Another song reference as we leave Michigan today for our longest trip yet (two months – 7500 miles). We are so excited, have planned and looked forward to this for a long time. We are being reminded that we cannot out plan Mother Nature, so we are cautiously watching the wildfire situation in the west; particularly Oregon and northern California.
In the mean time, this is the song playing in my head, thanks to one of our favorites – Don Henley:
“I ain’t no wise man
But I’m no fool
I believe that Mother Nature
Has taken us to school
Maybe we just took too much
Or put too little back
It isn’t knowledge
It’s humility we lack
I’m prayin’ for rain
I’m prayin’ for rain”
We have made one adjustment to our northern California route to avoid the raging Dixie fire. Lassen Volcanic National Park is closed as well as roads in that area. Easy enough to adjust it now and we will still be able to go to the Red Woods and travel south to Yosemite National Park.
We loved our time in Michigan this summer. Lots of good times and fun with friends and family; makes it bittersweet to leave every year!
Life In The RV Lane 
A visionary man, that Don Henley!
Favorite photo…family swimming on the Ocqueoc!
Wishes for safe travels and enjoy the trek,
Peg 🙂
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Yes, the swimming was fun. Gemma was even jumping off the dock! Thanks for the good wishes!
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We loved being able to spend time with you this summer! Looking forward to more happy times around the campfire! Happy travels!
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Yes, it was a great summer; and Jim is coming along on his campfire skills as Steve’s apprentice.
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Great post, Deb, and love the photos! Good way to start your 7,500 mile trip 😳. Stay safe, talk to you soon!
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Thanks Karen! Day one went well – ha! I plan on posting often through this trip. Talk to you soon.
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Have a great, safe trip. Looks like a great route! Looking forward to updates. We need to get together in SW Fla again this winter. Looks like Melissa and Randy will have a short stay this year. She’s very excited to be grandma
Bob
On Mon, Aug 23, 2021 at 12:49 PM Life In The RV Lane wrote:
> Debbie Johnston posted: ” Another song reference as we leave Michigan > today for our longest trip yet (two months – 7500 miles). We are so > excited, have planned and looked forward to this for a long time. We are > being reminded that we cannot out plan Mother Nature, so we are ca” >
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Thanks Bob! Yes, we look forward to seeing you in Florida. So happy for Melissa!
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Looks like a great summer and a wonderful journey this fall!! Be safe! Enjoy!
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Thanks Brian!
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Godspeed, Jim & Debbie, as you head West on your Big Adventure! Can’t wait to ‘follow’ your travels on your blog. Randy and I have just moved to Winston-Salem — still unpacking boxes! — but already loving it! Best, always.
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Thanks Melissa! Wow – you are moved! Can’t wait to hear about your new home!
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