Year: 2017
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A 2017 Year In Review Video
I started blogging on SimplyConnie.com in June 2017. Along the way I’ve shared lots of pictures as I revealed the details of my adventures. Recently, while going through my 2017 pictures, I decided to pull out some pictures that I haven’t yet shared (and probably a few I have) and…
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Florida Keys Day Trip – The Aftermath of Hurricane Irma
This will be my third season in south Florida and the Florida Keys. My daughter (Nikki) lives in south Miami-Dade county and I visit her for a brief time during the winter when the weather is more tolerable. I sleep in my van no matter who I’m visiting. I don’t…
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An Interesting Week in St Augustine FL and A HAIRowing Experience
I’ve been hanging out in the St Augustine FL area for about 2 weeks now. I really love this area! Florida highway A1A and the St Augustine area is by far my most favorite place to hang out and explore. Bella Needs A Doctor! Bella (my van) was making a…
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park Adventure!
On my way to south Florida to visit my daughter I took a detour and visited the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Right now, it’s too hot and humid in south Florida for my blood so I’m taking my time getting down there. I’ve never been to the Smokies so…
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Doing Laundry Without Electricity – Van RV Life
Doing laundry without electricity sounds a bit archaic. It brings to mind a vision of Ma Ingalls (Little House On The Prairie) in her long, hot dress… accessorized with an apron and a sun bonnet… standing outside the little log cabin, slightly hunched over a wooden wash tub, scrubbing clothes…
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Wild Horses Monument – Quincy WA I-90
This week, as I head to the Homeland, I stopped at Wild Horses Monument off of Interstate 90 outside of Quincy Washington. The monument is also known as Grandfather Cuts Loose The Ponies and you’ll find it around milepost 139. There are separate westbound and an eastbound rest areas with…
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Recapping My Time In Port Orford Oregon
Port Orford Oregon is a small fishing town on the south Oregon coast. This small, historic town is a popular stopping point for traveler’s cruising the Pacific Coast Scenic Byway on highway 101. I typically don’t play favorites but Port Orford is my favorite west coast town. I’ve been in…
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KD Gold – Totally Worth It’s Weight In Gold!
I’ve been using KD Gold for a few decades now and it’s been a game changer for me. UPDATE: In March 2019 the founder of KD Gold passed away and the KD Gold brand name will eventually phase out. The same formula is also be found under other brand names…
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Goal Zero Yeti 1250 – I Generate My Own Electricity!
I use the Goal Zero Yeti 1250 to generate my own power. With the Goal Zero (or any solar option) there’s no monthly electricity charge. No extra fees, surcharges, upcharges, whatevercharges from the electric company. As long as the sun comes out I have free electricity. Update: In early 2020,…
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