Ten Tec & Cades Cove

This morning we drove to the "Ten Tec" factory in Severville, Tn. Ten Tec makes "amateur Radio's" aka "HAM". Glenn wanted to see where they are made.

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We had lunch here.

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We then drove to Cades Cove.

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Sylvia liked the butterfly.

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We stopped by the stream.



We visited the old Church.

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We toured the farmstead and the Gristmill.

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We returned to the campground about 6:30.
Thank you Jenny J for suggesting the drive. We both loved it.
Till later!

Pigeon Forge, TN

Today is travel day. We are now in Pigeon Forge, TN. The trip was 266 miles and we were in the campground at 3:15 Eastern . We did start early but the time change made the time seem longer.

From Pigeon Forge, Tn

From Pigeon Forge, Tn

Two things here in Pigeon Forge that we want to see. 1 is DollyWood, the other is "Ten Tec". We will look around the area while here.
We had dinner at "Cracker Barrel", we try not to cook on travel day, and located the Ten Tec factory.

From Pigeon Forge, Tn

Tonight will come early as we have to adjust to the new time zone. We will be here three nights.
Till later!

Ave Maria Grotto

This morning Lana, Amanda, and Glenn Jr. joined us for Brunch here at the campground. Sylvia cooked sausage gravy and biscuits, also Bacon and Eggs to order. We had a great brunch.
Later we drove to Cullman, Al to the St. Bernard Abby where the Ave Maria Grotto is located.

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This collection of miniatures was created by Brother Joseph Zoetl a "Monk" during his lifetime.

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This museum is a must see when in the Cullman, Al. area. Our family enjoyed the place.

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This evening Glenn visited the lab to have blood drawn for the Doctor visit in Portsmouth, VA.
The remainder of the evening was spent sitting outside with our neighbors chatting.
Till Later!

Rriday April 24

Today is year 1 of being on the road. This has been an exiting year and we have seen many new places in these "United States". We have also visited many family members that we would not have seen if we were not on the road in the Motorhome.
We now are planning the trip to "New England" by way of Virginia as Glenn has a Doctor appointment. We expect to stop in the "Smokey s" for a two day stop, then head toward "Suffolk, VA".
Till Later!

Hail Damage

This morning Glenn looked at the roof of the Motor Home to look for hail damage. The roof is fine, damage was found on the AC fins and the slide toppers(canvas) . The AC fins can be fixed with a comb. The toppers have small holes that sealer will fill.
The paint shop called at 11:15 to notify us to be in bay 19 at 12:05. The scheduled work has been completed. Now, tomorrow Glenn will check on topper repair to decide how and what.

From Madison, april 19

Glenn has a doctor appointment in Portsmouth, VA. on May the 8th. The planning is starting now for the trip to New England.
Till later.

April 19 Sunday

Saturday morning we replaced the "zink" in the water heater. This unit is there to stop the electrolysis of dissimilar metals in the water heater. With the help of my neighbors the job was completed by 10:30 am.
We loaded up the dogs and drove to "Glenn JR." in Madison, AL. Bandit sits close to the door in the car.

From Madison, april 19

When we arrived Glenn Jr. was planting a tree. He wore his "Yard working clothes".

From Madison, april 19

Amanda helped along with Glenn.

From Madison, april 19

Sylvia and Lana were landscaping the front yard.

From Madison, april 19

Sunday we dressed up and had "Family pictures".

From Madison, april 19

Along with all this we also repaired the computers.
Another great trip to Madison, AL.
Till next time.

Repairs complete-almost

The alarm went off at 5:45. Showers, breakfast, and take the RV to the Bay 9 door by 7:am. All iems on the list were addressed execpt the paint. The rig was back in the site by 10:am. The work order was sent to the paint shop. They will notify me when they have an opening. Now just sit and waite.
We purchased a bottle of "Solution" from Mark. That stuff is amazing. Just spray it on the rig, spread with a towel and the rig feels waxed. My kind of work.
This evening we are relaxing at home. No need to get up early tomorrow. Just sit and waite.
Till later.

April 15

What a date!
While visiting with our friends in their Castle, the campground called and the rig will be in bay 9 at 7 am tomorrow.
Our friends Jim and Ellie, and Mark amd Dortha are in the camp row just across the "road".
We drove to the county line yesterday and have pictures. The colors are really coming out.

From Red Bay, Al

From Red Bay, Al

Back home at the rig we are preparing for the early morning move.
Later!

Easter 2009

We are now in Red Bay, Al to have the air leak problem solved. Our site in Red Bay.

From Easter 2009

Saturday we visited Glenn Jr in Madison, Al. While there, of course we had our computers repaired. Last week my computer power supply failed. Friday, we left Sylvia's computer on the floor leaning against the wall while we toured the "Tiffin" factory, of course it rained in the window and in the computer. The motherboard is gone. Glenn Jr. found one on Ebay and will install it next week.
Snowflake and Sadie werechewing each other.

From Easter 2009

The million dollar row at Red Bay.

From Easter 2009

Till Later.

Cabot, AR

Monday morning we packed up and drove to Cabot, AR and are visiting our Niece Teena and Henry Palmer. Teena made a dinner for us.

From Trip to Cabot, AR

After dinner we had to pet the dogs.

From Trip to Cabot, AR

From Trip to Cabot, AR

From Trip to Cabot, AR

Our site in Cabot RV park.

From Trip to Cabot, AR

Teena and Henry's site.

From Trip to Cabot, AR

We expect to be here three days then move on to Red Bay, Al.
Till later.

Family and friends.

Sunday Sylvia and Glenn visited with Colinda here in the RV as the weather was cool and windy. Glenn had called Mark on Saturday to set up a meet. Mark and Dortha joined Colinda and we had a wonderful visit. We decided to eat lunch at the"Olive Garden" here in Arlington, TX. Sylvia had the camera saved the shot.

From Dortha & Mark & Colinda

We returned to the RV and said our "See You Laters". We will see these fine friends "Down the Road".
This has been a great trip North including the skip in the snow in Colorado. Bri called today to say She has accepted a Soccer scholarship to a College in Nebraska. Great News.

From Colorado , Bishop Caste 09

Till next time.

Colinda and Arlington, TX

We arrived in Arlington, Texas and are in the"Dallas Metro KOA". Colinda reserved the site for and we are just next door. After the setup we chatted with Colinda and joined her to feed the horse.

From Arlington and Colinda

From Arlington and Colinda

From Arlington and Colinda

From Arlington and Colinda

We had dinner at "Cracker Barrel" and the remainder of the evening just visiting. This morning we slept in till 9:30. Wow, what a sleepy night. Today we drove to "Camping World", and "Walmart".
The new "Texas Stadium".

From Arlington and Colinda

The "Ranger Stadium".

From Arlington and Colinda

Our Campsite.

From Arlington and Colinda

Shadow wanted his taken picture also.

From Arlington and Colinda

Sylvia made "Tortilla Soup"and for desert we had "Boston Cream Pie".

From Arlington and Colinda

Till next time.

Vernon, Texas 4-02-09

April 1 we left Colorado and the cold behind. We stayed in "Corral RV Park" in Dalhart, TX. The high winds rocked us most of the night.
This morning we headed South and East and are now in "Rocking A RV Park" in Vernon, TX. We are in the end site next to a wheat field.

From Vernon, Tx

The wind followed us but tonight they are light, 10 mph or less. The trip took us by an interesting rail road trestle.

From Vernon, Tx

Tomorrow we travel to Arlington, TX and the" Dallas Metro KOA" to visit our Niece Colinda.
Till later!