Although we ended our Scamp travels in February 2023 it has taken a while to post this last Blog entry! Our final stretch of this nine month journey took us through Durham (NC), Cincinnati (OH), Fredonia (NY), and on to our ending destination of Buffalo (NY) where our current stationary home is located. This portion of our traveling also included our last night in the Scamp, appropriately being in a Cracker Barrel parking lot with the coldest evening yet. Definitely time to get home!
A frosty morning at Cracker Barrel in Lumberton, NC. I cannot express how thankful we are for Cracker Barrel to continue allowing overnight campers to stay in their lots. Knowing that this company provides the opportunity for weary travelers to safely take a break was truly priceless. Throughout our entire journey we encountered only one that refused (Sacramento, CA) and that area was pretty sketchy. Oh and the Peach Cobbler - Yummy!
After warming up from the frigid night we headed towards Durham, NC for a quick visit with Steve’s relatives (Joel, Margrit, Glen, and Isik). They have patiently waited for our stopover, being towards the end of our long adventure! We both love this area of North Carolina and have visited several times - maybe a future location for us to set up house?
Back to Cincinnati, my previous home for almost 20 years! It was heartwarming to see my eldest son and good friends again - I have missed them all so much. Their encouragement to take on this adventure was incredible and keeping in touch helped to sustain me through some difficult days. A huge thank you to my dearest friends Theresa and Todd for opening up their home for us and the Scamp, it was an amazing week. Unfortunately we did not take many photos, too busy just gabbing and catching up!
Fun Fact - Governor Mike DeWine spoke at Breton’s Virtual Covid Graduation ceremony from Miami University.
Snow in Cincinnati!
Thank you Theresa and Todd - Love you!!
Breton - The Eldest - One of my most favorite human beings!
We have finally arrived home in Buffalo, NY - Nine months, thirty states, four Canadian provinces, and 40 thousand miles later. An experience of a lifetime! Scamp currently has a temporary home in Fredonia, NY with Steve’s brother. After a few months rest, clean up, and minor repairs I am hoping to sell the Scamp in the spring - she will be ready for many more adventures with a new owner. Thanks everyone for the encouragement, advice, technical help, phone calls, messages, comments, and for following along!
Thank you Jen for this awesome map, representing all the states that the Scamp has traveled to. It started many conversations throughout our adventure! The sticker representing our time in Canada started off a beautiful red and silver, but like us it became a bit worn down!
Scamp is having a much needed rest. Thank you Paul for housing her until she finds a new home!
Coddiwompling “To Travel in a Purposeful Manner Towards a Vague Destination”
“In my mind, I'm gone to Carolina
Can't you see the sunshine?
Can't you just feel the moon shinin'?
Ain't it just like a friend of mine
To hit me from behind?
Yes, I'm gone to Carolina in my mind” - James Taylor
“If the world comes to an end, I want to be in Cincinnati. Everything comes there ten years later.” - Mark Twain
“There’s a certain vibe in my hometown; Buffalo is a city that has no illusions.” - John Rzeznik - “Goo Goo Dolls”
Link to Steve’s music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4fW5lsWiZG5TcOlhukK4pu?si=2NngXMjoR7mUJLreexbIAw&utm_source=native-share-menu (Let me know if you are interested in purchasing a CD/$10)