First 2 Days at Sea Pines near Stone Harbor!

Ken and I left home at 6:45 AM yesterday, Thursday, arriving at Sea Pines around 10:45.  The Martins checked in on Wed. and found us 2 great sites back to back. 

Set-up went well, but then we realized that our refrigerator did not want to stay running.  The battery seemed to be losing its charge so even the gas wouldn't keep it cold.  After trying several things, Ken placed a call to the serviceman, Allen at Kline's RV.  He is always so helpful and patient.  He suggested we purchase a battery charger/maintainer to help "diagnose the problem.  The Martins left for the beach at 1:30 while we went on a mission to find a charger. 
After checking at some auto parts stores, we ended up at the old faithful, Wal-Mart and found success!  By 4 we joined the Martins on the beach at Stone Harbor and what a gorgeous day.  Plenty of sunshine, low humidity, and around 79.  Only left the beach at 6! 

Once we were back at the CG, Ken and Fred spent time hooking up the charger.  After several hours, the battery was fully charged and the frig was working fine.  Obviously the problem will be addressed when we get back home, but for now we are thankful. 

Fred made a great campfire and we enjoyed eating outdoors.  Played a game of Haus and the women won by a huge margin!  Go Ladies!!

Today is a very special day - Ken's 62nd birthday!  Wow!  We can now get our $10. Senior Citizen Pass for the National Parks.  Makes turning 62 abit more acceptable!  It was another beautiful day for the beach with plenty of sun and mild temperatures.  We had an extremely relaxing morning, only eating our omelet breakfast around 11:00.  Fred and Doloris left for the beach around 1:15, but Ken and I took time to make some additional reservations for our Florida snowbirding trip.  He also had phone calls from our daughters and granddaughter singing Happy Birthday to him.  How special!  We got to the beach at Avalon around 2:15, after being detoured away from Stone Harbor.  Not sure what was going on.  So, we were on the beach in Avalon and Fred and Doloris spent the afternoon on the beach in Stone Harbor. 

We had bid on and won a free lobster and steak dinner from Fred and Doloris when our Sunday School class had a benefit auction at Christmas time.  We decided to "get our gift" while we were on this camping trip, so we enjoyed some good eating tonight!  Ken hasn't had lobster for so long and it certainly was a treat!  Since I am not a seafood lover I thoroughly enjoyed my filet.
We surprised him with a birthday cake complete with candles.  It was a fun night even though the men won the card game!

This is one happy birthday boy!!!