Monte Sano State Park

 March 28, 2026

Summerfield, Fl

Momma has been traveling vicariously since having to return home to hook up with a wound specialist.  She has commented that she would much prefer to be out of state with her camping friends but....life doesn't always work out the way you have planned.  So the next best thing are the texts with photos from her friends.

Greg and Kathy are headed on a southerly track where they stopped in Folkston, Georgia visiting the Chesser family homestead.  The original house was built 99 years ago.

Michele and Jim have decided to take advantage of their current location and spend the day with friends who live in the Huntsville area.

Steve and Carol decided to visit the US Space and Rocket Center Museum as they will be departing Huntsville and heading south tomorrow.  

The remainder of the Huntsville group headed for Scottsboro, Alabama to visit/shop at the Unclaimed Baggage Center.

Back in 1970, Hugo Doyle Owen heard over his ham radio that a greyhound bus service had a pile of unclaimed bags.  For $300, he drove his truck to pick them up and the business began.

Unpacking lost bags is like an archeological dig.   It's hard to contemplate why someone would leave behind and not search for some pricey items that failed to make the trip with them.  Items such as a 1770 violin or Hoggle-Jim Henson Puppet.  Some items were displayed in a museum area.

while other items were displayed in a sales area

Rick was please to discover a relaxing coffee corner to make use of while the gals explored the center and made a few purchases.

beach hat for the next cruise

Their lunch report made Momma sad,

as she LOVES Culver's.  But as it happens, Dad loves Culver's as well so he took Momma out for dinner.

Needless to say, I was left home.

As it drew near dinnertime in Alabama, Pam made French toast for the gang

to go with Louise's sausage and blueberry, cool whip toppings.

And once again, the evening was spent gathered around the table for a game...Mexican Train tonight.

 

And another day of adventures drew to a close at Monte Sano State Park.

I'm Chloe

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