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The grass is always greener…
… down the middle of the fairway! Our last vacation we decided on a road trip (no real surprise there). But our first day we only went...
Jennifer Chapman
Feb 165 min read


Just do it!
No, this isn’t a Nike plug. Rather to me, a reflection, that one of the greatest risks is to spend your life putting off doing what you...
Jennifer Chapman
Sep 9, 20244 min read


Old truckers never die…
…they just get a new Peterbilt! Haha Thats what my retired trucker did, but full disclosure: it’s a 2011 and not new. But with a big...
Jennifer Chapman
Jul 5, 20244 min read


You win some, you lose some!
Flew to Boston Friday. Met our friends from Oregon at the airport and are gonna tour around New England for 10 days. We had a 9pm boat...
Jennifer Chapman
Oct 1, 20232 min read


Big trees in a small world!
Hit the road after work last Thursday and headed towards Bend, OR. Stopped in Bishop, CA for the night at a beautiful hotel. It was more...
Jennifer Chapman
Jul 8, 20233 min read


Minivans and Large Cars
A couple weeks ago we vacationed in a new spot: Galveston, TX. I’ll be honest - I didn’t have a burning desire to go there. But my...
Jennifer Chapman
Jun 28, 20233 min read


Texas and taxes
A couple weekends ago we flew to Texas for a family wedding. Rented a Toyota pickup at DFW but they always have that disclaimer “or...
Jennifer Chapman
Nov 30, 20223 min read


Planes, trains and automobiles
Those… aren’t… PILLOWS!!” One of my favorite movie quotes of all times. John Candy and Steve Martin are two great actors in my opinion....
Jennifer Chapman
Aug 7, 20222 min read


Take me home country roads…
Had a great 4 days in NC! Helped to get our daughter settled - she even bought a new car (daughter back home did too and can’t wait to...
Jennifer Chapman
Jul 31, 20222 min read


Duct tape and zip ties
Well, we made it to North Carolina! First leg of this journey is in the books. We made a stop in Memphis at our third Cracker Barrel...
Jennifer Chapman
Jul 28, 20222 min read


Absence makes the heart grow fonder..
Or as my dad would say, “Abscess makes the fart go Honda” but that’s a story for another day! We set out at 0600 Friday morning for North...
Jennifer Chapman
Jul 24, 20222 min read


The mountains are calling…
… and I must go! So Friday we left Yellowstone and headed to Whitefish MT and Glacier National Park. Wasn’t too far of a drive - about...
Jennifer Chapman
Jul 11, 20222 min read


Happy Birthday Yellowstone!
You were born in 1872 and I must say, 150 years looks good on you! Even with the historic flooding a few weeks ago, you look amazing. And...
Jennifer Chapman
Jul 7, 20221 min read


Happy Birthday America!
I must say, 246 looks good on you! We spent this Independence Day off the beaten path, literally exploring a road less traveled. The day...
Jennifer Chapman
Jul 5, 20222 min read


I got lucky yesterday!
Before you go getting all excited (or disappointed), no, this isn’t THAT kind of blog…. Haha. They say luck is when preparation meets...
Jennifer Chapman
Jul 3, 20222 min read


Breaker one-nine, breaker one-nine...
I remember being a kid, wanting to drive a big truck when I grew up. I never did... opted for a desk job instead. But trucks are still...
Jennifer Chapman
Jun 13, 20222 min read


You can’t take it with you…
So says my husband. But I tell him it’s a road trip in our own vehicle so I can MAKE it fit! Just kidding (sort of). We hit the road the...
Jennifer Chapman
Jun 10, 20222 min read


Don’t wait til the last minute!
So the saying goes. But I, however, love the last minute! It’s gonna snow tomorrow? Let’s get a cabin up in the mountains and invite...
Jennifer Chapman
Apr 22, 20221 min read


Road Trip Day 6 - In Ruins
Woke up early again this morning in Sedona and went to breakfast at The Coffee Pot (great place, especially if you like omelettes because...
Jennifer Chapman
Feb 22, 20221 min read


Road Trip Day 5 - The Unexpected
I finally slept in! We didnt have anywhere to go today, so our plan was to just explore Sedona. However, the traffic was so bad going...
Jennifer Chapman
Feb 20, 20222 min read
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