Birthday Girl
Monday was Kelly’s birthday and the gift she most wanted is to be carefree and happy.
Tonight she is off to a good start and I could not be happier for her.
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Full-timing since April 2015 … Dave, Kelly, and our dog living and traveling full-time in our Airstream trailer.
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. Once again we find ourselves in Park City during slack season - that elusive window between the end of ski season and Memorial Day weekend. . In many ways the town is turning over - winding down most, but not all ski runs, while simultaneously beginning to look ahead towards spring. . It’s an odd time to visit I suppose. It’s kind of like when you visit a restaurant late in the morning, after it has run out of most breakfast menu items, but isn’t yet fully ready for the lunch crowds. . Similarly, the cadence here feels a bit out of rhythm. A decent number of business are temporarily closed, the mountain still holds lots of snow but no one is skiing, and tourist crowds are less than expected. The whole place has a feeling of being in between last week and next week while overlooking the present. . Nevertheless, we still seem to enjoy visiting this area during slack and in particular the largely vacant #jordanellestatepark campground. . . . #parkcityutah #homeiswhereyouparkit #airstream #airstreamlife. As the sun began to set tonight, I couldn’t help but smile. . This area of southwest Utah has become really special for Kelly and me — proving to be the perfect place to celebrate the completion of our fourth year as roaming nomads. . As happy as we are sitting here, signs of Spring pull at us; tomorrow we will leave and begin migrating north towards the mountains. . . . #nomadiversary #nomads #rvlife #homeiswhereyouparkit #airstreamlife #hurricaneutahThe access road to Gooseberry Mesa is abysmal, but the riding is absolutely dreamy. . The south rim trail is smorgasbord of all trail types and the views will take your breath away. . This one is an absolute bucket-list ride. . . . #gooseberrymesa #gooseberrymesatrail #ridemoremtb #pivotcycles #hurricaneutah #bucketlisttrail. Love, love, love me all of this Hurricane flow. . . . #ridemtb #hurricaneutah #jemtrails #deadringertrail #morecowbelltrail #pivotcyclesPro tip: 30 minutes from the Las Vegas strip, one can find trails that will make you grin from ear-to-ear. . . . #bootlegcanyon #ridemoremtb #escapelasvegas #pivotcycles #notagamblerbutstillawinner. I was having a great ride, until I wasn’t. . . . #ridemoremtbs #pedalfail #oneupcomponents #shithappens #stillhadfun #bootlegcanyon. #wholeguacamole is one of the best mountain bike rides around. I first rode the trails a few years ago and was very happy to be back again today. This area is a must if you find yourself in southwest Utah. . . . #pivotswitchblade #ridemtb. Eight inches later, as Northern Arizona’s “snowmageddon” continues to drop heavy white flakes, the dehumidifier and space heater have been running nonstop, keeping our little home warm and toasty.. Deservingly so, Sedona is well know as a mountain biking playground. . But those in the know are well aware of the awesome trails overlooking nearby Cottonwood. . A few days of riding here have been great - lots of variety, no crowds, and immediate access from the state park campsites. . This place is a winner! . . . #cottonwoodarizona #deadhorseranchstatepark #pivotswitchblade #ridemtbYes there are nomadic-related miracles to be had, courtesy of the Cottonwood public library.Travel day lunch break at Miller Park.. If you need a quick escape from the polar vortex, I have firsthand knowledge that temperatures in #joshuatreenationalpark are pretty nice right now. . . . #joshuatreenationalpark #nationalparks #escapethepolarvortexNearly 14yrs young, Lilly is still excited to play with her toys, she just needs a nap afterwards.. In a move that can only be described as being highly uncharacteristic, last week Kelly and I made a snap decision to leave the soothing vast emptiness of Death Valley National Park and visit its evil twin - Las Vegas - for a few days. . We made the decision knowing that during the stay I would have a chance to meet-up with former colleagues attending a conference, while also making time to visit family. Coupled with a few other to-do’s while in the area, these “up-sides” became justifications Kel and I anchored to as we ventured into the city known for showcasing much of the urban trappings we otherwise loath. . And yes ... we did spend an evening on the strip dining and walking - not gambling - through casinos. . So it was no surprise that on Sunday morning, following four nights at the largest commercial RV park I’ve ever seen, it was nice pulling out from under the shadows of a casino and commence settling back into our usual lane. . Valley of Fire State Park is located about an hour from the glitz and glamour of the Las Vegas strip, but scenically the park may as well sit atop another planet. This being our second visit to VOF we know what to expect. The park is not particiually large and ambitious hikers can easily traverse most of the trails in two or three days. . As an escape from Vegas this place is just about perfect ... even more so if you camp in the (cheaper) non-hook-up sites. . . . #valleyoffire #valleyoffirestatepark #nevadastateparks #escapevegas #rvlife #roadlife. I’ve never been the off-roadding truck/Jeep type. Rather, I’ve always viewed my truck strictly as a ultitlity - something that carries me and my belongings safely from somewhere to somewhere else. Definately not a vehicle for pleasure. . This view of mine changed somewhat the other day when @gm3sf decided to take @absolute_airstream_26u, Kelly, and me out to explore Death Valley’s Titus Canyon. And, it turns out, driving the trail was was pretty fun. I can see how people get hooked driving and exploring deep into a canyon. . The canyon is absolutely stunning and my stock truck did just fine on the trails. . That said, if I’m honest, I would have much rather experienced the canyon from my mountain bike - doing so would have really been fun. And, while the photos Gus took are great, they could have been sic. 🚵🏼♂️ . . . #deathvalley #tituscanyon #trailrookieArchives
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What a great way to spend a birthday! Happy Birthday, Kelly!
Looks like a corporate executive——RETIRED! Enjoy “boomer”.