I woke up about 6:00 am, had a cup of coffee, and decided it was to early to get up. So back to bed. Bob called me about 8:30 am as I had an appointment for a hair cut in Lockport at 12:30. We stopped at the bank to get some cash. On the way, Debbie sent a text inviting us to lunch at 1:15 at the hospital where she works. I said, "sure if I get done in time." There was a problem but it all worked out in the end and we met Debbie.
TUESDAY:
Here's another day! And how do you like the temperature change? Not so nice, ahe? The TV weather person said 17 out of the last 20 days was below average. I guess fall is about three weeks early. I don't like it!!
Most of the morning I pro casted on what to work on for the day. Just hopping from one thing to another. I wrote out a few over due greeting cards. I prepared and mailed an e-mail for the camping group. I folded the drip dry clothes. Then after lunch, I went to the library as I'm out of reading material.
Bob cut the lawn so that's all done before the next rain. He has a couple projects going in the garage.
I cut off some t-shirts that are too long for me. I zigzag the hem and that worked fairly well. Yes, Sukie the white paper behind the needle does help to see the needle hole to thread it. Only had one thread knot but it came out easily.
After supper I made Banana, Date, & Nut bread to bring camping. Not the most exciting day.
WEDNESDAY:
During the night, I got up and shut the window! Wooo it was cold. Too soon, too soon for these temperatures. I pulled the same trick today-up at 6 and back to bed. Then I slept late and till I showered, it was 11 o'clock before I left the house to go for camping groceries. Bob went along to get groceries, to help me.
Once home it was sort stuff that goes in the house from the stuff for the camper. Bob took a nap while I pulled stuff out of the cupboards and freezer that I wanted to bring. He later carried it all out to motor home for me.
We are chairmen for the weekend camp out and that means cooking Sat. breakfast and supper. No big deal once you decide what to cook. Pancakes, sausage and scrambled eggs is pretty standard for breakfast. For supper, we had decided on hot dogs. Betsy suggested a meat sauce to put on them so she helped me "create" it tonight. She had it at another cook out. It made up very tasty. Then I still need to make another casserole to go with it. All the ladies bring casseroles. Counting ourselves, we have five camping units signed up to come.
I took a breather and sat under the gazebo trying to get a picture of the Finches that are eating the sunflowers.
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| CAN YOU SEE THE FINCH? |
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| SO PRETTY! |
Our clothes and cosmetics are packed so we should be ready to leave right after lunch tomorrow.
THURSDAY:
We arrived at Southwoods RV a little after 12:00pm. Bob registered our unit and we headed for our site. Bob walked around and around it. His big ta do was which way to park for everyone’s convenience since we are cooking. Afternoon sun was a big determent. Okay Bob, let’s make a decision. Finally set up, then it was realized that our electric cords wouldn’t reach. With out question, nothing to do but tear down and re-park it. After all that balancing in the first place, man! Bob was not a happy camper! So a couple hours later we were comfortable and enjoying our selves.
That afternoon, Bob and Judge Jae tore our entrance door apart as I have had a horrible time trying to open it. Push-pull, swear, push-pull etc. Call Bob for help. Judge Jae got his lap top out and researched our problem. Bob had paper work sent in from a call he had made at home. So the two technicians set out to solve the problem. They tinkered and tinkered! They had the door down to it’s skeleton. Then it was finished; and what to my surprised eyes did appear? The door worked beautifully. Boy, high fives all around. I am so grateful, it works so easy now.
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| THE WINDOW WAS TAPED FOR SECURITY. SO IT WOULDN'T FALL OUT! |
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| THE NITTY GRITTY OF LATCH |
Bonnie had permission to pick apples off a tree down by the
office so we went there. Then she and I
sat in the sun to peel them and she later cooked applesauce. A pleasant afternoon.
We went out to eat at a place called Stone’s. Good Meal!
Guess the group was tired as when we got back to camp, some
disappeared. Bob, Judge Jae and I sat
out for awhile. He coached us on our
IPhones. No girl talk so I went inside
to read.
This morning we heard our friends talking outside. 8:30 am and they are up and ready to
cook. What a pleasant surprise! Donna had waffles ready to cook and melon all
cut up. So out I go with my bed clothes
still on and told her how much I appreciated her efforts. So nice.
I got dressed and made a big pot of coffee.
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| DONNA FIXING WAFFLES |
We talked about events for the day. I wanted to go to the Alpaca Farms near
Bergen. That would be something
different. Everyone was agreeable so
after clean up; away we went. I was so
pleased and happy that we went. The
owner lady was very knowledgeable. She
talked and talked about the history of them.
They had just sold off about 40 of them (Breeding Farm) but she still had 16 to
observe. They are so cute. Guess what, they all do their dodo in the
same spot. Interesting ahe?
We tried to feed them apples from a near by tree and found
out they do not have a top set of teeth.
You must hold the food with an open palm so they can grasp it.
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| THEY WILL SPIT AT YOU! |
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| MANY FEMALES ARE EXPECTING. 11 1/2 MONTHS GESTATION. |
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| THE MALES KEPT IN SEPARATE PEN |
They also had a store with beautiful Alpaca (made in
America) fur/yarn. It’s a wool type but
better quality. Beautiful items; quite
pricey. Bob found a pair of socks to
wear in his fishing boots.
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| BUILDING LOOKS NEW |
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| BEAUTIFUL PRODUCTS |
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| BONNIE MODELING HATS AND MITTS |
Then we all
drove to Churchville to the Camping World store. We gawked and gawked at all the items,
discussing how something cheaper would work.
Ha! We did make a purchase but
nothing big time. It’s fun to look at
what’s available. One has to stop and
think, do I really need that or do I just want that? Ruins a good time every time.
Back at camp around 2:00 pm, it was hotter than blazes! One more couple had arrived. They had plans to attend an Estate Sale. We had a ½ a sandwich and then I took a
shower. We are going for fish dinner at
4:45 so we didn’t want to eat too much.
Then to our surprise, another Holiday Rambler owner had
spotted us and stopped to say hello. He
is from another chapter down state. He
offered to show everyone his new 2013 Fifth Wheel. We had seen it when we camped with that
Chapter @ Turning Stones Casino in May.
Beautiful rig! It has a fireplace
in it. Roughing it Smoothly!
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| BOB JAE HAS A FIX IT PROJECT ON HIS COACH AUTO MIRROW ADJUST WINDSHIELD WASHERS |
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| LOOK AT THIS MESS OF WIRES AND THEY HAVE TO FIND THE PROBLEM RIDE EM & FIX EM! |
After coffee, I dressed and started cooking the sausage. I put that in a crock pot and then started scrambled eggs. I tain't never cooked two dozen scrambled eggs! Then prepare the pancake mix (3 batches) which will be cooked outside.
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| DICK COOKED THE HOT DOGS ON HIS $150.00 GRILL THAT HE PURCHASED FOR $10.00. HIS GREAT LAWN SALE DEAL! |
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| EVERYONE IS STUFFED! TIME FOR CAMPFIRE! |
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| EVERYONE IS SO STUFFED IT'S HARD TO STAY AWAKE |
Betsy put the pool heater on in the morning for us so we could swim. The pool was down to 76o from all the rain. My friends, Mo & Sam brought over some Italian Almond Cookies for our trip. Mmmm good. We visited and swam.
After dark, I started work on this Blog. While Bob was editing the photos, I laid on the couch just for a breather-ha...He called me at 10:30 and I couldn't wake up enough to finish this.
So it's been a great week. Next week will be even better with the wedding.
We will leave the Gran View on Sunday for another camp ground, to dump and to rest up! Then the drive home so probably no Blog until Monday again.
Have a good week and thanks for clicking in.
Making Memories!
GOLDEN GRAM
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