Susan Straley's Blog, page 9
September 10, 2019
Is it the people?
Hi,
It's been a full and relaxing couple of days since I last wrote to you.
I was going to write to you yesterday morning, but the power was out. Really, it was out for some tree-cutting work. This is not one of those, "the dog ate my homework" excuses, really.
The power folks told us the power was going to come back on at 10 a.m. Of course it was at least an hour later, by then I was
It's been a full and relaxing couple of days since I last wrote to you.
I was going to write to you yesterday morning, but the power was out. Really, it was out for some tree-cutting work. This is not one of those, "the dog ate my homework" excuses, really.
The power folks told us the power was going to come back on at 10 a.m. Of course it was at least an hour later, by then I was
September 7, 2019
Is it the surprises? Or is it the learning?
Saturday, September 7, 2019
Hi,
What do you like about travel?
I have always loved coming across the unexpected. Arriving by bicycle into a neighborhood that is having a funky festival with music and fun. The joy I feel after a bear crosses the road in front of us, or we see a unique piece of folk-art.
But I also like the little tidbits of learning. That's also why I love podcasts. I
Hi,
What do you like about travel?
I have always loved coming across the unexpected. Arriving by bicycle into a neighborhood that is having a funky festival with music and fun. The joy I feel after a bear crosses the road in front of us, or we see a unique piece of folk-art.
But I also like the little tidbits of learning. That's also why I love podcasts. I
Do you prefer knowing where you are going?
Friday and Saturday, September 6th and 7th, 2019
Hi,
Friday night I had no reservations and didn’t know where I would land.
Some people love that.
Me, I was worried. It was a Friday night, a time of festivals, concerts, fairs and sold out camping areas.
I drove the back roads heading toward Greenville.
I had stopped at a McDonalds to get access to Wifi and blog. After that, I didn't
Hi,
Friday night I had no reservations and didn’t know where I would land.
Some people love that.
Me, I was worried. It was a Friday night, a time of festivals, concerts, fairs and sold out camping areas.
I drove the back roads heading toward Greenville.
I had stopped at a McDonalds to get access to Wifi and blog. After that, I didn't
September 6, 2019
Do you like to travel?
Good morning!
A few friends have posted some unbelievable photos of sunsets after the hurricane past. Bright red, and they assure me the pictures are NOT enhanced.
This is my sunrise this morning.
I have met a few people who say they don't like to travel.
They don't like the mess of getting there, the air flight, the packing, the checking in.
And some don't like it
A few friends have posted some unbelievable photos of sunsets after the hurricane past. Bright red, and they assure me the pictures are NOT enhanced.
This is my sunrise this morning.
I have met a few people who say they don't like to travel.
They don't like the mess of getting there, the air flight, the packing, the checking in.
And some don't like it
September 4, 2019
Does the sky look different?
Hi,
That's what I want to know, does the sky look different when a hurricane is just a few hundred miles away?
Earlier this week it seemed strange, a fog, it was above us... maybe you would call that low-hanging clouds.
And now the glows seem to move fast and there is a wind, but that could be normal.
We are the fortunate ones. Just out of the danger range. One county over, the schools are
That's what I want to know, does the sky look different when a hurricane is just a few hundred miles away?
Earlier this week it seemed strange, a fog, it was above us... maybe you would call that low-hanging clouds.
And now the glows seem to move fast and there is a wind, but that could be normal.
We are the fortunate ones. Just out of the danger range. One county over, the schools are
August 30, 2019
Hurricane Prep - Travel Prep - Exercise Video and Large Print
Hi,
There is a storm heading our way... or not.
Dorian, currently a tropical storm gaining momentum in the Atlantic, may head this way, may not.
My heart goes out to all those caregivers trying to figure out where to go, whether to go or stick it out. In The Journey Continues I wrote about our trip to escape hurricane Irma. We were lucky, we had the means and ability to get away.
Some
There is a storm heading our way... or not.
Dorian, currently a tropical storm gaining momentum in the Atlantic, may head this way, may not.
My heart goes out to all those caregivers trying to figure out where to go, whether to go or stick it out. In The Journey Continues I wrote about our trip to escape hurricane Irma. We were lucky, we had the means and ability to get away.
Some
August 21, 2019
Trips Coming, Thoughts on Personal Impact, Audio Book
Exciting times! So much to learn, to decide, to experience!
Ok, now what do I start talking about first?
Do I start off talking about what I have been thinking about?
If I believe the science telling us that climate change is happening and that human activity is a big contributing factor, what am I doing and what CAN I be doing (or not doing) to reduce my impact. And then, I remember
Ok, now what do I start talking about first?
Do I start off talking about what I have been thinking about?
If I believe the science telling us that climate change is happening and that human activity is a big contributing factor, what am I doing and what CAN I be doing (or not doing) to reduce my impact. And then, I remember
July 25, 2019
Empty Time Angst
Hi.
I got back from my mini solo tour gone awry. I was feeling ok about not going to Wisconsin. I was already planning another trip to visit my sister and my son in September. I had a wedding to attend so I had already had it on my calendar. No big deal.
But -- I came home. Most of my friends had left town. Even those that don't go north for the Summer were gone for a few weeks. I went
I got back from my mini solo tour gone awry. I was feeling ok about not going to Wisconsin. I was already planning another trip to visit my sister and my son in September. I had a wedding to attend so I had already had it on my calendar. No big deal.
But -- I came home. Most of my friends had left town. Even those that don't go north for the Summer were gone for a few weeks. I went
July 15, 2019
Wind At My Back, Friends Pulling Me Forward
I was up at 4:45 because I was keyed up about beating the heat on my cycling trip home. I would be riding from Tarpon Springs to Inverness, a ride of over 80 miles. It had been a few years since I had ridden that far, I was a bit nervous.
It was predicted to be 95 degrees, humid, and sunny on Sunday. I packed two thermoses of ice water, a bottle of Gatorade, and a baggie with salty pretzels
It was predicted to be 95 degrees, humid, and sunny on Sunday. I packed two thermoses of ice water, a bottle of Gatorade, and a baggie with salty pretzels
July 13, 2019
Rested Enough?
Ellen has been a gracious hostess. She has made me feel welcome and engaged me in lots of great conversation. I have basqued in the aircondtioning, soaked in the food and beverages, and loved on Stinky the cat.
Tonight, after cooking dinner for my hosts and making a mess of their kitchen and stove, I have wheeled out my trike and locked it up, ready to roll in the morning. All the bags have
Tonight, after cooking dinner for my hosts and making a mess of their kitchen and stove, I have wheeled out my trike and locked it up, ready to roll in the morning. All the bags have
