King & I

Retired and Roaming

King & I: Retired and Roaming

King & I: Retired & Roaming

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Summer Adventures

Catch up on our summer at Kal-Haven Outpost! From health scares to road trip prep, read how we balance RV life and tackle challenges along the way.

Rock Hunting Adventure

Yesterday, King, Petra, and I drove to Pier Cove to look for lightning stones (septarian stones). The beaches along the west Michigan coast are pretty well-known for these types of stones.

Tiny Space Living Adventures

Experience the challenges and triumphs of tiny space living as we navigate golf scrambles, creative storage solutions, and heartwarming family traditions. Join us on our journey

California Trip Highlights

Join us for thrilling adventures, from whale watching to pet-sitting, in our California trip escapade!

Stop by The Gift-Shop

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I work at a college as a janitor even though I feel like I’m smarter than most of the people who go there. Sometimes I see an equation written on a blackboard like half an equation and… I just figure it out.

Life in California: RV Living, SpaceX Launches, and Wildfires
by Phyllis McCrossin
Jan 12
It’s Saturday as I write this. A New RV Location with Stunning Views King and I moved to a new location on Monday. It’s ideal and it isn’t ideal. We are in the yard of a gentleman we met last year. It has a glorious view of the mountains to the east and the Pacific…
Lake Jennings Campground Rules: Vintage Trailer Challenges
by Phyllis McCrossin
Jan 05
Join us as we navigate repair challenges, campground rules, and the quirks of RV life with our vintage trailer and dog, Petra.
Finding Holiday Contentment: Reflections on the End of 2024
by Phyllis McCrossin
Dec 28
But there is enjoyment in doing nothing as well. I read, find new projects (I just crocheted a bag I’ll never use) and write. King does his scratch-off tickets, watches sports and old westerns and keeps track of his fantasy football picks. It doesn’t sound exciting, but life doesn’t always have to be full of excitement to be full of contentment.
Too Tired to Work: Reflections on Aging and Burnout
by Phyllis McCrossin
Dec 22
I think I’m pretty tired. A Decade Ago: Life as a Nightshift Paginator I realized this when I looked at some old Facebook posts and realized just 10 short years ago, I was working as a newspaper page layout/copy editor (paginator) on the night shift at a newspaper in St. Joseph, Michigan. We had to…
The Changing World of Horse Shows: A Personal Reflection
by Phyllis McCrossin
Dec 18
Today was one of those days when our daughter definitely needed a few extra hands. One child had jiu jitsu classes and the other had riding lessons – at the overlapping times. Normally their other grandmother is available to help transport but today she had a prior commitment. It wasn’t a difficult fix. Our daughter…