Sunday, July 22, 2018 - Taking Stuff to Storage & Bringing Things Back, Moving Day to Branson, Lunch at MacFarlain's, Back Pain

Sunday, July 22, 2018 - Taking Stuff to Storage & Bringing Things Back, Moving Day to Branson, Lunch at MacFarlain's, Back Pain

You might remember a few days ago I mentioned setting an alarm on my phone so I wouldn't oversleep.  I did that, and even with the fan and air conditioner going I could hear it at the other end of the RV in the living room area.  I needed to get up so it didn't really bother me, but had no idea it would be loud enough to wake me up with the noise and distance between us.  I expected it would need to be at least near me to wake me up.  Good to know I guess!  

I made coffee and was enjoying my first cup when Dean got up.  He had a second cup and then we changed clothes and drove to our storage unit.  We have things to take back - our bleacher seats we needed for the horse show yesterday, the booster seat we keep on hand when Jaxson visits, and a few things I didn't think we needed in the RV.  We picked up a few winter items while we were there.  

Sunrise as we left the RV Park.

Sunrise overlooking Oswego's golf course.  Beautiful!

With that out of the way, we returned to the RV Park, ate breakfast and then started getting things done before we leave for Branson this morning.  Dean checked the slides to be sure debris was removed before sliding them in and I started putting things up inside.  Once I was finished I went out to help him.  It was 10:07 when we pulled out with me driving.  I drove until right before Highway 96 ended where Dean took over, and then merged onto I-44. I think I would have done fine on I-44, and even on Hwy 360 around Springfield, but I'm not ready to do the steep grades on Hwy 65 going south to Branson yet.  

The traffic coming north from Branson was heavy today, and I was glad it wasn't that busy on the southbound road.    It was 2:00 by the time we arrived, found a site to park and had everything set up.  We turned the air conditioners on, and then left to have some lunch.  We just wanted something to eat and close by so we chose McFarlain's, just outside of the Treasure Lake entrance.  This used to be one of our all time favorite places but the last couple of times we've ate here I haven't been as happy.  I had a chicken salad sandwich today and it was okay, but I've had better.  It had a thin layer of chicken salad on it, lots of lettuce and the bread was a bit dry.  It was okay - just not great!  Dean had a pork chop and he liked it fine.

We returned to Bentley and I took advantage of everything being put away to vacuum and dust before getting things out.  

My back started hurting Saturday and by the time we got here today it was really bothering me.  Once we set down I promptly fell asleep.  When I woke up it was even worse.  I took a couple of Tylenol and applied Biofreeze to where it was hurting.  It eased it a little but not enough.  I'll do some stretches and see if it won't ease up a bit over the next few days.  If not, I may be searching for a chiropractor in the area.  Why did it wait to do this until Dr. Frisbee was closed over the weekend?   I know it will get better.  Hopefully I can walk in the morning for awhile before we have to leave for a Dr. appointment in Springfield.  Walking is good!



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