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About Tim and Joanne Joseph

Hi and welcome! We are Tim and Joanne Joseph and we have just embarked on our latest adventure. We hope you will join us!

Iowa ~ Pickers, a President and the Prairie

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Saturday, October 4th – IOWA Have you ever watched the TV show American Pickers? I think it is my husbands favorite because it reminds him of his roots, growing up in the Midwest. Tim’s dad, Richard (Dick) Joseph was a … Continue reading →

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A visit to Tim’s family home

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

September 30 to October 3rd ~ Hume, Illinois It has been about 10 months since Tim’s dad passed away and our first time back to his family home since then. I was concerned that it could potentially be a tough visit … Continue reading →

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Illinois ~ Another re-connection, Art Institute of Chicago

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

September 28th and 29th ~ Chicago, Il Traveling has enriched our lives in so many ways. We have seen architectural wonders, natural beauty that has taken our breath away, learned about countries and visited sites where history happened.  From art … Continue reading →

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Michigan – Full circle moments, Meadow Brook Hall

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

September 27th and 28th – Michigan We met Mary Beth on a Caribbean cruise almost 20 years ago. Seated together randomly at lunch we hit it off and asked to be assigned a table together for the rest of the … Continue reading →

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Niagara Falls ~ Today was a perfect 10!

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Thursday, September 25th ~ Niagara Falls, NY and Canada Niagara Falls State Park is the oldest state park in the U.S.A., established in 1885.  The park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted who was the landscape architect for Central Park in … Continue reading →

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Pure Maple Syrup Tasting in Vermont

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Wednesday, September 24th ~ Driving through Vermont and into New York I’ve certainly been wine tasting before, but today was a first for us – Maple Syrup tasting! There were four different types of pure maple syrup for us to … Continue reading →

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The Kancamagus Highway ~ Fall foliage in New Hampshire

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Tuesday September 23 ~ Driving through New Hampshire Kancamagus Highway “The Kancamagus Highway is a 34.5 mile scenic drive along NH’s Rt. 112 in Northern New Hampshire that is well-known as one of the best Fall Foliage viewing areas in … Continue reading →

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Driving from Maine into the White Mountains of New Hampshire

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Monday September 22 ~ Augusta, ME to Conway, NH Our road trip continues as we travel from Maine into New Hampshire. The leaves are starting to turn colors. Fall is definitely in the air. Here is a selection of photos … Continue reading →

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Maine ~ Acadia National Park, Fort Knox and more

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Sunday September 21st ~ Maine Day 2 of Acadia National Park, plus our drive to Augusta. In case you missed the 1st half of the park, you can click here to see that post. The weather God’s were shining on … Continue reading →

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Authentic Maine ~ Popovers, Clams, and Lobster

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Saturday September 20th – Acadia National Park We managed to catch up with our friends Lise and Charlie. You may recall that we met them while sailing on the Danube River Cruise earlier this year, followed by a day spent … Continue reading →

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