We’re in Mobile, AL. The weather has been perfect, 70s and sunny! We’re staying at Shady Acres Campground, a quiet park. We’ve been spending time with Jerry’s nephew and family. We had Easter dinner with two of his nephews and families. We had an Easter egg hunt, they found all of the 80 plastic eggs. Such fun! The weather is so beautiful here, we think we’ll stay a while longer. We've been looking forward to just relaxing and enjoying life.
We've enjoyed being here in Mobile and the best part has been spending time with Jerry's nephew and family. We visited downtown Mobile, had lunch at the Hurricane Brewery, we stopped in the gift shop in the museum and had an interesting chat with the lady who works there, a true southern lady. She said the human body exhibit (which is on now) is not good, don't waste your time. She did tell us about some interesting things to do and see. If you want to know the truth about an area, always talk to the locals. They truly know what's good and what's not so good and their usually willing to tell you.
Tom Sawyer RV Park - West Memphis, AR
We arrived at Tom Sawyer RV Park in West Memphis, AR on Thursday, March 6th. We almost had to postpone our trip because Jerry got sick during the night on Tuesday, but he felt well enough to make the drive. Our site is right on the mighty Mississippi river. Barges go up and down the river one after the other, and a tug now and then. There’s definitely no traffic noise here other than the sound of a barge or a tug. I got very sick on Thursday night. Jerry took me in to emergency on Friday evening. They gave me a shot and some meds and said I had a virus, not dehydrated yet. A bland diet was in order for the next couple of days. Four days later and I’m starting to feel normal. We had big plans while we were here but it’s almost time to leave and we’ve done nothing. Oh yes, Jerry did the laundry, it’s free in this park! We also enjoyed watching the river traffic. We’ll hope for more fun at the next stop.
On The Road Again
Yes, we’re on the road again, going to the Memphis, TN area for a few days. The home of Graceland and Elvis. I’m sure that’ll bring back some memories of the good ole days! The RV park is on the mighty Mississippi. We hope to get a site on the river, if it’s not over the banks. They say it floods in the Spring, hopefully not while we’re there.
Finished Our Second Workamper Job
We finished our second workamper job in Sikeston, MO the end of February. It was a great experience. We enjoyed the area, and the people we met here. We have two months to relax before our next assignment which is in Petoskey, MI for the summer.
Ice Storm in Sikeston, MO
The ice storm started on Monday, February 11th with rain and sleet. Schools were let out in the morning because the roads were getting slippery. It rained during the night and then more rain, freezing rain, sleet all day on Tuesday. Our power went out late afternoon and was out for five hours. The temps were in the 20s and in the teens at night. It was so slippery it was hard to walk. There was 3/8 of an inch of ice on the mailbox on Tuesday. These pictures were taken on Tuesday and Wednesday, when a little sun finally came out. Some people still don't have power today. They have opened up warming shelters for those without power.
Workamper-Sikeston, MO
Our second workamper position was in Sikeston, MO. We work five hours a day for two days and have two days off. Betty is in registration/office and Jerry in maintenance.
One of the perks of working in an RV park is meeting so many very interesting people. One couple had just purchased their first motorhome and was driving it back to CO. They were going to soon become fulltime RVers and convert their motorhome to run on vegetable oil.
This area hardly gets snow but we had a couple of inches last week. Schools closed and the snow was all gone the day after it snowed. We've had some bad rain/wind storms this winter. One time the fifth wheel started to rock and roll and we thought we had better leave and go to the building here in the park. Fortunately, we were okay and just a little damage in the park.
There is a restaurant here called Lambert's Cafe, home of the throwed rolls. Lots of food and delicious, big, hot rolls. If you're in the area be sure to visit it, you'll be glad that you did. Be sure to go real hungry because they give you huge portions and keep coming to the table offering you more food like fried okra, fried potatoes, and macaroni and tomatoes. The drinks are served in big mugs.
We found a couple of country dance groups in Cape Girardeau which is 28 miles away. We've gone to some of their dances. They were very nice and taught us some new dances and we taught them a couple. That's the nice thing about country dancers, they always make you feel at home.
One of the perks of working in an RV park is meeting so many very interesting people. One couple had just purchased their first motorhome and was driving it back to CO. They were going to soon become fulltime RVers and convert their motorhome to run on vegetable oil.
This area hardly gets snow but we had a couple of inches last week. Schools closed and the snow was all gone the day after it snowed. We've had some bad rain/wind storms this winter. One time the fifth wheel started to rock and roll and we thought we had better leave and go to the building here in the park. Fortunately, we were okay and just a little damage in the park.
There is a restaurant here called Lambert's Cafe, home of the throwed rolls. Lots of food and delicious, big, hot rolls. If you're in the area be sure to visit it, you'll be glad that you did. Be sure to go real hungry because they give you huge portions and keep coming to the table offering you more food like fried okra, fried potatoes, and macaroni and tomatoes. The drinks are served in big mugs.
We found a couple of country dance groups in Cape Girardeau which is 28 miles away. We've gone to some of their dances. They were very nice and taught us some new dances and we taught them a couple. That's the nice thing about country dancers, they always make you feel at home.
Our First RV
Our first RV was a 1994 Fleetwood Bounder motorhome. We really liked the motorhome. It was so convenient and comfortable. I could fix dinner at the same time Jerry was driving.
When we decided to go fulltime we wanted more room in the RV. We sold the Bounder and bought a 36ft fifth wheel with three slides. We have much more room and it is very livable. It was difficult to try to figure out what we needed to take with us and what we would never need to have. We found out that we brought some things that we will never use and we left some things behind that we wish we would have brought. But that's okay, this is an easy fix.
We've also learned that some of those things that seemed so important in our other life, don't even matter in this life.
When we decided to go fulltime we wanted more room in the RV. We sold the Bounder and bought a 36ft fifth wheel with three slides. We have much more room and it is very livable. It was difficult to try to figure out what we needed to take with us and what we would never need to have. We found out that we brought some things that we will never use and we left some things behind that we wish we would have brought. But that's okay, this is an easy fix.
We've also learned that some of those things that seemed so important in our other life, don't even matter in this life.
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