by Nasoosie » Mon Jan 16, 2012 7:05 pm
Oh Dear----is it really over?? One thing that has plagued me all my life is the inevitable letdown that follows exciting times, like Chistmas, birthdays, and such. It was a fantastic time all around, spending time with such a unique bunch of ladies and men.....chatting around campfires, seeing others' rigs, sharing stories and walking and biking and just all-around good times! I was very sad to see today's daylight dawn, and see my closest neighbor, Alice, getting ready to roll right on her schedule. Her rig has some amazing gadgets to make life easier when on the road!
Pete slipped away without a goodbye or a nod, or anything! I heard his rig fire up, and the next thing I knew he was pulling out. He was most certainly the Jack of all trades at this event, as others have mentioned his workmanship. He also did a fantstic job of getting one drunken, Recipe-ridden camper into her trailer one night====thank you, Pete!
The campfires were "enhanced" by a couple of stealthy campers who managed to find some nice, long, downed odiferous logs (a NO-NO in FL state parks) to prolong the gaiety. Marshmallows and potatoes were roasted in the nice, red coals. The shuttle bike launching was exciting and well-attended by all in the vicinity of the boat Launch. I think many could not believe their eyes to see a girl with long blond hair biking over the waters! Unfortunately, one trailering girl was too hung over to even try the thing! Sigh!
After only two meetings with some campers, it felt as if we had known each other as well as blood family members. It was neat to see Bob Pewterman again after a few years.
The "unplanning" mode seemed to work very well, as everyone chipped in with sugestions, plans, offers, food, you name it----with no planned schedules other than a day to go to the RV show. I found it to be the most relaxed GTG I have ever been to, and I LOVED it!
Thanks to all who made this event so much fun!
When I get back to Orlando (I'm in St. Cloud tonight) I will post pics and videos that I managed to take, either on here, or on my rejuvenated blog.
I may be here for another night, as when I got back here, I discovered the kids have a stray dog, sweet hound-type, about a year old, recently having given birth, it seems, who was exhausted and very hungry for two days. I fed her, put some flea stuff on her shoulders, played with her, let her in the trailer where she promptly fell sound asleep. She has never had a collar on, it seems, is in good physical shape other than some callouses on her elbows, maybe due to being in a cement caged area?? Perhaps she is a puppy mill escapee?? Maybe an abandoned drop-off? Anyway, it is a dilemma as we wish to have her put into a no-kill shelter while perhaps trying to find her owners? We will call for help tomorrow.
Time to eat some supper, remember the good times, and head off to bed===with sugar-plums dancing in my head!
Life is about learning to dance in the rainHappy travels!
