Enid Lake at Wallace Creek Campground

Enid, MS

Since i hadn’t slept good the past few nights, i took a sleeping pill last night, I was in bed early and up early with the new time change.  I always dread the fall back time.  It makes the days short and the nights long.  In the winter time sometimes I'm in bed by 8.30 PM.  When it get’s dark .. I’m ready to put my PJ’s on and curl up in bed.  YES .. I prefer more daylight then i do darkness. 

Wallace Creek Campground site # 18 at Enid Lake COE .. what a wonderful view we have.  It was a nippy morning here in Enid, MS.  The temp’s were in the mid 40’s.  But warmed up to the mid 60’s.

I kept waiting for the sun to come out, but it never did.  We wasn’t sure if we were staying another night or if we were going to pack up and head to warmer climate.  Neither of us felt that great and it was a blah day.  We sure was glad we chose yesterday as a travel day.  It was a perfect day for traveling.  We had no wind, not much traffic, sunshine and an extra hour of traveling time.  We decided around lunch time that we’d stay put another day.  We wasn’t sure if we’d stay beyond that due to the weather.  After having a sandwich for  lunch it had warmed up enough that we decided to venture out and check out our new surroundings. 

First was to check out the boat dock and picnic area near our campground.  I do believe their swimming area is now a dry swimming hole.  Looks like the lake is dry like most places that are needing rain.

They have several and very nice pavilion shelters for gatherings.  This one even has a nice huge grill. 

they have a nice fish cleaning station, it’s closed now for the winter season.

Next we headed to the visitor center to get some information on the place. 

They have a nice place to sit and look at the emergency over fill area.  Their brochure says it’s only been used 4 times.

 

We crossed onto the Dam Road, it’s very nice and scenic

 

here is the lake crossing the road.  It’s a very nice size lake.

This was absolutely breath taking to view on top.

 

although i have to admit i was not to keen on the step turn to go down to see it.  When we turned to go down all i could see was a huge drop off and my head started spinning.

it was really neat and i love the sound of rushing water.  I could have stood here all day and listened to it.  That sure is a lot of rushing water coming through there.

 

Even though it was a bit on the cool side several people were fishing.  Mid 60’s is cool to me.

We traveled on down and viewed some more of the stream.

  

hubby loves just looking off into the water.  When we are near water, we are in our own little world.  When I'm near water i am happy, water seems to relax me and takes all of life’s stresses away from me.  Water is good medicine for me weather I'm sick or just down in the dumps.

  

This is definitely an “it” site for us.  We have a nice level concrete pad and our site is level which is good for me with walking, plenty of room to park the truck and our home, the dogs have lots of room to run and we have no close neighbors.  We’ve decided we would stay a couple more days.  We decided to pay up until Wednesday.  With my Golden Access discount it’s only $6 per night due to the winter season discount rates.  That means saving $3 bucks a night!  The dogs are loving it here.  This morning they were playing outside chasing each other, they love the room they have to play.

 

Here is the view out the back and right side of our home (recliners and table)

 

here is the view out the left side of home (couch)

 

It was getting late and we still needed to walk the dogs.  They so look forward to getting to sniff, explore and potty in a new place.  We walked the dogs around the campground and down by the lake.  We got home just in time as here came the rain.  Even though it’s getting cooler and the rain has arrived for a bit, we are nice and comfy inside of our home. 

 

Normally we have a clear view of the lake but with the rain it was foggy and a beautiful view.  It gave us that feeling that we were at the ocean watching a storm come across.  We definitely have enjoyed our day here today even though the temps are not our desired warmth.  It was still tolerable and even though a long sleeve (hubby) and a jacket (for me) was required. 

It was time for dinner and since we are not near anything i cooked!  YESSSS .. i actually cooked dinner tonight.  I plan to start cooking a bit more as I need to lose a few more lbs before the wedding.  Dinner tonight was sausage patties and milk gravy with bread.  We hadn’t had that for some time so it hit the spot just right. 

It’s going to be a night of snuggling up in bed reading a book until it’s lights out for me.  I’m starting to get on my winter schedule.

Moving Day has finally Arrived!

It’s finally here!!  It’s moving day.  Dolly knew what was going on this morning.  I put her out to potty and she headed to truck and wanted in :)  She wasn’t happy when we brought her back inside but it’s really cold out there and the truck has to warm up. There was frost this morning!  Lexi is excited and Roo isn’t sure what is going on.

We had a nice surprise our oldest son spent the night.  Wasn’t that sweet.  He is going to miss his mommy and daddy.  After we got our son to leave this morning (love u babe:) we got thing busy and it was going to be the first time we pulled the slides in with our new refrigerator.  I knew it was going to be a very tight fit with it and our freezer.  I was happy when it fit and trust me there is no room to spare.  I draped a rug over the freezer to keep the freezer and refrigerator from rubbing the paint off one another.  Hubby braved the cold and had us hooked to the truck and unplugged from electric and we were on the road at 7.54 AM New time.  Did you remember to set your clocks back? 

Roo resting her head on the door as she was looking out the window .. She is a good rider, she just has to learn when we stop she has to be put on her leash before she can get out.  She thinks she can dart out without being on a leash.

 

Dolly snuggled up in her cover .. all nice and comfy for a long day.

Lexi waiting for her chance to escape to the front seat.

We will be in Missouri soon

 

Welcome to Missouri, state #2

 

Ughh welcome to AR state # 3, as always the road is so ruff and bouncing your pictures are blurred

 

This cotton field in AR hasn’t been harvested yet .. looks like snow

Welcome to Tennessee state # 4

 

Were in Mississippi but i missed the welcome sign (sorry)  the ABS light came on truck about the same time and hubby was beginning to panic.  We pulled over and couldn’t find anything so we stopped at the first rest area in MS and when we started the truck back up and started on down the road it went off and all seemed well.  We did not have but about 26 miles to go so we decided to try it.

 

We are currently at the Wallace Campground in Enid COE Park, look at my back yard!  We arrived a little after 5 PM and just before dust and found the site we wanted and got set up just in time before the sun went completely down.  We got the last unreserved water front site.  I am looking forward to spending a few days here.

One More Day!

Carlinville, IL

Wow, what a day it has been.  I didn’t sleep good and was up very early.  In fact to me it was still the middle of the night to be awake.  Weather changes affect me just like the cold and hot.  Temps were dropping and the wind was blowing and it was a dreary morning.  It looked as if it could or would rain at any time.  Since i couldn’t sleep and resting didn’t stop the pain i decided to go ahead and get started on what i had to do.  I started getting things that needed to be done today down stairs on the go.  I put the grand kids toys away in their winter storage area (behind the couch).  Cleaned off the counters.  Did some surfing on the internet.

Hubby was up early and once it warmed up a bit we got dressed and headed to town to finish some things.  Another trip to Wal-mart my printer is out of ink, med’s filled, dog chain (Lexi broke hers), eggs hubby’s prairie farms dip .. WOW ..  what was a few things ended up being $70 bucks!  Ughhh  i wanted to check the mail one more time hoping what i was expecting would arrive, YESSS it was there .. so glad it came before we left.  Then we needed to fill up the truck with diesel.  Back home and we worked some more on getting those last minute things done.  I straightened the frig so things will hopefully ride good, put the bars in that i purchased to hold things in place.  Visited with friends and said see ya all next summer :) 

I was looking at my receipt and noticed i had been charged for 3 inks, YIKES, i called Wal-mart and they told me to bring my receipt back in for credit.  So that meant back to town and got my refund  I only got 1 ink so a refund of $28 bucks was due .. YESSS i will take that.  I thought my bill was awfully high for 2 little bags.  Back home we put the awning in, everything outside other then the water, sewer, electric and satellite are done.  Now that everything is done it was time to get my shower so hubby can do the water and sewer and get his job finished.  All hubby has left in the morning is the electric, satellite cords and hook up to the truck. I have to put the coffee pot, dogs dishes and what ever dishes we use away in the morning. 

Tyson showed up and loaded the trailer and his truck down with all the stuff that goes to storage.  We sure do have lots of stuff here when were here visiting the kids.  Gabe and Kelsey showed up. We had a good visit with our kids and even though we will miss them while were gone .. I am so ready to get out of this COLD!!

We plan to be up early and off to an early start tomorrow.  The plan is to travel 425 miles tomorrow.  Since I've had 2 very long days and not much sleep, i’m going to retire to bed and watch the Christmas shows on the Hallmark channel!!

A Busy Day

We got up early and got an early start to our day.  First on the list was to head to LWCC and turn in my radio, keys and golf cart.  My job as camp host is officially over.  Next on our list was to stop and check our mail (I’m expecting a package) no luck it didn’t come in today :(  Next we had Dr. Appointments at 10 AM.  We arrived got our check up and flu shots and the green light to head out for the winter :)  thanks Doc!  Then we needed to go by Dollar General and get some envelopes for my sister to forward my mail in and of course we had to visit a bit with her :)  We left my sister’s house and on to the bank to get some money and do several other items :)  Off to hubby’s mom’s house to visit with her one last time of the year.  That is right we will not see any of our family until next year.  She feed us a nice late lunch and we had a great visit and before we knew it , that time that we dread approached.  We gave hugs, I Love You’s and was on our way to pick up the grand kids. 

We got the grand kids and by then it was time for dinner so of course they wanted their favorite, Yep you guessed it right McD’s!  Finally we got home and spent the evening enjoying our grand’s one last time this year.  Their dad showed up around 10.30 PM to pick them up and we said our good byes, hugs and kisses.  We were exhausted and had a very busy day with lots packed into one day.  It wasn’t long i was ready to head to bed.  Ughh i woke up with a charlie horse and that started my ruff night.  I couldn’t get back to sleep until around 2 AM and i was back awake around 5 AM.  My legs and back were killing me so finally i gave up and got up.  I had some things that i needed to do anyway.  Might as well get started on them now.

Hope your all having a better night then i am .. 1 more day and it’s lift off!  I’m so excited!

1st of November!

WOW .. it’s the 1st of November already.  Where has this year gone?  We only have 2 more months before it will be a new year.  This year seems to have flown by faster then normal.  I slept in this morning and once i finally got up and to moving i got some laundry going.  I want to get everything washed up before heading out.  We will be in a COE park and so no sewer means no laundry.  Other then my basic morning of checking the blogs i follow and checking face book i did nothing :))

 

After lunch the dogs had an appointment with the doggie doctor.  Lexi was due to get her shots and Roo needed hers as well since we are not really sure she has had them.  Hubby was concerned as we had never really taken Roo for a car ride and with our lifestyle being able to ride is a must!

Lexi was first to get weighed .. WOW she is up to 25 lbs!  The last time she was at the Dr’s office she weighed 18 lbs.  Lexi doesn’t like going to the Dr, she has white coat syndrome.  She gets nervous, pants and sheds her like crazy.  She even growled at the doctor when he gave the needed shot.  Lexi got a new piece of Jewelry to sport. Of course her other jewelry looks horrible as she bites at them all the time.  Lexi is sporting a new necklace her old one she has out grown (snicker)  She used to have a pick one now she has a new green one. 

  

Next was Roo turn and she did great.  She didn’t even seem to notice she got a shot.  Roo had to have 2 shots.  She also received a Micro chip today.  Now if she is to get lost she can be found.  Roo now has more jewelry on her necklace.  Both the girls look pretty good sporting their new necklace and jewelry.  Lexi has a micro chip as well.  She got one about 3 yrs ago.  Although Lexi chewed up her plastic tag and it had to be replaced with a metal one :(

 

Both the girls enjoyed their ride and Roo did wonderful riding and I believe she will do great traveling with us.  She loves looking out the window and seems to enjoy her big high back seat.  I think they were excited to be back home and have their Dr’s appointment behind them.  Esp their treat they got for being good girls .. well Roo was but Lexi still got a treat :) 

On our way home we stopped by Wal-mart and picked up a few things i forgot the other day and of course we had to get candy for the grand kids :)) The girls still had energy and Roo was waiting patiently for her opportunity to steal a new toy that got today.  They love things that squeak!

We came home and Jim and Wanda had a nice camp fire going se we sat and visited with them and before we knew it was time for dinner.  We all went to the dinning hall for dinner and visited with friends Sharon, Georgia, Sally and Myron.  It will probably be our last time enjoying a meal together this year.  We sat and visited after our meal and before we knew it .. time had flown by and the dinning hall was closing.  We said our good byes, hugs and departed.  We came home and i snapped a picture of home after sunset.  As you can see we have everything packed away except what the kids have to take and put in storage. 

We went for a sunset stroll and then came back and finished enjoying the fire that Jim and Wanda had going in their fire pit.  Of course they had already went home but we still enjoyed the last of fire.  (Thanks Jim for the wonderful fire) Once the fire was done we retired inside as it was getting late.  It’s been a beautiful day and an even more beautiful evening.  It’s a clear sky and the stars are shining bright, it’s quiet here in the campground and we are the only ones here.  2 more days and our winter journey begins! 

Happy Halloween

Today is Trick or Treat day.  We’ve never had trick or treater’s  not even when we lived in a stick home.  We lived to far out and no close neighbors.  Make sure you all sleep with a light on tonight because it’s a good night for the ghost and gobblins to come out.  Boooo do you know who is watching you tonight?

We woke to another very nippy morning.  We’ve been getting moving very slowly in the mornings.  After all we are retired and it’s too cold to do anything else but hibernate inside until the sun comes out and warms up. 

Once I finally got myself motivated and moving.  First on the list was to vacuum and pick up.  Next i put my nick knack's that don’t ride away.  I’m trying something different this time moving.  I put the bar stools with my table away behind the recliners and secured several of my flowers on them.  I’m getting more and more done.  I’m down to pretty much the last minute things on my end too plus the grand kids are coming Friday night so i can not put away several things they will use still. 

 

Hubby worked outside picking things up, checking the air in the truck and camper tires.  Putting the propane tanks away, checking all the fluids in the truck and etc.  It was a busy day of doing things that needed to be done before our winter journey begins.  We are down to just needing to do the basic last minute things.  It was a beautiful afternoon to be outside working.  As long as you stayed in the sunshine. 

Dinner tonight was left over Chicken.  I’m not feeling well tonight, my ears & throat are aching i have drainage and I'm hoping it’s allergies from being outside and I'm not coming down with anything.  I have a Dr Appointment Friday to get my flu shot and i need to be healthy to get it.

I’m going to take a hot shower and curl up in bed and watch some TV.  I’m starting to get that itch hitch really badly .. come on Sunday and get here .  We plan to leave Sunday if there is no rain in the forecast.  3 more days until take off!!

Our newest family Member!

It’s official we have a new family member!  I’d like to announce our newest arrival.  About a 45 lb bouncing baby girl Roo!!  We made it official today.  We have adopted Roo and she now proudly wears a official name tag with her name and our phone numbers.  Thursday afternoon she goes to the vet and gets a check up and needed shots (oh i hope she likes her new doctor)

This morning started out as a non productive day.  Hubby left to go do some work and returned home.  No one showed up today, guess the cold kept them away.  So we decided it would be a good day to run into town and get his driver licenses renewed.  NOOO it’s not near his birthday but since we are not planning on returning until June of next year his licenses do expire in April so we needed to get him legal so we didn’t have to return sooner then we have planned.  Plus we needed to get our propane tanks filled up before heading out.  Well .. the local DMV couldn’t renew CDL license so that was a strike out ..next to get propane .. can you believe we just missed the last of the 4 guys that could fill our tanks until after lunch. Another strike out!!  Back to the camper for some lunch.  I made a few phone calls and behold we found a DMV that can do it!

We loaded up and headed back into town stopped at the propane place, finally someone who could fill our tanks .. we needed one of 30 lb and our 20 lb gas grill tanks filled .. $35 for both.  I didn’t think that was bad being they were both empty!  That is off the ta do list.  Next we headed to Jerseyville to the DMV and after a bit of a wait .. hubby now proudly has another 4 1/2 years on his licenses.  I got mine renewed in July so we both are good to go for several years.  While we were there we went ahead and renewed our camper sticker another one knocked off the ta do list!  It’s due the end of December and we always get it before heading out on our winter journey.  Illinois is our home base state.  We have lived here all of our lives and no plans to change that.  We spend more time then anywhere else here in Illinois, we vote, we pay taxes, we do all the stuff that anyone with a permanent resident doe. PlUS  it’s where our grand kids are!!

 

After leaving the DMV we headed to Wal-mart to see if they have the dog tag machine, i looked in Litchfield yesterday and it was a no go .. no luck they don’t have one any more either .. ughhh so i had a brilliant idea.  Let’s head to Alton to Petco!  I love Petco and my babies love it when i go to Petco :))  So off to Alton we headed first stop was Petco and they had the name tags.  Wow .. they have gone up in price.  I remember buying them for 5 bucks!  Now their $11 a piece and some were even $20!!!  Guess they know we love our babies and we are suckers :))

After leaving Petco we headed to Big Lots as i hadn’t been to one in a longggg time .. I love Big Lots!  Wow they had some good deals too .. even better yet.  I got a new rug for 5 bucks, several new table cloths in colors that I've been looking for and they were only 2 bucks each, i got 3 different colors!  I love being able to change things around and since i can not move my furniture it’s change table clothes and such :)  I replaced a small baking pan that i have missed since leaving it in the motor home, i got a expandable spring rod that will hopefully hold my printer in place while traveling (another off the ta do list) and of course i got the babies some doggie treats!  Roo has gotten to where she knows that when we bring bags of stuff into the camper she starts inspecting them as she knows some where in one of them is something for her and the other 2 babies.  YESSS they are spoiled! 

Next it was Home Depot to look for several things.  1st on the list was to get a new area rug for outdoors.  I haven’t needed one here as we are on a very nice concrete slab.  We tossed our old one when we got here as Lucy had way too many accidents on it during her last week of life.  Poor thing couldn’t walk very far with out potting and she felt so bad, of course mommy and daddy told her it was okay we could replace it.  So we did today.   I was looking for a black or maroon but they only had gray or green. I got a gray one instead of the standard green.  It will match our home better.  2nd on the ta do list was to look for some trim to trim our refrigerator in with but we couldn’t find anything that i was happy with.  I do not like the fake stuff.  In fact i want to replace the trim around our door frame with the same thing we put around the refrigerator so we decided since there was no way in this cold weather we could stain and gloss new trim we’d wait until this winter to finish that project.  Hubby looked at some new toys but decided to wait on getting what he was looking for (some kind of tool gun).  We did run into an old friend we hadn’t seen in 6 yrs or more.  We visited and got caught up on with each and then it was time to head to get some thing to eat. 

I wanted Chinese but hubby wanted Woody’s fried chicken, since we can not get Woody’s fried chicken on the road it won out.  Oh it was so good .. great choice hubby!!   We met the kids and visited for a while and before we knew it, time had flown by and it was time to say good bye.  We headed home with barely enough time to relax a bit before we say good nite.