Since I store my camper, at least once during the winter, I have to bring it home to charge the battery. The weather forecast said that the weekend was going to be sunny, highs in the mid 40s and lows down to mid 30s, so I decided to give 'winter' camping a try. There is a state park with electrical hookups about 45 minutes from my home.
Now let me say something about Oregon weather, it is what it is when it is. I know this.
I arrived on Saturday. It was overcast and chilly. Not to worry. I set up my campsite:
And Bailey and I settled in for a nice cozy afternoon listening to music and reading. Note the cube heater on the shelf:
The next morning I made myself eggs, bacon and toast in 30 degree weather. I know this sounds strange but it was delicious. Here comes the sun:
I spent the day sitting in my zero gravity chair in my sleeping bag reading my book in the sun or taking walks with Bailey.
The next day, I had to go back into town for a doctor appointment. I awoke to frost which was ok. When I returned, there was 1 1/2 inches of snow on the ground with more falling. I wish I had taken the picture before I cleared the snow of off the shelter:
Picture from inside the camper as the snow fell:
Now, I am originally from WI, so driving in the snow does not bother me. On the other hand, I have never towed in the snow. I was also a little disconcerted when everyone else (yes, there are other crazy people in the world) began to bug out. I looked at the forecast (yes, I know) for the next day and decided that it would get warm enough with the sun shinning by the time I left that the roads should be clear. And that is what happened:
I have to say that I had a great weekend. I wish everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year.