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In response to "I'm your Ipad, Baby! "

Nothing wrong with a recycled costume.

🌻 pwheeler ~ love joy peace

StephBee

Oct 31, 2025 at 6:31pm
In response to "Trick or Ipad? "

Either one works if you ask me!

Oct 30, 2025 at 11:37pm
In response to "Trick or Ipad? "

I happen to have a cape and Viking headband. I might wear it.

I also happen to have a princess crown so... that's probably more likely.

StephBee

Oct 30, 2025 at 8:23pm
In response to "Clean up! "

Andy likes it because all of the lakes and water and scenery and well, we like it too. We'll see what shakes out.

WebWiԎch is Thankful

Oct 29, 2025 at 5:39pm
In response to "Clean up! "

Meredith is cool.

Good luck on all your Zillowing!

Hey, that's half the fun. It's never to early to at least see if you love a town first before making a decision. Best way is by trolling it!

StephBee

Oct 28, 2025 at 6:57pm
In response to "World Series Thoughts "

Soldier_Mike

Honestly, a Mariners-Brewers would have been good with me. I feel you about being torn. When the Dodgers played the Red Sox in the 2018 World Series, I rooted for the Red Sox. Hubby understood.

Jeff

No worries, I get it.

if it was the Giants and the Blue Jays I'd be rooting for the Blue Jays, too! I do remember going up to see a couple of Giants games up in SF in 2003 (I still have the ticket stub) at SBC Park. It's a really nice ballpark. Pretty cool you can plunk a home run or foul into the bay!

50 STB - Lazy Salt Water Taffy Days - New Jersey

Jeff

Oct 27, 2025 at 11:36pm
In response to "World Series Thoughts "

I'm rooting for the Blue Jays. In part because they haven't won a World Series since the early 90s, and in part because - as a Giants fan - I generally root for whoever's playing the Dodgers.

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July 30, 2025 at 7:22pm

#1094407

Maid of the Mist Most Macabre

drove us down to New Jersey in just a couple of hours on the Party Bus. We were all teasing AmyJo-Zombie hours

who slept through Massachusetts.

Princess Megan Snow Rose

mentioned that Bon Jovi was from New Jersey so we started singing “Living on a Prayer” and “Wanted Dead or Alive.” My favorite Bon Jovi song was "You Give Love a Bad Name.”

The Party Bus was rocking and rolling singing Bon Jovi when Maid of the Mist Most Macabre

stopped by the 7-11 in New York to gas up and fill up her 64 oz Big Gulp. WakeUpAndLive~NOV Word Monger

filled up her coffee cup with 7-11 coffee.

We made it to Ocean City, New Jersey and its amazing Boardwalk around noon. Giant Phantom Jelly

was hungry and went to the first food place she found – Salt Water Taffy.

They had every flavor you could think of – including buttered popcorn. (I Love Lucy ewww face) Giant Phantom Jelly

stocked up on strawberry and root bear taffys.

Spooky Kooky Krista

got herself a lemonade and Giant Phantom Jelly

, myself, and AmyJo-Zombie hours

all bought the Mexican coke.

I wanted to go to Lobster Pot for the Mango Lobster Roll. It was actually pretty tasty. A Warped Witch I Be

went to keep me company since she can't eat the bottom feeders.

Šuŋgmánitu Tȟáŋka

slowly walked down the boardwalk, people watching. They saw people wearing a bikini and some people wearing a bathrobe and some people dressed as Superheroes to include Superman, Spiderman and Batman. There was even someone dressed as a fake alien.

That fake alien guy must have seen me and Princess Megan Snow Rose

Kate Spade purses because he made a beeline right to us and started talking some alien jibberish that sounded like French and pointed at our purses. We told him there was a Kate Spade shop around the corner and made a beeline to the Ring Toss.

Everyone took a moment to ride a ride or play a game. Šuŋgmánitu Tȟáŋka

played the basketball toss. WakeUpAndLive~NOV Word Monger

played launch the duckies! And A Warped Witch I Be

and Maid of the Mist Most Macabre

played shoot the watergun at the bullseyes. I rode the scrambler with WakeUpAndLive~NOV Word Monger

. Spooky Kooky Krista

50 STB - Stop and Smell the Nature - New Hampshire

rode the bumper cars.

At the end of the day we went to the ocean, sat down on the sand and put our toes in the water. Instead of smores, we all ate salt water taffy and enjoyed the gentle waves lapping at our feet.

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July 29, 2025 at 8:55pm

#1094346

I was so excited to go to New Hampshire today because I was born and raised here. I sat next to Maid of the Mist Most Macabre

and directing her along the local roads like I was still a native! I still am in my heart and when I retire, we’ll be moving back to New Hampshire.

I asked Maid of the Mist Most Macabre

to stop my Londonderry and we picked up my sister, Christine for the day.

We took the 16 north through Ossipee, Conway and on the way to Mt. Washington. Mt. Washington is the tallest mountain in New Hampshire and holds the record for wind speed. The best way to get up to the top is the Cog Railway. Mind you, I’ve never ridden it, but it’s on the list for the fam to do when we go back. The Cog is a steep railroad and the engine pushes the train because it’s easy. Right now in summer, the trees are deep green and the air is so crisp! Princess Megan Snow Rose

A Warped Witch I Be

enjoy the summit up. Maid of the Mist Most Macabre

and Giant Phantom Jelly

keeps their eyes closed as the train chugs up the mountain. On the way down, Šuŋgmánitu Tȟáŋka

say it’s like riding down a roller coaster.

After our Mt. Washington adventure, I tell Maid of the Mist Most Macabre

to take the Kanc. The Kanc is short for The Kancamagus Highway, the highway that connects Conway to Lincoln. It takes you through the White Mountains with great views. AmyJo-Zombie hours

and Spooky Kooky Krista

oh and ah at the forests and mountains. Princess Megan Snow Rose

spots a moose or two. WakeUpAndLive~NOV Word Monger

spies a few bald eagles.

We take a detour and stop by Bretton Woods. It’s a very famous hotel that was constructed in the early 1900’s and many important meetings have been held there. We all ride the gondolas over the area and get another perspective of the White Mountains and the woods that surround the area. Spooky Kooky Krista

took lots of pictures for her Instagram. This is a great area for skiing in the winter time. It’s great having some time with my sis.

We eat lunch at Bretton Woods and then head over to Franconia Notch. The “Old Man of the Mountain” was there before it fell in 2003. The profile was that of an Old Man and it truly was representative of us New Hampshirites.

While at the Notch we went kayaking down the Pemigewasset river. We took our time, laughing and giggling. Šuŋgmánitu Tȟáŋka

splashed water onto A Warped Witch I Be

who spied several fresh water fishes in the clear water.

We ended the day Glamping next to the river. WakeUpAndLive~NOV Word Monger

shared her coffee and Spooky Kooky Krista

50 STB - Hunting for Alien Pie - Nevada

made smores for everyone.

Being home, even just for the day, and seeing new places has invigorated my soul.

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July 28, 2025 at 9:15pm

#1094290

The Party Bus was in great shape for the Extraterrestrial Highway and the 92 mile drive. Maid of the Mist Most Macabre

made sure we gas’d up before starting. Let me tell you – it’s a bit sandy and windy driving the highway. A Warped Witch I Be

was hoping to see some aliens and played episodes of X-files on a loop for us. Giant Phantom Jelly

thought Mulder was cute. I was just hoping to see a flying saucer. We stopped by the Black Mailbox and AmyJo-Zombie hours

Me, and WakeUpAndLive~NOV Word Monger

left a hand written note for the aliens.

We stopped by the Little A'Le"Inn for lunch. Maid of the Mist Most Macabre

was hungry and a little parched. Everyone who could tried the Alien burger. Maid of the Mist Most Macabre

brought out her 64 oz Big Gulp she got at the 7-11 when we gas’d up and had the server put lemonade in it. Giant Phantom Jelly

went for the Garden Salad. For dessert, we pigged out on the homemade pies. WakeUpAndLive~NOV Word Monger

and Šuŋgmánitu Tȟáŋka

tried the rhubarb pie. Me and A Warped Witch I Be

tried the Alien Pie. Princess Megan Snow Rose

, and AmyJo-Zombie hours

kept it safe and went with the apple pie. They had a great giftshop and Spooky Kooky Krista

got a bumper sticker that said, “I Believe.”

When we were done, we went to Vegas and shopped until we dropped at the pedestrian mall on Fremont Street. Princess Megan Snow Rose

and I found the Kate Spade store and ran out of the money buying purses. A Warped Witch I Be

took Šuŋgmánitu Tȟáŋka

, WakeUpAndLive~NOV Word Monger

over to the Pawn Stars store after we were done shopping and they all met ChumLee.

We had a couple people who were interested in quilting so A Warped Witch I Be

took us to Sew Yeah Quilting. They host week long quilting clinics. Princess Megan Snow Rose

, and Maid of the Mist Most Macabre

were interested in one of their clinics, took their information and bought some quilting stuff.

After a long day, we all took a shower to get the dirt, dust, and alien sand off of us and our clothes and relaxed down in the hotel/casino lobby watching re-runs of the X-files and drinking WakeUpAndLive~NOV Word Monger

coffee before going to bed.

A Personal note - I love visiting Nevada and going to Vegas for my bowling league. Mind you, I've only been in the Vegas area, but it's like a hidden gem and you can always find something to do. I'd love to go see the bowling hall of fame in Reno. Maybe one day...

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July 27, 2025 at 4:17pm

#1094216

50 STB - Take a left at the Prairie & you'll find the Thai

Let’s just say there’s plenty of highway in Nebraska. And prairies, and wide open spaces. We were on the way to see the Archway Monument Museum which was a museum over Highway 80.

Maid of the Mist Most Macabre

was concerned there wouldn’t be enough parking for the Party Bus as we drove up to the Archway Museum, but there were was plenty! She skidded right up to a big fat RV. Poor AmyJo-Zombie hours

was biting her nails, but I had faith.

A Warped Witch I Be

was excited. Clearly this wasn’t your traditional museum. The museum covered the history of how the west was settled, talking about the Oregon Trail and then it had a really cool railroad display. Trains is something that always fascinated me. Giant Phantom Jelly

enjoyed the railroad display, too. There was a classic car and a roadside café. Šuŋgmánitu Tȟáŋka

was getting hungry. WakeUpAndLive~NOV Word Monger

bought a bunch of puzzles at the gift shop.

After our stop, Maid of the Mist Most Macabre

drove the Party Bus to the Classic Car Museum in Kearney, Nebraska. They had quite a collection of cars from the 1920s on up. Personally, I liked the fast cars and the Mustangs. Princess Megan Snow Rose

likes Mustangs too.

Toward the end of the day, we went to see the Sandhill Cranes. Spooky Kooky Krista

just loved hanging out with the Cranes and took a lot of pictures for her Instagram. We all marveled at the Cranes and it was good to get out in nature and stretch the legs. Me, A Warped Witch I Be

, Maid of the Mist Most Macabre

had a bird count competition going on but I suck at counting birds. Princess Megan Snow Rose

won.

Šuŋgmánitu Tȟáŋka

found some great places to eat in Kearney and we went to the Suwannee Thai place. I love medium hot peanut dishes and Suwanee had some great menu choices. They had great vegan options for Giant Phantom Jelly

. Me, A Warped Witch I Be

50 STB - Nature Calls! Montana

tore up some Crispy Chicken.

WakeUpAndLive~NOV Word Monger

enjoyed a hot cup of tea with some Thai veggies and noted that Nebraska was a pretty laid back state. We all agreed. After a wonderful dinner – and who would have thunk it – Nebraska had the BEST Thai food we ever had – we settled down for a good night’s sleep before our next adventure.

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July 26, 2025 at 11:28pm

#1094180

Maid of the Mist Most Macabre

said the Party Bus needed an oil change and tune up so we took the bus to a Jiffy Lube in Kalispell. Šuŋgmánitu Tȟáŋka

said he had a friend at the Blackfeet Indian Reservation and made a phone call. Soon, Millie came by and picked us up in a Ford 10 passenger van and took us to see the reservation on the way to Glacier National park.

Princess Megan Snow Rose

and I loved all the handmade items – from ponchos to purses. It took a while to decide which ones we wanted. A Warped Witch I Be

, Maid of the Mist Most Macabre

bought some jewelry.

After our visit with Millie’s family - they served us Elk Soup for lunch – we were off to the Park. Maid of the Mist Most Macabre

appreciated the break as Millie drove. She showed us an old hotel that had a Swiss theme called the “Many Glacier Hotel.” She parked the bus and we took an easy hike around the area. This was nature at it’s purest! The air was cool and crisp. The sunlight was vibrant. The pines and cedars scent the air. The water in the lakes was so clear you could see the reflection of the mountains. We saw all kinds of animals to include moose, elk, and bears. Spooky Kooky Krista

took lots of pictures for her Instagram. Afterwards, Mille took us to the giftshop at the hotel. WakeUpAndLive~NOV Word Monger

, Giant Phantom Jelly

got some really cool postcards and posters.

As the sun set low in the sky, Millie took us back to Kalispell and we picked up the Party Bus. Everyone thanked Millie for sharing so much with us. Then Maid of the Mist Most Macabre

took us to the cabin we rented.

This was a MEGA luxurious cabin. It had 8 different bedrooms, plenty of bathrooms, a big flat screen TV and a jacuzzi in the back. I made fatijias for dinner and prepared a veggie faitija for Giant Phantom Jelly

Princess Megan Snow Rose

made the beans, and AmyJo-Zombie hours

made the rice. A Warped Witch I Be

made the strawberry margaritas. After dinner, Šuŋgmánitu Tȟáŋka

, Giant Phantom Jelly

, Princess Megan Snow Rose

, Maid of the Mist Most Macabre

played a card game called Spades. Me, A Warped Witch I Be

50 STB - Pigskins & Pigwich - Missouri

, hung out in the jacuzzi for a bit, and when we were done, we made hot tea for everyone.

Once the moon came out, we all retired to our beds and slept like rocks until the morning and our next adventure called.

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July 25, 2025 at 11:01pm

#1094106

The Party bus cruised up to GEHA Field and Maid of the Mist Most Macabre

wanted to drive the Party Bus onto the field. A Warped Witch I Be

gently reminded her that a football field wasn’t quite the same as the Brickyard 400.

After parking the Party Bus, we got a tour of the stadium. I’ve been to college football stadiums – the Rose Bowl and the USC Coliseum, but never a pro football stadium. Just so happens the Chiefs were there taking in a practice. Spooky Kooky Krista

was hoping to find Travis Kelce, but truth be told, Kelce, does nothing for me. I’m a Harrison Butker fan! Who is Harrison Butker? He’s the kicker! I LOVE

kickers. I have Vinteri and Gostkowski jerseys. My next kicker jersey? Dicker the Kicker! (LA Chargers) Justin Tucker has the longest field goal at 66 yards, but I heard he just got in trouble.

Šuŋgmánitu Tȟáŋka

said he played football in high school. Our tour guide, Tom, took us to the field to watch the players practiced. All the players were very nice. A Warped Witch I Be

talked to Andy Reid and flagged down Harrison Butker who autographed my jersey. AmyJo-Zombie hours

took a picture of Spooky Kooky Krista

and Travis Kelce for her Instagram.

at the Wisconsin/USC Game 28 SEP 2024

Me and Andy at a USC Football game

After the tour, we went to the Museum of Toys and Miniatures. There were a lot of dollhouses. Princess Megan Snow Rose

the Victorian dollhouses. WakeUpAndLive~NOV Word Monger

liked the Mardi Gras dolls and masks. She said it gave her a great idea for a short story.

After the dollhouse, we got on a mini bus and visited some out of the way places to eat and drink. The driver took us to a place called Pigwich! Poor Giant Phantom Jelly

– there was nothing Vegan there. Šuŋgmánitu Tȟáŋka

50 STB - Them Gators in that Bayou! Mississippi

took Giant Phantom Jelly

to the Blue Nile Café because they had vegan dishes there.

Maid of the Mist Most Macabre

A Warped Witch I Be

, Princess Megan Snow Rose

and I screwed up our courage and tried some whiskey from J. Rieger and it pretty much made us pretty giggly. In fact, we giggled all the way back to the Party Bus. Sleep caught up with us and we all pretty much went down for the count after such a busy day. It’s a good thing the back of the party bus has just enough space for small beds for all of us to crash.

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July 24, 2025 at 11:29pm

#1094050

The Party Bus pulled into the Gulf Coast Gator Ranch early in the morning. A Warped Witch I Be

thought it would be a good idea to check out gators while we were in Mississippi and WakeUpAndLive~NOV Word Monger

Šuŋgmánitu Tȟáŋka

and Giant Phantom Jelly

wanted to see what all the hype was since they didn’t have gators were they lived. Our tour guides, Susie and Tim, were very friendly. They took us inside the Gator Ranch and started showing us the alligators. One of the gators snapped at Princess Megan Snow Rose

so she bought a "just in case" stick. Susie and Tim let us pet the baby gators. Their skin is kinda rugged and slimly. I took a picture of Spooky Kooky Krista

petting one for her Instagram.

After we got done hanging with the gators, Susie and Sal took us for an airboat ride! What fun. The party crew was able to fit in a big fat airboat. There was a huge fan in the back that pushed the boat. Sal let me drive the boat for a bit. I slowed down enough to let Šuŋgmánitu Tȟáŋka

50 STB - Pub Crawling & Gangsters in Minnesota

feed the gators.

For dinner, we went to Nana’s Seafood, but Giant Phantom Jelly

had a vegan stash on the Party Bus that Šuŋgmánitu Tȟáŋka

gave her. Princess Megan Snow Rose

tried the catfish.

After dinner we went on the haunted Bayou Cruise. The boat was a pontoon boat which had just enough seats for the guides and the Party Crew. A Warped Witch I Be

channeled her inner witch and saw several old souls lingering in the mist. AmyJo-Zombie hours

tried to feed the alligators, but couldn’t find any. The humidity was a killer! My curly hair frizzed right out. Spooky Kooky Krista

said she could feel the sweat run down her back. Everyone complained. When the sun set, the guides took us back to the dock. The knats were really annoying and the old ghostly souls couldn’t even chase them off.

After the ride, our guides feed us smores, plied us with tequila sunset. They apologized for the humidity as well as the knats. All was forgiven – especially after the tequila sunsets. The Party Crew did the pub crawl we learned in Minnesota and made it back to the Party Bus where we passed out quickly. I think our snoring kept the old ghostly bayou souls up though. I think I saw one of them knocking on the windows trying to get us to wake up and stop.

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July 23, 2025 at 10:31pm

#1093992

Maid of the Mist Most Macabre

wanted to drive the Party Bus through the Wabasha Street caves, but the caves weren’t big enough. We unloaded off the bus in the parking lot and took the “gangster” tour of St. Paul. Who knew St. Paul was a hub for gangsters? John Dillinger, Alvin “Creepy” Karpis and Babyface Nelson used St. Paul. They lived in local houses which are still standing to this day. A popular place they would go would be caves.

The Wabash caves are cool. They used to be a mine, then was made into a speakeasy, then a swing bar, and a gangster hangout. I think I found a money clip that John Dillinger used in one of the bullet holes down there. Princess Megan Snow Rose

thought she saw a ghost. What we didn’t know was that it was swing night. The band filtered in and started to play. Before you know it, the swing floor was full of customers. The new owner bought a round of drinks for the guests. WakeUpAndLive~NOV Word Monger

and Šuŋgmánitu Tȟáŋka

swung to the music. When the hour was over, we decided to do a 3 hour pub crawl through St. Paul. A Warped Witch I Be

found all the good shops – not just bars. Me and Princess Megan Snow Rose

got another Kate Spade purse. Spooky Kooky Krista

took lots of pictures for her Instagram. AmyJo-Zombie hours

found a place that sold a fat tire bike – a bike made specifically for snow. She wanted to come back ride one in the winter.

After our pub crawl, we managed to crawl back to the Party Bus and pass out, exhausted.

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July 22, 2025 at 11:47pm

#1093937

50 STB - Sand Dunes will kick your butt! Michigan

Welp, Maid of the Mist Most Macabre

wanted to drive the Party Bus right up the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, but thankfully A Warped Witch I Be

explained that the bus tires would get stuck in the sand. After some gentle persuasion, she parked in the parking lot and we were off to climb the sand dunes.

Let me tell you, these dunes seemed to go forever. We were all huffing and puffing as we reached the top, but we stopped quite often to drink water and catch our breath. The view was reward! Lake Michigan was gorgeous! The water was incredibly blue. Spooky Kooky Krista

took pictures for her Instagram. WakeUpAndLive~NOV Word Monger

bought postcards from the visitor’s center. Šuŋgmánitu Tȟáŋka

wanted to go fishing so he took AmyJo-Zombie hours

to go fish. We all decided to go back and set up camp.

Honestly, there wasn’t much to set up. We were glamping! Luxury camping! Kinda nice after staying in a Boy Scout camp. A Warped Witch I Be

went down to the camp store with Giant Phantom Jelly

to buy stuff for smores and I fired up the camp stove. Šuŋgmánitu Tȟáŋka

returned with 2 fish and I cooked it. As the sun set, we all sat around the campfire and made smores.

WakeUpAndLive~NOV Word Monger

, Šuŋgmánitu Tȟáŋka

AmyJo-Zombie hours

and Maid of the Mist Most Macabre

were exhausted and passed out cold in their fancy tents.

A little bit later I went down to the lake shore with A Warped Witch I Be

Princess Megan Snow Rose