Blog Posts
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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 somehow compile them in to Read more
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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 have air conditioning (other than Read more
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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 weird clunking/grinding sound when I Read more
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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 this was a perfect opportunity Read more
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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 on a squeaky wash board Read more
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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 entirely different views. Wild Horses Read more
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