Beautiful Sunny Day

It was an absolutely beautiful day here today. The installers from Camping World arrived right on time this morning to install the new window awnings. I love them, what a difference they make. Then we went to Camping World to return a couple items, pay for the awnings and buy more RV stuff.
Tomorrow Ken is going to wash 'the beast' as she needs it. And there are a couple other things that need doing. We bought covers for the vents that allow us to keep them open even if it's raining and Ken has to install those, easy peasy. I have windows to wash. Today I shampooed the carpet thanks to our dirty, hairy dogs. That should last a few days.
Been so busy haven't been able to go walk down on the beach, and also it's been kind of cold, don't like the wind buffeting me around which it does on the beach.
Well time to starting thinking of something for supper.
Until later then...take care.

Finally - Myrtle Beach

We made it today. Alot of construction along the way, it slowed us down. And alot of little towns and such to go through. It was probably around 3:30 by the time we got to our site and put jacks down and slides out. Then there was cleaning to do, and a more permanent setup as we'll be here for 4 weeks.
Park is absolutely huge, would prefer a little more private but it's fine, has water, sewer, electricity, cable and phone at the site. Internet is a $$$ option but not one I will do without of course. We are about 400 yards from the beach, I can actually hear the ocean waves if the windows are open. But with this weather windows are not open, at night anyway. Still chilly, supposed to go down to 37 F tonight. Brrrr.
Hopefully tomorrow will take the 'kids' for a walk on the beach. Laundry to do, etc. Just like at home LOL.
Won't blog everyday, but will do every few days or so.
Until later then...take care.

1/2 Way to Myrtle Beach

Today we left Lakeland at about 10 AM. Good drive all the way. There was a fair bit of construction on the highway, but it only narrowed the road, no holes or junk like that.
We are in Darien, Georgia. It's a very nice campground, not very big, only 50 spots. The weather seems quite a lot warmer than when we left Lakeland, AND NO WIND !!! Yahoo !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just relaxing, they have great internet here, cable, full hookups, we're happy.
Tomorrow, the trip to Myrtle Beach takes us through a lot of little towns, so that is going to slow us down. Once you leave I95, you hit town after town til you get to Myrtle Beach. Looking forward to settling in for the 4 weeks.
On Monday we have Camping World coming to install 2 window awnings for us. I ordered them awhile back at home and made arrangements for them to come and install them while we parked at the campground.
Hope to get a fairly early start tomorrow.
Well until later then..take care.

Florida has come to an end!!

This is our last day here in Florida. Other than the wind, it's been most enjoyable. Not the temperatures that we would have liked to experienced, but nice. Tonight we are going out for dinner with Ken's sister and brother-in-law, Iris and Bob. We have eaten and eaten some more while here. Yesterday they had a luncheon after a craft show. It was very nice, all the ladies contribute to the luncheon. I did buy something at the craft show. It has been on my list of things to get for the MH for some time. It's a drying rack that fits on the back ladder of the MH to hang your clothes out. Then last night we went to some church hall that offers dinner for $6. It was okay, didn't knock my socks off but ok. The people here seem to know where to go for all the food bargains. Iris said that they spend very little on groceries while down here. I can see why !!
For about 3 days now the wind has been brutal. Up to 25 miles per hour at one point. We all pulled our awnings in. Went to bed listening to the howling. Wouldn't be so bad if it didn't also drop the temperature, AND it's howling again.
Gave the 'beast' a good vacuuming today and did some laundry.
Destination tomorrow is somewhere in Georgia then Myrtle Beach on Saturday.
All in all it's been a pleasant stay here, nice visiting with Ken's family. Very nice to put down 'root's for a week. But ready to move on to MB.
So...until later. Take care.
**sorry still no pictues, not a one.

Just Vegging !!

Yesterday we just kind of really got settled in. Got the bikes out of the back of the care, finally put the awning out (much to Jackie's displeasure, most of you know the reason for that!!!)BUT it was raining, pouring actually. Had a bit of problem with my hot water, was just warm coming out of the tap. Thinking oh oh!! more $$$$ to get a new element AND I don't want to use public showers. Got onto my favourite RV forum, the guys that have helped me time and time again and explained the problem. Right away one of the most reliable members asked me if I had left the outside shower taps on, off at the shower head but taps on. I had been using the outside shower to clean off hoses and such. Ventured out into the pouring rain and sure enough that was exactly what I had done. He explained it's something about water backtracking and mixing with the hot in the lines. Whatever the explanation, that is exactly what it was. Problem solved. Whew was I relieved.
We then headed out to the Camper's World about 20 miles away to pick up a new water filter for the coach. Marlene..you know what happened to my other one LOL. By the time we got back the rain was letting up and finally stopped. Yahoo.
Ken's family invited us over for supper last night and we spent a very enjoyable evening chatting and having several laughs. Not to mention a very good supper.
Today has dawned chilly, but sunny, not a cloud in the sky. Weather prediction is 63 degrees and it's 41 degrees right now. Check the temperature box on the blog. Not much planned for today, get the bike tires pumped up and take a spin around the park.
Until later...take care.
*sorry Robin camera hasn't even come out of it's case yet. Soon.

Destination Reached !!

We made it to Lakeland today. All setup and enjoying not having to move, for a week, anyway. We have a pretty nice spot, under some trees, with a concrete patio. That is great, it if rains, no doggie dirty feet.
Ken's family here, get together every Friday night with a bunch of friends, they go out to a restaurant then go back to someone's place and play cards. This week because Ken's brother and wife are heading home on Monday, and his sister and husband, just arrived yesterday, one of their friends had a little celebration at their place. They had BBQed hotdogs/hamburgers with all the trimmings. It was very nice. No card playing for us, I hate playing cards. Then we went to Walmart and picked up some groceries and other items we needed.
Just relaxing and enjoying the warmer weather. Although it's not super warm, it is certainly warmer than where we were last night.
Probably won't update the blog everyday now, since we're here and won't be much interesting stuff, just now and then.
Till later...take care.

Stayed Put

Our next stop was about 100 miles down the road. We checked into it and it didn't have cable and it didn't look the greatest and it was the most expensive so far. We thought that we'd just drive through then and see if we could book into our site in Lakeland a day early. Phoned them but someone is in the site and they didn't have anything else. No problem, we just decided to stay put here. This is a really nice campground, and we're very comfortable here. It is supposed to get down to 27 degrees F tonight, so we will have to disconnect the water outside as it will probably freeze. We should be fine in here for water as long as the furnaces are running and believe me, they will be running.
We fixed the bedroom TV that had fallen down the second day out. It took some fiddling around as it's in a tight spot and we had to ratchet the bolts into place. We added some more screws as the ones there had stripped and they really needed more than what they had. So it's back up. Ken can watch his icky show 'Survivor' and I won't have to endure it. Also fixed a couple minor things that needed looking into. Nice to just sit and veg today, just wish it was somewhat warmer. So tomorrow we have about 170 miles to Lakeland. The roads are good, hopefully we'll make it in about 4 hours or so.
Til tomorrow then..take care