Year 5, Day 248 "Living the Dream". Saturday, 1/03/2026 - The Wellington - Cleaned up the Wellington's yard. It now looks good to put on the market in a few months. The dirt piles are leveled and grass seed planted around. Hmm wonder if it will grow. Moved the excess lumber pile to the rear of the new property. It's located behind the anticipated garage and soon to be built shed/pole barn.

Year 5, Day 247 "Living the Dream". Thursday, 1/02/2026 - The Wellington - Yesterday the inside was cleaned for the new year. Today and tomorrow is clean the dirt piles up. Thinking of those past January Florida trips. Looks cold there in 2019. Here's a little something to ponder. Here's a link to today's Amazon recommendation: Valentine's Cards with Animal Astronauts Finger Lights:

Year 5, Day 246 "Living the Dream". Thursday, 1/01/2026 - The Wellington - Christmas Decorations are put away. Nutcracker Hospital Time for a clean fresh start. Here's a little something to ponder. Here's a link to today's Amazon recommendation: Valentine's Cards with Animal Astronauts Finger Lights: How cool are these for Valentines day. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #CommissionsEarned Follow The Journey Get new daily posts delivered directly to your inbox.

Year 5, Day 244 "Living the Dream". Wednesday, 12/31/2025 - The Wellington - Happy New Year. It has been a great year for us. We are thankful for all the good fortune that has come our way. Looking ahead I am filled with hope, inspiration, and motivation for the coming year. Today was a day of preparing for our upcoming trip for me.

Year 5, Day 244 "Living the Dream". Tuesday, 12/30/2025 - The Wellington - Another day at the gym. Have to keep going to keep healthy, strong, and flexible. Trying to get the flu vaccine since October. We are taking the Amtrak California Zephyr in a room. After that, we will do a California coast road trip. We will end with a 14-day cruise from Los Angeles to Mexico.

Year 5, Day 243 "Living the Dream". Monday, 12/29/2025 - The Wellington -It is a cold back to the gym day. Then out to lunch at Mellow Mushroom where I blew away all the exercising. The Somerset KY Mellow Mushroom is under new ownership as of 12/08/2025. The new owners decided to no longer serve coffee. Wow what restaurant doesn't serve coffee?

Year 5, Day 242 "Living the Dream". Sunday, 12/28/2025 - The Wellington - At 3pm it is 71 degrees. We washed the car, lawn mower, and truck today. Tomorrow at 3pm it is going to be 29 degrees. Crazy crazy weather. I am hanging out with the big guy tomorrow and staying warm. Here's a little something to ponder. Here's a link to today's Amazon recommendation: …

Year 5, Day 241 "Living the Dream". Saturday, 12/27/2025 - The Wellington - Clifty Hill 3 - It is a warm cloudy/foggy day. The new ranch house is fully pegged out. We are ready to start digging. Here's a little something to ponder. Here's a link to today's Amazon recommendation: HENCKELS Clad H3 10-inch Induction Ceramic Nonstick Frying Pan with Lid, Stainless Steel: Great pan. It makes the best omelets. Perfect every time. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #CommissionsEarned

Year 5, Day 240 "Living the Dream". Friday, 12/26/2025 - The Wellington - My Christmas wish came true. The fuel module came in and I was able to bring my baby white Equinox home. She is fixed. I am so happy to have a vehicle again. No more stress eating chocolates. Here's a little something to ponder. Here's a link to today's Amazon recommendation: …

Year 5, Day 239 "Living the Dream". Thursday, 12/25/2025 - The Wellington - Merry Christmas. It is a warm beautiful day. After opening presents, Steve listened to Christmas music. He worked on refining Clifty Hill 3 drawings. Meanwhile, I made this video of the Wellington's Holiday decorations. While making a roasted chicken dinner, I found a olive pickle tray that I failed to serve yesterday.

Year 5, Day 238 "Living the Dream". Wednesday, 12/24/2025 - The Wellington - In the afternoon, it was 70 degrees. We were planting Daffodil bulbs in the morning. Then it was time for a little Christmas with family. Our Christmas eve celebration was filled with food, games, presents, love, and warmth. Was the warmth from the soup, the presents, god, ourselves, our family, the weather ?

Year 5, Day 237 "Living the Dream". Tuesday, 12/23/2025 - The Wellington - No snow for Christmas. It is warm enough here in KY that Steve is washing the truck. In New Jersey our friends are snow blowing their driveway. Here's a little something to ponder. Here's a link to today's Amazon recommendation: HENCKELS Clad H3 10-inch Induction Ceramic Nonstick Frying Pan with Lid, Stainless Steel: Great pan. It makes the best omelets. Perfect every time. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #CommissionsEarned

Year 5, Day 236 "Living the Dream". Monday, 12/22/2025 - The Wellington - The car has a faulty fuel module. It is a holiday week so no car until next week. Hopefully, next week. Just climbing in the monster truck and thinking about our next trip. Here's a little something to ponder. Here's a link to today's Amazon recommendation:

Year 5, Day 235 "Living the Dream". Sunday, 12/21/2025 - The Wellington - Clifty Hill 3 - Finished planting the trees. Here's a little something to ponder. Here's a link to today's Amazon recommendation: Silicone Bottle Covers for Travel: Love love love these. Put on your bottles in your suitcase and nothing can ever spill. Avoid those messes. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #CommissionsEarned

Year 5, Day 234 "Living the Dream". Saturday, 12/20/2025 - The Wellington - Christmas Cooking making day. While everyone made cookies, Steve picked up 30 Arborvitae trees. He planted them to mark the property line. The property line runs between the Wellington and Clifty Hill Three, stretching from the street to the drainage ditch. He came in later in the day for the final pictures and ready to eat them.

Year 5, Day 233 "Living the Dream". Friday, 12/19/2025 - The Wellington - We went out to lunch. The car stalled in the outside lane of a three lane highway. We managed to get her into a commercial shed dealership driveway. She would not restart. Very strange. Justin was at a local air conditioning shop. He was able to drive Steve home to get the truck.

Year 5, Day 232 "Living the Dream". Thursday, 12/18/2025 - The Wellington - A rainy day. Picked up the needed steering component parts and worked in the garage fixing the lawn tractor again. This John Deere lawn tractor is supposed to last around 1,000 to 1,500 hours. At least that is what John Deere says. Ours has 270 miles, but Steve works her hard.

Year 5, Day 231 "Living the Dream". Wednesday, 12/17/2025 - The Wellington - Clifty Hill 3 driveway work continues. John Deere lawn tractor broke down again. Here's a little something to ponder. Here's a link to today's Amazon recommendation: Silicone Bottle Covers for Travel: Love love love these. Put on your bottles in your suitcase and nothing can ever spill. Avoid those messes. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #CommissionsEarned

Year 5, Day 230 "Living the Dream". Tuesday, 12/16/2025 - The Wellington. Getting ready for Saturday's baking. Picked the cookies and bought the supplies. In the evening, I helped Silver Sneakers with their table. This was at the Fourth annual Christmas in the Hollow at Rocky Hollow event. This event is held every year for children ages three to twelve. The event is kind of like a Christmas themed fall festival.

Year 5, Day 229 "Living the Dream". Monday, 12/15/2025 - The Wellington. Another cold day. More stone delivered, spread on the driveway, and rolled. Here's a little something to ponder. Here's a link to today's Amazon recommendation: Silicone Bottle Covers for Travel: Love love love these. Put on your bottles in your suitcase and nothing can ever spill. Avoid those messes. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #CommissionsEarned

Year 5, Day 228 "Living the Dream". Sunday, 12/14/2025 - The Wellington. First a hearty breakfast on this COLD COLD day. It will be even colder tonight and tomorrow. Then watched and watched and watched Julianna Christmas show dances. Watch these videos. How beautiful can you get - Maybe this Christmas is heart warming. Enjoy the videos. We did. Here's a little something to ponder.

Year 5, Day 227 "Living the Dream". Saturday, 12/13/2025 - The Wellington. The parts came in for the tractor. Replaced the trailer wheels and fixed the tractor steering. Then back to driveway work. The Wellington is enjoying the season. Here's a little something to ponder. Here's a link to today's Amazon recommendation: Entertainment Gift Card: A great way to show your appreciation anytime of the year.

Year 5, Day 226 "Living the Dream". Friday, 12/12/2025 - The Wellington. A little break from driveway work enjoying Christmas shopping and a relaxing lunch date together. Here's a little something to ponder. Here's a link to today's Amazon recommendation: Entertainment Gift Card: A great way to show your appreciation anytime of the year. Give the gift of movies! The recipient gets money towards a night out. My thought is that experiences are always better than physical presents. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #CommissionsEarned

Year 5, Day 225 "Living the Dream". Thursday, 12/11/2025 - The Wellington - A day of Christmas decorating and Christmas shopping. Steve replaced a worn steering part in the John Deere lawn tractor. That tractor is a beast and has moved over 300 tons of dirt and stone in the last few years. Then a night of Christmas lights on watched Jack Black in "Dear Santa".

Year 5, Day 224 "Living the Dream". Wednesday, 12/10/2025 - The Wellington - A little driveway work was done. A little time was also devoted to Reina's house refurbishment. We are hoping she will be in for Christmas. Beautiful sky on our early morning drive to Colombia. Exciting news. This afternoon I was able to drive the car up our new driveway.