Friday, May 27, 2016

One in a Million Chance Encounter

Girl's Getaway Weekend

Bucket List: 1600's Family Homestead
Boston to Maine

For years I have been researching my family tree. I love to find out interesting facts from the past. One tree branch I stumbled onto was my 8th great grandfather who was born in England. 

Rock Memorial of First House Dwelling in Wells, Maine

Edmond Littleton came to the America in the 1600's. He ended up bringing his family to the coast of Maine. They were one of the first families to settle in the town of Wells, Maine. Boston to Maine was the next Girl's Getaway weekend for my sister, niece and myself.  

Location of our family saw grist mill 



Littleton built the first dwelling in Wells in 1641. He also built the first saw and grist mill along the Webhannet Falls. This visit has been on my bucket list for many years. I was so excited to be able to actually see the site of the dwelling and mill. 


Webhannet Falls, Maine


After visiting Wells, Maine we headed north up the coast to Acadia National Park. Along the way I checked several 50 before 50 items off my list.


Acadia National Park


My niece likes to push the envelope and heads out to the edges of the rocky shoreline. There were times I would have to yell at her to get back because my heart couldn't handle it. 

Thunderhole, Acadia National Park


Once we hit Thunderhole, a little inlet where the waves crash into the rocks, the three of us got separated. My sister was at the bottom of the stairs, as I was still at the top. My sister let out a yell. I looked around for my niece fearing she fell in. I couldn't find her. I then looked to my sister who was standing next to this man. She yelled out -- "Uncle Wally".  


Amazing Meet Up

Selfie with my family

OMG!!! It was my mom's brother and his wife who live in California. They just happened to be hiking in the park as well. What are the odds? It was the most amazing random meet up I have ever had. I hadn't seen them in over 20 years.

Check out some of my other Bucket List Adventures in San Francisco and New Orleans



Monday, May 9, 2016

How to Find Drain Plugs

In the Jeep Wrangler 


When the weather begins to get warmer having a Jeep Wrangler is the best. It is so amazing driving with the top down feeling the sun on your face. However, sometimes you may get caught in a rain shower and your Jeep fills up with water. 

How to Properly Fold Down Your Top 


View of my Jeep with the top off on a sunny day.
Jeep topless on a sunny day

There is an easy fix. Just pull the drain plugs in your Jeep. This will let the water drain out. If you have carpet make sure you let it dry out properly to prevent mold and mildew. 


The carpet pulled back looking for drain plugs.
Revealing drain plugs


drain plug in the rear trunk.
Drain plug in trunk

Don't forget to check your Jeep's "trunk" the little storage compartment in some Jeeps where the jack is located. This plug is easy to pull out. 


drain plug under the seat.
drain plug under a seat

The drain plugs under the seat were a little more work. 

Check out my YouTube video to see  How to Find Your Jeep's Drain Plugs

I have found 8 drain plugs.

One in the Jeep Trunk
One in the Jack Storage space
Two under the rear seats
Two in the rear foot wells
Two in the front foot wells







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