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~~~ Upside down messages: Time-wise, "Crying like a baby" proceeds this one. ~~~
I moved from one site to another (I hitched and unhitched to move less than 100 feet). I've rolled up the 100 foot electric (extension) cord (because I was over 50 feet from the power box). I put down the stabilizers. The TV is hooked up to cable and I'm listening to PBS. I have the cutest little Haier TV; it isn't fancy but meets my needs. It's still windy but (thankfully) not as cold as earlier today. To warm myself, I've prepared raspberry tea. Several times the wind pulled the door out of my hands when I opened it. Now I grasp it firmly when I go in and out. Even with the four stabilizers down, the trailer is rocking!! The folding chair is inside the KIA in case we have rain tonight. Other than need to wash a few dishes, I'm ready to tackle indoor tasks.
(Left) See all those empty spaces beyond my T@B?
(Right) Regrettably the TV cable does not show up between the post and the T@B.
My T@B friends (and new "family") have departed. I am parked all alone where formerly there were five cute little T@B trailers. Three... were headed south, and one was headed north. I haven't decided where I will go from here; I need to study the map. I'm crying like a baby!! Spending time at the T@B Rally in Marion, and caravaning the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive--with fellow TaBBers--was delightful. Very few "solos"; everyone has a companion. I'm already feeling lonely!!
Checkout before 2 o'clock so I have four hours to rearrange things pulled hastily from the KIA the last several days. Unhook electric..., hitch the vehicles, dump the porta-potty.
I had a free Mother's Day breakfast provided by Gettysburg Campground. I gave the sausage to another camper; I ate the pancakes and drank coffee and orange juice.
A cold, strong, wind drove all of us away from the campfire last night. Although bright sunshine this morning, the wind is strong and the air is cold (64 degrees outside)!! The little trailer is bouncing around in the wind!! I am still using the little electric heater to keep warm.
In the days to follow, when I can find free WiFi, I'll bring the blog up-to-date. Furthermore, I have "Thank You" letters to write and postcards to mail. I'm hoping to find time to read some of the books I'm hauling around (extra weight!!).
In the next blog ("Campfire") I mention the stabilizers. Earlier this morning friend Bob raised my stabilizers after raising his. He had the crank in his hand.... It has been so delightful to have men step up to help me hitch and unhitch, hook up electric, etc., etc. I can accomplish everything alone but so-o-o-o nice to have help. I wrote this last paragraph so I can reemphasize that the little trailer is bouncing around in the wind!!
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Postscript, 1:30 PM: Sixty-one degrees (per thermometer on the picnic table) and I've paid for two more nights. The weather report is daunting!! Rain, and cold, for the next week or more!! I decided to stay where I am (the known versus the unknown) until I work out a route and some solid plans for the days ahead. I'm moving to another space, however, so I can hook up to cable TV. With my tiny TV I'll be able to watch the weather forecast, and news, rather than comments at the campground office. Right now I'm heating up lunch.
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Postscript, 10:00 PM: I received e-mail messages from the travelers saying they arrived home safely.
The picture (right) was taken moments ago. We were all bundled up in jackets and blankets, around the campfire. The wind is blowing at near gale-force (or maybe just feels like gale-force?). I had to retreat to the T@B and turn on the little electric heater. If the stabilizers weren't down I think the trailer would be shaking (no exaggeration)!! I hated to be a "party pooper" (especially on the last night of our travels as a group) but I don't "do" air conditioning. Just too much "air" (and cold) for this old lady!! ~~ I'm not complaining: We have had lovely weather!! And we have had so much fun: Sharon has written on her blog that if we were having any more fun it would be illegal. Read Sharon's very descriptive blog of the days activities. The picture (left) from Sharon's... and that's me with the orange hat (with camera in my hands).
Too bad I didn't have my pedometer to record the distance we walked today. We visited the Gettysburg Battlefield, Eisenhower home, Visitor's Center, and downtown. It was very interesting but I'm too tired to "blog" and upload pictures. I'll save that for another day. I promise that I will bring everyone up-to-date on the places I've seen. Now I'm going to relax in front of the campfire with my fellow travelers.
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Postscript 9:20 PM, 5/08/10: One picture added to above message. More to follow.
Five cute little T@Bs in the parking lot at Harper's Ferry.We are in a LOVELY campgrounds in Gettysburg, PA, after hours at Harper's Ferry, West Virginia. It was extremely interesting to visit the site where so much history was made.
It was difficult for our little caravan to stay together while on busy secondary highways. With signals--and other interference--we often lost sight of one another. But we all arrived safely at the Gettysburg Campground. We have nice shady sites adjacent to one another. Lots of activities--including a Mother's Day breakfast (free for the mothers).
Tomorrow we tour the Battleground. I know our "wagon master" has lots of things planned for us for the next several days.
With luck, I may get some pictures uploaded (free WiFi here). In the meanwhile, check Sharon's blog .
I'm lagging behind with preparation of my blog--and uploading the many pictures I have been taking. Sorry for the delay!! Some nights I have not had WiFi. Tonight--in an RV Park in Front Royal, Virginia--I have WiFi but I'm very tired and won't be able to do all that I would like. Please bear with me. I'll get caught up in a week or two?!?!
With the exception of miserable fog and rain on Monday morning, we have had beautiful days with extremely warm weather. I never tire of the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive; I love it!! It was exceptionally nice to travel with others likewise enamored with the beauty. All good things must come to an end... and we arrived at the Northern end of the Skyline Drive about 5:00 PM. Five cute little T@Bs are parked in an RV Park in Front Royal, Virginia. Tomorrow we drive a short distance to Harper's Ferry. Then to Gettysburg, PA.
More details later. Until I get my act together, I suggest that you read the excellent blog prepared, and published, by a fellow T@BBer. More pictures from another T@BBer.
