Winter Excursion 6, Day 6

We spent the late morning checking out the State Park. Most of the facilities closed last weekend, but you can still check out the attractions here.

This is the dam and spillway that forms Laurel Lake at the far end of the park. There is a swimming area, day use area, and the fishing is said to be good.

This is what's left of the original Pine Grove furnace. It was used for over 100 years for making iron. This area also has a huge day use area. We think in the summer this park gets lots of use.

We did some driving around the local area and found ourselves in the middle of the Pennsylvania apple region. Thousands of apple trees and the Musselman apple processing plant. We also drove into Carlisle to pick up a few things and gas up the truck.

Back at camp it was dinner and a movie.
 

Winter Excursion 6, Day 5

The rain stopped and the sun came out today!

We left camp around 1000 and headed to the West Shore Farmers Market in Lemoyne, PA. It is only open Tue, Fri, & Sat, but on Tuesday most of the vendors are not open. We will go back again on Friday as we really want to get some of the best chipped dried beef in the world!

Kristen, Manu, and their three girls came over to camp for dinner.  Lucy and Frances are really growing up fast. We had not met the baby (Ester) as she is only 11 months old. We had a great evening catching up on everything.

Freeze warning in effect for tonight, but back home they are going to get some Lake Effect Snow! Glad we are heading south!
 

Winter Excursion 6, Day 4

We left Montrose CG around 1000. The drive down I-81 was fine until we got to Harrisburg, then the traffic picked up as it always does. We stopped for lunch at a diner off the Interstate and It took almost an hour to get our lunch! We only ordered a Rueben and a Tuna Melt. We think that had to go catch and clean the tuna!

Arrived at our new campground, Pine Grove Furnace State Park, just outside of Carlisle, PA around 1430. It's really nice and we have a super site. Here's a few pics:

We got all set up, had a few toddies, and a nice steak dinner. One thing about this CG is the cell service is very weak and spotty. If you don't see a blog post for a day or two don't worry, I'll post each day as soon as I can. If you need to call or talk with us it's best to text and we'll get back to you.

All is well in the Boss Camp.
 

Winter Excursion 6, Day 3

Well the sogginess continued until just before noon.

Kaylee spent the morning in bed as usual with her nose sticking out just enough to get some fresh air and not suffocate! 

When the rain finally stopped we took a walk around the campground. 

Cath went into the country store they have and picked up a few Christmas decorations. Kaylee and I waited outside for a long time. Cath finally poked her nose out the door, but only wanted my wallet!

Mid afternoon we drove the 25 miles of backroads to get to Lenox, PA and Bingham's Family Restaurant. This place is famous in this area and has great food. When we arrived I was floored there were only a few cars in the parking lot, normally there is a line waiting to get in. Seems one of the employees came down with Covid yesterday and they are closed starting today. On the way back to the camper we picked up a Calzone for dinner. It was very good, but I'm still hankering for Bingham's Pastrami Sandwich.

Off to southern PA tomorrow, hopefully the weather will be a little better.

Winter Excursion 6, Day 2

Went to bed last night listening to rain drops on the roof. We both said how much we like it and then slept like babies. Woke up this morning to rain and it lasted until almost 1200.

We left camp and drove into Montrose, PA. It's a typical Upstate Pennsylvania old town. Lots of old buildings and a really old downtown that is somewhat in disrepair. We stopped at the local hardware store for some new sink strainers, ours were shot.

Afterward we headed to the nearest Target which was 30 miles away in Binghamton, NY. Seems Cath forgot her blow dryer and curling iron. I think she just wanted new ones!

On the way back to camp we got this pic of a Donut & Ammo Shop, only out in the country would you see that.

About 3 miles from the campground we got these pics of some Halloween decorations at a private house. Talk about going overboard!

We also stopped at Salt Springs State Park about 5 miles from camp. No camping, but it is a really nice park for day use. Here's a pic of the stream with a waterfall. After all the rain we've had it was roaring.

A few toddies, a nice dinner, a little TV, and then off to bed. It's been a soggy day...LOL!

Winter Excursion 6, Day 1

WOW! Our 6th Winter Excursion. We are looking forward to this one. It will be our longest, but with the least amount of miles as we will be in one spot for four months!

The drive today was nice. Backroads all the way to Binghamton, NY, a little Interstate (like 5 miles), then dirt roads to the campground.

Montrose, PA CG is a private CG and we usually don't stay at these, but it is really nice and the owners are super nice. Here's a pic or two of the site:

It's a "Seasonal Site", but the owner is not here so we get to use it. Full Hookups and a deck!

If the rain lets up we will do some exploring tomorrow. We leave here Monday morning and have another easy drive to southern PA.

Cath says it's good to be back in the "Tiny House" again. All is well at the Boss Camp!😀

Eel Weir Day 8

Got up this morning at 0800 to a sunny day and we were on the road by 0915. That was a good thing because as soon as we left Eel Weir the heavens opened up! We had thunderstorms the whole 15 miles to the Jacques Cartier State Park dump station. At the dump station there was a small line of campers, but when it was our turn the skies opened again. I didn't get to wet so all was well. We were home by 1130 and had the camper unpacked by 1400. It's been a great week.

We are looking forward to our winter trip in seven weeks!