Visiting RV Friends

Stix n Brix
Clayton, NC

We enjoyed a day off by visiting some good rv friends.  Jim & Linda are staying at Crosswinds CG in Jordan Lake State Park, and Dee & Jim are staying at the NC State Fairgrounds new area of 50amp FHU sites.  We joined Jim & Linda for a good lunch of grilled burgers, broccoli salad, and the best snap beans I’ve had in a long time.  Here’s Gin and Jim chatting outside and a bit of humor from Myrddin which has a Caterpillar engine (click a photo to enlarge).

 

After enjoying a brownie for dessert and more good conversation, we drove to Raleigh with Jim & Linda following.  It was time for more good conversation with Dee & Jim at their Cameo 5er.

 

Jim & Linda have been fulltime now for more than 10 years and Dee & Jim have been fulltime now for a little more than 1 year.  It was very relaxing and we loved listening to the conversation about following your dream.  They are starting to feel like family.

You may have noticed from the photos that there is a difference in the two campgrounds.  They’re both nice but in different ways.  The Fairgrounds is located in west Raleigh close to Cary and many medical facilities.  You can’t stay there in October because the Fair is in town.  This new area off of Youth Center Rd behind the Horse Complex is in the city but has a buffer of trees around it so it’s pretty and quiet.  They have planted a few trees amid the sites but it’ll be a while before there’s shade.  The sites are a little close but if they’re not busy (which is most of the time), there’s plenty of space.  It’s $25 for 50amp, water and sewer.

Jordan Lake State Park is a more rural location between Apex and Pittsboro and almost all of the sites are wooded.  There are some nice sites on the lakefront, but the aggravating thing is the gate.  It is locked at night and you may get caught high and dry if you get home late.  It’s $25 for 30amp and water.  Both places are limited to a 2 week stay and either would be ok to stay, depending on your preference.

Tomorrow is another day off and we will visit Gin’s folks.  Her mom just got out of the hospital and we need a little family time.

Thanks for dropping by, and enjoy each day of your life’s journey by finding beauty in the ordinary.

Fairgrounds

Stix n Brix, NC

Gin got back from her folks on Saturday while I was at work and was so worn out that she has slept most of the time.  Her leg is really bothering her too but she is very strong-willed (stubborn) and really wants to do more work at her folks this coming weekend.  When we finally get on the road full-time, we want to volunteer once in a while for Habitat for Humanity.  This is sorta like doing that.

Today was her IV treatment day in Raleigh.  The neurologist's office is close to the State Fairgrounds where there are several FHU sites.  As we drove by, I noticed a nice looking MH parked near a tree all by itself.  After Gin got hooked up, I had a little time to kill so I went shopping.  As I drove by the fairgrounds, I saw a gentleman sitting outside.  Well I had to stop by and chat.  He is a retired federal employee and his wife has 10 more months of work.  They are from Mississippi and have had their Mandalay MH for two weeks.  He had taken his wife to the airport this morning because she had to go to work.  They had decided 37 years ago when they first got married that they wanted to have a nice rv and travel 6-8 months at a time upon retirement.  I know it'll be a long winter for them too.  He said the fairgrounds are updating the power from 30 amp to 50 amp.  This may be a place for us to stay when we come back for doctor stuff.  I know Jim and Dee have a Raleigh connection and have stayed here some.  Fairground camping isn't a Sylville kind of place, but it serves a purpose.

Hope things are going well with everyone and safe travels to all.