Ken and I were up around 7:45 and decided to go for a walk around the CG. We walked for a total of 50 minutes! It was a very cloudy morning, but in the upper 60's with a strong breeze! A rather refreshing morning and we enjoyed the walk. It really is a rather nice CG with many permanents but they maintain their sites very well!
When we returned to Waldo, we showered and then sat outside with a cup of tea and relaxed while chatting with Fred and Doloris! Then we made breakfast in our rigs and rejoined to eat and continue the chatting. Cindy and John stopped by and we all had a relaxing time together. Then I went to Cindy and John's rig to do some more "tutoring" on how to maneuver around their blog. We worked on downloading photos. I think we made some head way and Cindy seemed to understand how to do it on her own.
By 1:30 Ken and I left the CG to head back to our apartment for about 24 hours. We want to attend the Hershey RV Show tomorrow to make reservations for our Florida trips in the Fall and the Winter, plus check out possibilities for our trip out west. Going to the show seemed to make sense for all the reservations we need to make! We made 2 quick stops on the way home for gas and some lunch and when we got to Lanc. Co. we stopped at a local produce stand for some fresh fruits and veggies! Then we visited our daughter, Jamie, and her family for about 1/2 hour. Bria and Cali were so happy to see us. It is exciting when your grandchildren come running at the sound of your voice and throw their arms around you! We had a very nice visit. We were at the apartment by 6:15 and I put in a load of wash. Then we went for a walk to complete our 10,000 steps for today.
We spent the evening watching TV and working on our computers while I did another load of wash. Looking forward to going to the RV Show tomorrow morning. It starts at 9 and we hope to be there when the doors open. We will leave there and head back to Sea Pines, planning to arrive in time for dinner at the CG with all our reservations made for our Florida camping adventures!
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Monday, September 8, 2014
Our 1st Overcast and then Rainy Day!
We played cards until 11:30 last night, so it was a sleep-in morning. Ken read and we only really got "moving" around 8:45. After showers, we cooked breakfast outside and Fred and Doloris came over to eat with us. It was overcast and cool, but not raining! Ken and I must have been rather lazy, because the other 4 had taken bike rides around the CG before breakfast.
After a late breakfast, Fred and Doloris decided to go to the beach despite the weather - there were 20 mph winds!! Cindy and John headed to Wal-Mart and then for pizza. Ken and I stayed at the CG to make some appointments and then he spent 1 1/2 hours on the phone to technical support at Costco regarding problems with his computer. The lady was extremely patient and helpful. I did work on our blog and then started making jewelry. After lunch, we went for a short walk and then played 18 holes of mini golf. Then it started to shower. We continued to walk around the CG and by then the others had returned. Cindy and I took a trip to Big Lots and TJ Maxx (Doloris didn't want to go shopping) and Ken and John visited.
We all made dinner in our rigs, but Ken did use Fred's wood fire to cook our chicken! We enjoyed our dinner of chicken, leftover potatoes, salad, and a quart of sauteed fresh yellow waxed beans. After clean-up, Cindy and John came to play a game of cards. Doloris did some wash at the CG laundromat so they had a later dinner. We all got together about 8:30 for some game playing including Up the River (Ken won) and Cue Me (the women were victorious). It was another fun evening.
After a late breakfast, Fred and Doloris decided to go to the beach despite the weather - there were 20 mph winds!! Cindy and John headed to Wal-Mart and then for pizza. Ken and I stayed at the CG to make some appointments and then he spent 1 1/2 hours on the phone to technical support at Costco regarding problems with his computer. The lady was extremely patient and helpful. I did work on our blog and then started making jewelry. After lunch, we went for a short walk and then played 18 holes of mini golf. Then it started to shower. We continued to walk around the CG and by then the others had returned. Cindy and I took a trip to Big Lots and TJ Maxx (Doloris didn't want to go shopping) and Ken and John visited.
We all made dinner in our rigs, but Ken did use Fred's wood fire to cook our chicken! We enjoyed our dinner of chicken, leftover potatoes, salad, and a quart of sauteed fresh yellow waxed beans. After clean-up, Cindy and John came to play a game of cards. Doloris did some wash at the CG laundromat so they had a later dinner. We all got together about 8:30 for some game playing including Up the River (Ken won) and Cue Me (the women were victorious). It was another fun evening.
Sunday, September 7, 2014
A Cooler, Less Humid Day!
Last evening we had a thunderstorm and some heavy rain, but not very long. We woke to a cooler morning with much lower humidity - a welcome change! Ken did some work outside to dry off things from the rain while I got fruit ready for breakfast.
Cindy and John made breakfast for all of us, so we met at their site at 9 for delicious banana/chocolate chip pancakes, sausage and bacon. Martins and us provided the fresh fruit. What a wonderful breakfast. We went to our separate units to clean-up and met again around 11:45 to drive to Cape May for a bike ride. It was perfect weather for that activity.
We parked on a side street near the Sunset Point Road that goes directly to Sunset Point. It is about a 2 1/2 mile ride till you get to Sunset Beach. We had a good time walking the beach looking for beautiful pebbles, not shells. There are only a "handful of shells" on that beach area, but lots of smooth pebbles of all sizes. We enjoyed walking through the Gift Shoppe and then had delicious sandwiches (the Sunset Hamburg and the Cheese Steaks) sitting outdoors overlooking the ocean at the Sunset Grille. It may not look like a great place but the food is very good. We rode back to Cape May and continued into the downtown area checking out the houses of the 8 sisters and then the shopping area. We rode about 8 miles, quite a lot for Cindy's 1st major bike ride!
Cindy and John headed back to the CG and the 4 of us went to sample wines at the Cape May Winery, but I was only a spectator! (Wine really isn't my thing!) It is a lovely winery. Then to the Trolley Car Stop for ice cream before heading back to the CG. What a fun day.
Everyone came to Waldo for our game playing evening, but 1st I spent some time helping Cindy and John get their blog up and running! We did their 1st post! After playing a game of Up the River with Doloris being the winner, Cindy and John headed back to their motorhome, Harvey! Martins and us played 2 games of Skip-Bo before calling it a day at 11:30. (We each won a game!) This was a wonderful day!
Cindy and John made breakfast for all of us, so we met at their site at 9 for delicious banana/chocolate chip pancakes, sausage and bacon. Martins and us provided the fresh fruit. What a wonderful breakfast. We went to our separate units to clean-up and met again around 11:45 to drive to Cape May for a bike ride. It was perfect weather for that activity.
We parked on a side street near the Sunset Point Road that goes directly to Sunset Point. It is about a 2 1/2 mile ride till you get to Sunset Beach. We had a good time walking the beach looking for beautiful pebbles, not shells. There are only a "handful of shells" on that beach area, but lots of smooth pebbles of all sizes. We enjoyed walking through the Gift Shoppe and then had delicious sandwiches (the Sunset Hamburg and the Cheese Steaks) sitting outdoors overlooking the ocean at the Sunset Grille. It may not look like a great place but the food is very good. We rode back to Cape May and continued into the downtown area checking out the houses of the 8 sisters and then the shopping area. We rode about 8 miles, quite a lot for Cindy's 1st major bike ride!
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| A prototype cement ship that they were experimenting with for WWI! |
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| Sunset Beach at the tip of Cape May! |
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| The Cape May//Lewes Ferry! |
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| Checking the beach for "treasures"! |
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| This dog enjoyed his ride to Sunset Beach! |
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| This is the Sunset Grille where we had delicious sandwiches while enjoying the Ocean view! |
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| The Happy Camping Group! |
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| Part of the bike riding group! |
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| 4 of the houses of the 8 sisters whose father built each of them an identical house so there would be no fighting! |
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| The downtown area of Cape Cod. Only for walkers, no bikes or cars allowed! |
Cindy and John headed back to the CG and the 4 of us went to sample wines at the Cape May Winery, but I was only a spectator! (Wine really isn't my thing!) It is a lovely winery. Then to the Trolley Car Stop for ice cream before heading back to the CG. What a fun day.
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| I only held the glass for the photo! |
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| The Trolley Stop for delicious ice cream! |
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| No wonder I don't eat banana splits! They are "scary"! |
Everyone came to Waldo for our game playing evening, but 1st I spent some time helping Cindy and John get their blog up and running! We did their 1st post! After playing a game of Up the River with Doloris being the winner, Cindy and John headed back to their motorhome, Harvey! Martins and us played 2 games of Skip-Bo before calling it a day at 11:30. (We each won a game!) This was a wonderful day!
Saturday, September 6, 2014
Another Gorgeous Beach Day!
Ken and I had a lazy morning only getting up around 8:20. We got ready and got set up outside to make breakfast. Doloris and Fred came over to chat over coffee and tea. Cindy and John joined us too, but they had already eaten. So Martins and we had breakfast together outside Waldo! It was already hot and humid - 78 when we walked outside 1st thing this morning!!!
John and Cindy left to go to an RV dealer after he had problems with a bad sewer hose and needed to buy a new one. Cindy and John decided to go to a book sale in Sea Isle City and then spend the afternoon at the pool here at the CG. The 4 of us decided to go to the beach. We were on the beach from 12:15 to 4 and the weather was perfect. The water was in the upper 70's so we enjoyed our time in the waves. Martins have been finding some seaglass and some broken pottery pieces along the shoreline. We keep looking for pieces of shells for my jewelry - as if we don't have enough!!!!!
We were back to the CG by 4:30 and boy did it feel good to shower. After making some phone calls, all of us got together to organize supper. Ken and Fred cooked ribs and potatoes over the open fire. The 6 of us ate together and about 10 minutes after we finished eating, a storm developed. It was so hot and humid today that a storm was welcomed. After everyone did their dishes, we all got together in Waldo for games. Another night of playing Up the River and Tongue in Cheek. Lots of laughter and craziness! We are definitely Celebrating Life Daily!!!!
John and Cindy left to go to an RV dealer after he had problems with a bad sewer hose and needed to buy a new one. Cindy and John decided to go to a book sale in Sea Isle City and then spend the afternoon at the pool here at the CG. The 4 of us decided to go to the beach. We were on the beach from 12:15 to 4 and the weather was perfect. The water was in the upper 70's so we enjoyed our time in the waves. Martins have been finding some seaglass and some broken pottery pieces along the shoreline. We keep looking for pieces of shells for my jewelry - as if we don't have enough!!!!!
We were back to the CG by 4:30 and boy did it feel good to shower. After making some phone calls, all of us got together to organize supper. Ken and Fred cooked ribs and potatoes over the open fire. The 6 of us ate together and about 10 minutes after we finished eating, a storm developed. It was so hot and humid today that a storm was welcomed. After everyone did their dishes, we all got together in Waldo for games. Another night of playing Up the River and Tongue in Cheek. Lots of laughter and craziness! We are definitely Celebrating Life Daily!!!!
Friday, September 5, 2014
1st Full Day at Sea Pines!
Ken and I were up by 7 and decided to take a walk around the CG. Met up with John and he joined us for part of our walk. Back to Waldo to chat with the group and then we all had breakfast. We decided it was a great day to go to the beach.
We were on the beach at Avalon by 12 and it was a spectacular weather day - in the upper 80's with a slight breeze and the water was in the mid 70's. All of us were in the water and it felt great! We also took a walk on the beach and everyone was looking for shells for my jewelry making. Then the Kubb tournament began with the ladies vs. men. We won the 1st game rather quickly, but the 2nd game, which was won by the men took quite a long time. Tomorrow we will have to play the "bully"!
We only left the beach around 5:45, showered, and then drove to Mike's Seafood Place in Sea Isle City for their lobster special - a 1 lb. Maine lobster with an ear of local sweet corn, cole slaw, and baby potatoes. Quite a feast for $15.95! Unfortunately, their menu is not so great for a non-seafood person, but I know how everyone else loves their lobster and I am okay with it!
Back to the CG by 9 and we all went to Cindy and John's "Harvey" to play Up the River and the Tongue in Cheek. Another silly, fun evening. We called it a day at 11:30. We really enjoy this quiet CG and its great location!
We were on the beach at Avalon by 12 and it was a spectacular weather day - in the upper 80's with a slight breeze and the water was in the mid 70's. All of us were in the water and it felt great! We also took a walk on the beach and everyone was looking for shells for my jewelry making. Then the Kubb tournament began with the ladies vs. men. We won the 1st game rather quickly, but the 2nd game, which was won by the men took quite a long time. Tomorrow we will have to play the "bully"!
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| Avalon Beach was fairly empty on Friday! |
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| Later in the afternoon our Kubb tournament began! |
We only left the beach around 5:45, showered, and then drove to Mike's Seafood Place in Sea Isle City for their lobster special - a 1 lb. Maine lobster with an ear of local sweet corn, cole slaw, and baby potatoes. Quite a feast for $15.95! Unfortunately, their menu is not so great for a non-seafood person, but I know how everyone else loves their lobster and I am okay with it!
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| The happy lobster meal people!!!! |
Back to the CG by 9 and we all went to Cindy and John's "Harvey" to play Up the River and the Tongue in Cheek. Another silly, fun evening. We called it a day at 11:30. We really enjoy this quiet CG and its great location!
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| Now we are the Happy Card Playing People! |
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| John and my sister, Cindy! |
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| Fred and Doloris |
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| Ken and I |
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Dr. Appt. and Then On to Sea Pines!
Ken took a walk when we got up and I got some additional things ready for our trip to Avalon. We left home at 10 to go to Jamie's house. She invited me to visit with her while Ken was at his Dr. appt. (She knows how nervous and concerned I get when we have Dr. appts.) It was so kind of her to recognize that and keep me entertained. We knew before the appointment that Ken had one blood test that was reading rather high and he also was experiencing some chest pain. Both red flags for me, the worrier!!!!! He only got back alittle after noon following his 10:50 appt. The Dr. had no concerns regarding his blood test and all of his numbers were extremely good. They did do an EKG in the office and found a small abnormality, so a stress test is being ordered for when we return. Ken remembers having heard that same "verbiage" about 15 years ago when he was having some chest pain, and it turned out to be nothing. So, we are hoping for the same results!
Ken and I walked with Jamie to meet Cali's kindergarten bus. Cali was so excited to see us. We left after walking back to their house. We packed up the last minute items, hooked up the CRV and were on our way to Costco to get Ken's blood pressure medicine by 1:20. Got a few items there, ate a little lunch, and then off to Avalon. My sister Cindy and her husband, John had gotten there around 12:30 and Martins were there by 11. We arrived at 5:30, so happy to have all our Dr. appts before us for right now.
After getting set up, we all sat around chatting before having dinner. Then we played Cue Me in Martin's 5th wheel and had a very silly evening. This should be a fun camping adventure!
Ken and I walked with Jamie to meet Cali's kindergarten bus. Cali was so excited to see us. We left after walking back to their house. We packed up the last minute items, hooked up the CRV and were on our way to Costco to get Ken's blood pressure medicine by 1:20. Got a few items there, ate a little lunch, and then off to Avalon. My sister Cindy and her husband, John had gotten there around 12:30 and Martins were there by 11. We arrived at 5:30, so happy to have all our Dr. appts before us for right now.
After getting set up, we all sat around chatting before having dinner. Then we played Cue Me in Martin's 5th wheel and had a very silly evening. This should be a fun camping adventure!
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Getting Ready for Our Camping Trip at Sea Pines Near Avalon NJ
Labor Day, Ken and I spent from 11:30 to 5 having a great time with our daughter Lanie and her family. So good to have time with the family. After playing with Sam and Katelyn we had a great lunch and time of fellowship. While the girls rested, the adults got to play several games of the outdoor game, Kubb. Enjoyed the game, but it was so hot and humid. Sam played with a small green spider hanging on to a web for probably 1/2 hour. She was fascinated by it! Oh, to see things through the eyes of children.
Yesterday, Tuesday , I spent most of the day at the apartment working on jewelry and cleaning. Ken had breakfast with Gary, a close friend and camping buddy, and then lunch with his former Real Estate associate, Kevin. We were so excited to get a phone call from some camping friends we haven't seen for a long time, Jean and George. They live in NC and were camping in the area. So, at 4:30 they stopped by so we could "catch up on life" and enjoy dinner together at Scooters here in Lititz. We also took them for a short drive through the park and the downtown area. Then back home to discuss things we should see when we travel out west. They had many good ideas and we really enjoyed the evening. It was a very hot, steamy night with some quick showers, followed by a double rainbow! Hope to meet up with them in Florida in the fall!
Today, Wednesday was preparation day for our camping trip departure tomorrow. So, I did some loads of wash and we spent time making trips back and forth to Waldo loading up the necessities for our trip. It is a process!
This afternoon I had my yearly check-up with my urologist. I had a very small non-invasive cancerous growth removed from my bladder 3 years ago, and because they can return in about 50% of the cases, they like to keep "checking". I wasn't concerned about the appt. since I have no symtoms or problems, but unfortunately the Dr. found another small, non-invasive growth that needs to be removed. That was a surprise and not a good one! So, I will have to have it removed under anesthesia probably sometime at the end of Sept. I am thankful these growths are found early, but it is a bit unnerving! I guess this goes with growing older!
Ken has a routine check-up with his family Dr. tomorrow and we are hoping he has no surprises! We are planning to be on the road following that 11 AM appointment.
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| Making treats for Grandma and PaP |
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| Ready for soccer practice! |
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| Sisterly Love! |
Yesterday, Tuesday , I spent most of the day at the apartment working on jewelry and cleaning. Ken had breakfast with Gary, a close friend and camping buddy, and then lunch with his former Real Estate associate, Kevin. We were so excited to get a phone call from some camping friends we haven't seen for a long time, Jean and George. They live in NC and were camping in the area. So, at 4:30 they stopped by so we could "catch up on life" and enjoy dinner together at Scooters here in Lititz. We also took them for a short drive through the park and the downtown area. Then back home to discuss things we should see when we travel out west. They had many good ideas and we really enjoyed the evening. It was a very hot, steamy night with some quick showers, followed by a double rainbow! Hope to meet up with them in Florida in the fall!
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| George and Jean. He grew "quite the mustache since we last saw him. Jean threatens to "trim it" while he sleeps! |
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| If you look real closely, you can see a faint 2nd rainbow! They were beautiful! |
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| Waldo is just waiting for another trip! |
Today, Wednesday was preparation day for our camping trip departure tomorrow. So, I did some loads of wash and we spent time making trips back and forth to Waldo loading up the necessities for our trip. It is a process!
This afternoon I had my yearly check-up with my urologist. I had a very small non-invasive cancerous growth removed from my bladder 3 years ago, and because they can return in about 50% of the cases, they like to keep "checking". I wasn't concerned about the appt. since I have no symtoms or problems, but unfortunately the Dr. found another small, non-invasive growth that needs to be removed. That was a surprise and not a good one! So, I will have to have it removed under anesthesia probably sometime at the end of Sept. I am thankful these growths are found early, but it is a bit unnerving! I guess this goes with growing older!
Ken has a routine check-up with his family Dr. tomorrow and we are hoping he has no surprises! We are planning to be on the road following that 11 AM appointment.
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