Porter Palmer

Spent the weekend hanging out with my parents. I am grateful for these times together and the memories being made. https://www.instagram.com/p/CaR89aZOtwA/?utm_medium=tumblr

How was our first cruise? We loved the first week so much that we booked back-to-back while aboard. We extended another week and so did our friends, Dan and Stefany. It was a great way to celebrate my birthday which was the day we disembarked. Here are some of my favorite pics from the trip. We love it so much, we’re going again soon. https://www.instagram.com/p/CaDoxIzOCgg/?utm_medium=tumblr

We boarded Harmony of the Seas yesterday, our first cruise. We left snow in SC, and the FL temps were a bit chilly too. This morning, I greeted the sun as she rose. We should arrive in Nassau in an hour or so. https://www.instagram.com/p/CZHNtlputCb/?utm_medium=tumblr

Negative COVID tests ✅ Packed and loaded up ✅ Aimed south ✅ https://www.instagram.com/p/CZCRJC1OKHU/?utm_medium=tumblr

The Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta sure is an amazing event. 10/10 would recommend. 🎥: William https://www.instagram.com/p/CUtcQCyAqsP/?utm_medium=tumblr

Momma and Daddy are moving into assisted living (perhaps temporarily) today. The folks there asked for snapshots of them for their records, and I loved the sweet smiles on their faces. https://www.instagram.com/p/CTU3Jlfn5BO/?utm_medium=tumblr

We spent a couple of nights at Caterpillar getting our beloved home’s oil changed. They replaced the belt and air filter too. The guy who did the work told us what a good engine our CAT-10 is. He said it’s a nearly 1 million mile machine. That’s a great reassurance, even though we know things can go wrong at any time. While they were changing the oil, they discovered that we’d lost air in one of the rear inside tires, and it needed to be repaired immediately. We got a mobile service to come and take care of us. #trinklesontour #countrycoach #countrycoachrv https://www.instagram.com/p/CPtGYELBQEZ/?utm_medium=tumblr

Yesterday we went on a monster truck ride through a citrus farm and ranch with one of my favorite humans, @wildwes_smokedfusion and his family. I taught Wesley when he was in grades 4&5 and am so grateful he keeps in touch with me. I’m so proud to know the man, husband, and father he has become 😍 (at The Showcase of Citrus) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPQaeEyhQy0/?utm_medium=tumblr

Rocked my “Dolly is my spirit animal” t-shirt for my second dose of her vaccine. https://www.instagram.com/p/CN3ZJn_huSn/?igshid=mgwgukhceoi8

Some days it’s corned beef and cabbage 🥬. Other days, like yesterday for example, dinner is super sophisticated. Both are very good. #trinklesontour https://www.instagram.com/p/CMiSi2PhZbZ/?igshid=15c3z6pd0q3o3

Happy pi day! We celebrated with pizza and key lime pie. When I wished the person checking me out at Publix a happy pi day and told him we were only eating circle foods today, he replied, “purple foods?” Pi day doesn’t get the hype it deserves. https://www.instagram.com/p/CMa5ZZvBEIP/?igshid=8bh3mo0bgzfn

It’s been more than a year since we visited Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We certainly don’t go to the parks as often as we did before COVID-19, and AK closes earlier than the others. I’m barely off work in time most days to go before closing. I really wanted to do something joyful today instead of focusing on sorrow about (my birth mom) Debbie’s death a year ago. So I took the day off to go on an African safari, escape Everest’s yeti, and ride a banshee in Pandora. It was a good day. Life is short; don’t forget to do some living ❤️ https://www.instagram.com/p/CMS5Yw7B8Hd/?igshid=19d2vkfnl1o4k

Today was a good day to spend at Epcot for the Flower and Garden Festival with mysweetwilliam and meet up with Alex, Loren, and their littles. #trinklesontour https://www.instagram.com/p/CMGNZavhngG/?igshid=1sxsrjjlnm5a4

Today was a good day to spend at Epcot for the Flower and Garden Festival with mysweetwilliam and meet up with Alex, Loren, and their littles. #trinklesontour https://www.instagram.com/p/CMGNZavhngG/?igshid=ftossfd4ojad

One of the things I like about this campground is the frequency of hot air balloon sightings. Three this morning, viewed while still snuggled in bed. #fulltimerv #rvliving #homeiswhereyouparkit #trinklesontour https://www.instagram.com/p/CLy8V0tBA0N/?igshid=1azjvue6q3i2x

Everyday can’t be perfect. Yesterday, we had our coach washed and waxed. There was a mishap of sorts that we discovered this morning had removed the tint in spots and streaks on several windows, this being the worst. The company owner came by and seems to be a solid human who will work to make things right. I know it’ll all be ok, but it really made me sad and unproductive most of the day. Mysweetwilliam picked up flowers to cheer me, and they did. https://www.instagram.com/p/CLpqn8mB5FQ/?igshid=16neesf04icvu

This is one of our favorite campsites in the Orlando area, and we snagged it for a two week stay. We love open windows weather, especially in January. (at Thousand Trails Orlando RV Resort & Campground) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKd80x0h1he/?igshid=tg82cjq0r6s1