Departing Chattanooga

March 27, 2026

Summerfield, Fl

Today is travel day for the caravaners as they depart Chattanooga and head for their next destinations.   

Robin, Janice and Blake headed north. 

Now Robin, I know you don't like hot weather, but don't you think 32 degrees tonight while staying over in Winchester, Virginia is a tad too cold?  I guess you are getting prepared for the high of 34 degrees tomorrow at your home in upstate New York.  I'm sure Blake won't mind with that black fur coat of his.

Safe journey to you!

Greg and Kathy headed south

stopping for the night in Ashburn, Florida at Carroll's Sausage and Country Store. 

If you spend the night in their on site campground, you receive a $10 voucher to shop with.  It's like receiving a discounted camping site while adding to your pantry.

And then they received a surprise bonus...one that would have had me shaking from head to tail....

Fireworks were being displayed from the next neighborhood.

 

So with those departures in different directions, there were four left to head for Huntsville, Alabama.

What a gorgeous rest stop right on the river

at the Tennessee Welcome Center

While the travelers were enjoying a rest break, Dad and I were enjoying coffee break on our home patio with Momma's molasses cookies and dog bone treats.  Auntie Carol, I would have gladly shared the molasses cookies with you in exchange for one of your dog treats.  Your treats are always full of love 💗. 

We had planned to camp on a buddy site with Aunt Pam but....

  Her camping 'buddy', Raymond and his wife arrived later

The next three nights will be spent at Monte Santo State Park on the outskirts of Huntsville, Alabama.  Thankfully, the GPS was flawless as it directed the drivers through Huntsville, then taking them on several turns on smaller roads to arrive at the state park.

After getting set up, the group gathered in Rick and Louise's rig to enjoy a few games of Fast Track

And some much needed R&R after several hours behind the wheel

And the adventure will continue tomorrow for the travelers.

I'm Chloe

More wound healing education + Chattanooga train

March 26, 2026

Summerfield, Fl

Momma is finding out that wound education can be a very painful experience.  She had been diligently applying the expensive Santyl ointment but the dermatologist had failed to inform her that you need to activate it with saline. After being enlightened by the wound doctor, she discovered a whole new level of pain that is just intolerable.  Needless to say, the wound doctor told her not to use the Santyl that her body reacts so violently to and replaced it with Therahoney.  Let the healing begin!!

Meanwhile, Momma's day has been brightened with pictures and shared stories from her caravan friends in Chattanooga.  Today, several boarded the trolley for a narrated, air conditioned trip to the train museum.  Oooops....well, that was the way it was advertised.  As it turned out, the ac unit wasn't functioning properly so the windows were opened which interfered with the narration on the poor sound system as the riders bumped along on the hard, tiny wooden seats.  Definitely not the highlight of the day!

The train seats appear to provide a more cushioned ride.

Once again, the group enjoyed the use of the clubhouse as they gathered for games in the evening.

Just think Momma, if I had finger and toes, I could play board games with you.  After all, you know how smart I am😜

As everyone returned to their rigs, they enjoyed the beautiful evening sky on their last night in Chattanooga.

Travel day tomorrow.

I'm Chloe

 

Wound care + more Chattanooga

March 25, 2026

Summerfield, Fl

Momma and Dad headed out this morning to meet up with a wound specialist.  It turned out to be a very enlightening experience.  Not only were they not applying that expensive ointment with saline to activate it (no one had shared that tidbit), some of the other things they had been advised to do by the dermatologist were impeding healing such as the use of Vaseline and washing the wound daily with soap and water.  Thankfully, lidocaine was applied to the wound before the doctor went to work scraping the yellow gunk from the wound to allow the healing to take place.  Unfortunately, the effects of the lidocaine wore off much too quickly as far as Momma was concerned.  It will be a slow process but Momma ordered Juven, a wound healing supplement to speed up things as recommended by the doctor.  

While Momma is dealing with her medical issue, the caravan gang are still enjoying Chattanooga.  They located a delightful restaurant where they enjoyed lunch.

And of course when someone in the group has a birthday, it's time to bring out the cake and ice cream.

Pictured below:  Jim on the left, celebrating his birthday cake with Steve

and the rest of the gang.

 Happy birthday Jim.  I hear you got new tires on your birthday😀

This group does enjoy playing games. Tonight Cardgo with prizes from Lazy Days as well as candy, Fast Track, and Qwixx were played.

One more day left before departing from Chattanooga.

I'm Chloe

Home + Chattanooga fun

 March 24, 2026

Summerfield, Fl

Ahhh,  my very own grass under my paws.  We arrived home safe and sound Tuesday afternoon and settled back into our home. 

Before we departed Reed Bingham State Park, Momma took some pictures of a unique camping unit.

 Nothing notable on our drive today, but our camping buddies certainly had some memorable activities.

Jim noticed a tire issue, that, upon further investigation, was caused by a broken axle hanger.  Being in Chattanooga, while still traveling with the caravan, resulted in successfully locating a welder to perform repairs.  So Tuesday morning, it was off to the repair shop for a successful repair, followed by new tires.

Some of the group decided to enjoy an experience on the river.

Ruby Falls, a 145 foot underground waterfalls inside Lookout Mountain, was discovered in 1928 by Leo Lambert, who named the falls after his wife, Ruby.

With a lovely clubhouse provided for their use, the best way to end a day is gathering for a variety of games around the tables.

Pegs and Jokers Game

Swoop Card Game

Sure do miss my traveling buddies.

I'm Chloe