Moncure, NC
42 deg. clear, no wind.
Forecast = Overcast. High of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Jim and Linda finally finished going through all those albums yesterday, to get photos and information for Linda to use in her Family Tree program. It was a lot of work, but it was worth it because they found photos and information of both of their ancestors and relatives. Now, some of the photos will have to be enhanced as much as possible, and others will need to be cropped, but all of that can be done at any time, even without Internet access.
Speaking of Internet access, Yesterday, I was looking back at this blog from about a year ago, and I found the posts from the time that we were in Virginia Beach. Well, unless things have changed, it looks like I won't have much of an Internet signal. : ( I did post a few times, but it sounds like much of the time I wasn't even able to connect. : (
So, , , , for the next 2 weeks, while we're in Virginia Beach, you may not hear too much from me. I'll be sure to post when I can though.
Yesterday afternoon, Jim finished getting me ready to travel. You know, dumped my tanks and added some water to my fresh water tank, secured everything in my basement storage compartments, rolled up all my awnings, and put away all the hoses.
About 5:00 Jim and Linda took CLT and headed over to Mike and Gina's. After eating, they visited for awhile, and then all too soon, it was time to say good-bye. : ( So, , , , , , after hugs, CLT brought them back here to the park, one last time.
After they returned, Jim and Linda were both talking about how great it was to see Mike, Gina, and the grand-kids again. Hopefully we'll be coming back through this way again in the spring.
Today, the plan is to leave here about 9:00 this morning because it's about 235 miles over there and we'll have to stop someplace along the way to get me a drink of that good old #2 diesel fuel.
Jim and I are both thinking that it'll take the best part of 5 hours to make the trip.
Did you know that the oldest town in the North Carolina is Bath, incorporated in 1705?
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Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
A Little Repair, Dinner At Perkins and More Photo Albums
Moncure, NC
45 deg. clear, no wind.
Forecast = Partly cloudy. Fog early. High of 63F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday was a very nice day, (once it warmed up a little in the morning), so Jim spent quite a bit of time outside doing "things".
One thing he definitely wanted to get done was to check my front clearance lights. These lights have leaked water into me before when it rains and after the last heavy rain we had, there was a small amount of water running down on the inside of my windshield.
Even before Jim and Linda bought me, one of my previous owners had put sealer all around each light, (the lights are kind of recessed into the panel over my windshield), and once before, Jim had added additional sealer to stop a leak. This time, he added a little more where it looked like the sealant had pulled away from the lights and we're hoping that this will take care of the problem.
Since he had to get his folding step ladder out to reach the lights, he also used it to spay a little silicone spray on my main awning joints and roller tube ends. When he sprays these areas, it seems to make the awning open and close easier, putting less strain on the little electric motor.
While Jim was busy outside, Linda was digging through the last box of photo albums. In this box, she has found a whole bunch of photos plus a whole bunch of birth announcements and other papers that have important information about family members.
As planned, for dinner, Jim and Linda took CLT and headed over to the Perkins Restaurant in Apex, to have dinner with Mike and his family. CLT says that everyone seemed to enjoy their meals, but of course the main reason for being there was to spend time with family. ; )
After eating and talking for awhile, CLT brought Jim and Linda back here and Mike and his family headed back to their house.
Yesterday morning started out with a pretty sunrise. Jim took this photo from my site here in the park, so I thought I'd share. ; )
As soon as Linda got up, she and Jim continued going through more albums. They found a whole bunch of family photos in one of the albums that Jim's mother had put together many, many years ago, and spent the better part of the day working on them.
During the morning, the clouds started moving in and for a good part of the afternoon we had showers, some of them quite heavy. Then, about 5:00 Jim and Linda took CLT and headed back to Mike and Gina's for dinner and to visit some more. After a yet another nice meal, they visited to around 7:30 and then headed back here.
Today, being that it's our last day here, Jim and Linda have to get done with the photo albums. Jim also needs to dump my tanks and add a little water to my fresh water tank. Then, I'm quite sure he'll put all the hoses away so he doesn't have to do it in the morning when it's cold and those hoses are stiff as a board! : )
Did you know that North Carolina has 1,500 lakes of 10 acres or more in size and 37,000 miles of fresh water streams?
45 deg. clear, no wind.
Forecast = Partly cloudy. Fog early. High of 63F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday was a very nice day, (once it warmed up a little in the morning), so Jim spent quite a bit of time outside doing "things".
One thing he definitely wanted to get done was to check my front clearance lights. These lights have leaked water into me before when it rains and after the last heavy rain we had, there was a small amount of water running down on the inside of my windshield.
Even before Jim and Linda bought me, one of my previous owners had put sealer all around each light, (the lights are kind of recessed into the panel over my windshield), and once before, Jim had added additional sealer to stop a leak. This time, he added a little more where it looked like the sealant had pulled away from the lights and we're hoping that this will take care of the problem.
Since he had to get his folding step ladder out to reach the lights, he also used it to spay a little silicone spray on my main awning joints and roller tube ends. When he sprays these areas, it seems to make the awning open and close easier, putting less strain on the little electric motor.
While Jim was busy outside, Linda was digging through the last box of photo albums. In this box, she has found a whole bunch of photos plus a whole bunch of birth announcements and other papers that have important information about family members.
As planned, for dinner, Jim and Linda took CLT and headed over to the Perkins Restaurant in Apex, to have dinner with Mike and his family. CLT says that everyone seemed to enjoy their meals, but of course the main reason for being there was to spend time with family. ; )
After eating and talking for awhile, CLT brought Jim and Linda back here and Mike and his family headed back to their house.
Yesterday morning started out with a pretty sunrise. Jim took this photo from my site here in the park, so I thought I'd share. ; )
As soon as Linda got up, she and Jim continued going through more albums. They found a whole bunch of family photos in one of the albums that Jim's mother had put together many, many years ago, and spent the better part of the day working on them.
During the morning, the clouds started moving in and for a good part of the afternoon we had showers, some of them quite heavy. Then, about 5:00 Jim and Linda took CLT and headed back to Mike and Gina's for dinner and to visit some more. After a yet another nice meal, they visited to around 7:30 and then headed back here.
Today, being that it's our last day here, Jim and Linda have to get done with the photo albums. Jim also needs to dump my tanks and add a little water to my fresh water tank. Then, I'm quite sure he'll put all the hoses away so he doesn't have to do it in the morning when it's cold and those hoses are stiff as a board! : )
Did you know that North Carolina has 1,500 lakes of 10 acres or more in size and 37,000 miles of fresh water streams?
Monday, September 24, 2012
Final Preparations For Travel and Visiting
Rantoul, IL.
36 deg. clear, no wind.
Forecast = Clear. High of 70F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Being that it was quite chilly yesterday morning, Jim and Linda decided to go to the grocery store in the morning so that it would be a little warmer when Jim started doing things outside.
By the time they returned and had the groceries put away, it had warmed up some.
One of the first things he did was to clean my windshield and some of my side windows. They had gotten really yucky over the 2 months that we have been here and really needed cleaning. While he was doing that, Russ and Debby came by to dump some garbage, (the dumpster is right across the street from my site), and to say good-bye and thank Jim and Linda for talking to them and giving them information about full-timing.
After finishing the windows, Jim dumped my tanks and put all the sewer and water hoses away.
The rest of the afternoon was spent watching the Bears game on TV, checking all the basement compartments for unsecured items and visiting with Denny, (one of the "Illinois Bunch"), when he stopped by on his way home from taking a motorcycle trip on his big Honda Gold Wing. : ) He couldn't stay long because he was wanting to get home, but he was here for about 1/2 hour or so.
Oh, Good News!!!! I did learn that he and Bev are planning on going down to Florida this winter, so we'll be able to meet up with them and their Winnebago Brave sometime in February. : )
After Denny left, Jim and Linda walked over to the office and talked with Louise for awhile and paid for my stay here. While they were there, Paul came in, so they were able to talk to him for a little while too.
The evening was spent watching TV and getting a few more things put away inside of me.
This morning, about all that's left to do outside is to hook CLT to the back of me and disconnect my electric cord. Linda has most of the inside stuff put away, so there's not much to do there either.
The plan is to leave here sometime between 9:30 and 10:00. I'm thirsty, so we'll need to stop for fuel someplace and then head over to Indianapolis to see Linda's cousin, Mike and his wife, Sandy.
It's been a good stay here in Rantoul. I really like this campground and am looking forward to coming back here again next summer. But, I'm also looking forward to getting back out on the road and seeing Jim and Linda's families and friends in IN, KY, NC, VA and FL. ; )
A Point to Ponder : You never see a hearse with a luggage rack.
36 deg. clear, no wind.
Forecast = Clear. High of 70F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Being that it was quite chilly yesterday morning, Jim and Linda decided to go to the grocery store in the morning so that it would be a little warmer when Jim started doing things outside.
By the time they returned and had the groceries put away, it had warmed up some.
One of the first things he did was to clean my windshield and some of my side windows. They had gotten really yucky over the 2 months that we have been here and really needed cleaning. While he was doing that, Russ and Debby came by to dump some garbage, (the dumpster is right across the street from my site), and to say good-bye and thank Jim and Linda for talking to them and giving them information about full-timing.
After finishing the windows, Jim dumped my tanks and put all the sewer and water hoses away.
The rest of the afternoon was spent watching the Bears game on TV, checking all the basement compartments for unsecured items and visiting with Denny, (one of the "Illinois Bunch"), when he stopped by on his way home from taking a motorcycle trip on his big Honda Gold Wing. : ) He couldn't stay long because he was wanting to get home, but he was here for about 1/2 hour or so.
Oh, Good News!!!! I did learn that he and Bev are planning on going down to Florida this winter, so we'll be able to meet up with them and their Winnebago Brave sometime in February. : )
After Denny left, Jim and Linda walked over to the office and talked with Louise for awhile and paid for my stay here. While they were there, Paul came in, so they were able to talk to him for a little while too.
The evening was spent watching TV and getting a few more things put away inside of me.
This morning, about all that's left to do outside is to hook CLT to the back of me and disconnect my electric cord. Linda has most of the inside stuff put away, so there's not much to do there either.
The plan is to leave here sometime between 9:30 and 10:00. I'm thirsty, so we'll need to stop for fuel someplace and then head over to Indianapolis to see Linda's cousin, Mike and his wife, Sandy.
It's been a good stay here in Rantoul. I really like this campground and am looking forward to coming back here again next summer. But, I'm also looking forward to getting back out on the road and seeing Jim and Linda's families and friends in IN, KY, NC, VA and FL. ; )
A Point to Ponder : You never see a hearse with a luggage rack.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
A Resort? Prescriptions and Wandering Around Boerne
Boerne, TX.
65 deg. overcast, no wind.
Forecast = Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly cloudy. Fog early. High of 75F. Winds less than 5 mph.
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It ended up being quite foggy early yesterday morning, but at least, it wasn't raining. A little before 9:00 Jim took the garbage out and set it at the front of my site so that it would be picked up. Then since he was out, he decided to hook up the rest of my utilities.
You know, the water and sewer hoses.
Since he was out and about and the weather was co-operating, he grabbed his camera and took a few shots of my site and the park area that I'm in.
In the photo below, you can see that this park is nothing fancy, and I have trouble calling it a "Resort" as there is definitely not a resort like setting.
A view looking down the street from my site
In this photo, you can see how narrow the sites are. .
You know, I have never been able to figure out what the definition of an RV Resort is. When I think of a "Resort", I think of an upscale park with lush green grass, spacious sites, maybe a tree or palm in the area to sit under, picnic tables at every site, and possibly some vegetation between sites for some privacy. Then of course, there has to be a swimming pool, lots of activities, and of course a big banquet hall or rec hall for entertainment or gatherings.
This park has lots of amenities and even a banquet hall, but I just can't make myself think of it as a "Resort".
I don't know, maybe it's just me.
About 11:00 yesterday morning, Jim and Linda took CLT and headed into town to find the Walgreen's Drug Store so that Linda could get her prescriptions refilled. They easily found it and she got all here prescriptions refilled without any problems.
In fact they were in and out of Walgreen's in about 45 minutes.: )
From there, they stopped at a bakery and picked up a few goodies, went to the Post Office to mail a card, and then drove around town a little to see what was there and to scope out some stores they may go to while we're in the area.
When they got back, Linda did a load of laundry and Jim took a nap. ; )
Today, I think they're going to take a drive to check out some of the neighboring communities and see the sights. Jim says he's heard that there are some very scenic drives in this area that they call "Texas Hill Country", and he wants to see if he can find some of them.
I hope he remembers to take his camera along. ; )
Did you know that the King Ranch in Texas is bigger than the state of Rhode Island?
Also,
Did you know that In the British Isles, it is a tradition that women may propose marriage only on leap years?
65 deg. overcast, no wind.
Forecast = Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly cloudy. Fog early. High of 75F. Winds less than 5 mph.
.
It ended up being quite foggy early yesterday morning, but at least, it wasn't raining. A little before 9:00 Jim took the garbage out and set it at the front of my site so that it would be picked up. Then since he was out, he decided to hook up the rest of my utilities.
You know, the water and sewer hoses.
Since he was out and about and the weather was co-operating, he grabbed his camera and took a few shots of my site and the park area that I'm in.
In the photo below, you can see that this park is nothing fancy, and I have trouble calling it a "Resort" as there is definitely not a resort like setting.
This park has lots of amenities and even a banquet hall, but I just can't make myself think of it as a "Resort".
I don't know, maybe it's just me.
About 11:00 yesterday morning, Jim and Linda took CLT and headed into town to find the Walgreen's Drug Store so that Linda could get her prescriptions refilled. They easily found it and she got all here prescriptions refilled without any problems.
In fact they were in and out of Walgreen's in about 45 minutes.: )
From there, they stopped at a bakery and picked up a few goodies, went to the Post Office to mail a card, and then drove around town a little to see what was there and to scope out some stores they may go to while we're in the area.
When they got back, Linda did a load of laundry and Jim took a nap. ; )
Today, I think they're going to take a drive to check out some of the neighboring communities and see the sights. Jim says he's heard that there are some very scenic drives in this area that they call "Texas Hill Country", and he wants to see if he can find some of them.
I hope he remembers to take his camera along. ; )
Did you know that the King Ranch in Texas is bigger than the state of Rhode Island?
Also,
Did you know that In the British Isles, it is a tradition that women may propose marriage only on leap years?
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Yep, It's Cold and Trip Plan G?
Summerdale, AL.
27 deg. clear, N. wind @ 2 mph.
Forecast = Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. north winds 10 to 15 mph.
Yep, it got cold!!! As I write this, it's 27 degrees and I'm sure it'll drop another couple degrees before the sun comes up.
Needless to say, because of the cold and windy weather, hardly anyone was out and about yesterday, but Jim did go out and put some water in my fresh water tank and unhook and store the hoses in anticipation of the freezing temperatures. In fact, about mid-afternoon, a man from the park came around and handed all the RVers in the park a paper suggesting that everyone do exactly that.
Jim has been changing our trip plan again. (I think he's up to plan G now) You see, he and Linda were talking the other day about how the trip plan felt "rushed". So yesterday, he made a whole bunch of changes so that now, we can travel at our usual slow pace and spend more time at different places along the way if we want to.
One of the changes affects how long we'll be staying here at the Plantation. Now, instead of leaving here next Wednesday, we'll be staying longer.
Now, I know some of you are wondering how long we'll be staying. Well, that's one of the features that he now has built into the plan. The way it's set up now, we don't have to decide that today, and we can stay as much as a whole week longer if we want to!!! And, when we get out to Texas and we want to stay longer in "Hill Country", we can do that too!!
Of course there are limits on how long we can stay at places along the way, but there's now lots of flexibility built into the trip plan.
I think I'm going to like that! ; )
Did you know that about 1 billion Valentine's Day cards are exchanged each year?
27 deg. clear, N. wind @ 2 mph.
Forecast = Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. north winds 10 to 15 mph.
Yep, it got cold!!! As I write this, it's 27 degrees and I'm sure it'll drop another couple degrees before the sun comes up.
Needless to say, because of the cold and windy weather, hardly anyone was out and about yesterday, but Jim did go out and put some water in my fresh water tank and unhook and store the hoses in anticipation of the freezing temperatures. In fact, about mid-afternoon, a man from the park came around and handed all the RVers in the park a paper suggesting that everyone do exactly that.
Jim has been changing our trip plan again. (I think he's up to plan G now) You see, he and Linda were talking the other day about how the trip plan felt "rushed". So yesterday, he made a whole bunch of changes so that now, we can travel at our usual slow pace and spend more time at different places along the way if we want to.
One of the changes affects how long we'll be staying here at the Plantation. Now, instead of leaving here next Wednesday, we'll be staying longer.
Now, I know some of you are wondering how long we'll be staying. Well, that's one of the features that he now has built into the plan. The way it's set up now, we don't have to decide that today, and we can stay as much as a whole week longer if we want to!!! And, when we get out to Texas and we want to stay longer in "Hill Country", we can do that too!!
Of course there are limits on how long we can stay at places along the way, but there's now lots of flexibility built into the trip plan.
I think I'm going to like that! ; )
Did you know that about 1 billion Valentine's Day cards are exchanged each year?
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