Much to the disappointment of her husband, Mrs. Jones chose to forgo the Coleslaw wrestling at the 79th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 2019 (over half a million attendees) and opted to see what less horrifying events could be found in South Dakota! Maybe she was inspired by this brave soldier in a hurry to save … Continue reading Wandering through the Badlands being Good…
Hints…Hints…A Hinterland Festival Music Review!
First things first, have a look at the lineup! Mrs. Jones zigged and zagged across the Great Midwest to park her RV at Hinterland for the weekend. And it was worth every mile... This festival is made up of great music but most of all the greatest people. The central location brought music lovers and … Continue reading Hints…Hints…A Hinterland Festival Music Review!
“We’re Living in the Heartland, somewhere between the Mountains and the Shore…” Eden, Amanda Anne Platt and the Honeycutters
A slow trudge through corn, corn, corn - beautiful corn. The least Mrs. Jones can do is introduce ya'll to some great music... She hummed this pretty tune all the way from Kentucky to Madison County, Iowa! 904 miles from Gatlinburg to St. Charles, Iowa and two days to pull into the Hinterland Music Festival... … Continue reading “We’re Living in the Heartland, somewhere between the Mountains and the Shore…” Eden, Amanda Anne Platt and the Honeycutters
The Great Smoky Mountains… “Am I dreaming? Am I dying?”
"Either way I don't mind at all..." (Sturgill Simpson, Just Let Go). Yikes, but Mrs. Jones really really does mind! However, this journey is about learning to face the fears accumulated in thirty years of raising kids. Let's face it, she's a chicken... So, as we climbed up into the Smokies those unsettled feelings were … Continue reading The Great Smoky Mountains… “Am I dreaming? Am I dying?”
Asheville… Beer, Yoga chicks, and Music!
Can you say FUN???!!! We kinda lost our shit in Asheville... Mrs. Jones had a decided advantage by being hosted by Patrick and Wendy McGavock, proprietors of LiveMusicAsheville.com! Check it out when you're in town - we saw only the best shows and only the best spots! Mrs. Jones called a realtor. Asheville started with … Continue reading Asheville… Beer, Yoga chicks, and Music!
Charlotte is about family!!
Mrs. Jones has an awesome sister and family in Charlotte - I mean right inside of Charlotte! Urban camping (borrowing some food truck 30 amp hookups) is the way to go... Charlotte is also about NavFinds - the epic urban everything home store complete with hands on designers! Charlotte was also a place for Otter … Continue reading Charlotte is about family!!
Savannah… Oh, Bless your Heart!
"Bless your heart" is Southern charm school vernacular for, "Girl, you a mess...!" Mrs. Jones gets an occasional "Bless your heart," but that's OK. Food, food, food dear God!!! Planning a month in advance we were lucky to get into The Grey restaurant downtown Savannah. This is in a 1938 Art Deco greyhound bus station … Continue reading Savannah… Oh, Bless your Heart!
St. Augustine!
St. Augustine in late July requires many indoor stops with cold beverages. Damn it's hot!! We may not have found the Fountain of Youth but we are rolling out slightly pickled... (Mrs. Jones believes the Fountain of Youth has been the coconuts hanging above the heads of the explorers all along anyway.). Popped into our … Continue reading St. Augustine!
12 days until she hits the road
Mrs. Jones is in planning and preparing mode for the inaugural adventure. How do you pack for a 3 month adventure? The motor home goes in Monday to set up for flat towing her Mini Cooper. She has already had her LP tank modified for adding extra tanks of gas to allow for longer duration … Continue reading 12 days until she hits the road
Blogaroo on Bonnaroo… for the above 20 crowd!
COSTUMAROO!! If you are having even a moment's concern about what to wear to Bonnaroo - study this photo for a moment. Anything you bring that is cool, comfortable, colorful, and YOU feel right in - that's what to wear. RESTAROO!!!! If at any point you must rest, feel free to lay down on the … Continue reading Blogaroo on Bonnaroo… for the above 20 crowd!
