Changing Plans

Blogging requires a certain amount of discipline to write when there is little available time and when Internet access may not be available for days or weeks ahead. That is the situation we experienced in March. We had settled into a leisurely lifestyle at Crystal Lake in mid January and planned to attend the FMCA Convention in Perry, GA leaving Florida March 11 to meet friends for a pre-rally at Cordele, GA.

Plans changed abruptly. Janice’s brother had bypass heart surgery March 9. We headed for Alabama March 8 and arrived just before the surgery ended. His recovery was excellent. We remained in Alabama until Saturday March 14 and drove to Perry that day in the rain.

Saturday and Sunday were very wet. Showers gave way to clearing on Monday and Tuesday was dry and beautiful as was the remainder of the week. The rally was fun. We attended several seminars, shopped many of the vendors, and had a good time. We were not looking for a new motor home so we did not spend energy looking at the offerings. Sales were made, but we do not know how many. We did not have Internet access in the parking area, so no blogging.

This was our first rally using “Handicapped Parking”. FMCA understands that issue and responded tremendously. A fleet of volunteer driven golf carts cruised the fairgrounds looking for handicapped folks needing a ride. The service was efficient and most welcome. We could not have enjoyed the rally without them.

We left Perry on Friday March 20 to return to Crystal Lake. Our daughter and two grandchildren arrived March 22. This was a first: five people staying in the motor home. The first night was challenging as we figured out sleeping arrangements and bedtimes. After that, we set up a routine. We used the motor home for sleeping and stayed outside most of the days. They left on Friday evening and our other daughter arrived on Saturday for the following week. We have been active.

We’ll resume the blog when we head north to Virginia.