Time for ER

 October 29-31, 2025

Wildwood RV Village site S03

Wildwood, Fl

We have arrived in Florida at Wildwood RV Village...about 45 minutes later than expected on Wednesday.  About 8 miles from our exit, we were stopped by three lanes of standstill traffic that eventually began creeping, s l o w ly forward, due to an accident.  So close and yet so far.

Momma said the greeting she received when we finally arrived was over the top friendly, informative and welcoming.  Our Golden Triangle Campers group will be arriving tomorrow, Thursday, for a weekend campout.  The campground had a welcoming banner made and hung as part of the welcoming greeting.

In addition to that, on Thursday they had a huge spread of finger foods all set up for the group to enjoy during afternoon social hour.  That was a first time experience making the greeting even more memorable and impressive.

Our sites are nice pull through sites right by the clubhouse. 

The grass is a different kind of grass than the lush, long bladed grass of the north, but it is adequate.  This is definitely jacket weather in the morning but when the sun begins to warm things up a tad, Dad will shed his jacket....but not Momma.

The guys have worked on a couple of small projects

on a couple of campers while Momma has been making up for lost game time, playing Fast Track with the gals.

And then the 'incident' took place.......  Dad called to Momma,  it's time for ER.  Momma took one look and wanted to know how that happened.

Poor bear had lost BOTH is arms.....scattered over the floor. 

Fortunately, he hadn't lost his smile.  

Momma asked Dad if he was playing too rough but he just looked over and pointed at me....and I looked over and pointed at chicken.

Just look at chicken's face.  I'm sure he looks guilty enough that you will believe me when I say chicken did it.  That's my story and I'm stickin' to it!

So Momma opened up the sewing box for ER....emergency repair.  I am happy to report bear is as good as new with no visible signs of destruction.  Let the playtime resume!

I'm Chloe

Was that us??

 October 28, 2025

Cain's Creekside CG site 4

Hahira, Georgia

The gal who checked us in at Twin Oaks lit up with sparkling eyes and a bright smile when she stated that in her opinion, Durden's Prime Meats in Perry

has better tasting steaks than M & T so.....with that kind of a recommendation, the two-legged decided to check Durden's out.  

Upon arrival on Tuesday morning, they were greeted by a friendly employee who shared with them that fresh cuts were available but if we were considering freezing our purchases, we might want to consider purchasing the already frozen, shrink wrapped choices available in the stand up freezer section as they are 25% off...and already frozen.  How could you go wrong?  So we not only have frozen packages in our freezer, but a fresh cut steak, ready to grill on Wednesday to see for ourselves if we agree with the gal's recommendation.  

After the meat shopping expedition, we hitched up and headed further south on I-75.  Things were rolling right along when we suddenly heard a LOUD BANG.  Dad assumed that the eighteen wheeler next to us had blown a tire until he looked in our side view mirror and saw smoke and rubber in the air.  WE had a tire explode.

The good thing was, the blow out was on the passenger side of the rig allowing the tire to be changed away from all the traffic.  The bad thing was, there was so much traffic and so many big rigs zipping by us that our rig was rocking .... so much so that camper rocked off the jack... twice!  Scary for sure.  The first time was when the jack was being used to change out the damaged tire.  The second time was when the jack was being used to remove the other tire so the rolled up metal from the over the tires metal fender could be removed.

Before Dad could complete the repair, Ron, a Good Samaritan appeared to lend a hand.

That also resulted in a great recommendation for a tire shop in nearby Adel where we secured a new tire, allowing the spare to resume its position under the rig as a spare.  Thank you Ron!

So with all the 'experiences' and 'incidents' we have been tallying up this summer, the question is 'what next?'  Only time will tell.....

I'm Chloe

A couple of one night stays

 October 27, 2025

Twin Oaks RV Resort site 3

Elko, GA

What a WET morning!  Yesterday we followed Tim and Julie over the mountain from Blairsville, Georgia to Madison, Georgia.  Tim bravely led the way around the twists and turns.  Dad said he had never seen so many police in such a concentrated area.  He figured they we waiting for all the motorcyclists who love to zip around the curves way over the speed limit.  We saw several two wheelers on the road.

After a short break in Madison, Tim and Julie journeyed on to Ashburn while we plus Pam called it a day and set up at Madison RV Park for the night.  Momma's back doesn't do well on long trips, not being able to get up and move around.  Plus, it is tiring to drive too  many miles a day and we do enjoy a relaxed pace.

This morning the two-legged waited for a lull in the rainfall to zip out to the Ram and head for Farmview Market located about half a mile up the road.  The goal was to enjoy a country breakfast at their cafe.  Dad decide the grits bowl would be the perfect way to begin the rainy day.

Pam had trouble deciding between biscuits covered with sausage gravy and French Toast but she finally made her decision

Momma opted for the biscuit sausage cheese sandwich.

The market sells freshly ground peanut butter, which is tasty, but their peanut butter ground from honey roasted peanuts is definitely the favorite of this group!

When they returned to me, they decided to wait for another lull in the weather before hitching up.  They had another short trip planned for the day so there was plenty of time for waiting for perfect timing.

Today's trip would be to Twin Oaks Resort in Elko, Georgia with plans to visit M & T Meat Market in the morning as they are closed on Mondays.

It might have been a wet morning, traveling on soggy roads, but luckily for us, the rain had stopped by the time we reached our destination.  

I'm Chloe 

visiting Blairsville

 October 24-25, 2025

Valley River RV Resort site 42

Marble, NC

I can't say I'm real excited over our stay at here.  It is down right boring if you ask me.  Now if you should ask Momma or Dad, they will expound about what a great area this is and how busy they have been. Are you reading between the lines?  Are you getting the picture of what has been transpiring?  

After an interesting ride through the construction maze, traveling between the concrete walls encouraging travelers to follow the correct path followed by winding around on the highway that was built following the Nantahala River that twists and turns, we slid into our back in site and attempted to set up our 5er and kick back for a bit.  Well, so much for kicking back.  It was once again time for Dad to get out the step ladder for some cable repair.  It seems the cable had disconnected from the cable holder for the driver side slide.  By the time the repair was finished it was time to toss me a treat, with a 'be good.  We will be returning.' message as they loaded up in the Ram to meet their friends for dinner.  Not only old friends, but new, soon to become friends.  

Tim and Julie, our Florida neighbors, have summer property fondly referred to as Camp Chicken Pot Pie in nearby Blairsville, Georgia.  They had introduced everyone to Jim's Smokin' Que which has become a 'must visit' stop every time we are in the area for fall off the bone ribs

or pulled pork or tender brisket or brunswick stew just to mention a few of the delicious offerings.  Tina and Steve who had joined us for a day in Tennessee decided to rejoin us here as they also love the great bbq as well as spending time with Tim and Julie.  But the party of seven grew to ten when another friend, Darrell, who has relocated from Florida to this area also joined everyone as well as Bonnie and Wayne, friends of Tim and Julie, who were introduced to everyone.  It took two tables to accommodate the hungry diners.

Now, they could have returned to me so I could happily greet everyone and quite possibly convince someone from the gang to play with me but.... off they went to Bonnie and Wayne's beautiful home to play two-legged games,

without a thought about me, home all alone....boring for me for sure.

Not only did they play Dirty Uno, but Bonnie shared some of her artistic creations. 

She definitely is a very thoughtful, caring, sharing lady.  She generates creative gift bags, personalized book marks, and clever candy wrappers that she gifts to friends, brightening their day.  But the creativity doesn't stop there.  She loves trees and lights and has decorated her home for the fall with colorful lit trees for the season that are wrapped in fall leaves.  And check out the lit glass seasonal blocks. 

It was an enchanting tour taking in all the decorations.

Now surely, after getting home late enough to grab a shower and hit the bed, I had expectations of some 'quality' time spent with me.  Wrong! 

The next morning after a quick breakfast, off they headed once again.  This time to check of items on Momma's check list.  #1:  The Union County Farmer's Market that was loaded with vendors with creative craft items as well as produce, honey, soaps, cheeses and baked goods. #2:  Logan's Turnpike to stock up on Dad's favorite Mountain Morning Pancake Flour that is a mix of flours include corn meal as well as purchasing several jars of Raspberry with Muscadine Wine Jam that has become a favorite. #3:  Bitter Creek Market and Deli that sells Candied Pickle Strips that they haven't found for sale anywhere else. #4:  Viewing the finished 'cabin' that Tim and Julie built on their property along with the creative outdoor furniture Tim has constructed with the wood from his trees

#5: Enjoying another selection off the menu at Jim's Smokin' Que.

Items 1 - 4 were accomplished before returning to me.  The only reason item 5 wasn't also accomplished before returning to me was the crowd of people who also wanted to enjoy bbq.  The gang decided it would be best to go with take out, which was eaten on our picnic table at our campsite.  Hey, guys.  Doesn't anyone want to share with me?

No sooner was dinner over and I was shuffled back inside while they loaded up in the Ram.  Hey, Momma, you haven't even unpacked the computer so I can begin writing my blog.  Don't tell me you are going back to the wonderful house of your new friends Bonnie and Wayne for more games.  I do realize we are only here for a short two night stay and you had to shorten your list of  'to do' items in order to fit within the time frame.  

I guess I'll have to be happy and enjoy your smiles that were generated from the visit to this area.  I'm sure we'll be returning sometime in our future.  After all, you have made some new friends while here this time thanks to Tim and Julie.  It's too bad they don't have a dog for me to play with.

I'm Chloe

Tennessee arrival

October 21, 2025

Timberstone RV Resort site 107

New Market, Tn

Hey Dad, why is the grass looking white this morning

...and why are you wearing two jackets?  Did you say the thermometer was reading 34 this morning?  No wonder I can see your breath and mine!  I know you are glad we are heading further south today, but I doubt it will be far enough to make much of a difference in temperature with only a 200 mile jaunt thru the tunnel 

where we entered in West Virginia but came out in Virginia.

and drove on until we reached New Market, Tennessee

Our destination today is a newly opened for business RV Resort.

with a list of amenities a mile long as well as aesthetically pleasing surroundings.

Lots of empty sites available.

Notice some sites have fireplaces instead of fire rings

They were running an opening promotion while our rig was in the shop but Momma asked and they said, 'Yes, we will apply the special to your stay."  So we wound up paying two nights and getting the third night free.  Cool!!

Dad located a shop that will replace his leaking radiator hose.  Yep, another issue cropped up.  Maybe he'll replace all the hoses when we get home as a preventative measure.  They all have some age on them.

Pam's tech showed up shortly after arrival and took care of her electric connection plug issue.  

I wonder what the next issue will be and if it will appear before we get home.  Only time will tell.....

I'm Chloe

Mother Nature's Colorful Gift

 October 19-20, 2025

Revelle's Family CG site 96, Elkin, WV

Brushcreek Falls RV Resort site 43, Princeton, WV

Sunday was a wet day. Wet in the morning when we washed the fiberglass dust and road grime off the rig and wet in the late afternoon and night when the storm blew through. We are parked near an oak tree with plenty of acorns on the ground...but not all of them had fallen....as we were made aware when the wind blew thru the trees.  I even got bopped on the head so I ran under the camper.  Ouch! Those acorns may be little but they still sting when they fall from a distance.

Well, so much for smooth traveling.  Pam's Ram threw a code.  Something related to DEF.  She found an open auto parts store with a code reader that really didn't tell her much so Monday morning she made sure to be at the local Dodge dealer when they opened at 8am.  She was told it was a sensor that is beginning to fail but it is not to the point where warranty will replace it.  She will probably make it back to Florida before it will be ready to be replaced.  Huh?? Why wouldn't warranty replace it now?  So that means another visit to a service center will be in her future.  More time taken up dealing with the same issue. 

We had a very colorful trip 

 

as we wound up and down, around the curves through the mountainous area of West Virginia.

Today's destination was Brushcreek Falls RV Resort.  Upon our arrival the park took on a resort appearance

with a classy looking park sign complete with waterfalls.  But as we left the office area, the resort look disappeared, giving way to close gravel sites, many appearing to be on the short side and rather unlevel.  

We paid a Passport America rate of 50% off which is really what our overnight site rate should be as far as Dad is concerned.  Momma said she thinks the amenities, many of which are closed due to the time of year and the chilly temps, are why they added resort to their name.

Momma wonders why washing your dog in the hot tub is listed on the prohibited list of rules.  Did someone actually do that? 

We are located several sites away from Pam....43 ~ 49.  As we were in the process of setting up, Dad's phone rang with a 'May Day/SOS' call.  Pam was having an issue attempting to plug her electric cord into the rig.  The connection had sunk into the rig making difficult to plug in her cord.  Luckily, a Good Samaritan/fellow camper was able to pull out the connection making it possible to plug into the connection.  A replacement part has been located at our next destination.  

And so it goes while traveling .....

I'm Chloe

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West Virginia arrival

 October 18, 2025

Revelle's Family CG site 95

Elkin, WV

There was a strong potential for a beautiful, colorful, fall showcase as we traveled into West Virginia today but Mother Nature refused to cooperate and only provided a small tease of occasional semi-bright color. 

There was more vibrant color from the orange work cones than the scenery.

Our sites at this campground are at the end of one of the interior roads - what Momma called a cul-de-sac but the hosts referred to as 'the cove'.  We really got lucky as we aren't crowded at all and that means room to run a bit.  We almost didn't stay here.  When Momma called to make a reservation, figuring with over 200 sites, she wouldn't have any problem securing a couple of sites, she was told they might have just one.  Sorry.  But about an hour later, she received a call saying they not only had two sites, but the sites are side by side.  What a pleasant surprise.  The gal kept saying you'll have to back into the cove with a bit of worry in her voice but that didn't worry us at all with Dad's skill.  Just as Dad had turned/circled around with a good line up to back in, a gentleman on a golf cart showed up.  He said, "It looks like you've got it under control.  We've had campers get jack-knifed trying to back into these sites."  This was an easy site to get into compared to a couple of others more challenging that we have maneuvered into this summer.  Lots of room to maneuver here! 

The campground has a firm arrival time of 3pm, so by the time we arrived, got set up and lit the grill for dinner, it looks like outdoor romp and playtime will have to wait until tomorrow. With rain in the forecast for the late afternoon, I'd better start working on my 'let's play face' first thing in the morning so I don't miss out!

I'm Chloe