Monday, March 30, 2020
( I started this post Monday night)
I am writing this as I listen to the rain come down it is actually pouring. We are in Corinth, Mississippi and will be here until April 30th. This is the park we had decided would be our choice when we come back in the future to spend time exploring the area.
During the time we were staying in the motel waiting for the repairs to be completed on the Stinger "B" we talked a lot about the possibility of staying for a couple of days at this park. We talked about how it would give us time to catch our breath, get our wash caught up, put things away, and clean the inside. Plus, we could do some grocery shopping and get the fridge restocked. In the end when we went to bed Saturday night we had decided to just start the trek north in the morning. We had a place lined up in Indiana that we thought would be a good place to park until the weather got warmer in Michigan. We had actually made reservations at the park before we left Tupelo.
Sunday morning. Over coffee we started talking about the trip and the weather we were heading towards, mostly in the 40's this coming week. After some more discussion we decided if the park we liked had an opening we would stay for a couple of days. They did have one last spot and once we got here after setting up we decided to see if the spot was open for a week. Then over coffee Monday morning we again discussed our options. We talked about being on the road right now, though we are pretty much self isolated in here Tom still has to get out and go into Truck Stops to purchase diesel. Plus, what if the unthinkable happened and we broke down again. Ultimately, we decided our best and safest option at this time was to stay here for a month. As you can tell we spent a lot of time discussing this as it really was not an easy decision to make. With everything that is happening right now with the Coronavirus it is hard being this far away from our children and grandchildren. Logically we know being closer would not result in hugs and kisses, we know there would be no visiting, but the heart says we would be closer.
Back to the rain coming down. It is spring and before this lifestyle it is the type of rain storm I remember looking forward to. After a long winter the banks along the highway would be melting and turning black. Everything would look like it need a good washing and this is the type of rain storm that would do just that. The salt that had taken care of the winter ice would be washing away along with the left over muddy snow. In no time things would be starting to turn green and those first little crocuses would be peeking out of the ground then there would be tulips, daffodils, and dandelions. Spring would finally arrive not by the date on the calendar but in its own time in our "neck of the woods" and it would finally be time to open the windows and let in the fresh air.
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
First of all we would like to wish our brother-in-law, my sister's husband, Perry a very Happy Birthday! We hope you had a very nice day.
We awoke this morning to the rain still coming down. We had planned on a grocery run to Walmart at 6 o'clock for the senior hour. (Just saying do they think seniors get up in the middle of the night.) Anyway with the rain pouring down I mentioned there was nothing we needed that badly so Tom started the coffee and by around 6:15 the rain stopped figures, right. Even though the rain had stopped the day was looking like it would be grey, cool, and damp.
Later in the day the clouds started to break up, lovely blue skies could be seen out our windows and the sun made an appearance. I decided to take a quick walk outside and take a few pictures of the RV Park we ill be calling home for awhile.
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
We slept in today and awoke to sunshine, blue skies, and few soft white clouds. It really was a lazy day. Tom did grill a spaghetti squash for a future meal and then grilled hamburgers for dinner. Oh and having read that warm/hot drinks are good to keep things clear in your lungs I found a recipe for low carb Hot Buttered Rum which we decided to try for Happy Hour. Not to bad and we both decided it was something we would have again.
Right now we feel blessed. Our family is doing well and are all safe in place. Our friends all seem to be doing well in a safe place. Plus, we feel like like we have found a safe place to ride out this "storm" at least for now. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I cannot help but think part of the reason everything happened the way it did was so we would finally make a decision to stop in our tracks. Obviously we needed a little, okay a big, nudge.
Stay safe and healthy!
During the time we were staying in the motel waiting for the repairs to be completed on the Stinger "B" we talked a lot about the possibility of staying for a couple of days at this park. We talked about how it would give us time to catch our breath, get our wash caught up, put things away, and clean the inside. Plus, we could do some grocery shopping and get the fridge restocked. In the end when we went to bed Saturday night we had decided to just start the trek north in the morning. We had a place lined up in Indiana that we thought would be a good place to park until the weather got warmer in Michigan. We had actually made reservations at the park before we left Tupelo.
Sunday morning. Over coffee we started talking about the trip and the weather we were heading towards, mostly in the 40's this coming week. After some more discussion we decided if the park we liked had an opening we would stay for a couple of days. They did have one last spot and once we got here after setting up we decided to see if the spot was open for a week. Then over coffee Monday morning we again discussed our options. We talked about being on the road right now, though we are pretty much self isolated in here Tom still has to get out and go into Truck Stops to purchase diesel. Plus, what if the unthinkable happened and we broke down again. Ultimately, we decided our best and safest option at this time was to stay here for a month. As you can tell we spent a lot of time discussing this as it really was not an easy decision to make. With everything that is happening right now with the Coronavirus it is hard being this far away from our children and grandchildren. Logically we know being closer would not result in hugs and kisses, we know there would be no visiting, but the heart says we would be closer.
Back to the rain coming down. It is spring and before this lifestyle it is the type of rain storm I remember looking forward to. After a long winter the banks along the highway would be melting and turning black. Everything would look like it need a good washing and this is the type of rain storm that would do just that. The salt that had taken care of the winter ice would be washing away along with the left over muddy snow. In no time things would be starting to turn green and those first little crocuses would be peeking out of the ground then there would be tulips, daffodils, and dandelions. Spring would finally arrive not by the date on the calendar but in its own time in our "neck of the woods" and it would finally be time to open the windows and let in the fresh air.
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
First of all we would like to wish our brother-in-law, my sister's husband, Perry a very Happy Birthday! We hope you had a very nice day.
We awoke this morning to the rain still coming down. We had planned on a grocery run to Walmart at 6 o'clock for the senior hour. (Just saying do they think seniors get up in the middle of the night.) Anyway with the rain pouring down I mentioned there was nothing we needed that badly so Tom started the coffee and by around 6:15 the rain stopped figures, right. Even though the rain had stopped the day was looking like it would be grey, cool, and damp.
Later in the day the clouds started to break up, lovely blue skies could be seen out our windows and the sun made an appearance. I decided to take a quick walk outside and take a few pictures of the RV Park we ill be calling home for awhile.
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| As you can see these are nice long spots and for a one night stop there would be no need to unhook your towed vehicle. |
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| No Ocotillos here...:( but I will be watching this guy bloom into spring. |
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| Our view out the front window. |
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
We slept in today and awoke to sunshine, blue skies, and few soft white clouds. It really was a lazy day. Tom did grill a spaghetti squash for a future meal and then grilled hamburgers for dinner. Oh and having read that warm/hot drinks are good to keep things clear in your lungs I found a recipe for low carb Hot Buttered Rum which we decided to try for Happy Hour. Not to bad and we both decided it was something we would have again.
Right now we feel blessed. Our family is doing well and are all safe in place. Our friends all seem to be doing well in a safe place. Plus, we feel like like we have found a safe place to ride out this "storm" at least for now. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I cannot help but think part of the reason everything happened the way it did was so we would finally make a decision to stop in our tracks. Obviously we needed a little, okay a big, nudge.
Stay safe and healthy!
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Great decision! Staying where it's warm and hopefully sunny gives strength to the mind and will fight that stinking virus. I came to the same conclusion. Not going anywhere in these uncertain times. Lots you can see and do without crowds around. Perfect:)) Enjoy the slow days ahead.
ReplyDeleteWe agree this was the best decision for us right now. Not sure how much exploring we will do but for now we are content right here. Nice to know you and Yuma are in a safe place, also. Take care.
DeleteHappy that you in a safe place and taking time to catch your breath. Continued health to you both and enjoy your time there.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Bill. It truly was the right decisions for us right now. You both stay healthy, also.
DeleteIt sounds like a wise decision, at least you will be able to enjoy some warmth. I'm sure everyone in the park will be careful as well. We wish you both the best as we all deal with what we've been presented with and pray that it soon begins to abate. Hugs guys.
ReplyDeleteIt was the best decision for now and the warmth is nice. The few people we have seen out and about are respecting the distancing which is nice. We pray also that this soon begins to abate...hugs to you both, also. Take care.
DeleteThis is probably the only time I've ever been happy to get up at 4 am every morning for the puppies. Makes that shopping super easy for me!!
ReplyDeleteThat 4 am morning call with the puppies certainly does give you a head start on the shopping at 6. You even have time for coffee...lol
DeleteLooks like a beautiful place to hang for the next month! Will enjoy watching the tree bloom as it's excited for Spring. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteWe feel very lucky to have found this place. It is small and quiet, well except for the highway noise which we are used to having lived for quite a few years on the highway. It is comforting to know the world is still moving out there. Hugs
DeleteA wise choice to Hunker Down (Stay in Place) allowing yourselves time to relax and hopefully for this storm to pass.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a nice park.
Be safe and Enjoy watching Spring bloom.
It's about time.
As I mentioned to Shirley above we feel really lucky to have found this place. We feel safe here and relaxed. Take care.
DeleteI understand wanting to be closer to your family, even if you wouldn't be able to get hugs :-)
ReplyDeleteIt does sound like you found a nice place to hunker down for the month and hopefully the sunny skies will outnumber the rainy ones.
Now I want a hot buttered rum instead of my cup of tea!
Yes, it would be nicer to be closer but then even back in Michigan are hugs are over 300 miles apart. (One of our kids and grandchildren live in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and the other one lives down by Detroit with his family.) So for now my head knows this is the right place.
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