Can you tell by the heading we had a full day?
It was around 50 when I got up this morning a little after 5. It's our final day of the Escapees (SKP) rally here in Carthage, MO. It has been a great week with many good times and LOTS of laughing. Dean went up for coffee around 7:30 or so, and I followed an hour or so later, taking the trash up on my way. After enjoying a visit with everyone, I told Dean I would like to go visit the RV Store that is next door to the park. I wanted to see if they had any over the cabinet towel holders. Cindy said she would walk over with us. I didn't find what I was looking for, but Dean bought a stool that folds up. We have one in the RV that I use all the time, but he wanted a taller one that he could also sit on when he's working on something low to the floor/ground. It will be a great multi purpose stool that he'll probably use quite a bit.
Once we returned to the campground I suggested we walk over and talk to our neighbors behind us. We've been so busy we haven't had the chance to do that. Why are we doing this? The very first day of the rally they invited us to stop by their rig one evening for an RVillage get together at 5. We left to go eat at 5 that evening and I didn't see the message until around 8 that evening. I responded with that information and asked if we could stop by to visit sometime. It's been pretty busy this week and we just haven't made it over. We visited for about 25-30 minutes. What a small world it is! Mike and Tammy originally lived in Neosho. My niece and her husband live there so I asked if they might know them, and they did. Melissa (my niece) and Tammy actually worked together several years ago, and they knew Tim as well from a business he owned. We will try to get together with them again before we leave early Sunday morning.
RVillage is an online group to bring RVer's together. Often when others see someone post their location at a campground someone will suggest a get together like Mike and Tammy did. We've been invited to two this year. Both times we didn't see the message until the event was over, so I'm going to have to do a better job of checking my messages. It's a great way to meet like-minded RVer's. RVillage provides a list of topics you enjoy, so others can seek friends with similar interests. They also have many, many groups that you can join such as Full Time RVers; Handy RV Tools and Tips; Bloggers; Christian Couples; Heartlanders (our rig is a Heartland); RV's and Instapots; etc. I don't look at it as much as I used to, but I do enjoy going on line occasionally to look and I've asked several questions seeking information on things to see and do in places we plan to visit.
At 11:15 our group loaded up and caravanned to Sirloin Stockade for lunch, paid for by our Chapter. The food was good and the desserts were really good. Yes, I have a HUGE sweet tooth.
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| Hi Stan! Hi Linda! I see you waving back there! |
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| Dean and Mark also waving and Karen hiding! |
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| My sweet, handsome husband! |
When we returned to the campground, I went in to rest. My eyes were heavy but my attempt at a nap disappeared as soon as I closed my eyes. I've never been one to nap much. Not too long after that I heard a knock on the door. It was Karen wanting to know if I'd like to go for a walk with her and Huckleberry (her dog). Sure, l just needed to put some different shoes on before joining them outside. I like to walk fast, but Karen moves even quicker than me. Thank goodness for Huckleberry stopping every little bit!! Just kidding, Karen! I appreciated her asking since it made me get up and move! We had a good visit and walk, occasionally stopping to visit other dogs along the way.
At 3:00 we went to the clubhouse to play Card Bingo again. I won three games! Wow, I was rolling in the dough - a whole $3. It was fun and a good way to get together for visiting and more great laughter. If the caller could just remember a spade from a diamond it would move on just a little faster. Lol!
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| Everyone getting their ice cream before they leave. |
The camp host, Mike came in and left ice cream sandwiches for each of us. Marianne brought up her leftover snickers truffle and candy; and Linda brought her apricot bars. I think I've gained nearly 5 pounds this week. Actually I don't know for sure, but I feel like it! During our games, Drena told me she had gone to Goodwill earlier and found several flannel shirts. I told Dean afterwards I'd like to go up and see if I could be so lucky. Unfortunately I didn't find any flannel shirts that I liked or they weren't the right size. I did find one denim shirt I was going to buy, but then I realized I had no money and Dean had gone out to sit in the car. I decided to just put it back and leave since the line was so long and I'd have to go out to get money from him. Maybe I'll go back tomorrow and if it's still there I'll get it.
Around 6, the fire pits came out for the last time for this rally.
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| Drena, Linda & Stan |
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| Keith, Mike & Mari Anne |
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| Dean, Alvin & Linda |
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| LeRoy, Cindy, Pete |
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| Me, Alvin & Linda |
What a great week it's been. The time flew by. This is our last campout for 2019 together. We start the 2020 camping season in April.
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