A rhythm that is somewhat soothing .  Of course this  last storm had some pretty good wind gust .  And the thunder you could feel in the floor of the trailer as you walked.  Still, it was a new experience to enjoy.

Another nice part of this adventure is the new people you meet.  Local people , like us, who just want to get away from the busyness of life.  People from other states who tell us of their adventures in our beautiful state of  Michigan.  Sadly, they have seen places that I didn’t know existed  (we have started a list to explore next summer).   Back in May, over Memorial Day weekend, we camped next to  two  wonderful  couples.  They had camped together for over 30 years.  We shared a fire and they shared stories of their camping adventures.  We saw them  over the 4th of July and they are camping this weekend in the same park we are.  Again, we are welcomed in like family to share time and stories with them. Thanks, sites 22  and 38 . We look forward to meeting up with you in the future.

We are glad that we choose to live in this area for a season in our  “home on wheels” before we really hit the road.  There are a lot of new things to learn, living in a trailer.  How do we hook up the hitch and stabilizers? Who connects the water and electric? More important who connects the sewer? Where do I stand so you can see me when backing up and what hand motions help?  Remembering all the things to do before you hit the road is important.  Otherwise you might have to pull over on the side of the road , in the rain, and add the extra mirrors you needed (right Larrie?)

Overall, we are having a great summer as “Austins on Wheels”.  We know we are more than ready for the main event to begin.  In fact, Larrie is so ready that he is moving his retirement back a month.  We are trying to fit in as much time with family as we can.  We will miss them.

So, keep looking for a new blog.  The real adventure begins in just a few short weeks!   JA