It has been busy busy busy... lets see, most stressful things in life, moving, new job, and don't forget to throw x-mas in the mix!
Got moved over to Gainesville, FL. had a bit of a time finding a place to park. We had called ahead and found out prices ect. Didn't want to obligate sight unseen. Our mind went to the park we stopped in in Minot, ND where when I called they were nice enough but upon arrival we were greeted by a brood of kids (which was fine), but the guy who appeared to be drinking all day, ran them off and greeted us... we didn't stay at that park either... anyway, we Looked on mapquest to see how far the commute was etc. Thought we had a handle on it all, then the first place we went to had space, would have been a wonderful 5 min commute, however they do not allow pets at all.... So we hit the phones called all the mobile home parks to see if we could get a good deal on rent. there were spaces out there that could take an RV, however the ones away from the airport were all full... we decided to avoid the airport area... We looked at our list of RV parks and decided based upon mileage to go check out Travelers RV Park. They said it was going to cost us $10 per month per pet extra... Upon arrival we found that there was a 2 pet limit... Buger put us over the top. We did spend 1 night. They have a separate area for overnighters. It was set up weird, they had all the rigs in a row on a dirt road. If the person in front of you didn't move by the time you are ready, you have to cut across the grass to get out. They did have cut outs, but it still was sloped, I had more stuff move in the RV than ever before on all the rough roads we have been on just getting out of there. here is a pic...
We were on our way to the most expensive place ($379 +elec per mo no wifi on grass or $500 + elec on pavement w/ wifi) The latter is the only Wifi place we could find within commute distance of the hospital... On the way there we saw a sign for an RV park, so we checked it out... by the way at this point it was pouring rain! they now say that we got 5inches of rain during the period of the storm! Anyway turned out I must have done the map wrong, since it was closer, so we pulled in. No problem with the dogs, as a matter of fact, most folks have dogs here. They were pretty close together, and I mentioned it to the manager. Next thing I know they are offering for us to move out onto the point! $250 +elec + cable per mos.
Now the point is only wide enough for 1 vehicle with water on 3 sides, and to park there one has to back around a corner, with a low branch in the way... Since it was raining and had been all day, it made for a nice muddy park... We decided to go for it... (I would not have tried with out 4x4) here is a shot of our first sunrise!
We love it here out on the point!!! (course talk to us later when it warms up and the alligators are more active... or worse yet in my book, the water moccasins! It is funny talking to the folks here. Most here come back year after year, and all know each other. The guys think it is the best parking spot on the whole park, and the women think it is the worst... Nobody has ever seen an alligator on the point... this year will be the first... :)
When we go downstairs with the curtains open we feel like we are on a boat with the water all around! We get awesome sunrises over the water, which is a bay off of Orange Lake.
There is a boat dock here and it is fun to watch the boats come and go. They go right around our trailer out to the lake! The other fun thing is the birds! We have some small ducks that like to fish just outside our door. Also we have 2 small Blue Herons that are spending a lot of time hanging out the back window... glad we got the rear lounge!
It feels good to be home!
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Suzi started her new job this past Monday. They are spending this whole week doing orientation, which is refreshing after the lack of an orientation back in Ville Platte! She really likes everyone she has met, and is really enthusiast about working here!...
We have had a hard time finding a doggie field here, too swampy. Normally we find a business that is closed or has a grassy area for them, but since it is winter, it is construction season, and every empty lot we see is full of construction. Last night we drove to Ocala and found just what we were looking for, and had a great sunset while there!
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