tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77634232014267297162024-03-05T05:56:17.532-08:00Frady's On TravelAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746532672390727752noreply@blogger.comBlogger114125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763423201426729716.post-83736318418222260622012-04-25T09:50:00.001-07:002012-04-25T09:50:58.864-07:00TechnoGeeks Learning RallyThis week we are in Bushnell, Florida, at Paradise Oaks Golf & RV Resort. This is a very nice campground and very new. The staff are very friendly and helpful. <br />
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The reason we are here is that Chris and Jim Guld along with Tracey and Phil May have joined together as "TECHNOGEEKS" and are presenting a fantastic, informational rally about Computers, photography, phones, photo story 3, and blogs. We have been given an awful lot of information along with great food, lots of new friends and fellowship.<br />
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We are having a great time and really appreciate Chris, Jim, Tracey and Phil for doing this rally and providing all of the information and especially the delicious food. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746532672390727752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763423201426729716.post-22535195322405013992012-02-19T09:16:00.000-08:002012-02-19T09:18:07.114-08:00Acquiring a park model trailerAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746532672390727752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763423201426729716.post-20112847597266013432011-01-31T19:43:00.000-08:002011-01-31T19:58:09.838-08:00Great Day to Meet New FolksThis morning we awoke to a few rain drops hitting the motor home. No worry as it lasted all of two minutes and then the sun was out. Russ and I were both excited about heading for Lakeland and being able to meet Froggi Donna and Stu McNicol and the other bloggers in the area. We made a stop at my mothers on the other side of our park to pick up a package to mail out and left the park at just after 10. We followed Hwy 98 from Frostproof thru Lake Meade and on towards Lakeland arriving at Smokey Bones Bar and Fire Grill just after 11. We had just parked when Froggi Donna and Stu pulled in on their beautiful bikes. (That looks like so much fun).<br /><br />Lunch was so much fun being able to meet bloggers and rv enthusiest. The food was fantastic and the service provided from the servers was exceptional. Everyone was able to talk with folks and get to know them. A really fun time.<br /><br />We left the Grill and headed over to the Postal Annex to mail out the package we had picked up earlier. It was then time for us to head to the bowling alley for our Monday afternoon outing with people from here at Southern Pines. I had a 520 series and Russ was off on his game today but still did ok. After our three games were done we headed home and Russ went to play cribbage at the clubhouse. I went over to visit Mama and found her not to be feeling in the pink. I will monitor and make sure all is well. Never know about the older folks.<br /><br />Thanks Donna and Stu for hosting a great luncheon.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746532672390727752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763423201426729716.post-5329836626912733732011-01-30T18:11:00.000-08:002011-01-30T18:23:53.940-08:00A Beautiful SundayThis morning we awoke to fog around the area but it soon burned off. It was 58 degrees out and very few people were wearing jackets or sweaters. The sky was blue and the birds were singing. It was going to be a fantastic day.<br /><br />Russ began reinstalling all of the tire monitors that we had checked as they were giving wrong readings. Can't have that with these big rigs and towing a vehicle. He had to also re-enter all the information to the monitoring system mounted on the dash. One of the tires was a bit low so he aired up the motor home and found that there are three bolts broken around the generator. Don't know how we will get the pieces out but that is a project for this week.<br /><br />I made beef stew for dinner and did my delivery of some to my mother on the other side of the park. All enjoyed it as we have not had it in a while.<br /><br />Russ went up to the clubhouse for square dancing. Said that they had enough men for two squares and of course more women who took turns dancing. All had a great time.<br /><br />Looking forward to having lunch with Stu and Donna McNicol of <a href="mailto:2takinga5th@blogspot.com">2takinga5th@blogspot.com</a> and 13 other couples over in Lakeland tomorrow. Until then take care.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746532672390727752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763423201426729716.post-60510448665627328942011-01-30T08:06:00.000-08:002011-01-30T10:28:17.719-08:00I'm going to try againGood morning all.<br /><br /> I know that I have not blogged in a very long time and it was due to my listening to someone who really wanted to put me down and that person succeeded in doing this for 18 months. I have now decided that as long as I am not slandering or hurting anyone that I can say and do what I want to so here I am.<br /><br />I will bring you up to date on what we have been doing since May 2010 and that will be in summary only.<br /><br />May 3 - 7, 2010 We left Southern Pines RV Resort, which has become our winter home, and headed up to Tropical Palms in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kissimmee</span>, Fl. There we camped with SMART (Special Military Active Retired Travelers) Buccaneers for four nights. We really had a good time and my mother was able to enjoy one night of camping out and fellowship before I put her on a plane for Richmond, Virginia.<br /><br />May 7 - 11, 2010 We spent this time up at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Mayport</span> Naval Station (Pelican Roost) in Jacksonville, Fl., enjoying the beautiful views and watching the ships move in and out of the harbor. Russ was able to do some fishing off of the jetty.<br /><br />May 11 -18, 2010 We spent this week at Big Water RV Park in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Summerton</span>, SC. This park is right on Lake Marion. Russ caught a 12 lb. catfish from the dock. <br /><br />May 18 - 19, 2010 Put us at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kamper's</span> Lodge in Wilson, NC. We visited with Russ' mother, sister and her husband and nephew. <br /><br />May 19 - 22, 2010 We were at Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield, VA. We are only a mile from my mother and sister's house. We were able to visit with them and take moms suite case and other things home for her. (That is our job twice a year, pick up and return the suite cases).<br /><br />May 22 - June 10, 2010 found us down at the Thousand Trails Park (Chesapeake Bay) in Gloucester, VA. We really like this park and go there whenever we are in the area.<br /><br />June 10 - 11, 2010 We made another stop at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kamper's</span> Lodge for the night. We again hooked up with Russ' family for supper.<br /><br />June 11 - July 11, 2010 We headed down to Topsail Beach on the North Carolina shoreline. My Aunt Lizzie has a house that is about 6 miles from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Lanier</span> Campground and we were able to do a lot of visiting with her and her family especially over July 4<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> week. A whole lot of fun.<br /><br />July 11 - 15, 2010 We stayed at The Oaks at Point South, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Yemassee</span>, SC. This was just a stop over as we headed to Perry, GA for the Holiday Rambler International Rally. We did go into Savannah, GA and tour the city. We wanted to eat at Paula <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Deen's</span> restaurant but the wait was over 4 hours. Maybe next time.<br /><br />July 15 - 24, 2010 As mentioned above, we are at the Holiday <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ramberl</span> International Rally. Temperatures for the week were 110 + but we did have a building for most activities that was down on the cold side. Had to have a jacket while there. We did have a great time.<br /><br />July 24 - 27, 2010 Stayed at Fair Harbor Campground in Perry, GA, with friends that were having truck/tire problems. We did not feel that we wanted to leave them stranded with no one that they knew around.<br /><br />July 27 - 28, 2010 Moved on up to Thousand Trails Carolina Landing in Fair Play, SC. When we pulled in we found friends that we had made down at the HR Rally.<br /><br />July 28 - August 10, 2010 Another moving time up to Advance, NC and Thousand Trails Forest Lake. Another campground that we enjoy very much. While here we went to see Russ' Aunt and Uncle in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">Mebane</span>, NC and also down to Charlotte to the new <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">Nascar</span> Museum.<br /><br />August 10 - 24, 2010 We are back in Gloucester at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">TT</span> Chesapeake Bay. When we are here we make many trips up to Chesterfield to visit with family and others.<br /><br />August 24 - September 7 and 14 - 20, 2010 We visited Thousand Trails Hershey. We made many day trips in many directions just seeing the wonderful countryside. While we have been here the first stay, many of the rigs going up to Centre Hall are here. During the second stay here, Nick and Terry Russell of Gypsy Journal are also here. <br /><br />September 7 - 14, 2010 was the SMART MUSTER in Centre Hall, PA. There were approximately 200 rigs there and it turned very cold. Everyone had to pull out coats, hats, gloves and winter shoes and socks, but we did have a good time. <br /><br />September 20 - 23, 2010 found us at Cherry Hill Campground, College Park, Maryland. A beautiful campground and so convenient to see Washington, DC. We took two tours and enjoyed every minute. <br /><br />September 23 - October 5, 2010 We are back at Chesapeake Bay Thousand Trails. This is the time that we will pick up Moms suite case for the trip back to Florida. There are other things also going on that we are involved with. We also had a lot of rain during this time.<br /><br />October 7 - 13, 2010 We were in Myrtle Beach, SC at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">Briarcliff</span> Campground. Holiday Rambler was also having a muster out on the beach so we visited with them a couple of times. Great fun.<br /><br />October 13 - 18, 2010 As we were heading down I-95, we decided to spend another week at Big Water Campground and just enjoy the nice weather. We met a couple of couples that will be in the Orlando area when we arrive there in a couple of weeks.<br /><br />October 18 - 23, 2010 Back to Pelican Roost, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">Mayport</span>, Fl. We were able to get our flu shots over at the medical facility with no problem. A great few days again. Friends from Tampa were here and we enjoyed going out to dinner with them one night. We also enjoyed just sitting and talking.<br /><br />October 23 - November 1, 2010 We are now back at Thousand Trails Orlando. Campground is nowhere near full. <br /><br />November 1 - 6, 2010 We have taken the motor home up to Alliance RV Service in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-error">Wildwood</span>, FL. They have found that the driver's side slide in the living room has begun to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">separate</span> and water is seeping in and the flooring needs to be replaced. When Monaco sold to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" class="blsp-spelling-error">Navistar</span> we lost our warranty. We were hoping that the extended warranty would kick in but they would have nothing to do with it, neither would the insurance policy. So we ended up paying big bucks to have the repair work done. This took place the week before Christmas. My big Christmas present.<br /><br />November 6 - April 15 We are at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_18" class="blsp-spelling-error">Southern</span> Pines RV Resort, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_19" class="blsp-spelling-error">Frostproof</span>, Fl. My mother also has a park model trailer here and has been in this park now for 20 seasons. We like the people, the park and all that there is to do. We continually stay busy with Russ calling Bingo on Tuesday nights, playing in the Kitchen Band, doing Harmonica Lessons and anything else that comes along.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746532672390727752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763423201426729716.post-86773183513256253312009-08-24T09:41:00.000-07:002009-08-24T10:45:16.171-07:00Foggy Morning<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhebW-f3NeHw8bWx5NcE7EEbXdZSuqQhmzhUIhI7UIx2e0nSUt5AnFtwYnpuL3NHn4HcF0du6NEdNcGRIFlsVjujQ3ZMIXdHpeT7GXhBHlG8UlvvJqfjo703WqrRskT697FasdMjHU6lHw/s1600-h/IMG_3984.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373584688020526930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhebW-f3NeHw8bWx5NcE7EEbXdZSuqQhmzhUIhI7UIx2e0nSUt5AnFtwYnpuL3NHn4HcF0du6NEdNcGRIFlsVjujQ3ZMIXdHpeT7GXhBHlG8UlvvJqfjo703WqrRskT697FasdMjHU6lHw/s200/IMG_3984.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>This morning we woke up to very foggy conditions here at Elkhart Campground in Elkhart, Indiana. In looking out the front window we could not even see the laundry room door, which is usually visible all the time, or anything else out there. By 9:30 am, the sun was out and not even a cloud in the sky. Beautiful blue all around. As the day has progressed the clouds have started moving in again but it is still a nice day out.</div><div></div><br /><div>We are dumping holding tanks, cleaning off the grill from where the rain splashed dirt on it over the weekend and just getting stuff put in its proper place for us to move tomorrow up to St. Claire, Michigan, to the Thousand Trails park there. We will be there until September 14 when we move again.</div><div></div><br /><div>We are also going to make a Wal-Mart run to stock up on a few groceries and do a bit of bank business beings our bank is located right there. </div><div></div><br /><div>It has been nice being here at Elkhart and getting to know the area. We are almost able to get around to all of the interesting areas up here. We have also enjoyed our visits with Nick and Terry Russell, who writes and edits the Gypsy Journal Newspaper, Ron and Brenda Speidel and Terry and Dale. All of these folks are fulltime RVers as we are.<br /></div><div>I know it has been a very long time since I posted but just got lazy and had had my feelings hurt by something someone said but have decided that I am bigger and better than to let someone spoil my feelings and wanting to let my family and friends know what we are doing and where we are. I am making a promise to you and myself that I will write at least twice a week but want to do it every day.<br /></div><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4P4BFS0SHIy4Gwov-KQOg0JSNg_Yuo6p_xtAfoqyodJxXMmrHR0BXfh9ryhPlFF1N1Pf_yHrpFKdI1xAcZr2yCo7o4UHErnG9kIDgDyJLD_F4FAmcL9rPGAxmk1TCggcGzASikotewd_E/s1600-h/IMG_4202.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373584690101249378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4P4BFS0SHIy4Gwov-KQOg0JSNg_Yuo6p_xtAfoqyodJxXMmrHR0BXfh9ryhPlFF1N1Pf_yHrpFKdI1xAcZr2yCo7o4UHErnG9kIDgDyJLD_F4FAmcL9rPGAxmk1TCggcGzASikotewd_E/s200/IMG_4202.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746532672390727752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763423201426729716.post-75162459594487313332009-05-25T17:11:00.000-07:002009-05-25T17:33:49.268-07:00What Happened?This morning we were awake before 6 and started getting the motor home ready to travel. We had decided while at Chesapeake Bay that we would try out a Corp of Engineer Park about half way to Lockport, NY. The park is Ives Run in Tioga, PA. <br /><br />We left TT Hershey about 8 am and everything looked like it was hooked up correctly. We headed west on US 322 to I 83 N and then we went north on I 81 to exit 77 to fuel up. Diesel was $2.529 at Travel Center of America. As we were getting back on I 81 S Russ noticed the car fishtailing behind the motor home. He stopped as quickly as he could and found that we had lost one of the pins and bolts to the connection to the car. It also bent one of the holding horns, broke the light connection and messed up the air connection for the breaks along with that light. We did get all of this stuff unhooked and I drove in front of Russ to our destination for today. It was about 170 miles that we came after the mishap.<br /><br />Once we were all set up and had had a sandwich for lunch we took off south on PA 487 to PA 660 and found The Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania. The park was awsome and we enjoyed the trails and watching the hawks that were flying all around. We spent about an hour there just looking at stuff.<br /><br />We came back to the campground and Russ worked on some of the broken items and we will stop by Camping World tomorrow while up in Corning, NY and see if they can fix our mishap. Also while in Corning we will go to the museum and factory.<br /><br />We will see what else we find while out.......Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746532672390727752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763423201426729716.post-43384703507948944472009-05-22T08:21:00.000-07:002009-05-22T08:32:25.832-07:00Pickle BallThis morning Russ decided that he wanted a schedule of the weekend activities going on here at the park. He first went to the ranger station and they sent him up to the recreation hall to obtain one. In his adventures to get this schedule he helped in putting decorations on the tables in the rec center, talked to people at the store and pool area, then ventured out to the pickleball court. There were people who were willing to teach he and another man how to play. <br /><br />Everything was going well until Russ tries to get to a shot and takes a big fall across the court. He broke his glasses completely, has a big gash in his eye lid, scrapped both knees and a knuckle. Now just remember, it has been exactly two years ago that he fell and broke his hip and had to have a hip replacement.<br /><br />We are going to go down to the river front this afternoon and then tonight go and watch the Harrisburg Senators play baseball. There will also be a fireworks show after the game. Sounds like fun for me.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746532672390727752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763423201426729716.post-81787402830758638552009-05-21T14:06:00.000-07:002009-05-25T15:43:56.203-07:00Covered Bridges and Intercourse, PAThis morning I woke up about 6:30 am. I watched the Today show taking my shower during some of the segments. The morning is just gorgious out and it is a perfect day for seeing more of Pennsylvania.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXQ2YtA3hMl4088QeSHXjADf_L9AKAeie6J_7dkBNIjetDOW59qBzaKiVyFdzbvFQPB8VvNNwZi6hLVI8tukhPL4LgaGsD873taImpNkMayLWeRvZTq3SBfzMwIBf95-zIL2ImdIEdaBb2/s1600-h/IMG_2610.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339894123028020994" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXQ2YtA3hMl4088QeSHXjADf_L9AKAeie6J_7dkBNIjetDOW59qBzaKiVyFdzbvFQPB8VvNNwZi6hLVI8tukhPL4LgaGsD873taImpNkMayLWeRvZTq3SBfzMwIBf95-zIL2ImdIEdaBb2/s200/IMG_2610.JPG" border="0" /></a>We left the motor home just a few minutes after 9 heading east on US 322 to Cornwall where we took PA 72 south to Manheim where we found two covered bridges. The first was off of Adele by the high school and it was a foot bridge. There were also some interesting rocks that had been moved into the park as a special project.<br /><br />We then went back through the little town of Manheim to Sun Hill Road where we found a one-lane bridge that is used for vehicles. Both of these bridges were very interesting and fun to find.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjVvk2W6t9hQrIB-HdsKpFO0_wleOExhhHtgomXLOR9LgnuAVuxxe8dOnbO3oSMnpIyfWFRghNP9KijdaLRmOCZRaAMQ24F_HodrmmH0plDrU-BBdgvsLKriucHIcj_dDQ1F0HCHefV9OO/s1600-h/IMG_2615.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339894689137895650" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjVvk2W6t9hQrIB-HdsKpFO0_wleOExhhHtgomXLOR9LgnuAVuxxe8dOnbO3oSMnpIyfWFRghNP9KijdaLRmOCZRaAMQ24F_HodrmmH0plDrU-BBdgvsLKriucHIcj_dDQ1F0HCHefV9OO/s200/IMG_2615.JPG" border="0" /></a>Next we headed out US 72 to US 772 to Hunsecker Road where we found our third bridge to view. Again this was a one-lane bridge for vehicles. We also saw many Amish children by this bridge.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg4GJyRYPrdI4eGE4xnFNxIoQSFsnWmVkctZUBpv0bL0LC5NUHOGNT4FewKxJqN5IMCVsok-mTVr-e5Cpxjdkysc_9eH5BR53PF75q0GbKd48dQwW8C97CN7J7s9BSUwcULPyiFVnTGgxT/s1600-h/IMG_2627.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339894694896713810" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg4GJyRYPrdI4eGE4xnFNxIoQSFsnWmVkctZUBpv0bL0LC5NUHOGNT4FewKxJqN5IMCVsok-mTVr-e5Cpxjdkysc_9eH5BR53PF75q0GbKd48dQwW8C97CN7J7s9BSUwcULPyiFVnTGgxT/s200/IMG_2627.JPG" border="0" /></a>After this bridge we headed to the town of Intercourse, PA. We headed for the Bird-in-Hand Bake Shop but found it to be closed as this is Ascention Day and the Amish do not work on this day. Back to US 340 we then headed to a Country Knives Store. It was then back into town where we stopped at Cross Key to visit Intercourse Pretzel Factory. We also checked out Stoltzfus Meats and some of the other little shops in this area. We then went to Kitchen Kettle Village where we had lunch at Kling Restaurant. Food was very good. Russ had a Ruben Sandwich with corned beef and I had a big hamburger.<br /><br />We also saw many Amish families out and about in their buggies. The children are all so cute and well mannered. We also stopped to see a one room school house that was used up until 1969.<br /><br />We followed our GPS directions and saw a lot of the countryside as she brought us in the back way to the campground. It was fun and we did learn a lot today.<br /><br />Do not know where we will head tomorrow but know that we will enjoy it all as this area is so pretty.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746532672390727752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763423201426729716.post-22051207501326425442009-05-20T22:47:00.000-07:002009-05-21T14:52:58.798-07:00A Beautiful DayToday we decided to stay around the campground and just enjoy the day doing what we wanted to. Russ went down to the lake and fished for a few hours. He caught 10 brim but released them all. He said that they gave him enjoyment just catching them.<br /><br />I did laundry and some reading. Sitting out in the sun was very relaxing and peaceful.<br /><br />I finished off the evening by instant messaging Nancy Leivas, Cliff Gruel and my niece Erin Crump. I also had on American Idol to watch the outcome on that show. Very surprising.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746532672390727752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763423201426729716.post-16509479464549471712009-05-19T22:57:00.000-07:002009-05-25T15:49:51.168-07:00Chocolate World<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwMDJE_8gxuZOtchbc4XWAtlIvTm4aBrPbCYUNxxinO3trnfOMmf32tFcSaOGY7peK8Qh1t9yiFIPgmV-0wVovKI1QrgdvTexsvku-JJIAhmgILvoym5BedmHslF5Q7hy3Hnr0FaRll7ZC/s1600-h/IMG_2547.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339897345075475714" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwMDJE_8gxuZOtchbc4XWAtlIvTm4aBrPbCYUNxxinO3trnfOMmf32tFcSaOGY7peK8Qh1t9yiFIPgmV-0wVovKI1QrgdvTexsvku-JJIAhmgILvoym5BedmHslF5Q7hy3Hnr0FaRll7ZC/s200/IMG_2547.JPG" border="0" /></a>Today we went to Chocolate World in Hershey, PA. We learned about the man who built and founded Hershey, Milton S. Hershey. He was a man who wanted to keep his employees happy.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTCbed_YF9n72O930DfRyrbIoTZcZrE3d223JPzHMi4n4WVzJcOD5Cx_ERgAZyZVPTpF7X6FshbBHuFruwJd0f1dcJeINlbzS_kOGuKKd46L878GP832F8Pc4VMTqunQCy6IUBFXgle_f4/s1600-h/IMG_2556.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339897349898268242" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTCbed_YF9n72O930DfRyrbIoTZcZrE3d223JPzHMi4n4WVzJcOD5Cx_ERgAZyZVPTpF7X6FshbBHuFruwJd0f1dcJeINlbzS_kOGuKKd46L878GP832F8Pc4VMTqunQCy6IUBFXgle_f4/s200/IMG_2556.JPG" border="0" /></a>We took the trolly tour seeing the home where he grew up, the school that he founded for under privledged boys, the hospital where he died and other interesting parts of the town. Make sure that if retired military ask for your discount along with the senior discount.<br /><br />Chocolate World has a free tour that takes you through the making of chocolate. You ride along a track in a car that seats 5 and they show all steps in the process of making the chocolate. It is very interesting and really informative.<br /><br />Later this afternoon we decided to go and find the Hollywood Casino in Grantville, PA. Russ played on $5 for about an hour and I lost $25 but we did have a good time and the casino is very nice. We will go back at sometime.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746532672390727752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763423201426729716.post-31384762021237577612009-05-18T21:12:00.000-07:002009-05-21T18:38:30.150-07:00Thousand Trails HersheyThis morning we left Thousand Trails Chesapeake Bay about 7:45 am. We traveled north on US 17 through Tappahannock to US 301 at A P Hill. We crossed into Maryland and picked up MD 3 merging onto I 97. We then merged onto I 695 west merging onto I 83 crossing into Pennsylvania. We then took US 322 east to S. Mount Pleasant Road. Total miles traveled was 259.15 and it took us just under 6 hours doing an average of 50 miles an hour.<br /><br />The traffic was light to moderate all the way here. The countryside has been outstanding with all the green in the fields and trees. Flowers are showing much color also. <br /><br />We arrived at the park early afternoon and found it to be a well manicured venue with nice sites and much to do in the area. We chose a 30 amp pull-thru space as the weather this week is suppose to be in the comfortable range. There were some 50 amp spaces open.<br /><br />We decided to just explore the park here and have left over stew for lupper. As everyone says, the stew always taste better the second day and this was no exception. We took a walk around and will explore the area tomorrow.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746532672390727752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763423201426729716.post-8457723122904933522009-05-17T18:39:00.000-07:002009-05-21T19:19:50.447-07:00Thousand Trails Chesapeake BayWe left Pocahontas State Park on Monday 5/11/09 headed for Chesapeake Bay Thousand Trails in Gloucester, VA. <br /><br />I had to have another blood test done and pick up a new prescription before we left Chesterfield so went to the walk in clinic at our doctors office. Those of us waiting for the office to open were stunned to find out that Dr. Mark Schroeder had passed away on the previous Saturday from a Brain Tumor. Russ and I had only seen him once so will now transfer over to one of the other doctors there in the office.<br /><br />Russ dumped tanks while I was gone and I met him over at the Pilot Truck Stop off of I 95. We topped off with diesel and we were on our way heading north on I 95, east on VA 10, north on I 295, east on I 64 and east on VA 33 to VA 198. Total miles 69.50 A very easy drive and we arrived at the campground about 10 am.<br /><br />We were lucky and found one of the free 50 amp sites open. Space D 23 one of our favorites. We got in and maneuvered enough to get 5 bars on the satellite. This worked well for most of the week. The entire week was partly cloudy but no rain until Sunday and then it rained all day.<br /><br />Tuesday we went to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Wal</span>-Mart to get my prescription filled and just for the ride into town. We had to wait 2 hours as they were having troubles with their computer system. <br /><br />Wednesday was spent at the campground just enjoying it. Russ went fishing in the river but did not catch anything. He was a bit upset about not catching anything but tried again later in the week. We also stopped at a Holiday Rambler Motor Home that was parked a couple spaces down from us because they had a 400 Club sticker on their coach. It was the Lind's whom we had met in DuQuoin, IL. in 2007 at the rally. They are headed to the Maritimes for the summer.<br /><br />Thursday I went back up to Chesterfield to see my family before we leave for the summer. I was also in the hopes that I would get the results of my blood test that was done on Monday. This was also the day that my brother's house was to be auctioned off in foreclosure. There had been a realtor that wanted to buy it but was not going to give Lin anything to help get him out. After talking to our cousin Ken Walker, he decided that he would try to get the house and help Lin out. My brother-in-law Roy and I met Ken at the court house and found out that Lin's sale had been cancelled because of the realtor. Lin happened to see him in the parking lot and talked to him. The realtor has dropped all interest in the house so now Ken is working on getting it. Time will tell as to what is going to happen. I just feel so sorry for Mama in not being able to do anything at this point. She has already put up a lot of money and Lin being hard headed lost it.<br /><br />It was back to the campground and I watched the finale of Grey's Anatomy. The weekend was good.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746532672390727752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763423201426729716.post-41855741257124208282009-03-01T19:04:00.000-08:002009-03-01T19:28:24.214-08:00Baseball, Sea World and Busch GardensFrom the title you can see that this has been a pretty busy week for us. Last Sunday afternoon we took a ride down to Disney World and the sports field where the Atlanta Braves have their spring training. We found out just to get in the area it was $12.75 per person. The ticket seller gave us a program book with all of the teams listed, where they play, what the cost of tickets per game and parking price. We decided on Monday morning that we would go down to Kissimmee and watch the Houston Astros practice.<br /><br />On Tuesday, it was our weekly trip to Frostproof, visiting with my mother, using her washer and dryer for a couple of loads of clothes while we were there. We had also taken our grill and some steaks down for our lunch. I think Mama really enjoyed the steak as it has been a while since she had one. That night we went to Bingo. Mama and Nancy each won a game and Russ and I will have to wait until next time. We have won many of the nights so we could not complain.<br /><br />Wednesday, we went to Lakeland to watch the Detroit Tigers and Atlanta Braves play baseball. It was a very good game and the Tigers won 4 - 3. It was fun being out in the sun and watching one of the best sports around.<br /><br />A couple weeks ago I found tickets to SeaWorld/Busch Gardens at the childrens price and you can go to these parks as many times as you want in a 14-day period. We used our first day on Friday going to SeaWorld and really enjoying just walking around the park and seeing some of the shows. We went to Busch Gardens on Saturday and had a great time. We got to see the Osmond Brothers Show which was outstanding. Russ went on a couple of the rides and I really enjoyed going in the avery. What a day!!!!<br /><br />Today the weather took a turn with heavy winds, rain, and much cooler temperatures. Late this afternoon the sun did shine but the air is very cold out. Hopefully our wonderful weather will be back soon.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746532672390727752noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763423201426729716.post-42216636513727643672009-02-17T19:31:00.000-08:002009-02-18T08:37:50.982-08:00Trip to Frostproof, Florida and BingoThis morning we awoke at about the same time as usual, Russ 6 am and Patty 8 am. Showers for both of us and then we were on the road headed to Frostproof to visit with my mother for the day. Her campground, Southern Pines was having a Health Fair today so we went over for checks for skin cancer, an adjustment to my neck and shoulders, blood pressure and blood sugar checked.<br />We then went to Four Seasons at Sun Ray for lunch and the was very good. Russ had country fried steak, Mama had fish and I had pork chops.<br /><br />From there it was a trip to Wal-Mart for groceries for Mama and then home again. At 5:30 pm we went to the clubhouse for Bingo and hot dogs. I won the first game for $42. No one else in our group won anything tonight. Mama missed out 6 times needing only one number. Better luck next week. We all have done very well at winning this year and we hope that the luck continues with us. <br /><br />We hit the road about 9:10 pm for Clermont and arrived back at our home on wheels just after 10 pm. Shortly after 11 we were both sound asleep and await tomorrow adventures.<br /><br />Til next time, have a great day.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746532672390727752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763423201426729716.post-82181741646387313362009-02-16T20:06:00.000-08:002009-02-16T20:26:59.884-08:00Taking an Airboat Ride<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglHQu78wdI7OyvMr1fG0ammqM3NM2lAWwQCVGmzZaKA-5iSy5hpnaMT1f232iUp6jiLlCWI27kevSd_J5AZN6WKNv3diXJWO6VYLsQOIpp7zQD5LlwAlDxoX2WhMEy6frep5xw6p11O_pq/s1600-h/IMG_1629.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303616907422560626" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglHQu78wdI7OyvMr1fG0ammqM3NM2lAWwQCVGmzZaKA-5iSy5hpnaMT1f232iUp6jiLlCWI27kevSd_J5AZN6WKNv3diXJWO6VYLsQOIpp7zQD5LlwAlDxoX2WhMEy6frep5xw6p11O_pq/s200/IMG_1629.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfrnScDZ1t3AgT1V6LEw0dyBAbsowGE0_zRxS3kx7fa9ibb17l4Qr8LFnsDrCSX1rny8SJeb7c4Rp31dRMinYxGvAemAzZjPW8sY9H09Rok3mV_D5jYt5PgwSHiYA9qjLf5A5a-dxVTHt7/s1600-h/IMG_1612.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303616903554465426" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfrnScDZ1t3AgT1V6LEw0dyBAbsowGE0_zRxS3kx7fa9ibb17l4Qr8LFnsDrCSX1rny8SJeb7c4Rp31dRMinYxGvAemAzZjPW8sY9H09Rok3mV_D5jYt5PgwSHiYA9qjLf5A5a-dxVTHt7/s200/IMG_1612.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>I know it has been a while since I last posted but we really have not been doing that much as the weather has been so cold out. We continue to go to Frostproof on Tuesdays to see my mother and I go down again on Fridays to take her out to eat and to the grocery store or wherever she wants to go.</div><div> </div><div>Thursday, February 5th, Nancy Leivas and I went to Arcadia to their Red Hat Queens Council Madi Gras luncheon. I left Thousand Trails just after 6 am and the temperature at that time was 22 degrees and as I traveled south I saw much ice around the orange trees.</div><div></div><br /><div>Today we decided to take an "Airboat Ride." We went to Boggy Creek Airboat Tours down in Kissimmee and really enjoyed the 30 minute ride. We were able to see many different birds, a bald eagle and an alligator in the reeds. The air was a bit cool but the ride was very delightful and fun. Yes, I would go again and hopefully see more critters.</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746532672390727752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763423201426729716.post-66110872875526641762009-01-18T20:23:00.000-08:002009-01-18T20:56:13.727-08:00The Rest of the Rally and Back to Thousand Trails OrlandoFriday was another cold day at the Florida Super RV Rally but that did not stop us from still enjoying looking at the new RVs and visiting all of the supplier booths. We talked with the people who sold and serviced the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">KVH</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Tracvision</span> Antenna and had them come and see why we were not getting a good picture on our TVs. The wiring that was put in here originally was not correct so they fixed this problem for us. We also got the Blue Ox tow hitch serviced and we are good for another year on that. <br /><br />We received a phone call from RV Connection that the other refrigerator door is in and they are coming to our campsite on Monday to install it. They are also going to check out the front door awning as it is not working at this time. It is still under warranty so let's get it done now.<br /><br />We went to entertainment on Friday night. They were three guys playing brass instruments and they have been together for 40 years. They were very good and we enjoyed them very much. I'm sorry I cannot remember the band name.<br /><br />Saturday morning we got up and the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Leivas</span>' and us decided to go to Cracker <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Barrel for breakfast. It was really good and we all came away stuffed. We headed back to the fairgrounds and a lot of the Buccaneers had decided to leave today. Russ and I also decided that we would leave after lunch as we needed fuel at the Flying J and did not want to fight the crowd that would be there on Sunday morning. We left about 1 pm and arrived at Thousand Trails Orlando around 2:20 pm.</span><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected"></span><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">This morning Russ fixed us egg sandwiches for breakfast, then I did a load of laundry and went to CVS and Walgreens to pick up a few things that we were out of and needed. For lupper, I fixed a pizza while we watched the Eagle/Cardinal football game. When that was over, we went up to the rec hall for entertainment, Dyn-o-Mite Stompers from Leesburg. The dancing was very good but the music was way to loud for my liking.</span><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected"></span><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Another great couple of days. Until next time, take care.</span><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected"></span><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected"></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746532672390727752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763423201426729716.post-9798227923629739892009-01-15T20:40:00.000-08:002009-01-19T11:25:38.953-08:00Florida Super RV Rally, Tampa, FloridaOn Tuesday morning we leisurely left Thousand Trails, Orlando, heading for the State Fairgrounds in Tampa, Florida. It took us about an hour and fifteen minutes to get here and that included a wrong turn but we were able to find a large church parking lot to unhook the Honda from the motor home.<br /><br /><br />In taking this wrong turn as we got back on the correct road, Russ hit a large pothole which caused the motor home to lurch to the left. The linen closet came open and all the can goods that were stored there hit the floor along with laundry detergent and fabric softener. What a mess!!!! We cleaned it all up and went on with what we were suppose to be doing. Having Fun with the SMART Buccaneer Camping Club that we belong to.<br /><br />Just after we got set up and cleaned up, the rains began. It rained most of the afternoon. We went with Nancy and Jim <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Leivas</span> over to the Hard Rock Casino. We first went to the buffet as none of us had really eaten anything and it was 2:30 pm. The food was really good and there was a very good selection. We then decided to play the machines for an hour. I lost but Nancy came out ahead for the day. Congratulations!!!<br /><br />We got back from the Casino in time to join the Buccaneers for "Happy Hour". At 5 pm some of he group went to a Steak House for dinner but with us just having eaten we decided to forgo this meal.<br /><br />On Wednesday morning, our host had a continental breakfast consisting of fruit cups and muffins along with coffee. We all enjoyed this very much. After breakfast the Super show was on and everyone headed over to look at new RVs and to purchase items for their RVs. We walked around for about 3 1/2 hours and by then I was warn out. We came back to the RV and started our dish for the potluck to be held at 5 and rested for a short while. Dinner was great. Nancy and I decided to go back over to the casino and try our luck again. We held our own and just had a lot of fun in doing so.<br /><br />Today when we got up it was very cold out. Russ was not feeling well so I went over to the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">pavilion for coffee and donuts. People were slow getting moving today but before 9 donuts were just about gone. </span><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected"></span><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Again today we went looking at displays and I did buy a coffee table for my mother and a new heater for the motor home. They had put these heaters on sale for $15 and they were flying out of the door. Camping World was even delivering your purchase from them to your rig. What a deal.</span><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected"></span><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Tonight we went to entertainment. As we entered the arena the Rally group served ice cream and coffee. Rick Arnold performed rock and roll along with country music and then there were door prizes given out. We did not win anything tonight but there are two more night when we can.</span><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected"></span><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">We had another good day and look forward to tomorrow.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746532672390727752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763423201426729716.post-58580597451586868872009-01-12T17:00:00.001-08:002009-01-12T17:56:41.516-08:00Updating from Christmas until 1/12/09Sorry that I have not been faithful in updating lately but will try once again to get everyone caught up with our doings for the past couple of weeks.<br /><br />When I left off we were in Chesterfield, Virginia, enjoying the holidays at my sister, Betty, and brother-in-law, Roy's house. We also visited their two daughters houses with much going on at both.<br /><br />Lori and Dave <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Schuelke</span> had just moved into their new house. Dave has been building on this project for two years with Lori's help when she was not working for Dominic Power. Dave did all of the wood (cutting, stripping, and finishing). Pictures of the ongoing work and finished project are in my photos on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">picasa</span>.<br /><br />Dana and Brian have also had a busy year. In January, 2008, Jenna Nicole, was born. She is so cute and full of vim and vinegar. They also moved into a new house in March and had to contend with the slow housing market to sell their old house. Luckily they were able to accomplish this mission and are very happy in their big, wide-open house in Woodland Pond sub-division.<br /><br />On Saturday, the entire family went to my Aunt Blanche <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Ladd's</span> house for lunch and game playing. Her son, Rob, and his friend Penny along with his daughter Ashley were there. Also my cousin Tommy and his wife Pam from Ohio and Fred from Atlanta were also there. We all had a great time and a wonderful meal. Thanks Aunt Blanche.<br /><br />Card games again started with everyone having a good time. Russ and I just could not get the right cards so did not win at all in all of the games played.<br /><br />On Sunday, Russ and I went to Wilson, N. C., to visit with his family. Ms. Sarah has been having some health problems (back and eyes) so we called a family meeting and let her know that it was time that she seek other living arrangements. She is unable to care for her apartment in the way that it should be done. Sarah, Russ, his sister Susan and nephew Connor, went out on Monday to look at assisted living places and to talk with a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">counselor</span> about what to do to get her into one of these. They were able to obtain much information so we will see what will take place in the near future.<br /><br />We returned to Chesterfield on Tuesday afternoon and that evening went to my cousin Mary and Harry's house for a pasta dinner. She also had her mother, our uncle Bryan, her son, Brandon and brother Lewie. Another great meal and wonderful visiting amongst all of us.<br /><br />On Wednesday, New Year's Eve, we returned to Florida. During the week Russ and I had decided that he would come back to TT and move the motor home into a spot and I would go down to Frostproof and stay with Mama for a few days. One she had come down with a bug and we were watching it to make sure that she did not go into pneumonia. We discovered when we got to the car that we had left both sets of keys to the motor home at Mamas house. We did stop at TT and get a space then continued to Frostproof so that Russ could get the keys and come back and move.<br /><br />On Thursday morning Russ got up and searched out the campground for a space that he would like better as we had put in for the extended stay program here. He found a space that he liked better than the one that he had overnight and went up to register at the office. Once moved again he spent the afternoon and evening watching the bowl games on TV. On Friday morning, he had to take the motorhome over to RV Connection to have the refrigerator doors replaced. They had called and said that the door<strong>s</strong> were in but only one had come and the other is on backorder. They did replace the one and did the inspection that needed to be done to have the warranty extended for another year.<br /><br />That afternoon he came down to Frostproof and picked Mystee and I up. We were both glad to get back to our own home. We continued to get our space fixed up like we want it and to meet some of the neighbors and people around us.<br /><br />Over the weekend we continue our set up and watched the play-off games on NFL football. We have gone swimming some, sat outside and just enjoyed the sun, gone walking and bike riding the rest of the time.<br /><br />On Tuesday we went to Frostproof as this is the night that they have Bingo. On the way down we picked up a few things for Mama and just enjoyed our visit. Russ and I both won at Bingo and felt very good about it.<br /><br />Today, we went to Camping World and our second bike had finally come in. Now both Russ and I can ride together.<br /><br />Tomorrow we will be going down to the Tampa Fairgrounds for the Big RV Show and SMART, Buccaneers campout. We will be down there until Sunday.<br /><br />I will report from there.<br /><br />Until next time, take care.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746532672390727752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763423201426729716.post-1973566040502037672008-12-26T19:13:00.000-08:002008-12-26T19:50:28.112-08:00Christmas DayWe are still in Chesterfield, Virginia, and are having a good time. This morning we were up bright and early (6:15 a.m.) as to go over to the Keefer's to watch Jenna open her Santa Claus presents. Jenna is our Great-niece and she will turn a year old on January 14. It was fun watching her open all her presents with the help of Mommy (Dana) and Daddy (Brian). Lots of pictures were taken but I cannot post them as I forgot to bring the upload cable.<br /><br />We all came back over to Betty (my sister) and Roy's (her husband) to prepare breakfast for a big crowd consisting of Betty and her family (7), Aunt Blanche and my cousin Fred from Atlanta, Aunt Lizzie Y. and Uncle Bryan (my mothers sister and brother), my cousin Mary and her husband Harry, neighbors Bridgett, Arlene and Al, my Mother and Russ and myself. Roy and Russ left Dana's at 8:30 to come and begin frying the bacon and sausage. They also made waffles, biscuits, and scrambled eggs. Both Aunt Lizzie and Aunt Blanche bought delicious<br />baked apples. Everything was great. <br /><br />Just as soon as everyone was finished eating and all of the breakfast leftovers were put away and the roast for dinner was started then the card games began. We first played a dice game where you bought three chips for $3. In this game you rolled dice and you passed your chips either left, right or to the middle. The object of the game was to be the last one with a chip. I did not win here.<br /><br />We next played 31 where you are dealt three cards and you are trying to beat at least one person. At your turn you can either pick a card or knock. If you have the lowest hand then you must pay a $1 to the banker. Again it is whomever has money left at the end of the game wins. Didn't win here either.<br /><br />Just before dinner was ready eight of us went to see Dave and Lori's new house. After two years of hard dedicated work on it they were finally able to move in. This house is a work of art and all done by these two fine young people. We are all very proud of them. <br /><br />Once back at Betty's we had roast beef, potatoes and carrots, string beans, homemade rolls and all kinds of pies that Betty made. Once everyone was full, it was back to the card games. Again Russ and I had no luck but it was fun. Everyone left at about 10:30 pm and those of us left were ready for a good nights sleep. <br /><br />This morning Betty took off for shopping and Russ, Mama and I went for a ride to check out a couple of the Elks Lodges in this area. We enjoyed just taking some of the roads that we used to use and see how much the area has built up.<br /><br />I had dinner tonight with Cindy and her family. I took each of the children an outfit and a toy, so hope that they enjoy what I got them. I also took Morgan a birthday present as her birthday is Sunday.<br /><br />On my way home, I stopped and called my brother to check on he and his daughter. I just wish that I could get through to him and have him understand that we do care about him and want to help him the best that we can.<br /><br />A very busy but fun past couple of days.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746532672390727752noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763423201426729716.post-12095410335063843962008-12-20T19:50:00.000-08:002008-12-20T20:15:13.594-08:00Going to Richmond, Virginia for ChristmasAfter spending the past two days down in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Frostproof</span> with my mother we loaded luggage for all three of us into the car and headed to the Orlando Airport. We first made a stop at the Advance Parking Area to leave the car at a price of $7 per day which includes valet parking, covered parking and shuttle service to the airport.<br /><br />We arrived at the Air Tran terminal at 11:45 am and got our boarding passes in short order. I had checked online about getting seat assignments and they wanted $6 for this service. I decided just to wait until we reached the airport and take whatever they gave us. I sure am glad that I did as as seats were immediately behind business class and there was adequate leg room for all of us.<br /><br />Our flight time was 1 hour and 30 minutes with very little turbulence. The Captain, Michael Boos, and his crew were excellent and very accommodating. My brother-in-law, Roy McCarthy, picked us up at the curb and we were on our way to meet my sister, Betty, my nieces Lori and Dana and their spouses Dave and Brian and my great niece, Jenna for dinner at a new restaurant in Chester by the name of Sibley's. This is a very good Bar-B-Que restaurant. We all came away very full.<br /><br />It was then on home for us all and we enjoyed watching the movie "ELF" on TV. I went out and took a few pictures of my sisters decorations on her house and found out how cold it was outside. Tonight it is suppose to get down to around 29 and then tomorrow it is suppose to be raining. I hope that it will clear off a little so that I can go Christmas shopping as we did not want to travel with anything.<br /><br />Tomorrow my mother's doctor will be stopping by to give her a cortisone shot in her knee. Can you believe a doctor actually coming to the house on a Sunday. He said that the reason that he is going to do this is that he will be the only one in the office next week and it is easier to give this shot in the home. Nice guy!!!!!<br /><br />I forgot to bring my cord to upload pictures so will do that when we get back to Orlando next week.<br /><br />Hope that everyone has a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Prosperous</span> New Year.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746532672390727752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763423201426729716.post-80932086301831340392008-12-18T18:50:00.000-08:002008-12-18T19:26:33.090-08:00Slow WeekThe past week has been very pleasant with nice and warm days, some clouds, temperatures in the 80's and fog to start the day but not lasting long at all.<br /><br /><br />Russ has been going up to the recreation hall to play <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">pokeno</span> during the afternoon. I have been doing a lot of reading and computer work while he is gone. On Tuesday's we travel down to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Frostproof</span>, Fl., to see my mom and we stay to play BINGO, leaving after we have gotten our share of money returned. This week I won one pot and my mom won one of the big pots. We keep on trying and have a good time at it. Nancy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Leivas</span> also comes up to play Bingo from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Sebring</span>.<br /><br />Today we took the motor home over to RV Connection for them to inspect the refrigerator doors and order new ones as the spacer on the bottom is broken and they do not have replacements except to order new doors. We also have to have maintenance on the frig for it to have another year warranty on it. We will have this done when the doors come in.<br /><br />After having the frig looked at we took the motor home back to Thousand Trails Orlando and put it into storage for the next two weeks while we are in Richmond, VA. for Christmas. We fly out on Saturday morning and it will be the first time that we have been home for Christmas in over 23 years. My mom is also going with us and it has been that long for her also. This should be a very interesting time as my niece has her little girl and it will be her first Christmas, I will get to see Cindy, my daughter that I gave up for adoption, and her three children. My other niece just moved into her new house so we will be spending time there. We are really looking forward to this trip and all that it is sure to bring.<br /><br />We wish all of our family and friends a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746532672390727752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763423201426729716.post-46714989338028069762008-12-08T19:13:00.000-08:002008-12-18T18:56:51.089-08:00ShoppingYesterday (Sunday) my sweet husband made us a big breakfast consisting of eggs, bacon, his country ham, home fries and toast. It tasted great and we both enjoyed it very much.<br /><br />We decided to take a ride over to Camping World in Kissimmee, Florida, to see if we could find filters for the in-coming water. We did not find what we needed but did find bicycles for each of us. With staying here at TT for the winter we will get much use out of them. The only problem is that they only had one in stock and the other one should arrive in about two weeks. I got a good deal on them as the original price was $209, the sale price was $179 and they let me have the two for $299. Another good thing about these bikes is that the fold up and fit in the back of the car.<br /><br />Today we went to Lakeland, Florida, and had lunch at Golden Corral with the Holiday Rambler 400 Club. We joined this group in 2007 when in Du Quion, Illinois, at the Holiday Rambler International Rally. There were 34 people there for lunch with most of them having known each other for many years. We knew a few and enjoyed meeting others. We will continue to go to the luncheons once a month while here in Florida.<br /><br />We then stopped by RV Connections to set up an appointment to have the refrigerator serviced and have them order the doors. We will take the moho over for them to look at it on 12/18 and then put it in storage while we are back in Virginia for almost two weeks.<br /><br />It is hard to believe that Christmas is only 17 days away.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746532672390727752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763423201426729716.post-36534896488099040992008-12-06T15:11:00.000-08:002008-12-06T15:29:18.874-08:00New Home For A WhileWe finally left the Monaco Repair Facility on Thursday about noon and moved down the road about 5 miles to Three Flags RV Resort on Hwy 44 in Wildwood. The reason for going there was that I had changed our reservations at Thousand Trails from Thursday until Saturday as I did not know when we were going to be finished with the repairs. We ended up having only the slide worked on and will get the refrigerator taken care of after Christmas. They are going to have to order new doors and if we had done it at Monaco we would have had to wait for them to come in and be installed. That could have been as long as a month or more.<br /><br />We will be in Space G30 until 12/19 when we go down to pick up Mama in Frostproof and fly back to Richmond until 12/31. On 1/1 we will come back here to Orlando and spend the next three months. This will be something different for us as we are use to moving after being in a spot for two to three weeks. There is much to see around here to we will spend our time being tourist some days and full timers other days.<br /><br />Last night while at Three Flags RV Resort, we went up to play BINGO. Buy-in is three cards for $2 and you can play their horse race for $1. I won one and a half games for a total of $8 and Russ won one game for $3. We had spent $5 for cards and horse race plus $2 for ice cream. We came home $4 ahead so we had a great night.<br /><br />During the day Russ has started waxing the house so he is staying busy and out of trouble for now. He will complete the job one of these days.<br /><br />We have nothing planned so will just have to wait and see what the next few days have in store for us.<br /><br />Until next time, take care.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746532672390727752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763423201426729716.post-73559005582994997382008-12-02T15:09:00.000-08:002008-12-02T15:29:43.378-08:00Slow DayWe are still in Wildwood, Florida, at the Monoco/Holiday Rambler Repair Facility. After waiting the entire morning for Brady, our service writer, to come by Russ went to the office and happened to see him there. He said that he really did not need to come out with the description of our problems that Russ had given yesterday, he knew what we needed. The next available technician would not be available until Thursday. They already know that they are going to have to order parts so why can't someone come and just get that started.<br /><br />During the night we had a very hard rain. It woke me so I got up just to make sure that all the windows were closed and no leaks anywhere as we only had three of the slides out. When we awoke this morning, it was 44 degrees out but did continue to warm into the 70's this afternoon.<br /><br />Around noon I took a ride over to "The Villages" and went to Wal-Mart. Did not buy anything just walked around looking and stretching my legs for a while. I came back by the moho and picked Russ up and we went and ordered fruit to have sent to his mother and sister for Christmas.<br /><br />It was turkey vegetable soup for dinner and now some tv.<br /><br />Until the next time, take care.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746532672390727752noreply@blogger.com0