tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612782136487369362.post6328410616771942680..comments2024-03-28T09:59:35.584-05:00Comments on Phannie and Mae: A Stopover in Texas and a Fulltiming ModeTransition Mike Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03053039844141113175noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612782136487369362.post-90908105935480053562018-09-12T21:28:44.133-05:002018-09-12T21:28:44.133-05:00Hi, Craig! I'm not sure either, but I will giv...Hi, Craig! I'm not sure either, but I will give you guys credit for wringing every drop from your stopovers. I admire your inquisitiveness and energy in seeking out interesting adventures wherever you go. I always look forward to each blog post.Mike Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053039844141113175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612782136487369362.post-44177516882254038842018-09-12T19:45:12.152-05:002018-09-12T19:45:12.152-05:00Since our season started April 30, we have travel...Since our season started April 30, we have travelled 3737 miles in 136 days with 30 stops in Nevada, California, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. So, <br />average miles/trip = 3737/30 = 125<br />average days/stop = 136/30 = 4.5<br />The longest trip was 291 miles and the shortest was 32.<br />We have been fulltiming since March 2013. <br /><br />I'm not sure where this puts us in your 'vacation' vs. 'destination' classification. <br />Our next 2 or 3 days will be in a destination mode from Sandpoint ID to Salt Lake City = 709 miles.<br />Merikay MacKennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07090072368063727932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612782136487369362.post-70113160584998108912018-09-10T00:57:00.410-05:002018-09-10T00:57:00.410-05:00I've seen some pretty amazing RC airplanes, to...I've seen some pretty amazing RC airplanes, too. For some reason, though, I can't get too excited about these--I guess since flying the real thing has to be more satisfying.Mike Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053039844141113175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612782136487369362.post-65649978867681553472018-09-09T23:56:37.156-05:002018-09-09T23:56:37.156-05:00One thing I didn't mention to you came to me t...One thing I didn't mention to you came to me today as I was watching the radio controlled planes flying today as I was sitting on the deck this afternoon. There is a very active RC airplane group here in the park. And to my untrained eye, they appear to be relatively sophisticated. And they have their own building and "runway", FYI.<br />Bill Volstadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07456675429959749462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612782136487369362.post-50376482068450677112018-09-03T21:25:27.482-05:002018-09-03T21:25:27.482-05:00You're right, Mary, about the fluidity of trav...You're right, Mary, about the fluidity of travel modes as they apply to different constituencies. However, I think the paradigm shift I described is quite common among fulltimers, if my observations (and personal experience) mean anything. <br /><br />I admire the youthful stamina you and Alan enjoy to enable your making the long legs. (There was a time...sigh.) It was T. S. Eliot who said, "The journey, not the arrival, is what matters." So true, and how appropriate to your comment!Mike Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053039844141113175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612782136487369362.post-46730133186290861322018-09-03T13:34:03.453-05:002018-09-03T13:34:03.453-05:00I find it interesting that there are probably as m...I find it interesting that there are probably as many variations on "travel mode" as there are different types of RVs. Seems to me that RV travel is so fluid that it can easily be made to fit any vacation or full-timing mode that exists.<br /><br />Alan and I don't RV full time, but we do go on extended trips of up to 5 or 6 weeks. On our cross country National Parks trips with the kids, there were many days that we averaged between 500 and 700 miles, especially during the first couple and last couple of days of the trips when we were trying to cover a lot of ground through the middle of the country. We would usually travel for a solid two days, then stop for a day of R&R. But, Alan loves to drive and he and I have always enjoyed road trips over any other form of vacation. Plus, both of our kids are excellent travelers. This mode of travel wouldn't work for everyone, but it works for us.<br /><br />That being said, I can see us slowing down a great deal during our future travels since the kids won't be taking those long trips with us any more. (Breaks this Mom's heart, yes it does.) With just the two of us, I can see traveling more in the shoulder seasons and staying in one place a little longer to really relax and enjoy the area we're in - the advantages of no longer needing to work around the kids' school and sports schedules. To tell you the truth, it almost doesn't really matter where we go or how many miles we log getting there - I'm simply grateful that we're able to spend time on the road exploring this gorgeous country of ours!<br /><br />Hope you and Sandy enjoy your Tennessee travels!<br />Mary ~ Reflections Around the Campfirehttp://www.reflectionsaroundthecampfire.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612782136487369362.post-33566906733554028572018-09-01T22:38:23.692-05:002018-09-01T22:38:23.692-05:00Thanks, Bill.Thanks, Bill.Mike Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053039844141113175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612782136487369362.post-39648309980607968832018-09-01T22:15:08.648-05:002018-09-01T22:15:08.648-05:00Any time, just let us know. This year, since we...Any time, just let us know. This year, since we're between homes, we'll stay up here as long as possible. Might actually get to experience some snow! Yuck. And I grew up in Minnesota.<br />Wish you all the best. Park models represent the best of both worlds. Seasonal, yet no cold floors.Bill Volstadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07456675429959749462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612782136487369362.post-57543938320078237772018-09-01T00:57:26.660-05:002018-09-01T00:57:26.660-05:00Thanks for the invite; we would love to visit some...Thanks for the invite; we would love to visit sometime. Mike Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053039844141113175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612782136487369362.post-48738296215815346432018-09-01T00:53:10.410-05:002018-09-01T00:53:10.410-05:00And, BTW, we started out in tent campers, and grad...And, BTW, we started out in tent campers, and graduated up over 7 units. It took a while.Bill Volstadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07456675429959749462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612782136487369362.post-63759257039945432422018-09-01T00:51:37.509-05:002018-09-01T00:51:37.509-05:00I enjoy reading it. Life is all about experiences,...I enjoy reading it. Life is all about experiences, and they don't have to be your own. If you ever get to NW WY in the summer, please contact us and we'll show you around. Keep up the blog, I enjoy your writing.Bill Volstadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07456675429959749462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612782136487369362.post-22098818188689231142018-09-01T00:45:37.488-05:002018-09-01T00:45:37.488-05:00Probably so. But you've got a lot more time in...Probably so. But you've got a lot more time in an RV than we do. Honored that you visit my humble blog, my friend.Mike Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053039844141113175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612782136487369362.post-90450650780659487382018-09-01T00:42:43.279-05:002018-09-01T00:42:43.279-05:00We're 59 and 60 YO. Been RV'ing since our ...We're 59 and 60 YO. Been RV'ing since our 20's. Married 35 years. I guess it's an evolution. As side note, as you are an accomplished pilot and I'm a Mechanical Engineer, I suspect we have a similar skill set.Bill Volstadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07456675429959749462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612782136487369362.post-56674406884249687002018-09-01T00:38:50.297-05:002018-09-01T00:38:50.297-05:00Hi, Bill! Well, it seems you have graduated throug...Hi, Bill! Well, it seems you have graduated through the phases I was describing and reached a situation that works for you guys. Obviously, we're not there yet, and I hope we do the same. Funny how we've been thinking that a park model may be in our future. Great minds...Mike Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053039844141113175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612782136487369362.post-27532750524564429282018-09-01T00:31:24.815-05:002018-09-01T00:31:24.815-05:00I agree with you 100% regarding the difference bet...I agree with you 100% regarding the difference between vacation mode and retirement mode. We finally decided that dragging a lot of weight around the country was counterproductive, and bought a park model in NW wyoming. 4 years later I've concluded it was a good decision. We were living in Houston, Tx until last May, and drove up here for 5 month stays. 1750 miles. Now we do it in a 1/2 ton pickup with 1 to 3 nights in a hotel. Yes, I'm tired of hotels, after my years of business travel, but it is so nice to escape Houston summers, and not have to drive a big motorhome around. We sold the house in Houston, and are in the process of building a new one in Round Rock, TX.Bill Volstadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07456675429959749462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612782136487369362.post-37925088532499508942018-08-30T22:33:38.965-05:002018-08-30T22:33:38.965-05:00Thank you, Greg, for your encouragement. I'm s...Thank you, Greg, for your encouragement. I'm so glad you chose to travel with us!Mike Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053039844141113175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612782136487369362.post-72323032396259446732018-08-30T22:32:27.989-05:002018-08-30T22:32:27.989-05:00Amazing. I hadn't thought that it may go back ...Amazing. I hadn't thought that it may go back the other way! I've got to ponder this.Mike Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053039844141113175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612782136487369362.post-45634778099678464792018-08-30T17:36:21.177-05:002018-08-30T17:36:21.177-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Greg Prosmushkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06469085569109130005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612782136487369362.post-37735524587851861132018-08-30T16:27:01.715-05:002018-08-30T16:27:01.715-05:00Yup, I recognize that shift of mode:) Now that we...Yup, I recognize that shift of mode:) Now that we are anytime travelers, we are back to see it all mode:)))Chuck and Anneke's RV travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929384797592263167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612782136487369362.post-49091666432361581152018-08-30T13:13:42.760-05:002018-08-30T13:13:42.760-05:00We like a change of scenery, too, George, but just...We like a change of scenery, too, George, but just not as often as when we started.Mike Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053039844141113175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612782136487369362.post-64679978429924602052018-08-30T07:55:41.294-05:002018-08-30T07:55:41.294-05:00We travel somewhat like Barney never settling in o...We travel somewhat like Barney never settling in one spot for any length of time works for us. Always enjoying new scenery.our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612782136487369362.post-86143794783482885652018-08-29T21:58:37.306-05:002018-08-29T21:58:37.306-05:00I think you've got it just about right, Barney...I think you've got it just about right, Barney. You know your limitations--one of the few nice things about getting older and wiser!Mike Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053039844141113175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612782136487369362.post-31891363824252313892018-08-29T21:47:38.777-05:002018-08-29T21:47:38.777-05:00I can do 350 to 400 comfortably on an interstate. ...I can do 350 to 400 comfortably on an interstate. Off interstate it is more like 275 to 325 comfortably. Since many times I have completely viewed an area I am passing, it just naturally happens I roll on. But getting in big miles in a day is still not a goal at all. My actual goal is not miles normally but no more than 6 hours on a long day including rest stops. Barney, The Old Fat Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14242837062100545160noreply@blogger.com