IOWA TORNADOS. What Happened? SCRAPMANIA. AMERICA'S LARGEST in IOWA. HDT RV Travel. Fulltime RV Life
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- Опубликовано: 12 июн 2024
- Iowa 80 is the worlds largest truck stop and we need it with severe weather in the area and along our path. Do we move on or wait it out? What can happen?
Tornado warning and watches were all around us. Not the best of conditions when you're driving in an RV. What do we do?
Probably our most unusual Harvest Host overnight spot but this trip is full of surprises. Time for projects and I hope it will fit.
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We like to "Switch it Up" between resorts and campgrounds and boondocking is always an option.
We draw inspiration from Keep Your Daydream KYD, Less Junk More Journey, Finding Our Someday and Changing Lanes. We normally travel in an HDT similar to RUclips channels Suite Travels, Switch it Up and Watts on Wheels. I also get some ideas from the editing style of Happily Ever Hanks (Happilyeverhanks) #thankshanks and believe it or not, I actually learned something from MRBeast Mr Beast video's as well. We're not exactly taking Life in the Slow Lane but we do stop and smell the roses.
Our journey is the destination. We want to share our experiences of our discovery of What's Next.
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Five Tribes by Hunter Quinn
Unanswered Questions by Plain Strolls
Virginia Highway by Tigerblood Jewel
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Our Class C is built by Thor Motorcoach on a Ford F550 chassis. It's a production build Magnitude model XG32. We tow our red Jeep Wrangler Sahara behind it. We've made some modifications to it so that we can boondock comfortably. Lithium batteries, Victron 3000w multi-plus inverter, dual alternators charge while traveling and mods to the water system greatly enhance it's boondocking capabilities.
Our extreme completely custom 5th wheel is built on a semi-trailer chassis with air suspension and air brakes. Completely loaded it weighs 42,000 lbs rolling down the highway. And we do roll down the highway nearly every week. You see, we believe that if your home has wheels they should be used.
Vehicles:
2016 Volvo VNL780 "Voyager"
2016 Smart fortwo "Pathfinder"
2019 SpaceCraft Custom built semi-trailer 5th wheel "Orion"
2023 Thor Magnitude XG32 Class C "Curiosity"
2017 Jeep Wrangler Sahara "Artemis"
Power system:
3250 watts of solar with Panasonic panels
30.1 KWH of Lithium batteries
2- 4K watt Magnum Inverters deliver power as if we are on shore power
2- 4K watt 240v Cotek Inverters deliver additional power for our LG Mini split HVAC and stove
Coachnet is our roadside assistance company we use but hopefully we don't use them too often. LOL
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BIg Truck Big Travels video's are based on our personal experience and not meant nor portrayed as experts in anything we do or say. It's our life on the road and our opinions are not meant to be construed as advice. Enjoy life on the road.
Thanks to everyone for noticing the anti-theft tag on the slipper. We had asked the associate if he removed it. We didn't see him but he said he did. When doing the video neither one of us saw until it was released! We did pay for it! Next time we'll check before we leave...hmmmm, Sondra thought she heard the alarm go off....LOL.
Just think of the views you'll get Sandra running through the parking lot with security chasing her well she's wearing her fuzzy cow slippers.
LOl I guess everyone saw it.
Happy birthday
@@mattbarker7739 Thank you! 🤩
I'd like to say I admire David's driving skills, but I think it's really his determination.
Thank you. I'm always trying to get better but sometimes you need a will & determination to get it done!
Happy bday Sondra! David you cracked us up with, “the smell of scrap”. Keep up the great work….
Thank you 🤩
Thanks so much, Glenn. It was a scrappy smell! 😆 🤣
Select truck parking spaces will be painted green and informational signs equipped with Bluetooth technology will communicate with the ParkUnload app when a driver’s phone is in close proximity to the parking zone. Once the app detects the marked zone, the truck driver can park and check in to the selected parking space on the app. The app will show other drivers remaining spaces at the facility. Signs also will also provide drivers with additional information.
Thank you. Great program, I hope they complete it.
As a scrapbooker I think this is my favorite ever episode. Happy you were able to stop and wait out that storm!
It's a very impressive store. Everything is spread out and organized nicely. 😊
Glad you enjoyed it, Shellie. Sondra sure did!
Sondra's Scrapmania sojourn was clearly 2 days well spent.
Happy Birthday, Princess!😂
Thank You! 🤩
Yes it was! She thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks
Yea, Thursday night treat. I love watching you before I sleep. Thank you for showing this Brit the beauty of your country. I doubt I'll ever get a chance to visit so this is a close second.
You're welcome, Kate. We're excited to have you along as we explore America and really appreciate your time watching the channel. See you next week.
Sondra, would you consider filming a journal/scrapbook flip through video? I'd love to see what you create!
Thanks, Greta. She's thinking about it. We'll see...
Yes, I would love a scrapbook video as well. 🎉🎉🎉
THAT SCRAP STORE DANG I WOULD LOOSE MY MIND ❤️❤️
It was overwhelming at first but I just started at one end and worked my way down. It was awesome!!!! 🤩
I'm thinking 4 days!😂
I was excited just watching her walk through it! Showed my Hubs the interior and said when we’re in Iowa we’re stopping there!
“My name is Libby and I hoard scrapbook paper…stamps…stickers…”😂
It was huge! I had no business being in there! 🤔🤣😂😎
The trucks flip regularly on I-80 in Iowa and Nebraska with strong winds.
Wow! That's terrible.
I can’t believe that this couple driving their rig anywhere east/west thinks it takes a tornado to flip a truck and trailer.. I have thought at times on I 90 in SD, it was going to flip my F150..lol..
You two are doing it right! Smelling the roses along your travels. How fun to get to look for special sights to see that are off the freeway’s and are seeing things that are so easy to miss if you’re just destination oriented!
Minnetonka slippers are the BEST, every year on the way to the lake I got Turquoise Minnetonka soft moccasins on the way to the lake, from the time I was 5 till I went away to college. Always the same style and color 😅😅😅😅😅
We agree, Susan! We really like them.
Yay! I'm so happy that Sandra got the 🦭 slippers...I have 🐈 ! Minnetonka are the best!
Thanks! I love them. 🤩
They are great!
If anything, this trip should prove to you how blessed you both are! Not everyone misses tornadoes. Love the vid. And happy birthday lady!!! Be healthy, stay safe and many blessings, Morgan
Thank you! 🤩
Thanks, Morgan. We're very fortunate.
Sondra, I can really identify the feeling you get walking into a store like that! I’m a quilter and recovering knitter so our travels, although not full-time, often take me to new locations for fabric fun! My purchases don’t add up to a lot since I really have almost everything want. I’ve retired from managing a quilt shop, and I love visiting new places to see how those stores operate. I keep a Google map of stores all over the country as my to-do list!
Sondra was soooo excited, Pamela. She couldn't wait to immerse herself in all things "scrappy".
When you’re driving, you should always have Ryan Hall the weatherman he’s out of Kentucky, but he’s dang good
We are from Ontario 🇨🇦and are snowbirds so we depend on Ryan Hall’s you tube channel to ensure we are aware of violent weather when we are travelling. We travel in a 24 ft Class C and need to know where to be safe. Happy Birthday Sondra🎂 I am glad you got to buy lots of scrap making supplies. 🎁🎂
Thanks. Good info, we'll check him out!
I'm not into scapbooking, but I am into fiber arts and other crafts (candle making), so am deeply sympathetic with Sondra's excitement in regards to being able to spend 2 full days at Scapmania. For me, it would be a yarn barn, fabric warehouse, or crafting warehouse. Anything connected to fiber arts is my strong suit: knitting, crochet, macrame, embroidery, and of course sewing, and I usually design my own projects and create my own patterns. My mother was a custom clothing designer and seamstress/tailor, she taught me the basics from early childhood on, and I exceeded her teachings by taking classes on my own. I haven't had time this past decade or so to pursue these hobbies (which have occasionally been my livelihood, I have Fiber Arts resume) and have to admit I miss them. And, having been diagnosed with essential tremor (often confused w/Parkinson's) last year, my once clever, nimble fingers are now less so, despite daily medication. Like Parkinson's, it's a progressive disease, so not sure I'll ever really be able to enjoy my hobbies in the future, should I ever retire and have time. Count your blessings!
🥺 I couldn't imagine not being able to do what I love to do. Not only do I like to journal (papercraft) but I am saving up materials for when we settle down and I can get out my sewing machine and serger. I'm not all that good but it's fun. My mother is an excellent seamstress and has taught me some of her skills. Thank you for your comment we really appreciate it. 🙂
We are very fortunate to live this life. Sorry about your condition but glad you are along on the journey with us. Macrame always amazed me.
Thank you for another delightful week of scrapping across America. Much thanks to Stacy and her crew. Nice to see Tammy and Jay. Continued safe and happy travels, Sondra and David, and I can't wait to see you day in the life episode next Thursday, God's willing.🙏🏾❤️👍🏾
Thank you. Great people, great few days.
I’m so glad you were able to avoid the tornadoes. Good call on waiting it out. Happy Birthday Sondra. I look forward to see your “boring” life on the road next week!
Thank you 🤩
Thanks so much, Christy. Oh... it's boring...active but not super exciting. She had a great day.
I love riding down the road with you. What an awesome birthday. Happy Birthday Sondra!!!
Thanks so much, Deb. She had a great day. Thank you 😊
🎉🎉🎉Happy Birthday Sondra. It’s easy to see the joy you found in this diversion to Iowa. David, You’re a good sport for supporting this hobby. I really enjoy watching you too interact in the videos. Thank you for sharing your life with us.🎉🎉🎉
Thank you! 🤩 I think David enjoyed his alone time as much as I enjoyed the scrapbook store 😂
You are in my home turf. I grew up there in that neighborhood. I-80 was my 2nd home for Sunday dinners. You should have stopped at the Iowa Machine Shed, one exit back, is an excellent place for a meal. Iowa has a lot more things than people realize. Happy Birthday Sandra! I’ve dropped a checkbook in Scrapmania myself. It’s a great store!
Thank you! I had so much fun at Scrapmania and now I'll be playing with my new stuff for months! 🤩
Oh wow! So close, Mary. Sondra had a great day. Next time we'll spend a few more days to explore. Cedar Rapids looked nice. Thanks
Ha Ha, I know your text 'A Few Days Later...' at 2:32 was the lead in to the next part of the video; but, it was well placed just as you finished jockeying into the driveway and Sondra says 'Well you got us in" [A few days later]. Happy Belated Birthday Sondra!!
Thank you! 🤩
Thanks. She had a great day!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SONDRA BE BLESSED ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you! 🤩
She had a great day. Thank you. 😃
Hey, I bet the store owner put real estate brochures of the area in the bag hoping Sandra would move close to the store
😆 🤣 You may be right! Sondra would be her best customer!
Òooooooooooooooooooooo heaven is a big big craft shop
It sure did seem like it. Thank You! 🤩
Sondra was in heaven all right, Pamela. She wants to go back!
Those Minne Tonka slippers should last a while if they are as good as they use to be. Happy belated Birthday Sondra.
Thanks so much and they are good quality.
Iowa is such a pretty state. I had never been there til Memorial Day weekend when my wife and I decided to take a trip there. We went to Boone and Pella and were both blown away. We live in Kansas City, MO so it's not very much of a drive. So there will definitely be more visits to Iowa in our future.
As you were talking about the smiles and miles and all that, I remembered something I heard years ago that I thought David would like....
What's the longest word in the dictionary?
Smiles... because there's a mile between the S's
Again, feel free to use that anytime....lol. God bless and safe travels
Yeah People don’t realize how pretty Iowa is, Born and raised in Pella.
Nice. I like it!
Love Sandra when she hears scrap stuff her eyes light up like a kid in the candy store Happy Birthday 🎉Sandra
Thank you! 🤩
😆 🤣 that is sooo true!
Happy Birthday Sondra! WOW, I sure hope all those truck drivers were okay!!😮😮
Thank you!🤩 they appeared to be. 🙏
We think they were all good. No injuries reported on the highway.
Happy Birthday Sondra! WOW, I sure hope all those truck drivers were okay!!😮😮
You can have wine Wednesday!! 🍷🍷🍷
Thank you! 🤩 I have Taco Tuesday stickers but didn't think about Wine Wednesdays! 😁
They were fine, Marian. No injuries on the highway thank goodness.
Great video, glad you waited out the storm. Hey, I noticed the security tag is still on your new slippers David, lol!
Oh yes! I had to remove it. Next time we make sure at the store.
Happy Belated Birthday Sondra! 🎉🎉From your Bama friend. Larissa
I was loving every minute of your scrapbooking trip as well.
I love any kind of crafts.
Thank you so much!
Hey guys. New subscriber here. I drive a big rig locally in GA at the moment and love your content. I have been all over the country driving and working. I have worked some storms in Cedar Rapids and love the smell of the Quaker Oats factory in the am. Just wanted to say that you guys are a delight to watch and I look forward to full timing in my retirement years. Keep up the good vibes and keep that content coming.
Welcome aboard! Thank you for keeping the country running! Good luck on retirement planning! Thank you!
I just love your videos. I wanted to retire and buy a RV and travel all over the us but I became physically disabled and that dream blew away. I watch your videos and love them. Y’all are so funny and inspirational I love it. ❤blessings Chris
Thank you, Vicki. Sorry about your circumstance but really excited that you found us and are along on the journey. 😊
We counted 7 maybe 8 overturned rigs.
Scrapmania, all I can say is Holy Scrap😂
That's about right. Thanks ❤️
Happy Belated Birthday Sondra as this world is Better because of your Birth 🎉
Jean and I are extremely proud of you Both!
Awww... thank you! 🥰
Thank you so much 🤗
I enjoyed this one. REally shocked at all the trucks. I figured Sondra would be coming out of Scrapmania with a wheelbarrow full of stuff😀🤣
I'm a very efficient packer!!! 😂 that was over a years worth of supplies... or at least until I can return! 😁 thanks for the comment!
You and me both!
You were in my area when you showed those overturned trucks between the Tipton exit and west liberty exit. There was a small tornado that crossed 80
Oh wow! Bad weather day.
Happy Birthday 🎂🎉 Sondra!!! Thanks for another great video David and Sondra!!! ❤
Thanks so much, she had a great day.
Hey guys, thank god you guys wait it out, wow ? Sandra going to have a ball at the scrapmania? Be ready David? Happy belated birthday beautiful.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you! 🤩
It was a good idea to wait it out. Wow. We never imagined what we'd see on the road. Sondra had a great day. Thank you 😊
you are a both a delight ! I love watching your escapades !
Thank you so much! We're excited to have you along on the journey. 😊
YEYEYEY….driving through my home state..IOWA❣️❣️. The BEAUTIFUL FARMLAND OF THE MIDWEST STATES❣️❣️ Each year I make it home and feel such peace and solitude driving off the interstate into the Farm roads of this great State. I grew up in Des Moines and still count it as home even though I have been gone 30 years. It’s a privilege to return each year.😍😍😍. (Tornado season: Batten down the hatches!!!! AND the humidity in the summer: hard to breathe)
Yes on the weather but we enjoy driving through the farmlands.
Hi you guys!! You guys will be or are already in Caldwell...we are just outside Boise until next week. Sondra...you really need to check out Crafters Warehouse in Meridian Idaho off Eagle St. Oh my goodness they have everything and I've been there twice now. Maybe go back this Saturday. The day after we arrived here a micro burst went through. I thought our 5th wheel was going to tip over. That was the scariest thing we've ever gone through!! Safe travels you guys, next week we're off to Montana. 💜
We are in Caldwell now and plan on leaving this coming Tuesday. 😊
Oh wow! Sondra went there the other day. Glad you guys are ok. Safe travels. We'll be in MT end of July.
The green lanes at the truck stops are a test program to identify whether there are open parking spaces. A trucker would use an app to check in or out. As a trucker approaches the truck stop he/ she can check the app to see if a green painted parking spot is available.
Thanks, William. I hope they complete the project.
Lol…smells like scrap in here! Looks like you had a wonderful birthday, Sondra! Happy belated birthday 🎉 And thumbs up David on your driving skills! Great job 🤙🏼👍🏼Safe travels!❤️Wendy
Thank you! 🤩 it was awesome!
Thanks so much! It was a scrappy day!
My husband and I love your videos. Happy birthday 🎂 🥳
Thank you! 🤩
Yay! Thank you! She had a great day!
Happy birthday sondra 🎉I hope you have a lovely day full of love and hugs and gifts ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ love Lisa
Thank you! 🤩 It was awesome!
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726 oh good I am glad
Hello from Illinois😊Nice to know you 2 are crossing the fair state I live in😊HAPPY BIRTHDAY SONDRA😊👍🎶🎂🎶🎁🎶🌟❤️‼️I hope the year ahead is your BEST year yet🎶🎂🎶🎁❤️‼️Love your new slippers😊👍‼️HAPPY SHOPPING‼️‼️2 days for you to work on whatever you want David👍😊‼️ I love it Sondra- you are like a kid in a candy shop‼️👍How fun they celebrated you at the store‼️
Thanks, Linda. It was a great few days in Cedar Rapids. We're coming up to Illinois next year for a special tour/trip.
Happy Belated Birthday Sondra!
Glad you avoided the real bad weather! Love watching your videos. Thanks for taking us along on your adventures!
Thank you! 🤩
You are so welcome and Sondra had a great day. Thank you
David, in the scrapbook store was a missed opportunity to ask for the boat 😂
🤫 he was as overwhelmed as I was. 😉
I was speechless! 😆 🤣
Great backing David and Happy belated Birthday to Sandra🎉.
Thank you! 🤩
Thanks, Scott. Not the best effort but it got done!
Happy Birthday Sondra 🎉🎉
Thank you! 🤩
Happy Birthday sondra,🎉🎉 from Alf and Marianne from Sweden Scandinavia.
Thank you! I have Sweeden Scrapbook paper I need an excuse to use! 😁
I am on my with my trailer to Oregon to go watch dirt track racing. Wild day on I-5, so many semi’s on the road. Loved the video today. Wild times out there, glad you waited for the storm to pass. Loved the scrap booking store.
Thanks! The scrapbook store was great! 😊
Have fun! Be safe out there, Maryann. Lots of craziness on the roads!
Great video! Scrapmania is now on my list of "places to visit". I'm not sure my Dave will let me spend 2 days in there though 😄 Happy Birthday Sondra!
There is a Harbor Freight not even a quarter mile down the street from Scrapmania. Just sayin'... 😉
Sondra really enjoyed it. And... what's two days out of a year, right?!? Small price to pay for happiness!
Thank you so much for taking us through the scrap book store. Most have shut down here in Las Vegas, NV so it was fun. Sandra, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU. Hope you get more scrap book stores to stop at
Thanks! I hope to visit more SB stores too! I went to the SB store there in Las Vegas there by the strip. They had an OK selection but the staff wasn't very friendly towards me because I'm not a Scrapbook Purist. So I bought only the Las Vegas paper and nothing more. 🙄
@@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726 I'm sorry they were rude. Sometimes I guess some people just can't help themselves. 😟
You are so welcome, Darla! Sondra enjoyed every minute of it!
Visiting Scrapmania is on my bucket list. Another great scrapbook store to visit is Scrapbook Generations in Springfield, MO.
I'll put that on my list. Thanks. I also love Legacy Creations in Concordia MO. They have a "studio" with hundreds of stamps, dies, scissors, and punches you can use. 🤩
Gee...I don't know if it's a good idea to give Sondra more ideas on scrapbook stuff! 🤣😂😊😎
Love the intro music Outta Here, genius, fits perfectly RV life! Only 4+ days to Scrapmania for 2 days 😂. You missed the entrance sign ‚…my happy place“. Yeah, pretend it’s Harbor Freight“ 😂. So nice of the store owner, even a tiara, b’day cake, wow. Well, you are a good customer 😉. Smiles not Miles - sounds great. Great video content, thanks-
Thanks! Stacy was a great hostess for sure! 🤩
Stacy was so nice and gracious to Sondra. We're very appreciative of her efforts. 😊
Sondra looks SO much like Susan Sarandon! Love to watch the travels…….have fun….
Thanks, Deborah. Quite the compliment.
Feliz cumpleaños y bien venida de vuelta al sol y les deseo Buena Ventura 🎊 🎉💐🎂💝😊
Muchas Gracias! 🤩
Gracias!
I was so sorry to see those trucks blown over. That was truly sad. Other than that, what a fabulous video. Happy birthday Sondra 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🎂🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈 You never told us how much Sondra's birthday present cost you. Lol!!! 😂😂😂
Thank you! 🤩 and David will never know how much either 🤫
We were in shock about the trucks but we believe the drivers were OK which confirmed our decision that hauling our RV with and HDT was the right decision 😉
@@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726 If my wife and I ever make it out west I would love to see the Iowa 80 Truck Stop. 🙂
We really appreciate your time watching the channel, Adrian and are excited to have you along on the journey each week. We're glad there were no fatalities on the highway.
Happy Birthday, Sondra! So glad you avoided the tornadoes. That store looks amazing! Neat to see more subscribers- your channel really is so good!
Thanks so much, she had a great day.
Happy Belated Birthday Sondra !! Really enjoyed this one especially when Sondra got to pick her own birthday gift out . Oh , love your new slippers. My heart sank after seeing those semi's overturned. So glad y'all stopped and stayed at the truck stop . Y'all stay safe out there and see you on the next video . 😊
Thank you! I had so much fun those two days! Now I can cuddle with my Otters and create memory magic! 🤩
It wasn't until later that we realized how lucky we had been!
Thanks so much, Sondra had a great day. We're glad everyone was OK on the road.
It’s a good thing that you stopped for a while because of severe storms those big trailers that were turned over I hope the drivers are okay. It looks like you had a fantastic 2 days at the Scrapbooking store Happy Birthday 🎂🎈🎉🙋♀️ Safe Travels 🏤🌅
Thank you! 🤩
We were very fortunate to stop when we did, Joyce. It was a smart move on our part...we got lucky!
Now I wanna go to Iowa!! I would have to have a week at that scrapbook store. WOW!! Thanks for sharing the experience and HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!!!! - Cassandra
You are so welcome, Cassandra! Lots to see in Idaho. Sondra could have spent a week in there!
Happy Birthday Sondra…all the best from Germany!
Thank you! 🤩 I'd love to visit you sometime.
LOVE LOVE LOVE THE SLIPPERS SO CUTE ❤️❤️
I'm assuming you are referring to my Otters! 🤩
They were cute! Thanks
Thank God y'all waited it out. So glad y'all are okay. Happy birthday 🎂 Blessings
Thanks so much and we're very fortunate we waited until it passed. Who knows what might have happened?
Happy belated birthday Sondra,👍 another nice video!
Thank you! 🤩
Thank you so much 🤗 She had a great day.
Can't wait to see the rally again. Your living my dream, thank you for sharing.
You're very welcome, Rita. We're excited to have you along on the journey. 😊
Thank you I Love watching 120 next weekend 121 soon I can't wait ❤ David &Sondra 😅
Thanks...trying to get it completed! It's going to be close!
Happy Birthday Sondra! I see that you really had a great visit to the scrapping store! I wanted to say that David makes driving and parking your rig look easy! Nice job David! As always, I enjoyed this video!
Thank you! 🤩
Oh thank you, Cathy but we have our moments for sure. The backing in could have been better. Sondra had a great day.
When i was trucking ive been to the iowa 80 truck stop maaanny times..got the hat an shirt..lol.love that place..sooo fun..
Great place!
The smell of scrap! Great video guys!
You got that right! 🤣😎 Thank you for watching the channel. We're excited to be able to share our experiences with everyone.
Thank YOU & Happy BD Sondra 👏🎉. YOU deserve every sticker your heart desires. David good on you for driving her to her “happy” place & staying away for 2 days 😅 What the heck was that horse pulling @ 40:06? All those trucks in the ditch…unbelievable!!
Thank you! I was definitely in my happy place! 🤩
Thanks, Yvonne. It was a covered wagon...carrying plants, I think 🤔. Nice people in that area.
Crazy the power of mother nature! The weight of those trucks and just toss them over - Incredible! We are just finishing up our 9800 mile trip and were on those same routes - heading East from Glacier. Luckily, we were so fortunate to have missed all the horrible weather - beautiful blue skies. Unfortunately the roads are still horrible! Happy belated birthday to Sondra!
Thank you! 🤩
Crazy what wind will do for sure. Glad your trip had been safe. Keep it out of the ditches! Thanks 😄
Just Beautiful Thanks for sharing
You are so welcome. Thanks for watching.
Good morning to you and wife is good talking but you good driver this is the car big you nice week ,😍👌🏻😘✨✨💖✨✨👌👍🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Good morning and thank you very much for taking the time to watch the channel.
I know how you feel about the scrapbook store. I make greeting cards and feel the same way
She was in heaven.
I can't wait for a day in the life!!! Cooking and living in the home, ugh id love to see a morning routine and night time routine all the routines!!!!!❤❤❤❤
Coming soon! Thanks 😄
Happy Birthday Sondra! What a great way to spend your special day surrounded by all those amazing supplies for your favorite hobby! So glad you made it through the bad weather safely. All those trucks flipped over, horrifying. We travel in a small Winnebago Navion and had the misfortune to be in Texas earlier this spring when there was so many storms resulting in so much flooding. The journey can definitely be an adventure at times. Really enjoy your videos, stay safe!
Thank you so much, Barbara! She had a great day.
I love the farmland of the Midwest, very pretty and I appreciate the crops they grow for us. I'm glad you enjoyed your birthday Sondra, blissfully immersed in Scrapmania! I'm so glad you missed that severe weather, I feel badly for the truckers who were tossed on their side. Hopefully you have smooth sailing (oops, sailing might not be the best word) I mean driving in the coming days!
Thanks so much 😆. I like the smooth sailing reference! Sondra had a great day.
Loved seeing you crossing the Mississippi River in my hometown area. Iowa where everyone is Iowa nice. Preliminary tornado count in Iowa is 94 with 4 deaths and 35 injured. I may have to check out the Scrapbook store. I am in Cedar Rapids in two weeks with our hot air balloon for a evening balloon glow.
Thank you! I think I spotted some Hot Air Ballon stuff! That sounds like a lot of fun! 😊
Tornadoes are not good. Cedar Rapids looked nice.
❤ love your set up😊
Thanks, Jim. It's a little big but we really enjoy our life on the road.
Happy Belated Birthday Sondra. Scrapmania store looked fabulous. I bet you had tons of fun. I am a greeting card maker for fun, so i know what you must have felt in that huge store. Supplies sure arent cheap. Enjoy your supplies!!!!
Thanks so much, Sondra had a great day.
Loved this video , wished I could have gone there. Watching her go through store was hilarious. Personally am a stamp addict. Have over a thousand but also have boxes of papers, pens s, paints etc. hey you could make handmade cards for family and friends. Also have some stickers. Your journaling has given me ideas lol. Ty again for video, went nuts lol.
Thanks! I'm just now exploring the world of stamps. I bought a few to play with and now trying to figure out what kind of inks would work best for my application - Distressed Ink or Distressed Oxide? 🤔 it can't bleed thru the journal paper not Bleed when I color it in with a marker.
She loves stickers... and her journal.
@@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726 use permanent ink. That after being stamped could use markers or watercolor pencils or sure about distress inks but email the company that puts them and ask if they are permanent inks
Oh forgot to tell you Do Not use alcohol based markers,they will bleed through. Btw are you using regular paper or card stock type, makes a difference in some techniques . Sorry to bother you .
Thrilled to see you had such a terrific birthday❤ safe travels
Sondra had a great day. Thank you
You two are a blast to watch…
Thanks for watching.
Love you two!
Thank you so much. Excited to have you along on the journey.
Hi from Canada.Happy birthday Sondra.What an interesting video.Sad all the trucks being blown over.Stay safe.
Thank you. We were in shock seeing all the turned over trucks and the drivers standing by their trucks. 😢
So sad but thank goodness there were no injuries.
I am new to your channel and have been enjoying catching up.... best line, "Just pretend like this is Harbor Freight or something" and she shoo'd David away. I do that to my Sweetie, too. LOLOL. Love it. Belated Happy Birthday, Sondra.
Welcome aboard! Thanks for joining us on the journey. Excited to have you along. She wanted me out of there! 🤔😁😂
Happy birthday Sondra, great video and safe travels.
Thank you! 🤩
Thanks so much. She had a great day. 👍
Happy Birthday Sandra.
Thank you!🤩
It is amazing, the things you see while traveling down the road. Especially when there has been a tornado or storms with high winds before you are coming through. First time, if I recall correctly, was when I was on 81S in VA going to TN in the RV. Got to a place called Chilhowie VA and started to see houses with their roofs all gone, on both sides of the interstate. It was overwhelming. Then there was a truck stop on the opposite side, 81N, and like what you saw, tractor trailers were strewn about and gas island canopies all over the place, no glass windows in the buildings. Gives you the willies. So glad you pulled over and didn't have any events there at that TS. Happy Belated Sondra! That makes you a Gemini also, right?
Thank you! 🤩 Yes, I'm a Gemini 😁. We were in shock seeing all those overturned trucks and didn't realize how lucky we were until later that night when it settled in for the evening. We don't mind getting stuck in the sand but don't mess with tornados. 😬
It was amazing! Luckily it was confined to that area. Your experience sounds more widespread. Thanks for watching.
3 comments (all for the price of 1) There have been multiple additions to the building & the parking lot at the Iowa 80 over the more than 3 decades I've been driving cross country. The truck was put in during one of the additions. I noticed, all of the trucks spread out over several miles were layed over in the same direction. A tornado wouldn't have been so neat. That was a straight line wind. And, David did that 2 day shopping trip bring about a coma in the price tag? The birthday cake really was a nice touch!
Still recovering from the scrap stop! Makes sense on the wind. Thanks
Happy Birthday, Sondra!!!
Thank you! 🤩
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We really appreciate your time watching the channel and are excited to have you along on the journey. Thanks for the comment.
Wow! A couple of these semis were right by my house. The truck that’s overturned on the interstate with the cab on the highway was right outside our window. Could see our house in your camera shot! Straight line winds!
Hope you had fun at the scrapbook store
She loved every minute of it! Glad your home was not impacted!
Correction- your videos are never boring!! Happy Birthday Sondra; I love picking out my own presents too🎈🎈Beautiful scenery glad you put that footage in. Be safe!
Thank you so much 🤗, very kind.
Happy🎉Birthday ..enjoy girlie!
Thank you! 🤩
Thank you! 🤗