I know what you are thinking; you are thinking “Dulany or Marilyn is getting bored or perhaps it’s that seven year itch. In any case, the honey moon is over!” Well, you would be WRONG! Quite the opposite. We are just settling into the routine of life in an RV and I am already thinking of PROJECTS! These projects range from simple purchases to make RV life easier and/or more convenient to remodeling the dining room. Oh, you didn’t know that we had a dining room? We do and while it is so much more comfortable than my previous trailer, it still has its challenges. You see, when you live in a box that is 12 ft 6 in wide with slides out by about 33 ft from front to back, there can’t be any wasted space. If the space can’t perform double or triple duty, it needs to be reconfigured. This space aside from being a place to eat our one meal a day, is also Marilyn’s and my office The dining room table is both table and desk, while also acting as the major repository for various and sundry articles including anything we happen to carry into the camper. If you have an open table near your entry door, you know what I mean. Once you know what the space has to do, you have to prioritize its functions. Most of the time, the table is a desk so perhaps reconstructing it into a desk space is a very real option. So, that is definitely on the list of possible projects. While I am not a goal-oriented person, I do have to have my projects to feel productive. Even though I am retired and living the dream, life in a campground does not negate the need to be doing something productive. Creative people NEED TO CREATE!
Vacations are all about going someplace and experiencing all the sights, sounds, and tastes and then going back home; hopefully, rested and ready to get on with life. But, spending winters in a warm place is more a lifestyle change. While we look forward to exploring and experiencing local attractions and enjoying local foods, it is also immersing ourselves in the environment, soaking in the sun, and basically enjoying life together. This is especially true during this health emergency. We have not even eaten out and when we do, it will be on a weekday about 4PM to limit exposure.
Our normal routine includes at least one walk a day of at least 2 miles. This is often a walk around the campground resort. The outside loop is just about 2 miles and depending how we get to and from that loop, adds around .2 extra distance. There is one GOOD hill to get the heart pumping, so it really is a good healthy walk. Depending on the weather, we are also walking trails about twice a week so far. The number of trails in the area is extensive and most are around 2 miles long. We have a special beach area within about 10 miles that is especially enjoyable. We are noticing that wildlife viewing is limited. The beach has large quantities of shore birds but aside from some occasional birds and small gray squirrels, the campground has shown little wildlife viewing. I’m sure we will find more as we continue to explore the area.
Rock Crusher RV Resort has one nice short trail that leads to an overlook requiring some semi-difficult climbing. This difficulty is in “old folks” perspective. Twenty years ago, it would be just a walk in the woods. Covid limits some of the resort activities. There is a nice pool and hot tub, but the pool are is restricted to 10 people at a time. The pool is heated so even though we are experiencing nights in the 40’s, it is comfortable in the 70 degree afternoons. They also provide entertainment every Saturday night that seems to include some kind of band and a food truck. The people around us are friendly but also a bit “cliquey” because many of these folks have been spending the winter here for years. There are many that leave their campers here year round just like having a condo in Florida. We have considered that. While on the subject of “condo” vs. “RV” keep in mind that this campground resort is limited to self-contained RVs and no tents are allowed. We have water connected so there is no need to “ration water.” While we do only have a 6 gallon water heater, that is enough for a nice, if not long, shower. The old style “wet down, turn off water, soap up, turn on water, rinse” Navy shower is not necessary. If you are a camper, you understand. Once you have experienced this lack of water restrictions, it will be hard to go back. The water is actually unusually good tasting and soft. Another advantage of the RV Resort is the cable TV connection. We don’t even have that at home, by choice. The first couple nights watching network programing brought the comment, ” I forgot how bad network TV was and having to watch all the commercials makes it far from enjoyable.” But, aside from TV programming, the cable makes a cable network connection possible. By the 3rd day here, we knew it was a necessity. We ordered over the phone and picked up a modem in a nearby town and were up and running by the end of the day. That has made sharing our adventure with you possible. Yea, Spectrum Internet!
That brings us up to date. As for the honeymoon, cold nights and crisp mornings are great for cuddling to warm up the hind-side after returning from my several nighttime bladder content reductions! I am thankful every day for the chance to share what is left of our lives together. “Until all our tomorrows are yesterdays” Have a great week my friends. May our coming week be free of unrest as we move on to a better place in this country. Love and Light, Stay well!
Dulany
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