Now, if you know anything about RVNana, you know I’m a big proponent of getting outdoors, but sometimes you just want to stay in and catch a little R&R from your R&R. What do you do? Read a book? Play on the computer? Watch TV? If you said the latter, then you might want to …
Continue reading "Get a Better HDTV and DISH Signals While RVing" »RVing Tip : Let Me See Your Papers
RVing Tip: Let Me See Your Papers What documents do you need to take with you when you travel? That’s a pretty good question with “not-so-obvious” answers. Of course, you will have your standard drivers license, insurance and registration, but you need so much more. In fact, some of these items you may not even …
Continue reading "RVing Tip : Let Me See Your Papers" »Shark Week Is Every Week On Galveston Island
It’s shark week almost every week off of Galveston Island. At this time of year. When the temperatures outside are soaring, many RVers turn to our wonderful gulf coast for a way to cool off. The breezes are usually great and the opportunity of dipping our toes, or whole bodies in the Gulf of Mexico …
Continue reading "Shark Week Is Every Week On Galveston Island" »Hunting and RVing
When I think of hunting I am reminded of my dad and brothers and their weekend hunting trips. They would pack for days, my mom would pack all the groceries for them and they would head out on their big weekend. It was a bonding weekend for the guys. We had an older travel …
Continue reading "Hunting and RVing" »RVing to Your Family Reunion
Every year, all across America families plan reunions in hopes of staying in touch with those who can sometimes be on the other side of the US. Summer is prime season for reunions too. The weather is generally nice, kids are out of school and people have been saving up their vacation time. I know …
Continue reading "RVing to Your Family Reunion" »Independence Day 2018
Back in 1776…242 years ago this week…the Founding Fathers of our nation were still arguing and compromising, drafting and redrafting the document that would declare the independence of the 13 colonies from their King and Country, George the III and England. It is one of the most important pieces of political writing in recent history …
Continue reading "Independence Day 2018" »Keep Your RV Cooler This Summer
I worked last Saturday and it was a terrific day at PPL. Customers and employees were all in great moods! People were buying new RVs and we got some amazing new consignments. I couldn’t believe it! Not one person came to me with something to weigh in on! What did I deserve to get this …
Continue reading "Keep Your RV Cooler This Summer" »Paddling The Texas Water Trails
Have you ever considered paddling the Texas water trails? If not, you should and here’s why. One of the most memorable experiences I’ve ever had in my life was kayaking bioluminescent lagoon waters in Puerto Rico. I can’t even describe to you how surreal and magical that was…I’m talking about the kayaking here, not the …
Continue reading "Paddling The Texas Water Trails" »Replacing The AC In Your RV
What’s worse than blistering heat outside? Blistering heat inside of your RV! Nothing is more disruptive to a wonderful trip that an struggling unit air conditioner, or even worse, one that completely shuts down. This has happened to me before and I don’t really need to tell you that RV Nana gets really grumpy when …
Continue reading "Replacing The AC In Your RV" »To Pee or Not To Pee, That Is The Question
We all know the feeling. It usually starts with that little voice inside your head; “You shouldn’t have drank that whole 32oz. coffee. You know that means we are going to have to make an unscheduled pitstop”. “Shut up brain, I’ll just think about something else. You don’t control me! And besides, there’s no need …
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