Back Home & Rested

Hi, everyone! The TN Spring Samboree is over and what a great time it was! Of course, everything comes to an end and all saying our good-byes and wondering when we will meet again. It was HOT but thank the good Lord for the constant breeze we had. All of us were exhausted and came home tired...from the heat, activities, responsibilities, and just "plain ole tired"!!

I did do some laundry Sunday and finished the rest Monday. I still need to laundry the RV bedding and clean up the RV. BUT, that will come later.

Our next TN Samboree will be in Jackson in October. Before that will be the AL Samboree in September. Hopefully, after Jackson will be able to head to the MS Samboree. For those of you reading this, I encourage you to attend other state Samborees. They are fun and what wonderful people you meet who become your friends!

Our theme "Wild, Wild West" was a success! There was a local Saddle Club that came for 4 days and added "the touch" to our theme. Not only riding their horses, but there was a mule and a buggy. Many enjoyed the rides and especially the children in attendence. One lady dressed in her indian maiden dress. The riders stayed focused on our theme and seemed to really enjoy being with us.

Of course, when in Lebanon one must eat at the Sunset Restaurant. Can't find any better place to get home cooked meals and homemade pies and banana pudding!

Mike and I do look forward to any comments you post. As we travel, we like to post and let you know what is going on with the Smiths while traveling. We did cancel our trip to Cheyenne, WY, rodeo in July. Gas prices REALLY makes one stop and put priorities in place. SO keep checking back and see what might be written. Short trips will be added to this post.

Until then......

TN Samboree Time

Here it is Saturday and our plans were to head out Sunday for TN Samboree Staff arrival. But, it was going to rain later today and Sunday, and we just had our RV washed. So what do we do....get up usual time (5:45 a.m.)and decide to leave before or by 11:00 a.m. We did.....of course, there were 3 loads of washing to do, clothes ironed, bills paid, mail to get out, pack the remaining items in RV, dishes to wash besides the dishwasher to load, and a few other things. Guess what? It didn't rain!! We'll see what happens Sunday!

What a great time one has at the TN Samboree, both Spring & Fall.

Will come back and post in a few days. In the meantime, sure hope to see a lot of you out there at the Samboree. If you haven't registered, just pack your rig and "come on", you can pay when you get here.

Until then.....

Slow as a Snail

Talk about being behind! Boy, do I have some "ketchup" to do!! From my last post which was the first day at the AL Samboree, I stayed busy the rest of the time. Those who have attended any Samboree know what I am talking about. Well, for now, I will use this as my excuse for not being current on my posting.

The AL Samboree was terrific! It was fun, had a blast, met a lot of new people, established more friends, saw old (or ole) friends, ate, bought things (didn't win anything - pooh!), got a few "winks" in, walked with the early walkers, put Jenny in the Dog Show (she won First, and 2-Thirds!!), ate a DQ, shopped at the nearby Flea Market, attended seminars....shall I go on??!! I think you get the picture of just how boring it was -- LOLs! We even took a trip to the E.R. at hospital with another couple whose spouse was having some issues. Hopefully all is well and under control by their local hometown Dr.

Four other rigs joined our TN State Director and his wife in attendence. I believe FL had the most on out-of-state attendence.

Going to say "HI" to Rosemary, JD & Ann, Terry & Betty, Quentin & Linda, AL Clan that knows Jenny, Bill & Molly, and Jerry & Lila!

We arrived back home on Sunday, 4/20. Tired and exhausted we were! That being last week, we dove into a busy and hectic schedule for the entire week. We were so tired...again!! Probably, no one has done this, but when this past Saturday came and after we attended our granddaughter's soccer game...got home and CRASHED!! Slept almost all afternoon and went to bed early!! I sure did enjoy it!!

I sure do enjoy my/our travels in our motorhome. As you know, I post when on the road again. Right now, I'm still home, so.....

Until then.....

All Settled In

We arrived early Monday and got settled into our site. Beautiful facilities. For those of you who don't know how far south Dothan is...only 13 miles from FL State Line. We went with some friends to Panama City yesterday. They toured us around some of the Harbors of the St Andrews Bay. Naturally, we had to eat! So we ate at this neat, quaint seafood restaurant. Very good!

Today is our last day of rest!! However, the day is planned with fellowship, fun, and food...the Good Sam way!

Until then.....

AL Samboree

I forgot to close out our last road trip. Sorry!

We are back on the road again heading for the AL Samboree in Dothan. Left on Saturday and spent the night in Montgomery and Sunday night in Ozark. Went to the Flea Market and bought some fleas!! Ha! Not really, if you believed that, but did get some items for Ebay.

Looking forward to seeing many of our friends as we arrive tomorrow, Monday.

Until then....

Rally in Perry, GA

Greetings, from Perry!

From last post, Mike and I met in Cullman, AL, and journeyed to Gadsen, AL, to stay a few days at the Nocculula Falls Campground. What a beautiful place. Campground is beside the falls and sets on pennisula like with two gorges on each side. The sound of the
ushing waters was sooo relaxing. The Falls is a must to see...90' falls and the place where the indian maiden jumped to her death on her wedding day. Of course, in the background of the falls, you can occassionaly hear Sheila, the lioness, roaring early a.m. and late evening.

We spent Tuesday night, March 11, in Columbus, GA at Lake Pines Campground which is 80+ miles west of Perry. Got up early and arrived today at the Perry Fairgrounds at 7:30 a.m. Looking forward to the Good Sam Club Rally.

Hi, Rosemary!!
Hi, Terry & Betty!!

Looking forward to seeing others here. Our friends, Vic and Rita, arrived an hour later and parked a few sites from us. There will be thousands of RVers attending the Rally.

Until then......

Back on the Road ... to AL then GA

Its been awhile since the last post mainly because we have been home doing what you do when at home. Work, stay busy, work, stay busy!

Between TX in January to now, we have been out in the Allegro Bus only to take it to Red Bay and get a few details added along with some minor repairs. Can one ever buy a RV without some follow-up repairs?!?! Well, guess where I am? You guessed it ... Back at Red Bay. But its a good thing!! I am here alone and probably for the week to be worked in. Mike will be joining me at the end of the week. We will then head to the Perry, GA National Good Sam Rally. Looking forward to the Rally. So much to see, do, and learn!! WOW!

Jenny and I arrived and got all set up here at Tiffins Campground. The place is almost full! Meeting a lot of great folks.

Bought a broadband air card. Works fine here. I simply love it!

While in TX, our friends, JD and Ann, helped me set up Ebay for selling. I am enjoying it so much. Brought some of the items with me and will be shipping while here. It's neat to have e-friends as customers.

Best close for now. So until then......