Well I started my adventure at my home in Mary Esther Fl. Me, my 98 Isuzu turbo diesel, which I burn a mix of used vegetable oil and diesel, to help off set the cost of fuel, without doing this the whole trip would not be possable and my 1975 Cygnet 13' pull behind camper. I have my little camper setup so I can stop just about anywhere and not have to worry about hooking up to water or electricity, as it is completely self contained.
The above two vehicles I owe to my daughter, Roxanne, who without her help I would not have, thanks Rox. She also has a blog called life in the slow lane, about her adventures on the road with her son Ben and Toyota motor home.
Well its off to my first stop, Texas, to visit with a very old friend who's husband I was stationed in the navy with at Chase Field, Beeville, Texas, I'm sorry to say that Bob passed away 10 years ago and I missed my chance to see him again after 50 years but I will get to see Woodie his wife whom I new from all those years ago, thanks Facebook for reconnecting us again, with full tanks of my veggy oil I should make the 700 mile trip to Refugio, Texas with fuel to spare. First nights stay over is in Houston, at a Homedepot lot, not very exciting but all I want is to get a safe place to sleep for the nite and they have nite security at this one so I feel safe here, I let the guard know that I intend to do and he says its OK. Next morning I'm up early to get thru the Houston traffic and its on to Refugio about two hours away, I arrive at Woodies around ten that morning and there is alot of hugging and kissing. She is a great lady and has the most wonderful family, I'm going to stay a week or so and just hash over old times and see the sites I haven't seen in 50 years since I was stationed here.
Hey Wayne ...I am enjoying your blog and have enjoyed the visit. I look forward to more memories.
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