Monthly Archives: September 2015

One of our last places to visit (although I think we might have to visit the International Towing Museum before we leave) was the Chattanooga Choo Choo which used to be a train station back in the day but is … Continue reading →

We went to see one of our few remaining points of interests, or “tourist traps”, as Gary calls them.  I was hopeful that this one would be really cool.  It had high marks on TripAdvisor.  So we made the trek … Continue reading →

Smokie has a favorite cat toy  It’s the one on the right.  No….not the remote!  The little beat up leopard looking ball.  He loves that ball.  When ever we travel I make sure it stays on the boat so he … Continue reading →

We heard from one of our friends on the dock that a marina close by had diesel fuel for $2.02 a gallon.  We couldn’t pass up a deal like that,  so we tossed the lines and headed out  This also gave us … Continue reading →

Now the third place we went check out was called Rock City.  It was made up of various rock formations with a gardens here and there around the paths.  All the trees and plants were labeled so you’d know what … Continue reading →

The next place was called Ruby Falls.  This place we judged as just being OK.  You have to remember that we have had some experience spelunking, or caving, when we were much younger.  We actually spent a weekend in a … Continue reading →

We have a few more things we want to see here in Chattanooga.  Today looks like it will be a little cooler, only 80°, and it is a Monday, so we figure the kids are back in school.  I signed … Continue reading →

After a few final doctor visits we were ready to head back to the boat.  This has been the longest time we have been away from the boat.  Gary is hoping he won’t have to break out his machete to … Continue reading →

Gary’s Brother let us back into the house after our trip to Arizona.  Whew!  It was nice to know we didn’t wear out our welcome yet. That’s good, cause our plane doesn’t leave for 10 days and those benches at the … Continue reading →

We left for Arizona early on a Monday morning.  It was going to be about a 5 hour drive to get to our centrally located hotel just outside of Phoenix.  We thoroughly enjoyed the scenery on the way out.  Even … Continue reading →