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About dustier58

After a life-changing kidney transplant, I am living my best life! Retiring has given me the opportunity to indulge in my love of music and crafts, to learn new skills, and to travel. In 1993,in the course of ten weeks, I drove across the United States in a Toyota Corolla with my dog, Muttley, as my co-pilot. I covered 21,512 miles, visited thirty states, including Alaska, as well as four Canadian provinces, and took a day trip into Mexico. When I returned home, I vowed to repeat the trip some day. That “some day” has arrived!

Preparation is intense!

Posted on February 4, 2020 by dustier58

My van is in the shop today, getting a thorough once-over before the trip.  Because the weather around the country has been so unsettled, and also because I plan to drive to Alaska, where roads can be rugged, I am … Continue reading →

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My three travel amigos

Posted on February 2, 2020 by dustier58

My three pets are already seasoned travelers. Spice is a merle sheltie (Shetland sheepdog), 8 years old.  She is my worrier, and stays within a paws-length of me at all times. She is a bit excitable at first around strangers, … Continue reading →

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Bitten by the travel bug!

Posted on February 2, 2020 by dustier58

In 1993, in the course of ten weeks, I drove across the United States in a Toyota Corolla with my dog, Muttley, as my co-pilot. I covered 21,512 miles, visited thirty states, including Alaska, as well as four Canadian provinces, … Continue reading →

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