HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Did you accomplish bringing in the New Year by staying awake? We didn't! We determined we have seen the "ball" drop before. LOL We do wish everyone a Blessed 2009.

We have been enjoying our stay at Williston Crossings RV Resort. The town is small but has character....few fast foods, few restaurants, 2 grocery stores, hospital, schools, antiques shops, etc. People in resort are very nice, but what else would you expect when traveling in an rv?!

We have basically chilled for the past few days. Jenny has adjusted to biking with us and is enjoying it very much. The days have been nice and warm although today has been in the upper 60's.

There are more TNers here and most of them are from the Nashville area. Last night was a New Year's Eve Party. We did not attend due to some friends, Ruby & Cecil, arriving that afternoon for the night only. It was a joy to have them. For supper we had Beef Stew....oooh, so delicious even if I did fix it!! We went out for breakfast today before they left. We will meet up with them in a few weeks at their RV resort.

Have our reservations in for the February FL Samboree. It will be held in Dunnellon which is 20 miles south from here. Looking forward to it. Also, will be going to the FMCA Rally in February for a day.

We have really enjoyed the sofa taken out of RV before we left home...added another chair w/footstool. So much more spaciousness. We love it!

Until then.....

In Williston, FL

We arrived at Williston Crossings RV Resort yesterday, Saturday, approximately 1:00 p.m. What a neat little town with the RR running thru it. The resort is very beautiful. Haven't taken pictures yet. We got settled in. Met one of our neighbors that came from Ontario, 2 Hrs north. They have an aged Golden named Jessie which Jenny made friends with.

Coming down to FL we stayed over in Macon, GA, at a lovely Wal-Mart! Woke up with 3 RVers. We had a tremendous slow down as we got on the south side of Atlanta. It took us 1 hour 20 minutes to travel approximately 30 miles. Talk about tiring!! No problem...just traffic.

Going to check out the resort and activities today and travel to the Gulf.

Until then.....

Merry Christmas!

Pray all my readers have had a blessed and Merry Christmas today!

It was certainly that here in the Smith household today. The family (Chris, Paul, Katelyn and Shannon, Gordon, Chad, Cara and Cindy) arrived Noon. Our meal was simple but delicious....appetizers, chicken stir-fry, and oh, those finger food desserts. Yum, Yum! After eating, the grandchildren opened their gifts. We had our stockings packed full and fun to open one item at a time. While we were preparing for Dirty Santa, the grandkids went outside to shoot Chad's B-B gun. Then back to Dirty Santa which was played somewhat as an auction....nobody kept their gift but was able to get it back if they had money to buy it. FUN, Fun, fun!!!

It was sad to see everyone go, but blessed to have everyone in!

Our tree and decor is put away, RV is packed, supper over, and soon will close the computer and pack for trip to Florida. Jenny is excited. She always seems to know when that RV is going to hit the road!

Checked the weather in Williston, FL where we are heading. Can you believe it is showing 80's!! Sure is going to be tough weathering those temperatures. LOL

To all our friends and other family, we love you and hope you will come see us "down there"!

Until then.....

Trip to IN

Here we are in Clarksville, IN, at the KOA. Making a quick trip to visit with Mike's mother which we spent with her today.

Had lunch at a very famous restaruant "The Overlook" in Leavenworth, IN. Such perfect timing as we set in the restaurant high on a bluff overlooking the Ohio River. Christmas decor was lovely and the player piano was filling the rooms with Christmas music. Cardinals were numerous feeding on the open feeders. Snow flurries made the setting perfect. Not only was the home-cooked food delicious along with the homemade pies, but the view was breathtaking. Sitting by the window we saw barges making their was down the Ohio River at another well known spot called "Horseshoe Bend" of the Ohio. The river actually makes a horseshoe bend that you can see from where we set. So here we are sitting atop the bluff in IN looking over into KY and then beyond there back into IN.

It was a very relaxing time spent with his mother, sister, Ellen and her husband, Stu.

Last night, we arrived at the KOA and then drove to one of our favorite restaruants, Kingfish. It sits on the Ohio River (IN side) between 2 main bridges that take one into Louisville, KY. Excellent food and the night view of Lousiville is awesome!

We are leaving tomorrow, Saturday. Got to make it back so we can get to our friend, Joan Shoup's book signing in Hendersonville, TN.

Until then......

Turkey is all Gobbled Up!

Thanksgiving is over and now the Christmas season is upon us. Wow, time does fly! Hope everyone had a blessed Thanksgiving Day. We did. December will go just as quickly as November. Deadlines and quotas to be met.

The tree is up. Shopped just a little today. Just having a very pleasant and cozy weekend. Keeping our granddoggy, Shiloh, for a few days. Jenny is having a blast playing with him.

One more appointment with eye doctor (had surgery) and that will be over. Then will head out to Florida the end of December.

Looking forward to the holidays, Christmas and New Year. Anyone thinking about their New Year's resolution(s)? The year has gone by so quickly. Wonder what 2009 will be like?

Until then.....

Camping and It's COLD

Our Good Sam chapter, TN Sunshine Travelers, are on our final month of the year of camping in Clarksville. Boy, is it cold at nights!! Thank goodness we have a building, although we, the chapter, are heating it with a kerosene heater. But we do have the luxuries of frig, stove, and sink and do we have some good meals planned.

Thanksgiving is near. As the bible states that we should be thankful in everything. Have a blessed Thanksgiving.

Until then....

November is here, Oh My!

Mid-November....unbelievable! Since my last post, I have had eye surgery and had a pterygium (growth on eye) removed. Surgery was nothing, but, oh, the recovery! RED EYE and bit of swelling along with some pain doctored with ointment and 2 kinds of drops. Found out I was allergic to one of the drops...pain was pretty severe in the eye when applied. Oh, well, I am doing good at present time along with seeing "white" on the eyeball. LOL

Have already cut out fabrics for 2 different rag quilts. One of which is almost sewn together. These are for the motorhome use. Mike and I will each have a quilt to snuggle into and will be timely for our 2 months in FL.

Mike is staying busy researching a new product for the business. He is going to introduce the product to the salesmen next week. Our house will be the test pilot. Well, you are probably wondering "What is it!" It is crawl space encapsulation (enclosing a crawl space area) which rids moisture and mold. The southeastern states have more problems with this and will help with health issues.

Today has hit us with a "cold" front. Temps dropped 20 degrees and maybe, just maybe, we may see some snowflakes tonight/early morning. The weather people really get on the subject of SNOW in their forecast.

For those of you reading this, I just want to make a statement on a tip for life.... "Take time to smell the roses and see the beauty of each rose." Life is getting toooo busy. We need our timeouts and breathe in God's blessings on what He is doing for us.

Until then....