Graduation Part Deux

OFF TO ROCHESTER, NY FOR A WEEKEND WITH TOM

Last year Tom went through the graduation ceremony with his classmates and was declared a Take-Five-Scholar. On May 21, 2006, it was the real thing. Tom got his B.S. in Optical Engeneering. Now it's off to Ft. Wayne, IN, for a summer internship, then back to Rochester in the fall to begin work on his Masters Degree. Just think, we could be driving to Rochester again next year for yet another graduation.

Our First Trip

HERE WE GO!!!

May 1 - 15, 2006






At Clear Creek State Park Campground Site #26, our space for the week. The weekdays were very quiet, the weekend was crowded with families for a fishing tournament. Still have to order my very own "Pocket Fisherman" from Ronco!





This is Clear Creek. It was about 50 yds from the rear of the trailer. As you can see, the scene is quiet, serene and worth the trip.






45 years earlier Jim was in the creek. Now that he is older (not necessarily wiser) he did not get into the spring feed creek. Something about hypothermia. Jim & Michele enjoyed a walk creekside.





Resting after her walk, here is Michele, ever the crossword puzzle addict, enjoying the cool mountain air.







Time to start planning our trip to Scotland and England. Two and a half weeks in Scotland at Fettes College with the Bagpipe Band, then another two and a half weeks roaming the English countryside. We leave on July 27 and return on August 30. But, more about that later. Check the blog in September. So many places to see and so little time.



The view from the rear picture window. This is so hard to take, but someone has to do it. Clear Creek is in the background. We plan to come back to Clear Creek in mid-October. The leaves should be beautiful then.

Outside Pics

It takes up almost the entire driveway. We can have it at the house for short periods of time to do pre/post trip work. It is 37 ft long, with the slides in it is 8 ft wide. The slides add between 2 to 3 ft in width. The living area has 2 opposing slides providing a total width of about 12 to 13 ft. The slide to the left of the door is the dinnette and sofa. We chose a diesel truck because the trailer weighs just under 11,000 lbs before adding any personnel items.



Believe it or not, Michele is standing under the hitch area. The forward slide is the bedroom, the middle slide is the stove and refrigerator, and the rear slide is the entertainment center and desk. The overall height is just under 13 ft.

Inside Pics

In the bedroom is a king size bed, the mirrors are wardrobes. The bedroom also has a 6 drawer chest at the foot of the bed and a tv for late night viewing.








The entertainment center with firepalce below, actually a space heater (opposite the sofa) - a desk/computer area to the left








The dinnette and sleeper sofa area are located in the main slideout. At the far right is one of the two swivel/rocker/recliners (twin thrones) in front of a large picture window.

The kitchen has a double bowl sink, 3 burner stove with oven, combo microwave-convection oven, fridge and freezer along with plenty of storage

Finally started

Well both the truck and trailer are here and have been used (more on that later).

This is the "rig" up at Rose Point Park Campground where the trailer will be stored when not in use.