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Leigh holds Buster and Bitsey just prior to they and the Examiner departing on cross-country trek in their motor-home
At last, we are ready to roll.
We planned on heading west around the middle of this month, but things got crazy. I had important work-related projects that required meetings and some local travel in north Georgia. I also started a home-improvement project that took a week longer than anticipated to complete.
Since returning to the Appalachians from Tampa after Christmas, we wanted to recharge for a week or two and head West. This evening, one month later, we changed our route and itinerary to stay south of the ice storms, combed over our check lists, and I inspected the Four Winds cabin and cockpit.
With tire-pressures, lights, fluid-levels, gas and carbon-monoxide sensors all checking green, we are down to packing clothes and the 9,000 toys and other paraphernalia that our two tiny dogs apparently can't live without.
Leigh (my wife) not only talks to our little dogs, but claims they understand just about everything she says. I don't think so. Buster, the Boston Terrier, responds to all requests and salutations the same way - by tilting his head and acknowledging with his confused, bulging eyes and wrinkled forehead that he hasn't got the first clue. Not unless you say, "treat." That word I cede he knows as evidenced by his springing several feet into the air repeatedly while making gurgling noises until we give it up.
The Chawuweena, half chawuwawa, half miniature dachshund, simply barks or growls and runs under the nearest table or chair should you attempt to pick her up. To strangers, the 9-pounder behaves much like a rabid pit bull on steroids, however I can assure you that we spend far too much on annual injections to insure that she does not contract them - not that one could notice the difference.
The last day or two before embarking on a long RV journey is like Christmas, or a really fine birthday. The present is unique to travelers. It is America; our wide and open expanse, home to the best people in this particular world. RVers' are adventure seeking individuals. The travel stories they share aren't confined to locations twenty miles from the hosting airport. Their stories are as diverse and unique as the country.
When you next read from my Examiner.com site, Leigh and I will be somewhere between Vicksburg Mississippi and Silver City New Mexico, depending on what town I am able to post from. You will enjoy the sights that we do, dine and sip wine in the same saloons and restaurants, vividly experience the Grand Canyon, Vegas and many other natural and man-made expos across the country through my columns and photos. I will pen the human side of travel, coloring authentic anecdotes with the small and large brushes of random incidence. I encourage you to ask questions, suggest attractions and leave your comments along the way.
Remember, you only get to go around once; make sure you do!
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