Prehistoric kinda day....

Our Location: Bluegrass Rv Park, Foley, Alabama

(Jan 24, 2017)

A coldish night with the temps going down to about the 50F/10 C. We didn't have the heat on so it was a bit nippy when we got up. ~laugh~ The day warmed up nicely though but temps are plunging again tonight into the mid 40F/6-7 C range. We left the heater on tonight.

Riley and T Rex

This morning after breakfast we decided we needed to get the propane issue fixed so we could BBQ dinner. We packed the tank into the Dogsled, headed out to Robertsdale, Alabama by 8:30 am. Nice leisurely drive along Hwy 59. Since we had to go back to Robertsdale for propane, we made another run to the Camping World store to pick up a light bulb for my bathroom. However I can't get it to work for some reason. I'll try again tomorrow in the daylight, see if I can get it. While there we managed to get a couple extra things. Riley bought herself a new camping chair. A puffy type of chair. She was excited about it. 

Riley's lucky he didn't take a bite!!!Look at that big tooth!!!

From Camping World we  crossed to Walmart, exchanged the BBQ tank, wandered around the store, picked up a couple of tops for myself and Riley got a couple more pairs of sleep pajamas, but no groceries. After that we headed home to the Igloo. We wanted to drop off the tank as we had plans for a bit of sight seeing. 

Riley causally leaning on a prehistoric creature....

Once again we pointed the Dogsled east toward Elberta, Alabama, a very quaint little splash of town just a hop skip and a jump from Foley. We were on the hunt for some prehistoric creatures. Heading for Barber Marina we enjoyed some back roads that eventually led us to the beach and the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. However we still hadn't seen any creatures. Turning around we headed back the way we'd come until we came to a road that looked so familiar, I whipped us around the corner onto that road climbing up on two wheels to get around the tight turn. ~laugh~ Just kidding, I kept all the wheels on the road, honest. Motoring along the road and suddenly we seen a huge head glaring out at us from the edge of the forest. Slam on the brakes, skid to a stop and witness a truly amazing moment. We're face to fang with a DINOSAUR. Standing on his hind feet, teeth bared, eyes glazed, but staring, not blinking at all. Snapping a couple of pics we hurried along to get out of his way, we came across another one. This one was more like a well armoured Rhino. Huge tusks, squat body, big mouth......needless to say we hurried out of there. Not wanting to be anyone's lunch!!!!!!

Neptune Fountain

Further along we met up with the God of the Sea, Neptune and some of his friends, horses, mermaid men, and other sea creatures, all looking at us, with hard unforgiving stares.   As we hurried around the loop to get away from them we found ourselves being watched over by some Norsemen standing sentry duty in the woods near the parking lot of the marina. Their swords straight, their heads covered in fine mesh mail, their steel gaze penetrating thru the woods keeping watch on all that goes on. 

A very few of the many boats in the marina

Boats of all kinds docked at the marina. Sailboats, motor boats, cruising boats, tug boats, small, medium, large .....All floating so peacefully on the calm still waters of Barber Marina. A pelican or two near by to keep things interesting. The bright blue skies meeting with the calm waters giving a feeling of pure peace and tranquility. We enjoyed a walk around the Neptune fountain, the forested garden, and the large marina docks. The air was warm, the sun was brilliant, and the views soothing. We had a great time. 

My date, the strong silent type....

Headed back home to find some lunch and enjoy our books in the sunshine. I had another large garden salad for lunch, and as I sat down outside with my book to eat, Roy next door came over in his motorize wheelchair for another chat. Roy is a character to say the least. He's a wonderful old gent that is a happy fella and always has a funny line or smirk to brighten the day. After he left I sat in the wonderful sunshine reading my book. Riley tried out her new chair, seems to like it. We'll give it a few days. ~laugh~  Linda the park owner dropped by for a quick visit as well.

I think she could take him in a fight. ~laugh~

Inside for a bit, had some book keeping kind of stuff to do this afternoon. I've been putting it off for too long. I'm a procrastinator when it comes to some things. ~laugh~  After that I read some more, prepped dinner and just enjoyed the rest.

Way too much food for me, but I ate it every morsel. ~laugh~

Dinner tonight was on the BBQ. Yummy. Mild Italian sausage, Italian Veggies, and Dill Potatoes with onions. It was all good. We enjoyed it very much. Been a while since we've bbq'd. 

Quick clean up and  a game of Yahtzee. ~Dancing around~ Can you guess who won? Can you guess who rolled a Yahtzee? ~laugh~  No, it wasn't Riley. ~laugh~ She thinks I cheated.

Just one tiny bud in the garden at the marina today

I texted with my buddy Steve from Devencrest today. They had a tornado go thru on Sunday night while we were getting hail, rain and a heavy storm. It missed the park but caught Radium Springs Garden. He said the damage was severe. Only a few downed limbs in the park which is less than 5 miles away. Steve was at home in Arlington, GA that night which is about 40 minutes away but they were also looking for a place to hide from the weather.  I was so happy to hear they were all fine! 

After that it was time to work on getting this blog caught up. With tonight's post I am caught up. Yeah me. 

Thanks for stopping by, hope you enjoyed your visit. Until next time..be safe...take care....

Errand day, Courtney's birthday......

We are currently in Foley, Alabama but we were without internet connections for a couple of weeks. I'm posting the blog posts in order, I have a couple more to go before I'm caught up.

Our Location: Bluegrass Rv Park, Foley, Alabama

(Jan 22, 2017)

Today's pics are from the Air Force Armament Museum in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

It’s been a wild couple of days and night folks. More rain and hail today but not nearly as much as yesterday. Hot, sticky, humid temps with a mile breeze that kicked up to a stiff breeze to a wind, to a strong wind, then nothing, just died right down. Now it’s much cooler, by about 10 degrees at least but still humid. All the water laying around must be contributing to the humidity issue.

AC 130 Spectre

Breakfast finished, we debated about going out, staying home, or taking the cat with us while we went out as there was still some ugly weather ahead of us for this day. In the end we opted to leave the cat and just do a few errands around town. First errand was drop some books off at the clubhouse that we had read and wanted to exchange for some there that we think look interesting, we also had to make a trip to the dumpster. Inside to drop the books, we started chatting with Charlotte, Gary, and Nancy, and before we knew it the rain was coming down so hard we couldn’t make it to the truck just out side the door without getting soaked. As we chatted we heard the hail pitter pattering on the roof of the clubhouse, but it didn’t last long. Finally the rain let up and we made a mad dash to the Igloo, deciding that staying home was the best call.

Home for a bit and the sun came out, errands are back on, out to the Dogsled, climb in looking for damage from last nights hail,  didn’t see any damage to the roof or hood or anywhere else. We’re heading to Robertsdale to the camping world store to pick up a few things we need. The drive is pleasant and short, only about 15 miles. Skies are black, menacing looking clouds hanging above us now. We debate about doing this errand or going back home, the sky looks ominous  but we stay. Inside we hear the rain on the roof but it doesn’t last long. We find the two parts we’ve come to get, a pull handle for the grey water tank, and a short sewer extension hose to finish hooking up Riley’s bathroom. Those things in hand we wander around the store and see a number of things we’d like but think they are too expensive.

F16 Fighting Falcon

Outside the clouds have blown over but the wind has changed into a very strong constant wind, blows the truck around slightly. Heading back to Foley we see the dark clouds have now also started to form over Foley again. No rain though, just the clouds and the wind. The closer we get to Foley the darker it gets, but still no precipitation. As we arrive in town the skies start to clear and before we make it too far the sun has popped out. A stop at the Verizon store nets us a solution to our slow internet connections here at the park. Across the road to look for cases for the phones, no luck. Back across the road to Wally’s World for a rotisserie chicken for lunch. I can’t buy and cook a chicken for the price of this one already done, it’s only $5. It will last Riley for two meals. Of course we remember other things we need once we enter the door. ~laugh~ Always that way, isn’t it? A quick stop at the Dollar Tree for some bags and we’re finished our errands. 

Home  and it’s lunch time. I make myself a nice big salad while Riley enjoys the chicken. It smelled really good but I didn’t want any. I was more than happy with my salad. Since the temps had cooled a fair bit and the ground outside is still pretty saturated with water laying everywhere we thought a movie while we eat would be good. 2Fast & 2Furious was our choice today.

B-57 Canberrea

After that I was outside doing some things like hooking up the extension on the sewer hose, checking the solar panels for damage, which there was none. I was happy!! We put out the bamboo mat, the bbq, the bbq table, and chairs as the days ahead are looking sunny and while not as warm as we’d like, still warmer than back in Ontario. We’re good with that. ~laugh~

Inside to read and set up the new Mifi. I’m not a techy person so that took me a while. I’m hoping this works as advertised and we can use it in Canada as well. That would be most wonderful.

A look inside a bomb/missle

I worked on a couple of blog posts this afternoon as the connection is much faster with the Mifi and it was so much easier than waiting for a half hour just to upload some pictures.

A change for us having mashed potatoes.

Dinner tonight was excellent, mashed potatoes, steamed veggies and orange mustard glazed loin chops. All cooked inside of course, we still haven’t managed to get the small propane tank
filled. They no longer do that here in the park but we can exchange it at Wally World, or have it filled at TSC tomorrow on our travels. We shall see what is easiest.

Today is a oldest daughter Courtney’s birthday. She is 29 today. Courtney and her husband Mattew, who just celebrated a birthday a few days ago, live in Switzerland. Matt has been there since Dec 2015, while Courtney has been there since August 2016. They seem to truly be enjoying their time there and I’m very happy for them. It’s an adventure that not many of us will ever have a chance to experience. Happy Birthday Courtney, I hope this day has been special in every way possible.

So there you  have our day, nothing too exciting but we managed to spend the hours doing things we enjoyed. Until next time..be safe, take care….