Good Friend + Good Food + Grill = Priceless

Our realtor that sold our home, Jeff, came by the campground last night to see our motorcoach. It was so wonderful to see him and we are sure appreciative of all his great skills in selling our home. It was only on the market for two weeks when we received there offers (same day). Be sure to see earlier posts with all the details.

I gave him a tour of the campground by golf cart and John gave him a tour of the motorcoach-inside and out. . He asked us lots of questions and says he’s so excited for us. We are too. It is less than seven weeks before we will set off down the road.



Checking out the diesel engine

Discussion around the water station



We decided to give him the full camping experience and cook our dinner outside on the fire.

We especially liked the rib eye steaks and portobello mushrooms.









Thick Cut Ribeye w/Red Wine-Honey Mustard Vinaigrette and Fresh Thyme

Recipe from Bobby Flay"s Boy Meets Grill

For the vinaigrette:
1/4 coup red wine vinegar
2 T Dijon mustard
1 T honey
1 T finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Whisk together the vinegar, mustard, honey, and thyme in a medium bowl and season to taste.  Gradually whisk in the olive oil until emulsified.

For the steaks:

2 boneless ribyeye steaks cut 2 inches thick
Salt and pepper'

Heat grill
Season steaks with salt and pepper.  Grill until lightly charred and crusty.  Move to cooler part of grill and continue to cook until medium rare

Remove the steaks to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minuets.  Cut in to 1/2 inch slices and spoon a few tablespoons of the vinaigrette over each serving.

Enjoy!


It was a fun and relaxing evening spent with our friend. 

Why We Will Like Retirement

My sister in law sent me this today (author unknown).  Enjoy! Please feel free to share with your friends. It might encourage others to join the ranks too.  What is your favorite?

Why We Will Like Retirement

Question:    How many days in a week?
Answer:      6 Saturdays, 1 Sunday

 Question:    When is a retiree's bedtime?
 Answer:      Three hours after s/he falls asleep on the couch.

  Question:    How many retirees to change a light bulb?
  Answer:      Only one, but it might take all day.

  Question:    What's the biggest gripe of retirees?
  Answer:      There is not enough time to get everything done.

  Question:    Why don't retirees mind being called Seniors?
  Answer:      The term comes with a 10% percent discount.

  Question:    Among retirees what is considered formal attire?
  Answer:      Tied shoes.

  Question:    Why do retirees count pennies?
  Answer:      They are the only ones who have the time.

  Question:    What is the common term for someone who continues to work and refuses to retire?
  Answer:      NUTS!

  Question:    Why are retirees so slow to clean out the basement, attic or garage?
  Answer:      They know that as soon as they do, one of their adult kids will want to store stuff there.

  Question:    What do retirees call a long lunch?
  Answer:      Normal

  Question:    What is the best way to describe retirement?
  Answer:      The never ending Coffee Break.

  Question:    What's the biggest advantage of going back to school as a retiree?
  Answer:      If you cut classes, no one can call your parents.

  Question:    Why does a retiree often say he doesn't miss work, but misses the people he used to work with
  Answer:      He is too polite to tell the whole truth.

  Question:    What do you do all week?
  Answer:      Monday to Friday; Nothing, Saturday & Sunday I rest.