Today we saw Jim's Mother

Today we saw Jim's Mother 

Thursday May 4, 2023

Today we had a relaxing morning had breakfast and Jim called his mother later in the morning to set up a visit for today. 

We had a lot of errands to do, no way we can get them all done today, but we got to start somewhere. I figured it would be in the middle of the day and we'd be ready for lunch, so I decided to pack up pasta salad the rest of the pizza from the other night. We could have a light lunch with his mom, at her place.. Then we took off and went and dropped off some refills to pick up at CVS. Stopped at the UPS store to get our mail. I ran into Michael's to look for two things, that was a waste of time. 

         ^^    I always have my cup in pictures 

Then we stopped with Jim's Mom. Mom hug, We heated up lunch and the three of us ate together. She was okay with the pizza, but didn't really want my pasta salad, so Jim had extra.

 We had a nice visit, she's a little more forgetful than she was. She gave me a gift,  but wouldn't let me open it, she said open it later. She laughed she thought Jim's hair was so long.

Then we went to Palmyra to get my Mary Kay order.

Jim didn't want to, BUT we stopped at Country View, it is a little country Amish grocery store , very unique things, one of my favorites. I forgot we'd be going right by it, didn't want to spend a lot yet, but I did want to get salsa, it's made locally in Lebanon, has black beans and corn and a hint of barbecue sauce, it's fantastic, found a few other things. I told Jim I think I broke two records when I came out, one by being in for such a short time and also only spending $25. 

Then we stopped back at CVS, Jim ran in to pick up the two refills.  I ran into Giants, a local PA grocery store, I had found a $25 gift card in the truck, just a couple days ago, when I was looking for something in there. The card was from work before we left. It was a nice find, we spent just over $28. Really just over 3.00. Grabbed the pills and then we were going to impulsively stop and get Chinese to take back to the RV. But the truck made a weird sound when he started it, so we just decided it was a sign not to eat out,  and went back to the campground. 

Upon arrival we brought everything in and I told Jim I realized the electric was off. I guess that's why we were not supposed to eat Chinese,  get back here to take care of this situation. 

I called the ranger station but no one answered and I left a message, then we walked up the road,  a few people were out on the other side of the road they had Electric, but on our side, we realized there was a guy working on the pedestal of this motorhome, he said his wife was the membership specialist here.

 They also had no electric. Monitor said we had a faulty ground. Jim had checked everything out before we walked up. It was even saying the same thing on our neighbor's pedestal, they weren't plugged in, it's a permanent site, no one's here though. The guy felt like the last RV that checked in a short time ago, when he plugged in, is when everything went wonky. So somebody went and talked to the guy and when he unplugged the guys RV, 

which was a beautiful Super C. Everything was fine, but as soon as that guy plugged back in,, it made everybody with a surge protector say faulty ground.

As we walked back and forth on the road waiting to figure out what was going to happen. I was looking at this flower bed that I had planted two hostas in,  probably 2 years ago now,, they look like they're doing great. The second one is behind a rock.

I tried to open the door and see if the manager was in there yet, but the door was locked. But to my great surprise on the kitchen counter, right inside the door was a huge box that said Ninja woodfire grill. Can't wait to find out who ordered that. Would love to talk with them.

So later the electrician that was working said the manager was going to come up and tell the people they were going to have to move, because something in their RV was messing with a few of us. 

 I had to change dinner plans, everything was ready, but I wanted to use the microwave and Jim was going to grill a steak. By now it was after 6:00 so I just switched things up, GET IT,  and made a wonderful dinner salad with cold grilled chicken, which was fabulous. I even made a smaller one to have for tomorrow's lunch at the same time, might as well make four. 

Later one of the employees stopped by, talked with Jim and we reconfirmed with her that once his rig was plugged in, our surge protector said faulty ground. She told us they were going to have to move.

 Later we found out they moved them up on the hill to a spot that didn't connect with any other pedestals. So they could do whatever.

 We came in together and had our salad for dinner, everything's back on and we had a great night of Naked and Afraid Solo on TV.

Friday May 5, 2023

What a great night. Jim was up first this morning he makes such wonderful coffee. I was up at 8:00 we enjoyed coffee and wonderful TV this morning. 

The only problem we noticed last night was our neighbors heat pump apparently makes a lot of noise throughout the night. But to our surprise this am we looked out,  he packed up and pulled out.

Now it's really quite. 

Then I made Jim a breakfast sandwich with the brochen we took my mother-in-law yesterday. We bought her 10 and now she said she doesn't want them all. Geez, So Jim had one this morning with eggs I had my usual oatmeal and Greek yogurt. After I made the bed he was going to shower and decided we'll take a walk together first. 

Then we saw one of the Rangers here that has an older Lifestyle fifth wheel, chatted with them and I went inside and looked at the Ninja box again. The lady's name was Rebecca something. I wanted to put one of my cards on it and write that we had one too,  and would love to chat. But I couldn't find a pen I looked everywhere. Jim was outside waiting for me to walk,  and I went out and he was talking to the Ranger and I asked him for a pen. He shared one with me and I told him what I was doing. But he doesn't know Rebecca. 

I had walked through the whole building when I was looking for the pen, and I saw this picture on the wall. We had donated it to PA Dutch a while back and they decided to hang it on the wall inside, which was lovely. It was when we went to the Grand Canyon, with Elk everywhere in 2019,  I had one picture blown up like a poster.

Then we went for a nice walk around the park,  it's pretty empty right now, the permanence aren't here yet just like they were not present in Virginia either, too early I guess. Jim thinks it will be full this weekend though.

My Mother always liked these flowers. 

There's an older guy here that has a permanent spot that loves to make Little Gnome houses. They're so cute.

Check it out Dee, you getting any idea's. She's a friend that likes Gnomes. 

 We walked through the path in the woods. Then we got back to the fifth wheel by now it was noon. I was ready for lunch, so I finished the rest of the salads and got them ready. Jim decided he was going to be a wonderful hubby this morning and worked on a project that we recently started. He was making me a frame for these pictures I had on the wall. 

He did a great job now I just have to put a little paint on it. 

Turned out pretty good.

Then we had lunch together inside. Then he took a shower. NOW his hair is beautiful again. Then we sat for a while and worked on the blog, oh fun fun. I sure hope we end up reading this when we're old, or it's all for not.

 Then he decided to go outside and get our Ninja going he wants to finally make a steak.

A man and his grill.

 Hopefully Rebecca walks by. LOL first he's going to make more chicken. Yes you're right, we eat a lot of freaking chicken. Remember I don't eat beef.

He ate his steak outside for dinner. What a great dinner he is really mastering it.

Later he made a campfire. 

It was a great weather for a fire, not to cold yet.

Prepping for travel Day

Preparing for travel Day 

Tuesday May 2, 2023

This morning we got up, had breakfast and shortly after breakfast Jim went outside to start packing things up. Later I started cooking and I had Jim put the grill on, first he grilled zucchini and carrots. For the carrots I made a buttery, orange, honey glaze. Don't know why I bothered he won't eat them. Then he grilled chicken, I mixed up a turkey and spinach meatloaf, the same one I made the other day when Sue and Jim ate dinner with us. But typically make it in the microwave, and I did this time too, but he browned it  out on the grill. He also put some turkey  kielbasa on the grill that I added to a pasta salad I made.

Then I got all the trash together and Jim put it in the golf cart, we had quite the piled, after all the cooking and he went and got rid of it at the dumpster. When he returned he started taking the golf cart appart and putting it away I was also putting stuff away inside.

When dinner was ready he was finally finished and came in to eat dinner. 

Our last day day in Virginia and we head to Pennsylvania tomorrow.  We are ready, has been good here, just having such bad internet for so long. The Verizon works great, but we have it so limited, it's just our back up, see what our bill is after adding so much data to it. Also  I really don't like the water here, even though the Berkey. We did give it a good cleaning, we'll Jim did, helped alot.

Here everything put away, almost ready to go. Jim really doesn't like to put much out anymore.

Can't wait to see my boys. 

Wednesday May 3, 2023

Travel Day, last one.

Today we got up just after 6:30 a.m.. I was worried we wouldn't get up early enough to leave as close to 8:00 as possible, which is when Jim wants to pull out. 

I made us a travel Day lunch. I made turkey sandwiches with cheese lettuce and tomato. I also make a peanut butter and yogurt dip,  I mixed together equal parts and dip apples in. We also had some carrots and chips and a few cookies. I left the sandwiches in the fridge but did take along the carrots, apple slices and dip. 

After a lite breakfast we were all packed up. 

 Here's our site all ready to go, just have to put our steps in, we pulled out just after 8:00 a.m.

We made one stop at a rest area for a quick bathroom break and I grabbed our lunch and put it in the truck. We always do a walk around. The rest area was tight. IT IS COLD outside too.

The truck says it's time NOW for an oil change. Will do asap.

A lot of cars parking where the RVs are supposed to be. Can't believe this is our last travel day. It was a great travel day, we were on the road about 6 hours, but the traffic was fairly light, only a few places we got into heavier traffic near DC. It was so light, I ate lunch in the truck while we drove a few more miles to get fuel. I got a head start. I  hate eating when traffic is nuts, just can't do it. So I fed Jim some apples and dip. He ate when I was finished.

Then we stopped for diesel before we got into PA and filled up. It was a little pricier than what Jim thought it would be, but still 40 cents less a gal  than PA. It was a pretty quick break,  Since we ate already.

Here's our welcome home sign. We pulled into PA Dutch around 2:30, she told us to go to F42, she said if we didn't fit or like it take another spot and just let her know. When we arrived 42 was taken so we took 43. 

It's a nice spot we're only here a week, Jim put very little out and we got set up and let her know where we are. It is cold. Had a great night, relaxed so quiet here and had a nice dinner of food I had already prepped.

Yea fast internet and the Berkey water is GOOD.

Visiting Jamestown

Visiting Jamestown 

Sunday April 30, 2023

This morning we got up together again and it rained all day again. It did stop twice that I could go out and squeegee the camper, my favorite thing. Makes it look so much cleaner, except where it doesn't get wet at all on the side under the bedroom slide. We stayed in all day besides that.

I also stripped the bed and washed our sheets, did a load of towels, our switch it up sweatshirts, and hand towels.

 I ended up calling my brother Drew in the morning and talking with him over an hour. So looking forward to going upstate. 

Since it was  another rainy day we couldn't grill. So I had to made chicken Condon Bleu and unfried chicken for dinner in the convention oven. It took forever compared to on the new Ninja Woodfire Grill.

In less then15 minutes it would have been done. Oven inside took 25 minutes and then I added another 15 minutes, way to long.

Then later I called Travis chatted with him and Mia for awhile and I called Thomas too,  he did not answer, but called me after dinner later in the day.

So looking forward to seeing everyone.

 Planning a trip tomorrow to do fun things.

Monday May 1, 2023

Visiting  Jamestown 

Today Jim was up almost an hour before I was. We did our normal morning routine and I packed a lunch for our travel day to Jamestown. First we went back to the battlefield and did our driving tour. It was a beautiful day today although quite cool about 62 for a high. We had some nice Sun and cloudy. 

Battlefield the 2 right pictures 

Turtles on a log in the water and these trees are so old, wonder if they were here back then, there probably not over 400 hundred years old.

It was a very, very windy day made it quite chilly. 

This is Redoubts 9 and 10 that they built to hide in.

Touch pictures to read

This is the Yorktown National Cemetery.

Of the 2,183 buried only 747 are identified.

Then we went to Jamestown and paid for the museum. We ended up walking up on a tour that had already started. The lady that spoke was really great to listen to, told so many stories and all the hardships of anybody who entered Jamestown. Especially the woman. When we joined the tour she was talking about Pocahontas. How she married at 14.

This sign tells more, enlarge to read, with Jim's finger, lol

Ann was such a great tour guide, she even had pictures to share of digs, and what they found etc.

We went into the church to get out of the wind.

 Hundreds and hundreds of years ago was not a fun place to be.

Here is the Jamestown Ferry, you can see the cars on it too.

After the tour we went into a coffee shop on the property we shared a cup of coffee although it was horrible. Was so cold,, Then we went into a gift shop can't believe how expensive the Things Are. There's constant Digging still going on today for artifacts. 

Few things inside the gift shop.

The coolest thing in the one Museum was this tiny container that was found over 400 hundred years ago and they had reproductions made they were selling. It was probably less than 3 inches tall and less than an inch and a half in circumference, I forget it was something like $27. I wish I would at least take a picture of it.

After a very full day of touring Jamestown it was getting later than we had anticipated. Decided we wanted Pizza and found a local pizza place to have dinner. 

We each brought half of ours home for later and we shared a chef salad. Aldi's is right next door,  so I ran in for more chicken. Then we filled up with diesel and headed  back to the RV. 

We had a great drive home on the Colonial National Historical Parkway. No traffic as you can see. Such a good time of year to be here apparently.

What a great day we were gone over 10 hours today.

Rainy Day in Virginia

Rainy Day in Virginia 

Friday April 28, 2023

Today it pretty much rained all day till about 2:30 in the afternoon, headed started overnight lightly raining. He did our morning normal boring routine coffee breakfast blah blah blah.

 I made salads for lunch with chicken and hard boiled eggs, later I made quesadillas with the same chicken. They are one of our favorites. 

In the morning I also listen to NO BS with Corrine live, Jim actually listen to her with me. She does have a potty mouth and can be very funny, but she's so educational about your brain and how it works in conjunction with your thoughts and losing weight.

 Later I also texted with Nancy, and she ended up calling and we talked for over an hour the 4 of us. That was a nice change of pace for this rainy day.

Then Jim took the garbage out in the golf cart, came back and asked me if I wanted to go for a ride so I got dressed for the first time today, LOL and we went for a little Drive, until the golf cart battery was getting so low. It was probably bad cuz it went under 50% I think for the first time since we bought the new AGM ones. Jim said he didn't charge it for 5 days, which two of those days we didn't use it.

 We put on the good internet and watched a little TV before bed.

Byron called again this evening it was probably after 9:00 when he called. He's excited about his new truck, 

and I think seeing Jim as he knows we will be back soon. Nice blue sky for PA.

Saturday April 29, 2023

This morning we both woke up after 8:00 a.m., I guess we went to bed a little late last night. So funny how we seem to wake up at the same time. I guess we're in sympatico. After breakfast cuz he was starving this am, he said he didn't eat enough last night, lol we had our coffee I wanted to listen to Corrine from 10:00 to noon this morning, totally forgot. We got ready and headed out to Lowe's again to find hardware for the picture frames.

I worked on the blog and posted about Yorktown in the parking lot. They had a small car show here in a couple food trucks. Should have looked at it before we went in, most were gone when we came out.

Then we went for a quick lunch, I had Chipotle , talked to the couple in front of me, said I never had it before . He said he didn't either, didn't know how to order,, I was in three or four different times but never got food at anyone, because they have such a weird way to order especially in PA, had to do it on line., 

 Jim got Hardee's, he had a chili dog and a Frisco burger with fries. I'll have half of mine tomorrow with good chicken and avocados since they didn't have any.

As much as Jim didn't want to, we had passed the Kroger's many times, we went in just for the experience, of course I found a few things. And amazingly enough they were having a margarita tasting, it was meant to be. And he bought two bottles. 

Then on the way back to the RV we stopped at a Dollar General I ran in by myself found my TP and Kleenex. Then we headed back to the RV to put everything away and start a project.

Jim said was to late to start a project. I started dinner and he took the trash out and went to get firewood. While he was gone I had the door open and Switch Crew stopped, Sue and Jim Finnestad from Maple Valley Washington.

 They were our neighbors at The Ridge at the Tennessee  Huddle, but we never officially met. So fun to talk with them. I said dinner was about ready, did you eat yet, I invited them to dinner.

 I  said what I made incase they hated it. We had a lovely time. They were also at the Texas and Utah Huddle's.

They left about dusk. I took everything in wash the dishes and Jim started a campfire. We set out for a while and I drank my coffee with him. And then Rick our neighbor came over and chatted with us. They had started with a DJ down at the building again. So I'd walk down to listen to the music see what they were playing and check out the crowd. 

And I also talked with the neighbor behind us they are leaving Monday. They're from Arizona and he's 81 years old. After I get home I went inside and Jim stayed at the fire for a little while longer with Rick before coming in for the night, and we watched some TV together before bed.