Fall & Winter 2013 in Wachula Florida

Monday October 7th 2013

Its the day before we leave for Florida and all is well if it ever stop raining here so we can finish up getting things ready for winter before we leave. Today we take the car and put it in storage for six months.

Tuesday October 8th

Well this is the day we leave for Florida. We should be able to leave around 10 a.m. this morning. Left just a couple of minutes before 10 a.m. and arrive in Greenwood IN at the Camping World around 2:30 p.m. A lot of construction on I 69. When we arrive here the parking lot was full of  units for sale cause they are repaving the parking lot. They did say they was thinking of shutting the electric off because of people trying to live here in the parking lot.

Wednesday October 9th 2013

We was on the road before 9 a.m. this morning and drove all the way to Cullman AL. This is about 425 miles. There was a lot of construction on I 65  but all in all it was a good drive excepted for the rough roads on 65.

Thursday October 10th 2013

Left about 9:15 a.m. and headed for Florida. We got here at Quincy FL for the night about 4:30 p.m.. It was a good drive today with no problems (knock on wood). We think we want to leave about 8 in the morning so we can arrive early enough to set up and stop and see some friends before we get to Wauchula FL.

Friday October 11 2013

We was on the road before 8 a.m. this morning and headed for Wauchula FL. We stopped in Haines City to see some friends and have lunch with them. After lunch they follows us to Wauchula. We got set up enough for the night and I will finish the rest tomorrow. The people seems nice here and we met the other couple we are working with also. Will take pictures and post them at a later date.

 Saturday October 12 2013

I got the awning out so we could have some shade here. It been in the upper 80's here for the last couple of days. Lois and I did go into Wauchula FL in the afternoon. There is not much here but it is bigger than Climax MI. We also walk around the park to see the lay out and all in all it is a clean park. Then we settle in and watch the Tigers play Boston last night and they won 1 - 0.


Sunday October 13 2013

Sunday we did not do much but Lois did get laundry done. The Boss here show me around so  I had an idea what I would be doing.  Other than that I took it easy all day.

Friday October 18 2013

Yesterday was my first day of working and I got to say it was a tough one. The Temp was close to 90 degrees and the humid. First thing that happen was that one of the resident here fell over a water outlet and broke it off in the ground. The repair took about three hours to complete. When done I went and showered and had lunch. After lunch I was training on the pool, well, and sewer plant. The temp got 90 degrees here today  and very humid. They the weather will cool off here soon and back down in the 70's. All in all it was a good day and Lois did some training the office also.

Thursday October 24 2013

Well the last three days was my first three day shift. It went by in hurry. I don't think I am going to get bore. Lois and I are going to Seabring today and I'm going to stop in at the VA Clinic to register here in the State of Florida. This way my records will be here if I would need them. As it turn out I was not able to register at the Clinic but did later on over the phone to the VA Hospital in Tampa FL.

While we were out an about we went over to Lake Placid. They call this the town of Murals. There are more than three dozen beautiful outdoor murals depict the history of Lake Placid and surrounding area. As you stroll through the town, you will find many unique one-of-a-kind trash containers, which are all 

companion pieces to the murals. Here are a few pictures we took today.

 Also one lone Crane walking across the street.

October 29 2013

Bob & Pat Ledford (standing) Ron & Lois (sitting)

Lois & I went up to Lakeland FL to visit my friend from childhood days (Bob & Pat Ledford and their daughter Abby). They have a real nice place in a gated community. We went out for lunch with them and had a great time remember some of the old days when we was growing up.

Bob Ledford

November 13 2013

Lois Sister and her husband and us went to the Casino in Tampa for a couple of hours. Did not like this Hard Rock Casino, it did not seems friendly besides taking my money. After that we left and drove up to Tarpon Springs where they dive for sponges in the Gulf of Mexico. It was quit interesting about how they gather the sponges. I did not know that a sponge is a living organ. Off course we stop and had some pastries.
Oh almost forgot to tell you that on the way along side the road we saw two Bald Eagle sitting and eating something. Of course I did not have the camera with me cause I left it in the truck. Sorry maybe next time I can get a picture of it and some of Tarpon Springs when we go back. Oh yes we are going back so we can spend more time there.

November 17 2013

We went up to Winter Haven FL to some friends that have a place there and had a wonderful southern fried chicken dinner with them. The last time we had this dinner was down in Texas 6 years ago that got us all in trouble (and that my friends is another story). While we was there they show us around their gated community. We also found time to play Pegs and Jokers with them. After being there all after noon we came back home in time to go play Bingo and Lois & I did win this time. All in all it was a good day.

November 22 2013

Yesterday Lois & I went to Port Charlotte FL to the Best Buy store to get our computer fixed. Of course we had to leave there so they get work on. While there we look around the store and then went to a Khol's so Lois could look around. We are thinking of getting new phones or a i-pad or both. No matter witch way we go it going to raise the bill. Still in the thinking process with that. Left Port Charlotte and went over to Arcadia FL and to a Wal-Mart to get some things and then back to the park.

December 10 2013

On December 6th we went to Seabring Christmas Parade with some friends after we had a cook out over to Dave & Sue's. Here are a few pictures I took at the parade. I took over a hundred of the parade but some did not come out as good.















December 12 2013

Yesterday afternoon Lois & I went over Dave & Sue and went out to eat at Cody's Bar & Grill to have a early supper. After we ate it was getting dark outside so we went to this community to see Christmas lights. Its seems that every year they have a contest on Christmas decorations in their community. We drove around a while and look at all the lights they had up. Here are a few of the pictures I took of Christmas in Florida.

December 21 2013

On Thursday Dave & Sue came over and we went and picked strawberries. We picked 20 pounds between us. We also went out to eat after we got back from picking strawberries. What do you think of these berries?

December 25 2013

Last night we over to the club house for a Christmas show. It was very nice and long with singing some Christmas songs. Afterwards they had punch and cookies for all to enjoy.
Today we are going over to Dave & Sue for Christmas Dinner. Lois is banking a apple pie and I made some home made bread.

December 27 2013

On Christmas Day Lois & I went over to Dave & Sue for Christmas Dinner. We had Turkey & Ham and all the fixings that went with it. After dinner play some cards and had a great time just talking. Here a couple of  pictures.

Shipshewana 2013

Sunday September 22

We left around 9:30 a.m. for Shipshewana IN for a few days with Lois sister and brother in-law. After setting up camp we watch the Detroit Lions win a game. We eat and then went to a Dairy Queen for some ice cream. Drove around a little but nothing is open around here on Sunday.

Monday September 23

Today we went looking around a RV Surplus store and to a hardware store and then drove over to Elkart to another rv surplus store. After all that we stop at a grocery and bakery store before we came back to camp. After a bit to eat Lois and her sister left for some more shopping. Jim and I took a nap cause of all the shopping we had encounter today.

Tuesday September 24

Well we went to Napenee IN to Copps Commons were they have a bulk food store and  bakery plus other things to sell. After that we came back to camp and did the flea market thing. Of course I had to get a Cinnamon Roll. Later after we left the flea market we went down to 5 & 20 Restaurant for supper.

Wednesday September 25

Today we went back to the flea market for a while and after that the ladies went to another store down the road from the flea market. The guys started to back up so we could leave and head back home.

M & M 2013 Manistee MI

Sunday Aug 18 2013

Well we arrive here at Little River Casino around noon and met up with Lois sister & brother in law. Got our site and set up. Happy hour started shortly after that and then we had Hot Dogs & Brats that Greg & Judy provided and everyone else brought a dish to pass. I think we have about 10 rigs here and we are missing some friends this year that could not make it because of other comments. After all this we headed for the Casino for a couple of hours.

Monday Aug 19 2013

Up bright and early and heading for the Casino for a $5.00 breakfast.  After breakfast we played in the Casino a little bit and then the rest of the gang and went and played putt putt. We got back from there Lois & I went and did some laundry. Had a early supper and then Happy Hour.

Tuesday Aug 20 2013

Well this morning our friend Greg was up and setting off a alarm at my door this morning. Believe it or not he was up ready for breakfast. As always we played a little at the Casino and even won a little. As always we had happy hour around 4 p.m. After happy hour we all went up to eat at the Casino and we went to the Scottville to  hear the Clown Band.

Wednesday Aug 21 2013

Went for breakfast and played a little more at the Casino. After that I tried to set up the ladder ball game but to my surprise it was broke. So no ladder ball this year. At happy hour a few of us played cards. This was a open day so you could do what ever.

Thursday Aug 22 2013

Today is our breakfast all together at the pavilion. Judy is making her muggles for breakfast. Harold & Karen are leaving this morning cause of a death in the family. We will miss them at breakfast and the rest of the Rally.

Friday Aug 23 2013

Its time to get things pick up and get ready to head out for home again. Lois & I said ours good-by's to everyone and head out around 9:15 a.m.. We arrive at home about 1 p.m. and unpack the 5th wheel and park it in back till the next time out.

Michigan Good Sam's Rally 2013

Monday Aug 12 2013

Getting things around to pack the 5th wheel so we can go to a Good Sam's Rally in Harrison MI. We leave in the morning around 9 a.m. to head north.

Tuesday Aug 13 2013

We are up bright and early this morning so we can finish loading the 5th wheel before we leave. I think we will be on the road around 9 a.m. Every thing is still wet cause it rain again last night. We started out about 8:30  a.m. and arrive here in Harrison MI about 11:30 a.m.. Got set up for the week and drove around Harrison for a while. We have some friends that we met down in Foley AL last winter that live here so we are hoping on get with them before we leave on Sunday.

Wednesday Aug 14 2013

Was up and dress by 6:30 a.m. and waiting for the day to start. Lois & I did a lot of visiting with friends we had not seen in over a year. Around 5 o'clock we went to our chapter pot luck dinner and had some good food. After the pot luck we play BINGO and did  not win again. Maybe today we can win at it.

Thursday Aug 15 2013

Went down for coffee and donuts this morning and then back to the 5th wheel for breakfast. Lois & I went to Camping World here at the Rally and order a couple of things. About 2:30 p.m. we went a play Bingo again and still have not won. After Bingo went out with another couple for something eat before the opening ceremonies began. We also had some entertainment that was pretty good. It was a little bit of country.

Friday Aug 16 2013

Today I helped with Bean Bag Baseball to get it set up. We had around 68 people playing this time. After that friends that we met last winter that live up here came over and we went out for a early super or a late lunch. They took us around the area and over to their house. After seeing them again we went to the entertainment for the night and then went over to other friends 5th wheel and played marbles. We got back to our rig around 11:30 last night.

Sat Aug 17 2013

Was busy most of the day till around four o'clock when a few friends stop and we had Hot Dogs on the grill and Corn on the Cobb. After that we all went down to hear the night entertainment.

Sun Aug 18 2013

Went down and had coffee first thing this morning and then started to pack up to leave for Little River Casino in Manistee MI. We said all our good buys to our friends and headed out about 10 a.m.

On the road home

Wednesday  3/27/13

     Well its that time to head home. We should leave around 8 a.m. today heading home but first we need to stop at the camp ground we will be staying next year so they can measure for our patio. After that we head north to the cold country.

Thursday 3/28/13

     We stop in Cullman AL for night on are way north. Should be in Indiana some time this afternoon. Its about 31 degrees here this morning. Hope it gets warmer as the day goes on.

Saturday 3/30/13

     On Thursday we drove 426 miles to Greewood IN and stay at the Camping World parking lot for the night. On Friday we drove to Goshen IN to meet Lois sister and brother-in-law and will be here till Monday April Fools Day. Should be home before noon.
     This morning woke up and the water was frozen. I know that we are here way to early and should be still in the south. Next year we will not be back till a much later date in April.

Tuesday 4-2-13

     We are home as of yesterday around 11 a.m.. Hook the water up and then the fun began. First the kitchen faucet would not work and we was not getting much water out of the other faucet either. Well come to find out a pipe came loose under the mobile home. Call my nephew and he came over and help me get it repair. All I need today is to put the kitchen faucet back together. Well that was not the only thing that happen. While Lois was doing dishes the sewer line back up and now we have a plugged sewer line. After a few hours playing with that I think we are set to get things done here so we can settle back in. We will see what happens.

Foley Alabama 2012/13

Thursday 1/10/13


 Well I guess I had better put something here since I started it over a week ago. We arrive here at Blue Grass RV Park on Sunday the 30th of December. We got are self set up and wash the rig cause it really did need it. Both Lois and I came down with colds and have had them for over a week now. Its starting to get better but its Lois second time this winter she has come down with it. I took a couple of pictures of the camp ground here. 

Sunday 1/27/13

     Its been a couple of weeks since I wrote anything here. Lois & I both came down with a cold and spent a few days trying to get rid of it. We have not done to much since we have been down here. Met a few HH people for lunch the last couple of weeks. Been to Pensacola FL couple of times and over toward Mobile AL a couple of times. Gary & Arlene got down here about a week ago. They have been checking the area out. Maybe we will get out and see more in the next few weeks that are left here.

Tuesday 2/5/13

     Saturday & Sunday I wax the the front the 5th wheel. It took me two days to wax it. I must be getting old . On Monday we went around 1:30 PM to Lambert's for a bit to eat. Mike & Sandy and Steve and Kathy went also. Today we are going to Gulf Shores to eat lunch with some other Hitchhikers in the area. We seem to be getting together every week for lunch. Tomorrow we are going to the Navel Air Museum over in Pensacola FL.

Saturday 2/9/13

Naval Air Museum

Went to Naval Air Museum on Wednesday with a few friends.

Blue Angles

We was here at 9 a.m. and was here all day

Mike,Lois,Ron,Steve,Susie,Sandra

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On Saturday we went to a Mardigras Parade in Foley AL

Foley RV Park Float

Lois,Sandra,Kathy (front row)

Mike,Steve (back row)

Saturday 2/16/13

     Thursday went over to the Train Museum here in Foley AL to see the model trains set that they had set up.                                                                        

Also we went over the Foley Hospital Museum which was a Hospital till 1958. 

Weighting In

On Friday three of us went back over to the Navel Air Museum to go through Hanger One. It was not any where as big as the first bldg. we went through last week.

Monday 2/25/13

     Well its been a couple of days since I wrote anything on the blog. It has been so rainy here since we have been down here. Friday I came down with the stomach flu or what ever they call it and have been indoors for the last few days. Last night Lois came down with the same thing that I had. Its has not been a fun winter here this year. We have about four (4) week left before we head for home, maybe we will have some nice weather in March. It rain all night long and is still raining. Well lets hope things look up here in the near future.

Friday 3/1/13

     Well its not raining but its chilly outside this morning, around 41 degrees. Its been a week since I have been dealing with this so call stomach flu. Lois has been dealing with in since Sunday and we both been close to the bathroom. I am feeling better but still not a 100% yet. Going out to breakfast and meet Greg this morning and I think Paul might come over to.

Tuesday 3/5/13

     Looks like Lois and I are pretty much over the bug we had. Yesterday we went to a HH luncheon at 

Big Daddy grill on the river. We had 18 people there for lunch. 

Saturday 3/23/13

  

     Well its been a few days since I wrote anything on the blog. Lois and I are still waiting for the weather to clear up. Well I mean up north so we can get back home. It looks like there is another storm coming across the mid west from the west. So we will just sit this out till its over. Looks like we won't leave till next week some time later in the week.