tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352148152024-03-15T18:10:05.627-07:00Along the Way with J&K...We are full time travelers searching for new adventures and roads less traveled. We are learning to live our lives from a new spiritual awareness…a "No Worries", "Hakuna Matata" philosophy. Join us on our journey and please feel free to leave your comments, suggestions or questions. We love hearing from our readers!Along the Way with JnKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06016391687029664293noreply@blogger.comBlogger1262125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35214815.post-36463922593494052082024-02-25T15:43:00.000-08:002024-02-25T15:43:12.146-08:00Still in ArizonaOur time here is flying as it seems it always does, time does not stand still, so we have to take life by the reigns and live our lives to the fullest!We are still upgrading and improving our truck and trailer, secretly still wanting a Class A, but we are enjoying our current home until the right opportunity arises. Jerry installed runners on the truck, not only do they look stylish, but they Along the Way with JnKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06016391687029664293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35214815.post-58807463032916329512024-01-23T06:00:00.000-08:002024-01-23T06:00:00.236-08:00Countryside RV Resort TT2701 S Idaho RdApache Junction, AZ 85119(480) 982-153712/2020, 1/2021-4/2021, 1/20242024 UPDATE - It was a very last second decision since we were not happy with the other park we had reserved for us and they were gracious enough to let us in. They gave us several options and since our sites have been on the main roads plenty of times we chose this one. Not knowing that Along the Way with JnKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06016391687029664293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35214815.post-60916364579367586182024-01-14T09:56:00.000-08:002024-01-14T09:56:25.197-08:00Happy New YearWe don’t care how many years pass, the pain is always enhanced during this season…losses are hard to bear, and time DOES NOT dull the pain, especially at certain times. Hug your loved ones a little tighter and enjoy every awkward moment because a bad moment is better than NO moment at all! Songs…movies…commercials…phrases…are bringing us to tears and breaking us down, but when it’s over, we will Along the Way with JnKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06016391687029664293noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35214815.post-76763014528886441772024-01-02T05:00:00.000-08:002024-01-02T05:00:00.135-08:00Monte Vista RV Resort9060 E Steven Pollard AvenueMesa, AZ 85209(480) 618-046012/2023 We paid $0 per night using our Thousand Trails membership for a water, 30/50 amp electric, sewer, backin site on a concrete slab with a patio.We had extremely high customer service, going above and beyond with such a great, high-energy attitude was so appreciated, and we felt welcomed. They have a Along the Way with JnKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06016391687029664293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35214815.post-39577707039783408652023-12-24T14:36:00.000-08:002023-12-24T14:51:05.315-08:00Work…Rest…Not Enough Play and Summary of 2023We began our work at CalAm as Cooks and we came in running, on the first few days there were events, so we just did whatever we could to assist. This place is so organized and it’s really nice NOT having to do it all ourselves. Our Chef is great to work with, knowing the easier ways to do things and sharing them with us is deeply appreciated. We moved from Meridian RV Resort to Monte Vista Along the Way with JnKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06016391687029664293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35214815.post-13949970727654919992023-12-17T04:00:00.000-08:002023-12-17T15:59:07.238-08:00Wine Tasting 2023 During our travels, we pick up bottles of wine, not only in the grocery stores in different states, choosing the local brands that sound good, but also during our wine tasting excursions at wineries, as we taste them, we will share our findings.Kick’n Kolada Stone Hill WineryHermann, MO11.5% alcohol While passing through Missouri, we stopped for gas and the Phillip 66 station had Along the Way with JnKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06016391687029664293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35214815.post-63683348135227440542023-12-12T06:00:00.000-08:002023-12-12T06:00:00.134-08:00Meridian RV Resort1901 S Meridian RoadApache Junction, AZ 85120(480) 474-890011/2023 We paid $0 per night using our Thousand Trails membership for a water, 30/50 amp electric, sewer, backin site on a gravel lot with a patio slab. During every encounter, we had extremely high customer service. Going above and beyond with such a great, high-energy attitude was so appreciated, and we felt Along the Way with JnKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06016391687029664293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35214815.post-88542091576205083972023-12-02T09:04:00.000-08:002023-12-02T09:04:15.797-08:00Enjoying Our Time in Arizona We left Tucson on an extremely windy day, but the worse was behind us at all times. Looking forward at weather apps, the wind was not supposed to be as bad on our journey, so we decided to leave early and if it got worse, we would stop and get a room. It was so windy while we were packing up that my shirt almost blew over my head, the neighbors certainly got a show. For most of the drive the windAlong the Way with JnKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06016391687029664293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35214815.post-7455349925055031142023-11-21T06:00:00.001-08:002024-02-25T15:46:42.744-08:00
Mesa Spirit RV Resort
3020 East Main Street
Mesa, Arizona 85213
480-832-1770
1/2020, 12/2020, 11/2023, 2/2024
We returned with our newer trailer, but we are still wondering why we choose this resort. They make you jump through hoops to register, wanting so much of our information, more than any other resort we have stayed in all of our travel years. They charge $30 for checking in a hourAlong the Way with JnKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06016391687029664293noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35214815.post-68046346385178416662023-10-31T07:00:00.000-07:002023-10-31T07:00:00.141-07:00Voyager RV Resort8701 S Kolb RoadTucson, AZ 85756877-570-22674/23, 10/23 We paid $22.41 per night using our Thousand Trails Membership for a LONG water, 50 amp electric, sewer site on not so level concrete pad with a picnic table. Even though the site was about 100’ long, the width was not and we were very close to our neighbors with a WiFi obstruction for our slide, but we made it Along the Way with JnKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06016391687029664293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35214815.post-39264103370063262482023-10-30T17:00:00.000-07:002023-10-30T17:00:38.551-07:00Southern Arizona StaysWe stayed at Valley Vista RV Resort in Benson, Arizona. So nice to be back in resort land where there are no fires, no screaming kids, and no partying neighbors. We have stayed here many times, and the place is still in great shape with just a few minor updates. We enjoyed the pool daily, but due to the extreme temperatures, we only enjoyed the hot tub once. Due to the 12,000 miles Along the Way with JnKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06016391687029664293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35214815.post-52616771275190605152023-10-17T06:00:00.001-07:002023-10-17T06:00:00.138-07:00
Valley Vista RV Resort
1060 S Highway 80
Benson, AZ 85602
520-720-0024
2/2014, 11/2016, 4/2017, 10/2023
2023 UPDATE - We paid $0 using our Thousand Trails Membership, and everything was still excellent. We requested a pull through and they are set up like buddy sites, one faces one way and the neighbor the opposite but you are within feet of your neighbor. Good news was it was Along the Way with JnKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06016391687029664293noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35214815.post-43049105027147220932023-10-10T15:07:00.000-07:002023-10-10T15:07:11.684-07:00Road Trip Home…Arizona!Since we are having slide issues, we decided not to take the chance before we get to Arizona when we plan to get them fixed, so instead we stayed in hotels. Very pricey choice but the alternative was just not a great option.Our first day was refreshing to get away from the campfires, loud dogs and kids, to be able to breathe without sucking in all those toxic fumes. We only did a little over 100 Along the Way with JnKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06016391687029664293noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35214815.post-76526126813310906072023-10-10T06:00:00.000-07:002023-10-10T15:25:44.484-07:002023 - Hotel StaysDrury Inn & Suites Las Cruces1631 Hickory LoopLas Cruces, NM 88005$208.2610/6/23 We enjoyed our spa time tremendously. We had the area to ourselves, the jets were wild, the tub was hot, and the pool was cool. The bed was comfortable, the shower was just okay and there was road noise since it is located right next to the interstate.Santa Ana Star Casino HotelAlbuquerque, NM Terrible Along the Way with JnKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06016391687029664293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35214815.post-3349535319018681602023-09-26T17:13:00.000-07:002023-09-26T17:13:11.135-07:00Meandering in Michigan Our thoughts were to hang out up north for a few weeks before heading to Arizona where the temperatures are still hot. The temps were high up north in Michigan with a heatwave for the first few days, then adding the extreme high humidity, it wasn’t a good plan. But then the weather changed dramatically, and all was good once again, except for the constant dampness.We took a side trip further Along the Way with JnKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06016391687029664293noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35214815.post-17743444111105412572023-09-26T03:00:00.005-07:002023-09-26T03:00:00.151-07:00Mt Pleasant Resort Outdoor Adventures340 N Loomis RoadMt Pleasant, MI 48858(989) 671-1125September 2023We paid $10 per night using our Coast to Coast membership for a water, 30/50 amp electric with great power, more than we have experienced in a long time, sewer site on a fairly level grass/gravel lot with a picnic table and fire ring. Sites were long but not much room in between which made Along the Way with JnKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06016391687029664293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35214815.post-43797705976995275622023-09-12T03:00:00.004-07:002023-09-12T03:00:00.143-07:00Thousand Trails St Clair1299 Wadhams RoadSt Clair, MI 48079(810) 329-7129September 2023We paid $0 per night using our Thousand Trails membership for a water, 50 amp electric, sewer site on a fairly level grass/gravel lot with a picnic table and fire ring.Sites were cramped to begin with, then due to all sites being filled with campers that had so many extra vehicles, it was beyond cramped. Trees Along the Way with JnKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06016391687029664293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35214815.post-19742414962141410892023-09-05T07:35:00.000-07:002023-09-05T07:35:08.048-07:00 On the Road Again!We left Pennsylvania and headed to Ohio to begin once again selling Cocktail Mixes at Sam’s Club for Lt Blender.Our first day, we stopped in Cambridge, Ohio and we learned once again, “You get what you pay for”, Baymont hotels are just not up to our standards.Years ago, in another city we tried Papa John’s Pizza, and it was terrible, but we thought we would give them another chance, this time we Along the Way with JnKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06016391687029664293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35214815.post-75223911168192167522023-09-04T03:00:00.013-07:002023-09-05T06:56:57.468-07:00Wapakoneta KOA Holiday14719 Cemetery RoadWapakoneta, OH 45895(419) 738-6016August 2023We paid $292.17 for 4 nights in a water, 20/30/50 amp electric, sewer site on grass/gravel fairly level lot with a picnic table and fire ring over the holiday weekend. Very clean, well-manicured and quiet park that shows the pride of the workers. The workers were very friendly and accommodating people. Along the Way with JnKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06016391687029664293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35214815.post-8361561247089145212023-08-31T03:00:00.011-07:002023-09-05T07:01:20.631-07:00Arrowhead Lakes Resort14296 Cemetery RoadWapakoneta, OH 45895(989) 671-1125August 2023 We paid $10 per night using our Coast to Coast membership for a water, 50 amp electric, sewer site on grass/gravel fairly level lot with a picnic table and fire ring. According to our power reader we have, it showed without anything running, power was low, and the water pressure was really weak.It is a Along the Way with JnKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06016391687029664293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35214815.post-57984296345698109972023-08-18T17:40:00.001-07:002023-08-20T05:27:22.940-07:00 Pioneer Lakes RV Resort Experience All of this happened within the first two weeks of employment…It was discussed that there would be a Pitbull behind the counter, but it was not discussed that we would be responsible for it our entire shift. For the most part he was sleeping but there were many times he whined for his momma or needed attention from me to be petted or taken out for his duties…it was not our dog, and we just didn’tAlong the Way with JnKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06016391687029664293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35214815.post-89944182369929543702023-08-03T05:53:00.000-07:002023-08-03T05:53:24.783-07:00 Where We LandedOur travels were just under 500 miles and did not want to hookup every night so we chose to stay in hotels. Our first night we did just over 220 miles to Tioga Downs Casino Resort. We had some playtime and left with more money then we came with which is always nice.The room was spacious, hospitality was outstanding, the bed was comfy and the shower stall & shower head were amazing. We had a Along the Way with JnKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06016391687029664293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35214815.post-87654807939264848682023-07-26T06:36:00.002-07:002023-07-26T06:36:43.763-07:00We Are Outta Here…
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Along the Way with JnKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06016391687029664293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35214815.post-9758091792687389752023-07-14T06:12:00.000-07:002023-07-14T06:12:16.735-07:00Independence Day and Beyond Since our day off landed on the 4th of July, we decided to just hang out at home. We did our honey do’s and BBQ’d, not only chicken and pork steaks but burgers and brauts for our lunches all week. It was steamy hot, muggy and rainy off and on but that didn’t stop the knuckleheads from setting off fireworks, even though the rules clearly stated there were no “FIREWORKS “ allowed. Guess Along the Way with JnKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06016391687029664293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35214815.post-37752658466566865902023-06-30T05:38:00.000-07:002023-06-30T05:38:28.909-07:00 Adventures in Lake PlacidWe finally realized by taking the slower roads less traveled that they all look the same due to the tree lined roads, so we will be taking the highways going forward with more scenic views.Lake Placid is a quant little town with their focus on winter activities and since we won’t be here for that, we checked it out anyway. Lake Placid Winter Olympic Museum was way too expensive for what Along the Way with JnKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06016391687029664293noreply@blogger.com0