Author Archives: joywithjan

Hall China – Antiques and Collectibles

I was a little girl when I first saw a piece of Hall China…… Who would have thought at that time that the pieces we used everyday, would wind up being sought after collectors items.

Camp 18, Elsie Oregon – Breakfast, Things to See and a Hike – Restaurants

When my husband and I first met, for one of our first dates he asked me out for breakfast and a hike. He wanted to take me to Camp 18 in Elsie Oregon. I hadn’t ever been there. I hadn’t ever heard of it. It sounded like fun (and to go there with a handsome guy, how lucky can a girl get)?

Cruise Alaska on the Norwegian Pearl – Part 3, Our Remaining Three Excursions – Travel

We had decided to go horseback riding in an Alaskan forest for our third excursion…..They did warn us that we could come across a Grizzly Bear…..
For our forth excursion, We arrived at the port of Ketchikan. We were ready to go to see the lumberjack show. If you decide to go to Ketchikan as one of your ports, go see the Lumberjack show. I don’t believe you will be disappointed
Our fifth excursion, was to be done with us riding in a horse drawn trolley through downtown Victoria British Columbia, Canada….
Here is where we were going to need our passports. You enter and exit using your passports (don’t lose them).

Cruise Alaska on the Norwegian Pearl – Part 2, Up Through Our First Two Excursions – Travel

Just One Thing Before You Start Reading This Post This is the second post of a three post series. If you haven’t already read it, you might want to read; “Cruise Alaska on the Norwegian Pearl – Part 1, Prepping for the Cruise“. My son and I planned this trip a year in advance. WeContinue reading “Cruise Alaska on the Norwegian Pearl – Part 2, Up Through Our First Two Excursions – Travel”

Cruise Alaska on the Norwegian Pearl – Part 1, Prepping for the Cruise – Travel

My youngest son and I decided to go on an Alaska cruise together. We wanted to go for one week. I had heard fantastic reviews about Norwegian Cruise Lines and I had been in contact with a lady who works for Norwegian. She could help us set everything up. Her name is Lynn. She isContinue reading “Cruise Alaska on the Norwegian Pearl – Part 1, Prepping for the Cruise – Travel”

3 to 6 Things You Must Have for “Parking and Leveling” – RV Camping

Even the most experienced RV camping set up person may find something new and helpful from reading this post…..
The following items are an important part of recreational vehicle camping (RVing).
Detailed in this post are 3 to 6 very important things needed before you go on that RV trip (depending on your RV, not all of the items listed may pertain to you).

10 Things You Must Have for “Gray and Black Water (Sewer)” – RV Camping

Gray and Black Water (sewer items) are an important part of recreational vehicle camping (RVing).
Detailed in this post are 10 very important things needed before you go on that RV trip. This doesn’t mean this is all you need but this is a great beginning. If there is something more you feel you should get or something better out there that you can purchase (other than what I have listed in this post), get it.

9 Things You Must Have for “Clean Water” – RV Camping

Even the most experienced RV camping set up person may find something new and helpful from reading this post. Don’t hesitate to forward a link to someone who you feel will benefit from the information within.
Clean water items are an important part of recreational vehicle camping (RVing). Detailed in this post are nine very important things needed before you go on that RV trip.

5 Things You Must Have “Electrical or Electronic”- RV Camping

Electrical / Electronic items are an important part of recreational vehicle camping (RVing).
Detailed in this post are five very important things needed before you go on that RV trip. This doesn’t mean this is all you need but this is a great beginning. If there is something more you feel you should get or something better out there that you can purchase (other than what I have listed in this post), get it.