Welcome To Tom n Jill's BLOG

Here you will find ramblings about our adventures in retirement.
We hope you will find them amusing at the very least!
Scroll Down For Newest Adventures, they are listed in chronological order, oldest first...

Our First Trip - New England

Our first trip was to New England for some autumn colors. We flew from Seattle to Boston and spent 2 full days there exploring the sights. It was very interesting and fun visiting places so entrenched in American history.

Ecuador and Galapagos Islands

Just a few months prior to our official retirement, the trip of a lifetime with Jill's family! From the heights of the Andes mountains, to the Amazon Jungle floor, and an amazing eco system separated from the rest of the world!

Western Caribbean

Nothing like a 10 day cruise through the western Bahamas, plus a few days in Florida to shed the cold spring of Central Oregon!

Ft Lauderdale to LA via the Panama Canal

6 countries in 3 weeks, an AMAZING trip to celebrate our upcoming retirement!

September at Silver Falls State Park

The first trip towing with our new Chevy, and the last trip with our old AF trailer.

Annual Oregon Coast 
Family Christmas Trips

Our annual family trip to the Oregon Coast to celebrate Christmas and brother Jim's birthday! Depot Bay Oregon and all it's magical charms, just what the doctor ordered.

Picking Up The Van Contortion - Washington

Out with the old, in with the new.... The new ORV trailer is picked up, and the 3 week trip initial break in trip getting it home it home.

RV Trip - Bend Oregon to Big Bend NP Texas 2026

The colossal 7 1/2 week trip that covered more than six thousand miles!

Spring Fishing & Redwoods - 2026

An annual event with great friend and fellow outdoors men

RV Trip USA - 
Fall 2026 - Spring 2027

It's Going To Be Epic! Click here for all the details, from planning to execution...