Winter Excursion 10, Day 156

It was a typical slow Saturday as most of the campers are in for the weekend.

The boat ramp had a busy day. We had to empty the trash cans as the picnic area and boat ramp were totally full of people. Normally we only have to empty them once after the weekend. When we checked the women's bathroom at the boat ramp there were a few ladies in the girls side. This room is only 5 X 7 with one toilet and a sink. When the door opened out came 7 ladies! We were dumb founded!

The find of the day was this catfish rig.

As I was cleaning up around the picnic area I saw some fishing line. This rig was on the other end. It is over a foot long! There was no catfish on the hook!

Winter Excursion 10, Day 155

It's Friday and it was a very busy day. We had lots of campers coming and going which means lots of site cleaning. I think we worked from 0730 to 1400 without a break!

The good news today was from the Ford dealer. They now are almost sure it is a fuel pump issue. Seems Ford has had some recalls concerning this issue, but mainly for the diesel trucks. The dealer told me that they got a heads up that the 7.3 gasser was going to have a recall also.  Since today is Friday they won't get the new pump in until middle next week. That's OK with us as long as that fixes the issue.

Jerry and Carolyn came over for dinner and we had some super grilled salmon.

The weather continues to be perfect, but rain is in the forecast for Sunday, the day all these campers will be leaving. I love to clean sites in the rain. I may wear just my bathing suit!

The find of the day was this bottle cap.

After the day we had today I sure could have used what was in that bottle!

Winter Excursion 10, Day 154

First thing this morning, after we did our morning checks, we took the truck to the Ford dealer. It is still acting up with it's mis-firing issue. We need to get this solved before we have to tow again. The dealer called late in the afternoon and so far they think it is a "cam" issue and may have to do a complete engine teardown! We hope not, but are happy we have an extended warranty on it if that is necessary.

Back at camp it was just a normal day. Jerry and Carolyn came over in the evening and we continued the yak fest.

Our campsite sure looks funny without the truck in the driveway.

The find of the day was this bow tie.

I think it belonged to Pee Wee Herman, but I did wear it for a little while!

 

Winter Excursion 10, Day 153

We spent the morning cleaning up the camper and our site. We did one more quick trip to Wally World for some last minute supplies before we are "ON" again.

Jerry and Carolyn arrived around 1500. It was good to see them. We spent the afternoon and evening catching up on news.

We were forecast for thunderstorms, but that never happened. We spent the evening outside and had our Sticky Chicken at the picnic table.

Winter Excursion 10, Day 152

We stayed in camp most of the day. 

We did a little laundry and fried up a bunch of chicken wings for Sticky Chicken tomorrow when Jerry and Carolyn arrive.

I also did our 2025 taxes and we will get a refund for the first time since I can remember!

We went out to dinner at a newly opened Italian Restaurant. We will not be going back!

Back at camp we spent the evening outside watching the sunset and talking to a few of the campers as they were taking their evening walks.

It's been a nice three days off, one more to go.   

Winter Excursion 10, Day 151

The weather has cooled off a bit. It was in the 40s last night, so we had great sleeping weather. It is forecast to heat up over the next few days. Just in time for us to go back to work again!

The truck has been acting up again. It tends to misfire after it has sat for a few days. I made an appointment to take it in to get fixed. The last thing we need is a misfiring truck while we are towing!

We drove into Wally World in the afternoon to pick up a few things. The birds are starving so we also stopped at TSC for some bird seed.

We had hamburgers on the flattop and some French fries. Nothing like a good ole' American meal! 

After dinner we sat by the fire until dark. It was another nice day off!

Winter Excursion 10, Day 150

Our first day off and we slept in until 0930! The past four days on had some busy times.

We made some flapjacks on the flattop for breakfast. After breakfast we did a little camp maintenance.

In the afternoon we did some grocery shopping and then just hung out at camp. After four days "ON" it's nice to pretend we are campers again.