July 29, 2008
Today started at a leisurly pace. Last evening before dinner, I stowed all of the awnings on the Silver Lady and put away the outside chairs and table. This morning, I got up to make muffins to go with our tea and coffee. By the time that we actually started getting dressed, it was almost 9:00 am. Sue walked Pooh Bear while I started the project of checking fluids in the coach, hooking up the tow dolly and putting the bicycles on their racks. This was followed by the ususal flushing the black water tank and putting everything away for the trip home. While I was doing this, Sue cleaned the inside of the coach, stripped the bed and packed away all of the loose items that must be stored before we can travel.We both showered and changed clothes before heading out. After we were off site, I loaded the Chrysler on the tow dolly. washed up and we finally headed away from Ocean Waves Campground with mixed feelings about 11:40 am. Before we departed, we obtained the reservation forms for next year's visit.
We stopped for fresh vegetables at one of the roadside stands along Route 168 north of Nags Head and then stopped at Pierce's Barbeque in Williamsburg. Pierce's is a place we visit on every possible occasion. It is by far the best barbeque we have ever had. In addition to a very satisfying meal, several pints of meat and a bottle of Pierce's sauce made their way into the Silver Lady for the trip home. Our last stop on this trip was for fuel just north of Kings Dominion above Richmond. Overall, it was a pleasant trip. The front A/C that failed in Colorado was still not working and the front of the coach became somewhat uncomfortable during the trip. I looked over at one point and Pooh Bear was sleeping near the door, with his face smashed up against one of the air vents to benefit from the fresh air. Although we had the generator running, in hind site, I think that none of the rooftop air conditioners were running and we were relying on the dash A/C. The fan on the top of the windshield on Sue's side quit. I sure wish that I had Uncle Bud's knowledge as I need to get that repaired before our next trip. We also discovered that there was water dripping from one of the light fixtures near the refrigerator. I think, for some reason the drain tube fore the middle rooftop A/C has gotten plugged and that this was a condensation overflow. In any event, I will have all three rooftop A/C's serviced before our next trip.
We arrived home in Manassas about 6:30 this evening. It was good to be home. It was great to see the house and everything that is familiar, but at the same time, we have had such a wonderful time on this trip that it was sad to see it coming to a conclusion. Sue and I have been very blessed by our time together, by the adventures we have experienced and by the remoteness from issues we routinely face in Manassas.
During the day today, we reflected on what we had seen and what we had done. We decided that on the next trip, we will shorten each day's travel so as to give more time to treasure each day. We both clearly want to go back again to visit Durango, Colorado and Asheville, North Carolina. In the process of this, we began thinking about and discussing the next Excellent Adventure! I think that is a true reflection of the impact and enjoyment of this now completed Excellent Adventure IV as we look forward with anticipation to the next opportunity to explore this great country together. We travelled 5621 miles in the coach and probably another 400 to 500 miles in the Chrysler while we were gone. As a time together and an advneture, it was everything we had hoped for. Remembering that this trip was originally planned for 2007 and was postponed by my surgery, we counted ourselves blessed to do the entire trip in 2008. This was a special gift from God.
We reflected many times during the trip about the people who went across the country in the late 1800's and stood in awe of their courage and determination. For us, the Silver Lady was our "conestoga wagon" and the sites were our adventure. We are a very bless country and a blessed people. Sue and I count ourselves fortunate to be Americans and children of the God of the Universe.
Today started at a leisurly pace. Last evening before dinner, I stowed all of the awnings on the Silver Lady and put away the outside chairs and table. This morning, I got up to make muffins to go with our tea and coffee. By the time that we actually started getting dressed, it was almost 9:00 am. Sue walked Pooh Bear while I started the project of checking fluids in the coach, hooking up the tow dolly and putting the bicycles on their racks. This was followed by the ususal flushing the black water tank and putting everything away for the trip home. While I was doing this, Sue cleaned the inside of the coach, stripped the bed and packed away all of the loose items that must be stored before we can travel.We both showered and changed clothes before heading out. After we were off site, I loaded the Chrysler on the tow dolly. washed up and we finally headed away from Ocean Waves Campground with mixed feelings about 11:40 am. Before we departed, we obtained the reservation forms for next year's visit.
We stopped for fresh vegetables at one of the roadside stands along Route 168 north of Nags Head and then stopped at Pierce's Barbeque in Williamsburg. Pierce's is a place we visit on every possible occasion. It is by far the best barbeque we have ever had. In addition to a very satisfying meal, several pints of meat and a bottle of Pierce's sauce made their way into the Silver Lady for the trip home. Our last stop on this trip was for fuel just north of Kings Dominion above Richmond. Overall, it was a pleasant trip. The front A/C that failed in Colorado was still not working and the front of the coach became somewhat uncomfortable during the trip. I looked over at one point and Pooh Bear was sleeping near the door, with his face smashed up against one of the air vents to benefit from the fresh air. Although we had the generator running, in hind site, I think that none of the rooftop air conditioners were running and we were relying on the dash A/C. The fan on the top of the windshield on Sue's side quit. I sure wish that I had Uncle Bud's knowledge as I need to get that repaired before our next trip. We also discovered that there was water dripping from one of the light fixtures near the refrigerator. I think, for some reason the drain tube fore the middle rooftop A/C has gotten plugged and that this was a condensation overflow. In any event, I will have all three rooftop A/C's serviced before our next trip.
We arrived home in Manassas about 6:30 this evening. It was good to be home. It was great to see the house and everything that is familiar, but at the same time, we have had such a wonderful time on this trip that it was sad to see it coming to a conclusion. Sue and I have been very blessed by our time together, by the adventures we have experienced and by the remoteness from issues we routinely face in Manassas.
During the day today, we reflected on what we had seen and what we had done. We decided that on the next trip, we will shorten each day's travel so as to give more time to treasure each day. We both clearly want to go back again to visit Durango, Colorado and Asheville, North Carolina. In the process of this, we began thinking about and discussing the next Excellent Adventure! I think that is a true reflection of the impact and enjoyment of this now completed Excellent Adventure IV as we look forward with anticipation to the next opportunity to explore this great country together. We travelled 5621 miles in the coach and probably another 400 to 500 miles in the Chrysler while we were gone. As a time together and an advneture, it was everything we had hoped for. Remembering that this trip was originally planned for 2007 and was postponed by my surgery, we counted ourselves blessed to do the entire trip in 2008. This was a special gift from God.
We reflected many times during the trip about the people who went across the country in the late 1800's and stood in awe of their courage and determination. For us, the Silver Lady was our "conestoga wagon" and the sites were our adventure. We are a very bless country and a blessed people. Sue and I count ourselves fortunate to be Americans and children of the God of the Universe.
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