It's October!
Posted: Sat Oct 01, 2011 7:44 amGood Morning all,
Well, here we are, the 1st day of October. It's another of my favorite months although I don't look forward to the winter that follows. Don't know what it's like where you are, but it's cloudy, damp and chilly here right now. Only 35. Strong cold front came through yesterday and winds were gusting over 28 miles and hour and in some areas along the lakeshorer as high as 64. Temp struggled at 39 all day and finally made it to 41. Rain showers on and off all day. So was a very raw day. Things are looking up however as it's heading into the 70's again after tomorrow. Fall colors are coming in here pretty good right now although it's not near peak around here yet. About 40 percent I would say. Areas around here are a bit more.
With the warmer temps coming in and the fall colors showing their beauty, the "girls" and I are heading for one last camping trip probably tomorrow. Waiting for this cold snap to pass by. Not a hundred percent sure where we are going, but right now am favoring Aloha State Park again. I started the season there and want to end it there. Did that last year so perhaps I am starting a tradition here. I originally was going to leave today and spend about a week traveling in the U.P. and ending up back at Aloha, but our HalloweenFest is next weekend and boss scheduled me to work on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, so that cut me one day off my week. Then this cold front came in and I decided that going traveling and camping in howling winds, rain and 30 something weather was not fun, so am waiting for it to pass on. So tomorrow we will start off and who knows where we will wind up. That's the fun part of owning an RV. Just leaving our plans in jello.
Yesterday was my official last day for the 2011 camping season at the park. Was kind of a boring day per say as with the weather, we couldn't do a lot outside so did things inside as much as we could. By the time our last day comes at the end of our work season, we have pretty well gotten everything we do done, things put away etc. After this the full time park staff will continue on. The park is still open and running and our toilet/shower buidings are still operating. They will shut them down in another week and get things ready for winter. I will return as I said to work on the HalloweenFest and after it's over next Sunday, those of us who are there, will clean up and put everything away and that's it.
So today I am going to pick up the house a bit and then head into town to do some shopping. Later on, if it warms up a bit more, I will start getting the TT ready to roll tomorrow. Won't be leaving early as want it to warm up a bit.
Have a great day everyone, no matter what it brings. Those along the east coast will be feeling the effects of this cold front this weekend, so keep warm and dry. Those one the road, enjoy your travels and the ability to drive around before winter comes. Those with health issues, better days are ahead. And for everyone else, have a great day.
Well, here we are, the 1st day of October. It's another of my favorite months although I don't look forward to the winter that follows. Don't know what it's like where you are, but it's cloudy, damp and chilly here right now. Only 35. Strong cold front came through yesterday and winds were gusting over 28 miles and hour and in some areas along the lakeshorer as high as 64. Temp struggled at 39 all day and finally made it to 41. Rain showers on and off all day. So was a very raw day. Things are looking up however as it's heading into the 70's again after tomorrow. Fall colors are coming in here pretty good right now although it's not near peak around here yet. About 40 percent I would say. Areas around here are a bit more.
With the warmer temps coming in and the fall colors showing their beauty, the "girls" and I are heading for one last camping trip probably tomorrow. Waiting for this cold snap to pass by. Not a hundred percent sure where we are going, but right now am favoring Aloha State Park again. I started the season there and want to end it there. Did that last year so perhaps I am starting a tradition here. I originally was going to leave today and spend about a week traveling in the U.P. and ending up back at Aloha, but our HalloweenFest is next weekend and boss scheduled me to work on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, so that cut me one day off my week. Then this cold front came in and I decided that going traveling and camping in howling winds, rain and 30 something weather was not fun, so am waiting for it to pass on. So tomorrow we will start off and who knows where we will wind up. That's the fun part of owning an RV. Just leaving our plans in jello.
Yesterday was my official last day for the 2011 camping season at the park. Was kind of a boring day per say as with the weather, we couldn't do a lot outside so did things inside as much as we could. By the time our last day comes at the end of our work season, we have pretty well gotten everything we do done, things put away etc. After this the full time park staff will continue on. The park is still open and running and our toilet/shower buidings are still operating. They will shut them down in another week and get things ready for winter. I will return as I said to work on the HalloweenFest and after it's over next Sunday, those of us who are there, will clean up and put everything away and that's it.
So today I am going to pick up the house a bit and then head into town to do some shopping. Later on, if it warms up a bit more, I will start getting the TT ready to roll tomorrow. Won't be leaving early as want it to warm up a bit.
Have a great day everyone, no matter what it brings. Those along the east coast will be feeling the effects of this cold front this weekend, so keep warm and dry. Those one the road, enjoy your travels and the ability to drive around before winter comes. Those with health issues, better days are ahead. And for everyone else, have a great day.
Now everything runs in my life - my car and my self.