Traveling Across America
In 2011, I wrote a story about a young man, Nathan, who buys old structures, takes them apart piece by piece, and then rebuilds them on his land. Recently, he received a call about a nineteenth century corn crib/hay loft that was going to be destroyed. He and his dad quickly got to work, but this time they did not have a chance to number each piece of wood as they … [Read more...]
I know this is a smidgen late, but I have been a smidgen busy... Another year has passed, and once again, too quickly. It is true that time goes faster the older you get, but it certainly doesn't mean I enjoy it less. I believe I have learned to enjoy it more, and hopefully, you have enjoyed the sharing of my adventures with you. 2012 started out with me … [Read more...]
I must have a "I LOVE BEER" sign flashing on my forehead. A friend of mine, Jim Goeman from Shiner, Texas (story to follow) took me to Moravia, Texas, to meet Henrietta and Frank Filip. Henrietta and Frank own the Moravia Store. The "store" is one of the oldest country stores in Texas, and once again, I felt right at home. Moravia, Texas, is named in honor … [Read more...]
Driving down the back roads of northern Indiana, I happened upon a farm on county road 75 E, owned by Jim and Peggy DeCamp. They are organic farmers and have been doing so for the past 30 plus years. This past January, Jim retired from his “day” job and now spends all of his time in the two-acre garden. “So far, so good,” Jim said. As we walked … [Read more...]
Okay, the towns “real” name is McMahan and a few years ago was up for sale. Tom Douple and his buddies were eating BBQ in Lockhart, when they saw the ad and decided to make the short drive to McMahan to see what all there was for sale. They fell in love with the little town immediately, and between the four of them, they bought the town. The clean-up … [Read more...]
Down in a hollow, in the coal mining hills of Eastern Kentucky, lived Melvin and Clara Webb. Melvin and Clara had eight children, Melvin Jr., Loretta (Loretta Lynn), Herman, Jay Lee (Willie Lee), Donald Ray, Peggy Sue, Betty Ruth and Brenda Gail (Crystal Gayle). A rather musically inclined family I will have to say. Herman Webb, a man in his 70's, with white, … [Read more...]
Well, thats how I believe you say it. As I continued my trek North, and suffering through another indescribably hot day, I passed through the town of Trempealeau, Wisconsin, on my way to the State Park for the night. Just for the heck of it I stopped at a little motel, Inn on the River, and inquired about the price for a room per night. The gentleman gave me the price, I … [Read more...]
At the tippy top Northwest corner of Illinois, lies a town named Scales Mound, and driving the back roads of Scales Mound you will come to a place named Council Hill Station. Council Hill Station came into existence when the railroad came through in 1854 and a Train Depot/Station was built. Back in the day, it took the train coming through your town for your town to … [Read more...]
Patience. It is not a virtue I have, and I will not ask God for any. With my luck, I will be taught patience while in a traffic jam, gas light on, and I have to go potty. I like me just the way I am Thank-you! BUT, I was told by a few people that when you are a full-time RV'er, make plans, but plan on changing those plans. As my Grandma always said, "Shit happens!" … [Read more...]
I love desserts! You name it, I love it. I can't even say I have a favorite because they are all good to me. You can't beat a cake made from scratch, but I have two problems with it. The first is, it usually spoils before I eat it all, OR, I eat it all before it spoils. Either way I lose. While getting my Pinterest fix on this past week I came across a recipe for a … [Read more...]
HI! My name is Nanette Cole... I travel. I write. And then there is the food! Life should not be a destination, but a journey that is shared and enjoyed. This is my journey... This … [Read More...]
