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Day14 Memphis TN – May 24

Posted on May 25, 2008 by Nechochwin

Still camped at Arkabutla Lake Corps of Engineers (COE) campground in MS, just south of Memphis.  Camped in the site next to me is a small group of Noodlers.  Ronald and his son JC I met when I first got … Continue reading →

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Day13 Cheaha Resort SP AL to Arkabutla Lake COE MS – May 23

Posted on May 24, 2008 by Nechochwin

Travel day today as I went west a little over 300 miles.  Traveling to Arkabutla Lake in Mississippi (or Mizsippy if you will), just 40 miles south of Memphis.  300 miles is a nice number as it covers a little … Continue reading →

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Day12 Cheaha Resort SP AL – May 22

Posted on May 24, 2008 by Nechochwin

Finally got into Cheaha yesterday afternoon.  What a mess.  Anyway, I am using this opportunity, the two new batteries and solar trickle charger to practice dry camping while I have power and water at my disposal.  For those of you … Continue reading →

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Day10 Gainesville FL to ‘Whathehek’? AL – May 20

Posted on May 24, 2008 by Nechochwin

Twenty miles from my destination at Cheaha Resort SP in Alabama yesterday, I had a blowout.  Here is the short version of the 24 hours that followed. Contacted AAA who took 45 minutes to get my information right. Waited a … Continue reading →

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Day8 Paynes Prairie – THE PLAN!!! – May 18

Posted on May 18, 2008 by Nechochwin

The Plan Not really a plan, but an idea. More of a suggestion really. I have only two firm dates where I have to be somewhere on a specific day and time. So, here goes ‘The Plan’. Phase One was … Continue reading →

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Day7 Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park – May 17

Posted on May 17, 2008 by Nechochwin

Tonight will be my seventh night on the road.  I have spent most of my spare time this week, unpacking, reorganizing and stowing my gear and provisions.  Finished cleaning up the outside of the trailer today and continuing to make … Continue reading →

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Day3 Perry FL to Gainesville FL – May 13

Posted on May 14, 2008 by Nechochwin

Moving day.  The first time my trailer has been on the road in about a year.  Got her cleaned up last night and she is looking pretty shiny.  Going to spend the next week in Gainesville doing some volunteer work … Continue reading →

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Day1 Fort Myers to Perry – May 11

Posted on May 14, 2008 by Nechochwin

Nothing exciting to report on Day1, other than the fact I am now living on the road.  In fact, the next several days there will be little to report.  Today was spent by finishing up the packing, loading the Durango, … Continue reading →

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Suwannee River State Park – Apr 23

Posted on April 26, 2008 by Nechochwin

‘Nuf sed!

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Colorado High – Apr 22

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Nechochwin

Colorado is as beautiful as everyone says it is.  Grand vistas, majestic mountains and clear mountain streams.  Keep in mind that I have not even expanded beyond 100 miles from Colorado City.  I can only imagine what the rest of … Continue reading →

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