DeFuniak Springs to Spring Branch Pt 1

On October 9th we left DeFuniak Springs just as  hurricane Michael was getting ready to come ashore east of us.  No, the hurricane didn’t chase us out of town.  We had less than a month to get to Spring Branch.  We’d lingered as long as we could in Florida.  Twin Lakes is a place I could live but it sure is pricey!  The views are worth it just not in our budget.

As we drove west on I-10 the traffic was light in both directions but we did see utility trucks heading east into harms way.  We also saw staging areas at rest stops and a couple of convention centers.  God bless these first responders who leave their loved ones to help normalize stricken areas.

The area needs our help.  It takes a long time to recover from a disaster like this.

Our stop in Gulfport at the US Navy CB base was only three nights.  We had a lovely lunch with Linda and Rick Kasal at Shaggy’s in Long Beach. They were camped over at Bay St Louis.  We met them in the valley at Bentsen Palms RV Resort.

We also had to buy a small dorm fridge.  While in Twin Lakes our refrigerator decided to not work properly.  I think the fan is out.  Anyway we couldn’t get a service person to come out so we just lived with it.  Every few days we’d unload it, store freezer items at the clubhouse and fridge items in cooler.  Then unplug the fridge and let it defrost over night. Then reload the next day.  In Gulfport we got the dorm fridge so we could go through this process again putting freezer items in cooler etc.

Our next stop was Livingston Louisiana for three nights.  Lovely place right off of I-12 just before you get to Baton Rouge.  We’ve stayed a couple times. Again we did the defrost the fridge deal.

I continue to make cards, working on them when I can.  Usually when Jim is napping.  Check out my Paper Craft  page to see more

Stay tuned!

All is right in our world

Catching Up

In case you were wondering, we're still in DeFuniak Springs at Twin Lakes.  But we have only a few days left as we leave on the 9th and head west to spend the winter, or more in Spring Branch Texas.  Speaking of Spring Branch, where were you a year ago?  We were in Spring Branch!  We like it there so going going back is like going home..

I will miss Twin Lakes Camp Resort.  I love being on the water.  Of course I also like being closer to Sonsearae and Chris.

We've been getting our ducks in a row and making plans for traveling.  We finally replaced the windshield on the truck.  For the past couple of years it has taken a beating and we had chips and stars all over it.  One created a crack that stayed the same for a long time.  But it had extended another inch in this Florida sun so we thought it was time for a new one.  The cost was about what we expected but not the gift they gave Jim.  A box of steaks!  They're in the freezer.

Speaking of the freezer...our Samsung refrigerator froze up and stopped cooling but the freezer was just fine.  So we emptied it out, using the freezer in the club house and our small cooler.  Unplugged the unit and left it overnight.  Plugged it back it and it is again freezing up.  Though not rapidly.  We cannot find anyone in the area to come out and look at it.  

The rig got a much needed washing a few days ago.  Today Jim washed all the outside windows and our home on wheels looks ever so nice.  

I noticed one of our overhead lights had a stain on it from water...not good! Did I mention we've had a lot of rain while here?  It is Florida and summer is the rainy season.  Jim inspected the roof and decided to reseal it.  Two coats should do the trick.  Bless his heart because it was hot outside and I'm not sure why he didn't go blind from the glare.  

A few nights ago the evening sky over King Lake was lovely

We've been to the beach of course, several times!  Best place for fresh seafood no matter which restaurant you choose.  We ate at Tailfins twice..overlooking an inlet and the Gulf of Mexico.  The inlet always has a parade of boats

Reading, card making and a wee bit of TV and Netflix occupy our days.  Because of trees we've relied on the cable they have here, but I think it's safe to say that we're looking forward to having our Direct TV back on the 9th if all goes according to plan.

So there ya have it..All is right in our world