Flaming logs and quiet time started this special day. Schroon Lake (SL) was the catalyst for our trip. In ways, I’ve waited for this day for years. Ron has told me tales of SL since we met. His father’s childhood home; he has many memories here. With a population of 1,654 as of 2010, the…

While washing dishes this morning, I thanked God once again for sending me a personal chef. Not only is Ron exceptional in the kitchen, said by the woman who thinks everything is cooked on high, but he loves it. Cooking relaxes Ron, helps him unwind. I’m grateful he chose me as the beneficiary of his…

Wednesday morning started early for me. A steady rain through the night made for cozy sleeping. As soon as the sunlight peeked through the shades, I was awake. Spending time with God in the quiet hours of the morning is the best part of my day. For years, I’ve used the YouVersion app to read…

Ron is excited to explore Maine. We haven’t arrived, and he’s already talking about a return trip exclusively to tour Maine. Sleeping with the windows open, listening to the birds chirp in the clean, crisp air made cuddling in bed more desirable for me:-). Pups agreed with me. 10:29 a.m., I crawled into the cab,…

Cloudy skies produced a light mist for our morning. Wrapped in my camping blanket and sweatshirt, I refused to let the elements get the best of me. As my friend Eric says, “There’s no bad weather, just bad gear.” With the right equipment, you can persevere through any storm. Ron spent the morning making a…

Sunday morning was blissful.  No rain during the night made the fire easy to start.  Serenity surrounded me for hours as I started my day. Tom and Chris’s grandson fished next to me as I wrote.  He caught 2 fish in less than a minute.  No lie, I witnessed it myself.  As soon as he threw one back, he cast…

Quiet morning by the pond watching the ducks meander in and out of the water as I wrote. Starting the fire required work; the wood was wet from the prior night’s rain. Ah yes, just after crawling in bed last night, we heard the familiar patter of drops on the roof. Reluctantly, we got out…

Heavy rain came as Elsa made her presence known. Sleeping for me was difficult, not Ron. I woke up early and caught up on devotional writing while Ron and the pups snuggled in bed. As the morning unfolded the rain never let up. Realizing the inevitable, we began to pack up in the downpour. Our…

Lounging in the morning, we headed to see the Atlantic midday. Poor wifi made work frustrating. After much research and not wanting to drive back towards NYC, we decided on Smith Point Beach County Park (SPCB) for the day. A half-hour drive away, we wanted to see the campground. When booking this trip, we tried…

“Away we go,” Ron said at 10:22 a.m. when we began the drive to Long Island. Saying goodbye to Cape May wasn’t difficult for me. Ron would definitely come back; I’m not sure I would. More because of the travel involved than anything to do with the place. For us, traveling to CM isn’t difficult….