The Braseltons » Pennsylvania ‘08

Knoebels Park – Phoenix Roller Coaster [Video]

Tom — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 02:18:38 +0000

We visited Knoebels Amusement Park while in Pennsylvania. Vicki “forced” me to ride the Phoenix Wooden Roller Coaster. We had a blast! Listen for the “Oooo” and “Ahhh” from Vicki. It was GREAT!

In the video: Tom (me) holding camera, Tracy is next to me, Vicki is behind her and Randy is next to Vicki.

Here is the video:

Lewistown Surprise [Video]

Tom — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 02:14:47 +0000

Tammy’s parents were already in Pennsylvania. We drove up there and parked the RV. We texted Tammy’s mom expecting a certain reaction. It worked! We texted “What are you doing?” (we knew the answer). Her mom said: “Cooking out”. We replied “Mmmmm. Sounds yummy. We want some”. Her mother replied: “Well, come on up!”. We drove up shortly afterwards. 1647 miles in a few minutes? No, we were there. The surprise is better than we could have expected!

Here is the video:

We’re home!

Tammy — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 02:12:08 +0000

We’ve been emptying out the trailer and now Tom is cleaning the outside. Tammy will finish the inside once he’s done.

Ready for a shower

Tom — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 13:57:58 +0000

We are at North 40 truck stop getting ready for a quick shower. We will fill up the fresh water tank while here since it is available. Then on the road again. It is neat getting ready and doing WHAT you want WHEN you want.

Stop for dinner

Tom — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:15:18 +0000

We tried to go on the Lost River Cave boat ride but it was already closed. We were able to see the butterfly habitat along with a nice hike. Our dinner choice today is Ruby Tuesday. We aren’t cooking this meal. I think that this is our second meal out on the driving part of our trip. Not bad. I almost forget how to eat out.

A bird? A plane?

Tom — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:15:18 +0000

Look! It’s a hot air balloon! This is the second one on the trip!

Love’s rocks

Tom — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 17:51:45 +0000

We were low on water this morning. Both holding tanks were full. It is a boondocker’s nightmare. We left showerless this morning. Along the way, we looked up a dump station on rvdumps.com and found the closest dump spot. It was the wonderful Love’s. We rushed to get there. Once we got here, we dumped our tanks and filled our water. All for the low price of FREE! We nuked a couple of leftover burgers as we are parked in the trucker’s section and are now getting ready for showers.
The moral of the story? Love’s rocks! Flying J is about the same in that reguard but Love’s Travel currently has my heart.

Awww, sissies so cute

Tammy — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 15:07:05 +0000

The girls are snuggled together for the drive.

Tammy

After breakfast

Tom — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 12:20:59 +0000

We just had sausage and eggs with powdered doughnuts. I had coffee and Tammy had hot chocolate with marshmallows. Ibbi is waiting patiently in the doorway as I walk Wikki.
A couple of showers and we will be on the road!

Argosy Hotel Casino

Tom — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 03:26:48 +0000

We had a good time t the casino in Indiana. We walked out with the same money plus a bag of stuff from the gift store and an extra twenty something bucks! Good times!

Good travelers

Tom — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:59:50 +0000

It is always sweepie time for them.

Columbus

Tom — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:52:44 +0000

Columbus Ohio.

Visiting Cabella’s

Tom — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:52:44 +0000

Not the one by the house! The one in West Virginia! Looks pretty much the same so far…

At the Wednesday sale

Tom — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 02:09:35 +0000

We had this made at the Wednesday sale today. I think it is so cool. The fellow made it while we waited. He has mad woodworking skills!

Laid back

Tom — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:46:11 +0000

I’m just kicking back right now and enjoying the view outside.

Just hanging out

Tom — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:06:56 +0000

Just sitting outside. This is the view in front of Randy and Vicki’s house. Everything up here is really pretty. We are going sight seeing soon.

Breakfast at The Trolly Car

Tom — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 13:27:38 +0000

We are having breakfast. The item here that is unique is something called Scrapple. It is my first time but it sounds like I will like it. The building is an actual trolly car.
People in the picture (left to right): Tammy, Randy, Vickie, Wendy, Larry (hidden) and Linda.

Need new navigator

Tom — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 13:27:38 +0000

My navigator, Tammy, took us down this dusty old cattle road. This was in search of a resting place for the night. Sheesh.

First meal we bought

Tom — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 13:27:37 +0000

First meal that we bought on our trip. Next? Gas AGAIN!

Grabbing a few supplies

Tom — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 13:27:37 +0000

We stopped at Camping World in Little Rock, Arkansas. We are picking up a few supplies for the trailer.

Smoke alarm

Tom — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 09:16:08 +0000

Ever set off the smoke alarm in your house? It is twice as easy in a 200 square foot place! It is thick in here…

Title already there

Tom — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:16:40 +0000

With sign and everything! Packing stuff up now.