Newsy Portion Issue 10!
Diary published weekly since 2001
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Hey All: We are again on the move as of Friday and does it ever feel good. After running last minute errands on Thursday we were ready for an early departure. Dish came down late afternoon and everything was put away. I began writing this week’s blurb on the road with the hopes of getting it out by Saturday. However now it is Sunday evening –plans do change from time to time. Delay details for this week are below.
Best laid plans for RVers sometimes take on a mind of their own. Our early 7:30 FRIDAY departure slowly became 9:45 - our step would not retract. Two days before, with John’s prodding, he managed to make it retract – but not on Friday when we wanted to get away. To make a long story short – Matt Curry (956-369-9918) of ‘ROVER RV IN-PARK RV SERVICE’ (fm Val Verde) removed the step motor and secured the step to get us going. (By the way Matt is a Winter Texan but he will also be available in the Valley for most of the summer, and during next winter). So now we have settled for a day or two of climbing in or out – (good exercise) – in a park we use our small ladder – hopefully Wal*Mart may offer a better temporary solution for access steps. We may have to wait till after the rally to deal with a proper repair.
Even with our tardy start we still arrived at a ‘new-to-us’ kind of a neat park in Columbus, Texas at 5 pm FRIDAY – The ‘Welcome Mat’ was extremely friendly at the COLUMBUS RV PARK. The local community also has much to offer – we’ve been to this area before, but it looks like a good place for an extended stop on our return trip next fall. The park offers standard discounts of 10-15% depending on what club membership is used. Our $20. (FMCA) overnight rate included a level pull-through site, w/30 Amp power/water/sewer plus free WiFi (somewhat limited at our site) and good no cost cable (including a free ‘gift’ at check-in) - although we only used electric and WiFi. The owners are proud of their creatively decorated washrooms, their hospitable front porch, meeting rooms and more. Click Here 800-657-6108.
SATURDAY night we stopped in Lafayette LA at FROG CITY RV PARK. This RV Park is new and modern with great signage from the highway and wonderful amenities. It offers long pull-thrus, full service w/30/50 amp power, free cable and free good WiFi signal. But due to a Rally taking place – they were ‘full’. Frog City is a Passport Am Park member, but only from Sunday to Thursday – with GS discount we paid $ 23.00. 1-337-873-9085.
Read a different version Here
Hey All: We are again on the move as of Friday and does it ever feel good. After running last minute errands on Thursday we were ready for an early departure. Dish came down late afternoon and everything was put away. I began writing this week’s blurb on the road with the hopes of getting it out by Saturday. However now it is Sunday evening –plans do change from time to time. Delay details for this week are below.
Best laid plans for RVers sometimes take on a mind of their own. Our early 7:30 FRIDAY departure slowly became 9:45 - our step would not retract. Two days before, with John’s prodding, he managed to make it retract – but not on Friday when we wanted to get away. To make a long story short – Matt Curry (956-369-9918) of ‘ROVER RV IN-PARK RV SERVICE’ (fm Val Verde) removed the step motor and secured the step to get us going. (By the way Matt is a Winter Texan but he will also be available in the Valley for most of the summer, and during next winter). So now we have settled for a day or two of climbing in or out – (good exercise) – in a park we use our small ladder – hopefully Wal*Mart may offer a better temporary solution for access steps. We may have to wait till after the rally to deal with a proper repair.
Even with our tardy start we still arrived at a ‘new-to-us’ kind of a neat park in Columbus, Texas at 5 pm FRIDAY – The ‘Welcome Mat’ was extremely friendly at the COLUMBUS RV PARK. The local community also has much to offer – we’ve been to this area before, but it looks like a good place for an extended stop on our return trip next fall. The park offers standard discounts of 10-15% depending on what club membership is used. Our $20. (FMCA) overnight rate included a level pull-through site, w/30 Amp power/water/sewer plus free WiFi (somewhat limited at our site) and good no cost cable (including a free ‘gift’ at check-in) - although we only used electric and WiFi. The owners are proud of their creatively decorated washrooms, their hospitable front porch, meeting rooms and more. Click Here 800-657-6108.
SATURDAY night we stopped in Lafayette LA at FROG CITY RV PARK. This RV Park is new and modern with great signage from the highway and wonderful amenities. It offers long pull-thrus, full service w/30/50 amp power, free cable and free good WiFi signal. But due to a Rally taking place – they were ‘full’. Frog City is a Passport Am Park member, but only from Sunday to Thursday – with GS discount we paid $ 23.00. 1-337-873-9085.
I had planned to post the Diary last night - however WE SAW ANOTHER LUXOR in the park. Since our classy unit is almost becoming extinct, of course when we see a look-alike, we simply must share ideas. As a result we spent the evening visiting with Ron and Barb – F/T’s from Texas – discussing the many pluses of our chosen RV’s – plus a few of the hassles too, such as the fact that we have no step right now. Needless to say due to time changes and an early Sunday departure, my Diary was still in draft mode.Happy to Report – “All EXPRESS VU Channels” returned when we reached Lafayette.
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Today SUNDAY we’re heading to EAGLES LANDING RV PARK, Holt, Florida – headquarters of RECREATION USA – $10.00 per night camping club and their 25% discount club Stay tuned for much more on this neat park, the impressive club and the area in next weeks issue.
En route through Louisiana, Hwy 10 roads were so wavy – driving and trying to write presented a challenge ‘plus’. Thankfully Hwy 12, N of New Orleans and roads in Mississippi/Alabama were a joy to travel. Beautiful sunny day – what more could we ask for. Although on Saturday a huge rock banged into our windshield leaving a circle ‘ding’ the size of a quarter. Hope it says contained until we can get it fixed.
We found it strange today, but both the Flying J’s and rest areas in Mississippi were chock-a-block full with trucks and RV’s. We finally found a lunch stop at the ‘Alabama House’. FYI diesel is just under $4. – gas is running at $3.15.
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HIGH POINTS THIS WEEK
Last MONDAY was our last visit to Mexico. I had to get my BOTOX treatment. Those who do not know I suffer from BEB (my eyes blink incessantly) and the Botox paralyses the muscle but it only lasts 3-months. So I bring my expensive Rx from Cda and Dr Carlos, my talented Ophthalmologist (ex head of eye surgery in a major Mexico City hospital) who returned to his hometown to perform eye operations for the NE part of Mexico administers my Botox. I pay him my $100.00 but he not only treats my blinking, he also adds injections for the cosmetic end of things – now I look a year or two younger – Ya! I hope. Best part is my eyes will not hurt, nor will I blink for another 3 months until the Botox wears off again. Of course we had to enjoy a final tasty feast at Garcia’s.
TUESDAY I stayed put and played catch-up on my seminar PPT presentation while waiting for the propane truck - $2.50 p/gal delivered – but the Flying J price was $2.79. John thought his Billiard games were over for the winter but the ‘A’ team asked him to play the final match. At least he went out with a bang with 6-wins plus he probably cemented a place on the ‘A’ Team for next winter.
WEDNESDAY we lunched with great RV friends we’ve been in contact with since our 1980’s Mexican travel days at Lake Chapala. Henry and Bea from Tennessee have managed the progressive beach front PERULA TRAILER PARK (Call 011-52-315-333-9434) or by Email in Mexico for years. Henry, over the years has upgraded much of it, so now it is a 5-star spot right on the shore. Their park is one of the best stopping spots south of Puerto Vallarta - it is always full over the winter so reservations are definitely required. It was great to see these guys again if only for a few hours.
Jim, another good friend from our Mexico days and his housekeeper Isabelle joined us. Jim became very sick after his wife Bobbie passed away a few years ago; however with the patient help of Isabelle, he is almost back to normal. Great to see you Jim and to meet you Isabelle. Lunch at Logan’s Roadhouse was tasty as usual – it is such fun to stay in touch.
That's it for this week, Travel safe all. P&J
Today SUNDAY we’re heading to EAGLES LANDING RV PARK, Holt, Florida – headquarters of RECREATION USA – $10.00 per night camping club and their 25% discount club Stay tuned for much more on this neat park, the impressive club and the area in next weeks issue.
En route through Louisiana, Hwy 10 roads were so wavy – driving and trying to write presented a challenge ‘plus’. Thankfully Hwy 12, N of New Orleans and roads in Mississippi/Alabama were a joy to travel. Beautiful sunny day – what more could we ask for. Although on Saturday a huge rock banged into our windshield leaving a circle ‘ding’ the size of a quarter. Hope it says contained until we can get it fixed.
We found it strange today, but both the Flying J’s and rest areas in Mississippi were chock-a-block full with trucks and RV’s. We finally found a lunch stop at the ‘Alabama House’. FYI diesel is just under $4. – gas is running at $3.15.
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HIGH POINTS THIS WEEK
Last MONDAY was our last visit to Mexico. I had to get my BOTOX treatment. Those who do not know I suffer from BEB (my eyes blink incessantly) and the Botox paralyses the muscle but it only lasts 3-months. So I bring my expensive Rx from Cda and Dr Carlos, my talented Ophthalmologist (ex head of eye surgery in a major Mexico City hospital) who returned to his hometown to perform eye operations for the NE part of Mexico administers my Botox. I pay him my $100.00 but he not only treats my blinking, he also adds injections for the cosmetic end of things – now I look a year or two younger – Ya! I hope. Best part is my eyes will not hurt, nor will I blink for another 3 months until the Botox wears off again. Of course we had to enjoy a final tasty feast at Garcia’s.
TUESDAY I stayed put and played catch-up on my seminar PPT presentation while waiting for the propane truck - $2.50 p/gal delivered – but the Flying J price was $2.79. John thought his Billiard games were over for the winter but the ‘A’ team asked him to play the final match. At least he went out with a bang with 6-wins plus he probably cemented a place on the ‘A’ Team for next winter.
WEDNESDAY we lunched with great RV friends we’ve been in contact with since our 1980’s Mexican travel days at Lake Chapala. Henry and Bea from Tennessee have managed the progressive beach front PERULA TRAILER PARK (Call 011-52-315-333-9434) or by Email in Mexico for years. Henry, over the years has upgraded much of it, so now it is a 5-star spot right on the shore. Their park is one of the best stopping spots south of Puerto Vallarta - it is always full over the winter so reservations are definitely required. It was great to see these guys again if only for a few hours.
Jim, another good friend from our Mexico days and his housekeeper Isabelle joined us. Jim became very sick after his wife Bobbie passed away a few years ago; however with the patient help of Isabelle, he is almost back to normal. Great to see you Jim and to meet you Isabelle. Lunch at Logan’s Roadhouse was tasty as usual – it is such fun to stay in touch.
That's it for this week, Travel safe all. P&J
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