Not really a going to movie theater person. But enjoy watching variety on TV. Enjoy live theater. Like all the older actors, actresses, like Charles Bronson, Steve McQueen, Marlin Brando, Robert Mitchem, Sean Connery, Tommy Lee Jones, Harrison Ford, Mel Gibson, Jack Nicolson, Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor, Liza Minnelli.

Not really a person who listens to music very often = Usually only play music in vehicles when driving for long periods of time. But, I like Good ole Rock and Roll from 1950's and 1960's. Elvis, Rolling Stones, Chicago, Santana, Led Zepplin, Credance Clearwater Revival, Moody Blues, Herman's Hermits, Beattles, etc. Cannot stand loud music. Also like = Classical, Instrumential, Blue Grass, Folk, Religious, Christmas, etc. I Do not like Jazz.

Listen to variety of books on tape. Read Stephen King, Jackie Collins, Martin Caidin. Enjoy certain biographys. Read and Study history, medical, math, scientific, homeopathic, herbal, folk medicene, teas, soaps, salves, etc. gemstones, rocks, crystals, etc.

I AM a young retiree - but every now and then I do contract engineering work. Future trips to where ever the road takes me or where I want to meet up with friends. I traveled with my parents and sister, in their various motorhomes, over the years and we always had a great time. I have owned several travel trailers up to 34 ft and motorhomes under 25 ft. I just got a 34 ft Class A motorhome with basement and love it. I am working towards being a full time Rv'er.

MY PARENTS WERE THE BEST = They were extremely wise and wonderful and I learned a lot from them. I am more blunt and direct than my parents; but I have found out over the years that you have to be, because some people just do not get all the hints you throw at them.

RESPECT YOUR ELDERS = I believe in live and let live. Do not judge others or criticize. Keep your heart and mind open = and your mouth shut if you can not keep an open heart and mind. Everyone has an opinion = and it might not be the same as yours. Do not knock it if you have not tried it..! Yes it is hard to do this and I am constantly trying to do better. ha ha.

BE KIND TO ALL ANIMALS AND MANKIND AND Do Not Eat Either One. Eat vegetables and soy products only or add more to your diet and be healthier and live longer.

DO NOT IMPOSE ON ANYONE FOR ANYTHING = Unless it is a real emergency and you need help giving CPR or something that drastic and you need someone before rescue can get there. But call 911 first before you try and find anyone else.

DO NOT ASK TO BORROW ANYTHING = I can not stand a moocher. I do not care what it is. If I run out and need something, I go to the store and get it or I do without until I can get to the store. I never borrow from anyone. And I never give anything to anyone who asks for something. I just tell them like it is = that I never ask to borrow anything from anyone and I never give anyone anything. This means nothing.

Not one egg or a ladder or jumper cables. If anyone owns a vehicle and does not own jumper cables = they are idiots and I do not even want to know anyone like that. Now I will use my jumper cables and personally hook them up and so the person can get their car started. I have done this several times and will continue to do so, using common sense, of course. Make sure a lot of people are around, and it is during day time hours only.

And never, ever volunteer to help anyone with anything, except to call the police, fire, ambulance, etc. If there are two or more of them and they are all gathering toward you = get out quick. This is more than likely a set up to mug you and steal your wallet, purse or your vehicle or worse. I hate to sound so untrusting but I was in legal field and law enforcement and know what happens out there. Everyone needs to be careful now-a-days. So always keep your guard up and know your surroundings.

I also can not stand whining, snoopy, snotty, snippy people. Life is too short.

Now I am the first one there for my close friends when they need someone to talk to, at any hour of the day or night. But there are a lot of people out there who do not know what the word “close” means and I have to tell them that they need to take their personal issues elsewhere. Being a relative only means that people related to your parents or you had a good time with someone else, knowingly or unknowingly while drunk, and now you are related. That is all it means. Nothing else. Like our one neighbor from Atlanta, Ga. told me years ago = God give us relatives but we pick our friends.. How true, I loved it then and even more as I get older. ha ha.

ON THE ROAD = Of course, if I am on the road - Rving - and around people I have met and know are friends and not foes = then that is a different story. Everyone needs to be there for each other. And I am always willing to help out in anyway I can. I am not too handy with the tools; but I have them and will gladly let others use them while I stay nearby and watch. Especially if that person is using my tools to fix my RV. Too many of my parents friends have lost expensive tools and other items by just letting someone borrow them with a promise to return them later. They are usually never seen again. Believe me, I do not think it would be a good feeling to get up the next day and see the site next to you empty after you had just let that person borrow some tools or other items.

ALWAYS OFFER TO PAY FOR ANY WORK DONE = I always offer to pay anyone who helps me. I get the money out first and then hand it to them. Like they say, money talks, BS walks. I don’t make a big deal of it by saying things like, oh let me go back to my RV and get my money so I can pay you something. Most people do that hoping the fixer upper will say to forget it. A serious, thankful person goes and gets the money first then just hands it to the person who just saved their behind and even insists they take it. I always give a twenty to start with, even just to hook up a wire that came off or to tighten up a hose. I don’t care if the person found it and fixed it in 5 minutes. I didn’t know what the problem was caused by or how to fix it. Go to my website at XXXX = BEING BUILT AT THIS TIME = XXXX to read more about this.

KIDS NEED TO BE SEEN AND NOT HEARD = Make kids behave at all times or do not get upset if others do. I was always made to behave and made kids with me behave; so I have no problem telling others to do the same. I do not care where I am or who is there; and I am usually thanked by all others for doing so. Just because you love your kids and or grandkids and want to be around them; does not mean others want to be.

And you need to know that just because you pay for a site at a campground or anywhere does not mean you can behave anyway you want or allow your kids to do whatever they want and where.

PETS NEED TO BE SEEN AND NOT HEARD ALSO = What I wrote about kids above = Also pertains to pets. And never allow your pet to jump up on anyone, or lick them or hump them. It is rude and uncalled for and I personally do not put up with it.

ANOTHER OF MY TRUE EXPERIENCES = We were staying for a few days at this one campground and there was a lady there who just thought it was hilarious that her dog would sneak up and start humping someone’s leg. Well when it first happened to me, I told her I did not think it was funny and she should keep her dog tied up or inside when people stopped by to visit and I got up and left. My parents and these people were always at the same campground every year for the same event. And yes, my mom warned me about the dog and asked me to try and ignore it.

Well, the next day, my parents and I were walking around the campground and we stayed out by the road but that dog came out and got me again. That little sucker. I was even looking out for him. Well I didn’t say anything, and the lady started laughing as usual = but she quit really quick after I walked straight up to her husband, put my arms around his neck and started doing to him what her dog did to me. The husband cracked up laughing and so did my dad and I but my Mom held back the laughter and told me to apologize to the woman. Well I didn’t and I was mad that this woman thought it was so funny = so I looked right at the lady and told her that every time her dog humped me I was going to grab her husband. Her husband said = all right and started laughing again.

Then I told her that everyone there talked behind her back and hated that dog and her for allowing it to happen so I was going to tell them all what I did and encourage all the women to grab her husband. Her husband said it was a great idea and he loved me and she looked stunned and grabbed her dog and huffed off and went inside their RV and slammed the door shut. Which got us all laughing, even my Mom. Later my mom told me she was shocked to see me do that; and it embarrassed her as she did not raise me that way; but she agreed I was right in doing so to prove my point and I was an adult after all and responsible for my own actions and hoped people would just realize that and not think bad of her. Believe me, no one did. In fact, others told my parents they were glad to see they raised me to take care of myself and think fast on my feet.

Come to find out, several other people had seen what happened and it spread around the campsite like fire and I didn’t even have to say anything. Guess what, the woman kept her dog tied up after that. Which was the Rule of the Park to start with. And after that people told her they did not appreciate it either. It was just that since the woman was in her 70’s, everyone just felt sorry for her and never complained to the Park Manager. The manager came up to our site later that day and said he had heard what happened and after he quit laughing decided to come out and thank me. He told my parents he was giving us 2 free days there for the way I handled it. He said that the dog had gotten him a few times but was always tied up at the time so he didn’t get after them and just made sure he stayed his distance after that.

I tell you, it was the talk of the Park. The husband loved it and made a joke out of it saying he was going to walk the dog all the time and go up to every woman he saw. His wife was really upset with me and her husband and got mad that everyone was talking about her and humpy as they nicknamed the dog after that. Odd that she did not think it was funny anymore. ha ha.

Other old men, as they were to me at that time; as I was around 22 years old came up to me and said, I don’t have a dog but you can hug me anytime. And another guy went out and bought one of those stiff dog collars on a leash - called the invisible dog - and brought it up next to me and said - oh no my dog is getting you, then held out his arms. We all cracked up laughing. And I got up and hugged him but that was all. Everyone in the club house for the pot luck supper broke up laughing.

JUST BECAUSE YOU ARE OLD = DOES NOT MEAN YOU CAN DO OR SAY WHAT YOU WANT or let your pets (or kids or grandkids if they are with you) do what they want or you never shut up about them. You like them because they are yours but believe me, there are a lot of people out there that absoluletly hate you and can not wait till you leave because of the way you behave or let your pets or kids and grandkids behave. Women are worse at this then men if they did not have a life outside the home, until they started RVing. Men are worse at telling off color or racist or religious jokes and again, there are people who absolutely hate being around men like that.

LET ME TELL YOU A CLUE = AND PAY ATTENTION = Just notice when you walk towards other people or their campsites or into a club house or laundry room or anywhere. If you see people going inside their rigs or leaving the area = that is a clue that they do not want to be around you for some reason and you have a problem, not them.

I love just sitting around and watching people and I have picked up on all of this by doing so. Plus the mouthy gossips who go around from spot to spot telling others how bad so and so is. Usually this is out of pure jealousy that they do not have what that other persons does. But don't they realize these people go and tell the others what you said about them. Duh.

TALK ABOUT PLACES YOU HAVE BEEN AND GOOD PLACES TO STOP TO EAT AND STAY instead of the same old thing each and every time, over and over, whether it is your pets, kids, grandkids, past jobs, etc. Now usually I could care less what people talk about, but when the first thing someone says when they see me each time is that they talked to their kids and grandkids or so and so last night and blah blah blah.I know we all know people like that because that is their whole life and they do not even stop to see what is around them. Well, I stop them and just say, don't you have anything else to talk about. That is all you ever say. If I wanted to hear or talk about family life, I would stay at home and just talk to my neighbors.

I WANT TO HEAR ABOUT OTHER'S EXPERIENCES ON THE ROAD and stuff like that. Along with all the regular family and pet stuff. I mean I could talk about my parents and sister and pets and past and present boyfriends and jobs etc all the time too but no one wants to hear that when they are out on the Road. So just keep that in mind. I do and try my best not to be a bragger. And do not be afraid to speak up and tell others to change the subject. They will never learn unless someone points it out to them.

That is why I think it is great when people find others that have the same interests and they end up getting sites close to each other. Like Pilots, Boaters, CB'ers, Amateur Radio Users (Ham Radio), Rockhounds, Chiefs, Flea Marketers, Business Owners, Teachers, Artists, Etc. If you stay long enough at a campground you will see that these people naturally end up next to each other or hanging out together all the time.

CAMPGROUND RULES = Every campground I have ever been to has rules and just because you do not read them does not mean they do not exist. And over the years, rules pertaining to kids and pets have gotten really strict. To me, some are way too strict with the “be quiet” rules pertaining to everyone. So make sure you read all Rules before you pay.

I have seen rules stating that no one can be talking outside after 9 pm. Yep, for real. We didn’t stay there. To me, that is just too strict for anyone. What if we wanted to just sit outside and enjoy the weather or whatever, or if we met others there and wanted to get together and share stories and all. I don’t want to be told we have to gather in a clubhouse or inside our rigs just because someone else might complain or because it is against the rules and the security guard or owner will come around in a golf cart and tell us to take it inside. No Way.. Those places are not for me. But I realize why these rules are there. It is because people in the past were way too loud, for whatever reasons, including getting drunk or drugged, loud music or TV’s, arguments and fighting or letting their kids and pets run wild and scream or bark, etc. It is their campground and their rules but I don’t have to stay there. Go to my website at XXXX = BEING BUILT AT THIS TIME = XXXX to get lots of free information on how I handle this.

ALWAYS READ THE RULES BEFORE YOU PAY = Make sure they have their Rules in writing and provide you with a copy. If they do not = then go somewhere else.

MAKE SURE THEY HAVE A WORKING EMERGENCY NUMBER THAT YOU CAN CALL 24 HRS A DAY, EVERY DAY, 365 DAYS A YEAR = If not, do not stay there. And this goes for owners and managers who live there on the property. A lot of them are in the campground business for the money only and could really care less about their paying guests. If you know this in advance, do not stay there. But people can be awfully nice and put on a great act anything there is money involved.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON WHAT TO LOOK FOR BEFORE PAYING FOR A SITE AT ANY CAMPGROUND = I have so much more information to share for free. Just go to my website at XXXX = BEING BUILT AT THIS TIME = XXXX to get lots of free information on everything I can think of abut Camping, Campgrounds, Traveling, Places to Go, Where to Eat, Where to Stay and All those places to stay away from.

OFF THE ROAD AND AT HOME IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD = TAKE TIME TO MAKE SOMEONE HAPPY AND BRING SOME JOY TO THEIR LIFE = Your favorite TV show can wait till next time. Volunteer to help those you know who are alone, disabled, or ill; or visit with them at least once a week or at least call a couple times a week; even for just a few minutes. Knowing someone cares and is thinking of them means a lot to everyone. Take time to drive someone who can no longer drive to the grocery store or drug store or just take them on a short shopping trip with you.

Save your old magazines, or buy them at thrift stores or from your library, and share them with older people you know or who live in your neighborhood. Unless you have done it; you can not imagine what a used magazine can mean to someone. Even if they no longer read much, older people love looking at the photos.

You can even take magazines to Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Homes, etc. Just remember that most will be stolen by employees and never seen by residents if you do not know someone you can give them to. It is sad that employees steal all kinds of items for themselves - it happens all the time if you just drop off items and ask them to give them out. They give them out = right into the trunk of their car. I have watched it happen several times. What you can do to prevent this employee theft is to try and meet someone in the parking lot on their way in to visit with a loved one or friend and ask them if they know of an employee who can be trusted to pass out the magazines to residents they know would enjoy getting it (and who will not eat it.. Sadly a lot of older people are not always there like they use to be and will put anything they get hold of into their mouth so of course, you would not want them getting a magazine.

AGAIN = KIDS NEED TO BE SEEN AND NOT HEARD = Never take your kids or grandkids, etc to functions unless they are personally invited. And this does not mean you can invite them yourself. Never call and ask if you can bring them. If they were not invited that should tell you that the host and or hostess or your friends, or whoever they are, do not want any kids there. Period and this includes yours. Putting someone on the spot like that might get your kids or grandkids invited; but it will also get your friends lips moving telling everyone they know how rude you were and called and insisted that you be allowed to bring your kids and or grandkids. They will apologize to all the other adults for being forced by you to allow your kids or grandkids to come. Of course all of this will be done behind your back; but you should already know that. Just do not do it - if you have to ask to bring them; that should be a clue that they are not welcomed to start with. Get a sitter or take them to a day care; even if you have them visiting with you on vacation or at a reunion. That is what I always did and it never hurt them one bit. In fact they liked it because they were with kids their own age and had items to play with. In case you do not know this or are those people who can not take no for an answer = Most adults do not enjoy being around someone else's kids or grandkids. Especially at party’s or any gatherings, including reunions. The same goes for pets, husbands, boyfriends, girlfriends, etc. Leave them all at home unless they are invited the same time you are. Believe me, the people who know you also know you have husbands, boyfriends, girlfriends, kids, etc.

LASTLY, I try to always be positive and happy. No one likes to be around a grump..! And that includes me.

Alaska - Anchorage and Wilderness Villages and No Mans Land; Florida Keys and Various locations throughout the State; Las Vegas; Various areas in California; Oregon; Luxembourg, Belgium, Germany and anywhere and everywhere else in Europe.

Never really a bad trip; but experienced bad food, bad weather, and met really crappy people. Can not stand people who try to make others think they know it all and have been everywhere and then you find out they know what they do from reading travel magazines or surfing the internet or living through where their friends or other people travelled. I say - show me the videotapes and photos with you in them.. that usually shuts them up. ha ha And yes, I have my photos as proof.

I like to stay busy. Creating Websites, studying homeopathy, folk medicene, herbs, crystals, rocks, gemstones. Making home made soap, rockhounding, geocaching, panning for gold, digging for rocks, gemstones, crystals and such. Metal detecting. Yoga, meditation, flying (plus being the pilot), hiking, cooking and baking; Amateur Radios and CB's. Enjoy playing cards and board games. Crocheting, crossword puzzles. Like going to thrift stores, auctions, and estate sales. Finding ole school classmates and emailing. Different things for different days.