ROLLING VS. ROLLING WITH THE PUNCHES!

It’s been an interesting few weeks back in PA. Because of Yoshi's surgery and recovery, we ended up extending our time in the area. Yesterday he got a clean bill of health from Dr. Sadanaga at VRC in Malvern. We told him that Yoshi had a blog so he better get it right! Hi stitches would rival anything in my quilt guild! As it turns out Yoshi's tumor was not cancer, lucky little doggie, but it's out all the same.

While I was in the region I had the opportunity to attend a number of DBE (Daughters of the British Empire) events, including the Pennsylvania State Cocktail Party, The Annapolis Fashion Show and the NJ State Luncheon. All lovely events and a good deal of money raised for The Victoria Home in Ossining NY.

We spent our last weekend at the Jersey Shore.  On Friday we visited with Sister James Dolores at Villa Maria by the Sea, the IHM Retreat House in Stone Harbor. Sister James taught at Villa Maria Oak Lawn in Lynchburg Virginia from 1958 to 1966, where my sister and I both graduated.  Sister James is affectionately termed the Mayor of Stone Harbor and is perhaps best known locally for the fundraiser & surfing competition held each year on the “Nun’s Beach” in front of the Retreat House. We were absolutely “wow-ed” by the renovations that she has managed to accomplish over the last 13 years in full-time residence at the shore. She hopes to re-dedicate the newly renovated Chapel next spring upon completion of the stained glass windows rejuvenation and painting.

We set out yesterday for SC but alas, on the beltway in DC the alternator on the MoHo failed. We managed to get it to a Cummins shop in Manassas and by the end of the day today we were back on the road, albeit a day behind schedule.

Tomorrow we will pick up Sarah at the airport in Columbia and join our friends for some Thanksgiving cheer before heading to Myrtle Beach for some golf and hot-tub time at the Marriott Ocean Watch, but more on that later.

We have learned by now that full-time RVing is as much “rolling with the punches” as it is rolling on the road!  Both are part of the experience to be savored.  To our friends, family and fellow RVers, we hope you are spending Thanksgiving in good company enjoying the good life!

On the Road Again!

The Bakers

HALLOWEEN IN THE NORTHEAST...REALLY!

Halloween at Croton-On-Hudson, NY

We spent an eventful Halloween on the Hudson River with an Airstream Rally. Since power went out across the region we were all on generators, but that certainly didn't deter the Airstreamers. They invited us to join their festivities and, of course, we accepted!  They had a propane heated tent!!

Victoria Home, Ossining, NY

In case you are wondering, the reason that we are still in the northeast is because I held a meeting of the Eastern District of the Daughters of the British Empire, the organization that funds and operates four retirement homes in the US, including the Victoria Home in Ossining NY. In spite of the weather, we had an impressive turnout at the Home, even though we had to shorten the meeting once the snow was in full force.  My appreciation and apologies to those who had an arduous trip home.

We made our way back to Pennsylvania last Monday and hung out in the Walmart in Exton. There's a secluded area that RVs can park and be barely noticed, not to mention walking distance to restaurants and shops! You can't beat it.  While we were there Geoff got a few more divots taken out of his scalp and back by the Dermatologist to prevent future skin problems.

Now it looks like Yoshi may need some further medical attention, which may delay our departure from the Northeast!  He had an ultrasound on Friday and they shaved his belly, so we got him a "tres chic" sweater to cover the damage. He will have a biopsy next week to determine the nature of  a bladder tumor and if he needs surgery.  You can visit his facebook page at Yoshi's Great Adventure and leave him your words of encouragement!

It's great to be back on the east coast and we are ready to head south!  Keep your fingers crossed that Yoshi's tumor will be benign and his issues manageable. 

We are enjoying the hospitality to  The Elk's Lodge #2576 where there are 4 Big Rig friendly sites (2 with 30 amp/2 with 30/50 amp) and a bunch of frinedly people! We played the nearby Blue Heron Golf Course Today and are getting ready to join the "Shotgun Bingo" tonight!  This is what life looks like when it's working!!!!

Hugs from all!
Laura, Geoff and Yoshi on the Road...