Two Day Stop–Tupelo, MS.

It was a 296 mile drive from Blanton Creek Park to Tombigbee State Park. The park is located Just outside Tupelo, MS. It has 20 RV sites and the usual SP amenities and sewer. Judy and I wanted to stop in Tupelo so we could visit the home where Elvis spent his early years. We will visit “Graceland” during our two day stop in Memphis.

Friday evening( remember the 3 hr time difference) we received a call from PGE HR informing us  they had received the results from the drug/physical screening we had completed in Columbus. It was no surprise to us that we were found to be drug free and in good medical condition! So she told us she would shortly (minutes) emailed the official “offer” paper work and a couple of other disclosure forms. Judy and I printed the forms, filled them out, scanned them and emailed the completed forms back shortly. Isn’t technology grand!

Elvis’ birth place and home until thirteen

     

The church Elvis attended and sang gospels (the church was moved to the museum site)

 

Judy and I took advantage of the disk golf course.

 

That is all for now.  Thanks for stopping by.

Next Blog: Tue

Blanton Creek Update–3/20/14

Judy and I have been enjoying our visit here at the park as “just campers” since our arrival Friday evening. The rainy weather kept us inside the RV most of the weekend. We did spend some time back at the office visiting with Char and Ed and teaching them the card games we picked up at Adelaide Shores RV Park.

The rainy weather prompted the four campers in the park to pack up and clear out by 8:00 AM on Sunday. One camper packed up and pulled out Sat. evening because he did not want to be packing up in the predicted heavy rain forecast for Sunday AM. He was the smart one. The ones that left early Sunday did in fact have to pack-up in the heavy down pour. We have been the only campers in the park since.

Tuesday

Judy and I drove into Columbus to Acute Care Express, the facility we had been instructed to have our employment physicals for our employment with Portland General Electric. It included a drug test, vision exam, hearing check, respiratory exam and the usual basic vitals check-up. It seemed to be a bit much for a campground job. Judy really liked the audio portion in the tiny sound proof booth. (Not!!!!!!!)

Wed

Wednesday morning we sat outside in the warm sun and visited with our friends Keith and Merle.  They come to the park daily to walk their Yorkie, Suzie. While we were talking, I spotted a bird flying across the lake in our direction and when it turned I could tell it was a Bald Eagle. It  landed in a tree just across from us. Judy suggested that I get the camera and take some pics. 

       

We had planned to leave the park on Wed but we had a mail shipment sent out Monday and it did not get here so we decided to wait on it. We will most likely leave Friday AM now because the mail isn’t delivered until after Noon and we do not want to leave that late.

Judy and I went to the office Wed evening to talk with Donna and Bob, our replacements. We first met them last year before the park closed.  They expressed an interest in applying for our position for this season. They have been volunteering at nearby FDR State Park. We recommended them to our boss Mike, and he met with them and hired them.We know they are going to be  great additions to the park team. 

Thurs.

Judy and I had no plans except to hang out and wait and see if we received our mail.  We checked at the office at 12:30 and we were happy to find out it did come in. So, we are planning to leave out early Friday morning.

Judy delivered some freshly made brownies to Bob and Donna and also a batch to the land management office.  She used the new recipe she got from Toni (Adelaide Shores RV Resort). Everyone indicated they were yummy.

Early in the morning I walked over to talk with two men fishing near us. I must have brought them good luck because while I was talking to them, one of their rods was almost pulled off the dock.  A nice size striper hit it.

That is all for now.  Thanks for stopping by.

Next blog: Tue.

Back at Blanton Creek Park

Fortson, GA

We said good-bye to family Friday and traveled the 150 miles to Blanton Creek Park with a short stop at Camping World. It was 5:30 PM when I drove through the gates of the park. We “closed” the gates here last Sept. 29th after finishing our workamper stint.

     

Char and Judy Catching UP.   

Ed and Char our co-host for the two seasons we worked here were the on duty host. We took a few minutes to “catch-up” a little and then went to site 15, a waterfront site to set up for our stay. Ed already had steaks on the grill and invited us up for dinner. How nice was that?  It took us about 40 min to get settled in on our site, and then it was back up to the office for a delicious dinner and a full briefing on all the new improvements to the park. It was great seeing Ed and Char.  I know the new co-host are going to enjoy working with them as much as we did.

      The comfort stations were painted inside and out and the sinks got a nice make-over.

I am going to really enjoy staying down in the park and not being in a working position! We are on one of the best waterfront sites and only a few campers are in the park. We even were able to get a SAT TV signal.

Site 15!  

That is all for now. Thanks for stopping by.

Next Blog: Wed.

Tying Up Lots of Loose Ends

Judy and I have been very busy taking care of lots of necessary things as we prepare for our extended travel out west. We are thinking this journey may take us away from the south east for two years.


Before leaving Florida last week I had the truck and fifth wheel maintenance services completed. The tires were inspected on the truck, CRV, and trailer.  I know “stuff can still happen” but I like to try to minimize the severity of problems if possible.


Today we closed three different bank accounts and shifted those accounts to a single national bank. We decided to consolidate to a single bank to make things simpler. We chose to go with the bank our son uses to make it easy on him if something should happen to Judy and I at the same time as we travel. It also helps that Judy retired from it and has many former employee perks!


We also had our scheduled eye check up today. We both received a good report on our visual health. Only two more appointments for me this week while Judy has three to go.  We also still have to have a drug test, a basic physical and hearing (audio) test for our workamper job. Judy spoke to Portland General Electric HR this morning and suggested they be arranged next week when we will be at Blanton Creek Park near Columbus, Ga. We received a call later in the day informing us of the facility that would perform the services. We know exactly where it is located.


Before leaving Florida, Judy and I decided that we would sell the CRV because she did not want to drive it across country. I placed an ad on CL Friday and sold quickly. So, Judy will resume her navigator duties in the truck with me. It should be a lot easier since I mostly use GPS

SOLD!

We will continue visiting with family and friends until we leave for Blanton Creek Park this Friday. I think we will enjoy just being campers there. We did enjoy our time as gate attendants/host for the past two summers though.


That is all for now. Thanks for stopping by.
Next Blog: Sunday

On the Move

Even though Judy and I planned to leave Adelaide Shores RV Resort in Avon Park, FL on Thursday we decided to leave one day early.  After playing the morning round of shuffleboard and discussing the weather forecast for Thurs. we decided to go ahead and leave a day early in good weather. We had said our good-byes to our many friends throughout the last few days. We will sure miss everyone. Lots of folks drove by or walked over as we put the final touches on our travel preps for one more round of good-byes. A special thank you to Toni for the delicious gourmet brownies. She and David have decided to return next year after giving the park a one month try out! We will be returning again after our foray out west.

Judy and I headed north after a later than planned departure for the 452 mile first leg of our westward trek. We will be in Milledgeville GA for a week of scheduled doctor appointments. We arrived at my sister Faye’s and her husband, Billy Thurs. AM. We dropped the fiver off at a local CG for a weeks storage while we stay with them.

Barb, Judy and Marvin just before we pulled out (yes I closed the doors)

We caught a few ZZZs in a busy rest area

 

  In storage for the next 8 days ($12.00)

The weather is cold, windy and rainy, I already miss Florida!

That is all for now. Thanks for stopping by.

Next Blog: Sunday

Weekly Update: 03-03-14

Our final week here at Adelaide Shores RV Resort has arrived, pulling out Thursday for the 3500 mile pull to Oregon. But, we aren’t gone yet and we plan to enjoy the remaining few days with friends here until we pull out!  We have been busy this past week.

Sunday: We went to Frost Proof (yep, that is the name) Florida just up the road from us for cool treats with some of our cards group friends. (Remember to “click” to enlarge photos)

    

Monday: Marvin and I played in another shuffleboard tournament, our stay was short lived! (No Pics)

Wednesday: Judy and I went to the Atlanta Braves spring training opening game against Detroit.

       

Judy used the washer/drier combo for the first time! Thanks to Toni and David for the tutorial.

Friday: Our park hosted a shuffleboard match with another local park, we soundly defeated them.

George and Laurie visited us and Dee & Jim.  We had a great Chinese Lunch. Really enjoyed catching up with them since our last visit in Myrtle Beach last Nov.

Saturday: Went with our friends and rv neighbors Gary and Barb to the local country club for a vey good afternoon dinner and delightful conversation.

That is all for now thanks for stopping by.

Next Blog: Saturday week

Weekly Update: Feb. 22, 2014

Judy and I have been busy this week enjoying the many activities offered by the park and the surrounding communities of Avon Park and Sebring, FL. We like having a menu of different activities to choose from. Here is what we were up to this past week;
Monday & Tue –  One of my friends, Marvin, and I were encouraged by a couple of members of the Avon Park Shuffleboard Club to  enter a two day Florida Shuffleboard Association sponsored armature tournament at Sebring FL. We were reluctant to do so because we had only played at the RV park level. We decided we would play so we could pick up some good experience. Our first match (best two out of three) lasted from 9:00 Am until 1:15 (4hrs), the longest match of the tournament!  Even though we lost the match, it raised our confidence level. We continued to play and advance. We finished up in fourth place out of 25 teams.
 
Wed – Judy went to Tampa Downs with a group from the park to bet on the horses.  She reported they had a fun time. She won $16.00.


Headed to the Post                      Galen and Georgia, friends from Milledgeville
         


Friday – After we played morning SB Judy and I took a drive to Punta Gorda so I could drop off my Florida Conceal Carry Weapons (CCW) license application package. I have one from GA. but now that we have changed our residency to FL I thought it would be prudent to get one from FL. Once we finished our business I asked the clerk if there was a good seafood restaurant nearby. She recommended one at Fisherman’s Village. It was a collection of waterfront shops and eateries on the waterfront. The restaurant she recommended was excellent.


Friday evening we went to the park clubhouse and enjoyed the music and comedy routine of “Spitin’ Image”, an identical twin brother duo.

Click here for a sample!


That is all for now.  Thanks for stopping by.