IOWA TORNADOS. What Happened? SCRAPMANIA. AMERICA'S LARGEST in IOWA. HDT RV Travel. Fulltime RV Life
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 KZread 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.
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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
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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.
@myk55501
Ай бұрын
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.
@steveegbert3554
Ай бұрын
LOl I guess everyone saw it.
@mattbarker7739
Ай бұрын
Happy birthday
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
@@mattbarker7739 Thank you! 🤩
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.
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Thank you. Great program, I hope they complete it.
I'd like to say I admire David's driving skills, but I think it's really his determination.
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Thank you. I'm always trying to get better but sometimes you need a will & determination to get it done!
The trucks flip regularly on I-80 in Iowa and Nebraska with strong winds.
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Wow! That's terrible.
@user-td2ft9ig2v
Ай бұрын
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..
Happy bday Sondra! David you cracked us up with, “the smell of scrap”. Keep up the great work….
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
Thank you 🤩
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much, Glenn. It was a scrappy smell! 😆 🤣
As a scrapbooker I think this is my favorite ever episode. Happy you were able to stop and wait out that storm!
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
It's a very impressive store. Everything is spread out and organized nicely. 😊
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, Shellie. Sondra sure did!
Sondra, would you consider filming a journal/scrapbook flip through video? I'd love to see what you create!
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Thanks, Greta. She's thinking about it. We'll see...
@LarissaLifestyle
29 күн бұрын
Yes, I would love a scrapbook video as well. 🎉🎉🎉
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.
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
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's Scrapmania sojourn was clearly 2 days well spent. Happy Birthday, Princess!😂
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
Thank You! 🤩
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Yes it was! She thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks
THAT SCRAP STORE DANG I WOULD LOOSE MY MIND ❤️❤️
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
It was overwhelming at first but I just started at one end and worked my way down. It was awesome!!!! 🤩
@sallydunbar1683
Ай бұрын
I'm thinking 4 days!😂
@Elizabeth-rq1vi
Ай бұрын
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…”😂
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
It was huge! I had no business being in there! 🤔🤣😂😎
Visiting Scrapmania is on my bucket list. Another great scrapbook store to visit is Scrapbook Generations in Springfield, MO.
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
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. 🤩
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Gee...I don't know if it's a good idea to give Sondra more ideas on scrapbook stuff! 🤣😂😊😎
Òooooooooooooooooooooo heaven is a big big craft shop
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
It sure did seem like it. Thank You! 🤩
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Sondra was in heaven all right, Pamela. She wants to go back!
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!
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
🥺 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. 🙂
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
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.
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.
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Thanks, William. I hope they complete the project.
When you’re driving, you should always have Ryan Hall the weatherman he’s out of Kentucky, but he’s dang good
@Nausome_nana
Ай бұрын
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. 🎁🎂
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Thanks. Good info, we'll check him out!
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
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
Thank you! 🤩
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
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!
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Sondra was soooo excited, Pamela. She couldn't wait to immerse herself in all things "scrappy".
Yay! I'm so happy that Sandra got the 🦭 slippers...I have 🐈 ! Minnetonka are the best!
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
Thanks! I love them. 🤩
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
They are great!
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 😅😅😅😅😅
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
We agree, Susan! We really like them.
Hey, I bet the store owner put real estate brochures of the area in the bag hoping Sandra would move close to the store
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
😆 🤣 You may be right! Sondra would be her best customer!
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!
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
Thank you! I had so much fun at Scrapmania and now I'll be playing with my new stuff for months! 🤩
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
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
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!
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
Thank you 🤩
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much, Christy. Oh... it's boring...active but not super exciting. She had a great day.
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.🙏🏾❤️👍🏾
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Thank you. Great people, great few days.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SONDRA BE BLESSED ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
Thank you! 🤩
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
She had a great day. Thank you. 😃
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
@MikeWitzenburg-fb9tn
Ай бұрын
Yeah People don’t realize how pretty Iowa is, Born and raised in Pella.
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Nice. I like it!
I never ever run my drives past 80 percent. Looks like its time for drive tires. I know they are expensive and i did buy all of mine on National account but i use Michelin only. XDN2. Michelin x on steer. I never let them get past 65 to 70 percent and i replace. I just did before i retired so we are good for 7 years.
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Thanks, Thomas. Good idea. Ours are 5 years old but we've been on some rough roads. We plan to replace this summer.
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!!
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
Thank you! 🤩
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Thanks. She had a great day!
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
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Oh wow! Bad weather day.
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
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Thank you, Vicki. Sorry about your circumstance but really excited that you found us and are along on the journey. 😊
🎉🎉🎉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.🎉🎉🎉
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
Thank you! 🤩 I think David enjoyed his alone time as much as I enjoyed the scrapbook store 😂
Love Sandra when she hears scrap stuff her eyes light up like a kid in the candy store Happy Birthday 🎉Sandra
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
Thank you! 🤩
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
😆 🤣 that is sooo true!
I love riding down the road with you. What an awesome birthday. Happy Birthday Sondra!!!
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much, Deb. She had a great day. Thank you 😊
Those Minne Tonka slippers should last a while if they are as good as they use to be. Happy belated Birthday Sondra.
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much and they are good quality.
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)
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Yes on the weather but we enjoy driving through the farmlands.
We counted 7 maybe 8 overturned rigs. Scrapmania, all I can say is Holy Scrap😂
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
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!
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
Awww... thank you! 🥰
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much 🤗
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!
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Still recovering from the scrap stop! Makes sense on the wind. Thanks
You two are just the cutest couple ever !!
@bigtruckbigtravels
17 күн бұрын
😆 why, thank you kindly!
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😀🤣
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
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!
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
You and me both!
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!
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
Thank you! 🤩
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Crazy what wind will do for sure. Glad your trip had been safe. Keep it out of the ditches! Thanks 😄
Happy Birthday 🎂🎉 Sondra!!! Thanks for another great video David and Sondra!!! ❤
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much, she had a great day.
Happy Birthday Sondra! WOW, I sure hope all those truck drivers were okay!!😮😮 You can have wine Wednesday!! 🍷🍷🍷
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
Thank you! 🤩 I have Taco Tuesday stickers but didn't think about Wine Wednesdays! 😁
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
They were fine, Marian. No injuries on the highway thank goodness.
The green parking spots at the rest areas have censors that let the truck driver know if there are open spots. When they get close enough to the rest area it notifies them on an app if there is space available.
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Thanks for the info. Great program.
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. 💜
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
We are in Caldwell now and plan on leaving this coming Tuesday. 😊
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Oh wow! Sondra went there the other day. Glad you guys are ok. Safe travels. We'll be in MT end of July.
Well done Sondra those are always the best present when you get to chose what you love. My hubby always takes me to yarn stores on my birthday or to yard sales or craft shows anywhere there's yarn I'm up for the ride even if we have to drive extra hours to get there!
@bigtruckbigtravels
9 күн бұрын
She really enjoyed her two days at Scrapmania! Lots of fun... she wants to go back!
Happy Birthday Sondra! WOW, I sure hope all those truck drivers were okay!!😮😮
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
Thank you!🤩 they appeared to be. 🙏
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
We think they were all good. No injuries reported on the highway.
Feliz cumpleaños y bien venida de vuelta al sol y les deseo Buena Ventura 🎊 🎉💐🎂💝😊
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
Muchas Gracias! 🤩
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Gracias!
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 🏤🌅
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
Thank you! 🤩
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
We were very fortunate to stop when we did, Joyce. It was a smart move on our part...we got lucky!
Welcome to Iowa!!!!! Come back you missed so much.
@bigtruckbigtravels
2 күн бұрын
We've been several times and will visit again. Thanks
Love the happiness in her face ....
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
She was definitely in her happy place!
The green parking spots are part of a program/study, and the hope is for DOT to learn the needs of more truck parking... the trucker would download the app and check in/out of the spot. As a trucker, I feel the study either went dead or fell to the side of the priority list because nobody has told us to participate. It's meant to have Bluetooth capabilities for you to check in.
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
OK...that's interesting because we didn't see any signs indicating what it was or anything. Hopefully, they'll pick it back up! Thanks
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.
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
Thank you! I think I spotted some Hot Air Ballon stuff! That sounds like a lot of fun! 😊
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Tornadoes are not good. Cedar Rapids looked nice.
My husband and I love your videos. Happy birthday 🎂 🥳
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
Thank you! 🤩
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
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
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
Thank you! 🤩 It was awesome!
@lisaannjoseph6454
Ай бұрын
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726 oh good I am glad
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.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
Thank you! 🤩
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
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 😊
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!
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
There is a Harbor Freight not even a quarter mile down the street from Scrapmania. Just sayin'... 😉
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Sondra really enjoyed it. And... what's two days out of a year, right?!? Small price to pay for happiness!
LOVE LOVE LOVE THE SLIPPERS SO CUTE ❤️❤️
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
I'm assuming you are referring to my Otters! 🤩
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
They were cute! Thanks
Not my kind of store, give me a saddlrey store anyday. Then I'm in heaven. 😊😊😊😊. Happy birthday princess 🎉🎉🎉🎉
@bigtruckbigtravels
11 күн бұрын
😆 thanks, Kate, it's for a certain hobby demographic, no doubt! My sister would prefer a Tack Supply store!
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!!!!!❤❤❤❤
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Coming soon! Thanks 😄
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?
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
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. 😬
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
It was amazing! Luckily it was confined to that area. Your experience sounds more widespread. Thanks for watching.
Great backing David and Happy belated Birthday to Sandra🎉.
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
Thank you! 🤩
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Thanks, Scott. Not the best effort but it got done!
Can't wait to see the rally again. Your living my dream, thank you for sharing.
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
You're very welcome, Rita. We're excited to have you along on the journey. 😊
Looks like a annual event birthday in Cedar Rapids ! Maybe meet and greet event
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
Thanks! Ooooo... I like your way of thinking!!!
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
She needs no encouragement!
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‼️
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Thanks, Linda. It was a great few days in Cedar Rapids. We're coming up to Illinois next year for a special tour/trip.
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.
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
Thanks! The scrapbook store was great! 😊
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Have fun! Be safe out there, Maryann. Lots of craziness on the roads!
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.
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Welcome aboard! Thank you for keeping the country running! Good luck on retirement planning! Thank you!
I know how you feel about the scrapbook store. I make greeting cards and feel the same way
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
She was in heaven.
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
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
Thank you! 🤩 it was awesome!
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much! It was a scrappy day!
كان المناظر الطبيعية الخلابة وجميله جدا جدا ورائع ممتاز يوم سعيد عليكم
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Thank you. The scenery was beautiful. We enjoyed it.
Sondra looks SO much like Susan Sarandon! Love to watch the travels…….have fun….
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Thanks, Deborah. Quite the compliment.
Home of Collins Radio. When technology as a teenager.
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
Lol. Not to date myself but that was one of my customers! 😊
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
We were thinking Collins Aerospace.
I miss driving thru that area in the summer and seeing all the fireflies in the fields n trees..same thing going south out of kingdom city in Missouri towards lake of the ozarks..fireflies up the kazoo..soo fun..
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Sounds cool. Thanks
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
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
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. 🙄
@darlahardy3386
Ай бұрын
@@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726 I'm sorry they were rude. Sometimes I guess some people just can't help themselves. 😟
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
You are so welcome, Darla! Sondra enjoyed every minute of it!
Just Beautiful Thanks for sharing
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
You are so welcome. Thanks for watching.
that a cool looking ride
Happy Birthday, Sondra! So glad you avoided the tornadoes. That store looks amazing! Neat to see more subscribers- your channel really is so good!
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much, she had a great day.
Thank you I Love watching 120 next weekend 121 soon I can't wait ❤ David &Sondra 😅
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Thanks...trying to get it completed! It's going to be close!
Happy Belated Birthday Sondra! Glad you avoided the real bad weather! Love watching your videos. Thanks for taking us along on your adventures!
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
Thank you! 🤩
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
You are so welcome and Sondra had a great day. Thank you
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 . 😊
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
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!
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much, Sondra had a great day. We're glad everyone was OK on the road.
David, in the scrapbook store was a missed opportunity to ask for the boat 😂
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
🤫 he was as overwhelmed as I was. 😉
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
I was speechless! 😆 🤣
You two are a blast to watch…
@bigtruckbigtravels
28 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching.
you are a both a delight ! I love watching your escapades !
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much! We're excited to have you along on the journey. 😊
Great video, glad you waited out the storm. Hey, I noticed the security tag is still on your new slippers David, lol!
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Oh yes! I had to remove it. Next time we make sure at the store.
The smell of scrap! Great video guys!
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
You got that right! 🤣😎 Thank you for watching the channel. We're excited to be able to share our experiences with everyone.
My husband is a retired commercial truck driver. He always compliments David's driving. We wanted to know, does David have any commercial experience or did he learn to drive specifically for the big truck? Your adventures are fun to watch. 😊 HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!🎉🎉
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Thank you. That's a great compliment coming from a professional. All of our experience in the semi-truck has come over the nearly 9 years of RV travel, all of which has been in the HDT.
@Tazbocat
Ай бұрын
My husband says he did a good job of learning. 👍
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
Thank you! 🤩
Thank God y'all waited it out. So glad y'all are okay. Happy birthday 🎂 Blessings
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
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!
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
Thank you! 🤩
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much 🤗 She had a great day.
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.
@bigtruckbigtravels
29 күн бұрын
Thank you so much!
Happy Birthday sondra,🎉🎉 from Alf and Marianne from Sweden Scandinavia.
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
Thank you! I have Sweeden Scrapbook paper I need an excuse to use! 😁
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!!
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
Thank you! I was definitely in my happy place! 🤩
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Thanks, Yvonne. It was a covered wagon...carrying plants, I think 🤔. Nice people in that area.
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-
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
Thanks! Stacy was a great hostess for sure! 🤩
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Stacy was so nice and gracious to Sondra. We're very appreciative of her efforts. 😊
THE TRUCKS 🙏🙏🙏🙏
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Oh, I know... luckily everyone was OK.
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..
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Great place!
That’s crazy about all of those semi’s overturned!!! I’m so jealous about the scrapbook store!!! I want to go!
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
This scrapbook store had such an amazing selection! I had to really contain myself! 😬
@kimdowell5781
Ай бұрын
@@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726 not sure I could have contained myself!!! Eric went pale when he found out it was a Harvest Host🤣
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
She had a great day, Kim. Crazy on the road for sure. Glad no one was hurt.
Love you two!
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much. Excited to have you along on the journey.
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!
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much 😆. I like the smooth sailing reference! Sondra had a great day.
Happy birthday Sondra, great video and safe travels.
@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
Ай бұрын
Thank you! 🤩
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much. She had a great day. 👍
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
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
You are so welcome, Cassandra! Lots to see in Idaho. Sondra could have spent a week in there!
Yes Happy Birthday 🎉
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Sondra had a great experience. Thanks for the comment.
❤ love your set up😊
@bigtruckbigtravels
Ай бұрын
Thanks, Jim. It's a little big but we really enjoy our life on the road.