We received our drivers licenses today and guess what? We are finally leaving on Monday. Everything over the last few months has led up to this moment, and I have to admit I have a slight case of the jitters. Yesterday I finished securing the generator to rear deck and tomorrow I will pull the Wilson Cell Booster antenna down and stow it on the roof and then put the kayaks up there on Monday right before we leave. I don't expect to be on the road before 10am with all the last minute preparations and re-fueling the RV. Our goal is to make it to Sullivan Missouri the first day and Miami Oklahoma the second. I really only want to drive about 250 miles a day and I figure 5 hours a day is enough, we really don't want to be in a hurry.
I really can't believe that the day of our departure is finally here. We can't wait to get south and start our new life adventure.
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Saturday, July 14, 2012
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Clair Eugene "Ted" Irwin - Sept. 9, 1923 to June 10, 2012
My Grandfather passed this morning. This obituary was written by my father and is very fitting.
It is with saddened hearts that we acknowledge the passing of Clair Eugene “Ted” Irwin. He was born in Kane, PA on September 9, 1923, the son of the late Jacob Hill and Elsie May Davis Irwin. He was a veteran of World War II, having served with the United States Navy aboard the destroyer USS Crane in the Pacific Theatre of Operations. After being discharged, he returned home and was married in December of 1946 to the late Mary Olivia Riggs. He is survived by sons Denny Irwin of Mesa, AZ, Rod Irwin of Pittsburgh, PA, Gerry and Matt Irwin both of Erie, PA and Kim Irwin of Elizabeth, CO. Also surviving are 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren, a brother, Max Irwin of Washington, a sister, Joyce Means of Greenwood, PA and Dorothy Fox of Vowinckel, PA. One son, Teddy Shawn Irwin, 3 brothers and 3 sisters predeceased him. Ted moved to Wesleyville, PA in the late 1940’s where he worked at General Electric and then at Kaiser Aluminum from where he retired in the mid 1980’s. In 1957 he had a home built in Millcreek Township, PA which included Ted’s Barber Shop which he operated part time in the evenings and Saturdays for the next 28 years. While living in Millcreek, he was a member of the Lake Shore Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. In the late 1980’s, after the passing of his wife, he returned to Forest County, PA and reconnected with Dorothy Fox, a childhood sweetheart, with whom he happily spent the remainder of his days. In July of last year the family came together for a reunion at Cook Forest State Park where five generations were represented with Ted at the head of the family. Ted will be interred in the Greenwood Cemetery following a private ceremony as per his wishes. He shall surely be missed by family and those who knew and loved him.
Goodbye Ted and sail on sailor.
It is with saddened hearts that we acknowledge the passing of Clair Eugene “Ted” Irwin. He was born in Kane, PA on September 9, 1923, the son of the late Jacob Hill and Elsie May Davis Irwin. He was a veteran of World War II, having served with the United States Navy aboard the destroyer USS Crane in the Pacific Theatre of Operations. After being discharged, he returned home and was married in December of 1946 to the late Mary Olivia Riggs. He is survived by sons Denny Irwin of Mesa, AZ, Rod Irwin of Pittsburgh, PA, Gerry and Matt Irwin both of Erie, PA and Kim Irwin of Elizabeth, CO. Also surviving are 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren, a brother, Max Irwin of Washington, a sister, Joyce Means of Greenwood, PA and Dorothy Fox of Vowinckel, PA. One son, Teddy Shawn Irwin, 3 brothers and 3 sisters predeceased him. Ted moved to Wesleyville, PA in the late 1940’s where he worked at General Electric and then at Kaiser Aluminum from where he retired in the mid 1980’s. In 1957 he had a home built in Millcreek Township, PA which included Ted’s Barber Shop which he operated part time in the evenings and Saturdays for the next 28 years. While living in Millcreek, he was a member of the Lake Shore Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. In the late 1980’s, after the passing of his wife, he returned to Forest County, PA and reconnected with Dorothy Fox, a childhood sweetheart, with whom he happily spent the remainder of his days. In July of last year the family came together for a reunion at Cook Forest State Park where five generations were represented with Ted at the head of the family. Ted will be interred in the Greenwood Cemetery following a private ceremony as per his wishes. He shall surely be missed by family and those who knew and loved him.
Goodbye Ted and sail on sailor.
Gate guarding and the waiting game
I have been reading and contributing to the MyOldRV Forums for awhile now and there is a little trouble in the gate guarding community.
Mark and Missy Bass are very liked members of this community and have run into a bit of trouble. The 5.9 Cummins diesel engine in their coach has given up the ghost. Mark has been very prudent with his money and had a savings but an engine replacement is very expensive. Mark has temporarily put a donate button on his blog to help cover costs where his savings has come up short.
Toie and I will soon be members of this community and in the spirit of such we have decided to give a little ourselves. It only takes a moment and a few dollars will go a long way to help Mark & Missy out.
On a different note. Everything is almost wrapped up here in Iowa hopefully it won't be long before we can get a move on.
Have a GREAT Day!
Mark and Missy Bass are very liked members of this community and have run into a bit of trouble. The 5.9 Cummins diesel engine in their coach has given up the ghost. Mark has been very prudent with his money and had a savings but an engine replacement is very expensive. Mark has temporarily put a donate button on his blog to help cover costs where his savings has come up short.
Toie and I will soon be members of this community and in the spirit of such we have decided to give a little ourselves. It only takes a moment and a few dollars will go a long way to help Mark & Missy out.
On a different note. Everything is almost wrapped up here in Iowa hopefully it won't be long before we can get a move on.
Have a GREAT Day!
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