Lots of food!! We could have fed an army!! A picture of the "left overs." ~~ Costumes!! ~~ Ken & Bonnie---our alumni---were honored, and wished much enjoyment in their recent retirement and new (KOA) Workamper job. ~~ Aprons because they might find themselves preparing and serving food?!
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Very sincere appreciation to the many readers who wrote expressing concern regarding the spider bite. I feel fine this morning!! The only reason I lost sleep last night: A wicked storm dumped tons of rain water on this area of Tennessee. (Elsewhere, too?? I don't have TV news.) Lots more autumn leaves on the ground. Not raining right now (8:00 AM) but my weather station says clouds, rain and lightening today; sunshine for the rest of the week. Good weather for our T@B Rally!!
It's inevitable!! Rain when I attend Teardrop trailer rallies!!!! It rained for days--in June--while I was in the Adirondacks. There was no shelter for the group to gather under so our Socials were limited. ~~ Likewise, the lobster feed and potluck--in July--on Cape Cod was spoiled by a downpour. (Oops!! another blog [date] that I didn't completely document!! So-o-o-o-o many awesome activities; too few hours [with WiFi] to prepare and publish!!)
The outside temperature is 80 degrees (2:22 PM). The sun is shining, there is no wind. The autumn colors are spectacular!! There is a carpet of beautiful leaves all around my T@B. I have the five acre (+/-) area all to myself. The KIA is parked behind the T@B and doesn't interfere with the awesome view out my three windows, and the door.
I've listened to Sunday worship messages on Family Radio. I shifted things around so I could get to "decorator items" (usually packed). I have a very small fry pan, and a very small pot, that I hang in my very small kitchen. The utensils are orange in color and an attractive "decoration"; I'll never use them. (The picture doesn't accurately show the color.) I bought them in a Wal-Mart in Quebec, Canada. (I've never seen them in Wal-Marts in the United States.)
I pulled many things from the back of my KIA and have them on display on the picnic table. Perhaps other T@BBers can use some of the items I've decided **NOT** to haul any longer. I decided to jettison the items while in Campbellsville but chose to share them with RVers rather than the Goodwill Store. I'll make a "yard sale" sign.
I have signs hanging in the windows of my T@B: "Got Jesus?" and "Rapture Coming Soon To a Loved One Near You. Advanced Seating."
I have hundreds of Ladybugs in my T@B this afternoon. I wondered "why?" and did a Google search. Below are just a few of the answers.Q. Why do ladybugs come into my house in the winter time?
A. Ladybugs are attracted to the light colored houses. Especially, homes that have a clear southwestern sun exposure. Older homes tend to experience more problem with aggregations due to lack of adequate insulation. The ladybugs come in through small cracks around windows, door ways and under clap boards. They want to hibernate in a warm, comfortable spot over the cold months of winter. Ladybugs gather in groups when they hibernate, so if you see one, you can be sure more will follow. The best way to keep them out is to repair damaged clap boards, window and door trim and to caulk small cracks.
Q. Once the ladybugs are in my house, will they eat anything?
A. No. Ladybugs don't eat fabric, plants, paper or any other household items. They like to eat APHIDS. Aphids are very small, but very destructive pest that feed on plants. (If you have rose bushes, you have probably seen aphids.) Ladybugs, while trying to hibernate in your house, live off of their own body fats. They, also, prefer a little humidity. But our homes are usually not very humid during the winter. In fact, they are rather dry causing most of your ladybug guests to die from dehydration. Occasionally, you might witness a ladybug in your bathroom getting a drink of water. Now, that's a smart lady!
Q. How can I get them out of my house?
A. If you don't have a lot, just leave them. They will leave when spring arrives. Disturbing them will only cause them to stress out leaving yellow markings on your walls. The yellow stuff, you see, is not waste matter, but rather, their blood. Ladybugs release a small amount of their blood which is yellow and smells, when they sense danger. Some people have said that it does stain on light colored surfaces.
I hear a variety of comments--and questions--regarding my solo travels. I refer you to Andrew Hyde and his travels. Please note that he's traveling with a backpack and fifteen items. (I'm traveling with a thousand [?] items!!) Please read his blog. My travels are bland by comparison!!
I'm lovin' it!! This KOA campground is delightful!! The autumn colors are beautiful!! I had the "30-amp" area all to myself so I didn't pull down shades; I awoke to a lovely vista. (A "pop up" arrived after midnight and they set up camp by flashlight.) The restrooms are wonderful--and they offer clean cotton hand towels like we would use at home!! Furthermore: Tiled showers with plenty of hot water!!
I've been without WiFi. I'm such a "cheapskate," I refused to pay $3. extra per day for WiFi at the Escapee's Raccoon Valley RV Park. It's a nice Park and the people are friendly!! I had dozens of visitors because my T@B is so tiny compared to their huge rigs. I socialized..., I went to Church with friends.
I walked back to the campsite and hitched the KIA and T@B--and departed (1:30 PM). (I had intended to stay ten days.) I'm a graduate of the Escapees' RVer Boot Camp; I've followed the T@B forum discussions regarding every problem imaginable. I choose to believe that too much voltage can damage my refrigerator and my wiring!! Correct me if I'm wrong.
I spent Tuesday night in the parking lot of Cracker Barrel in Pigeon Forge. I spent Wednesday night in a Wal-Mart parking lot in Newport, Tennessee. For the next two weeks I'm parked in a beautiful KOA campground in Newport. I'm a week early for the upcoming T@B rally. This is a luxury!! (But cheaper than a new refrigerator and/or wiring.) And I have free WiFi!! (Of course we can debate "free.")
