ANCIENT VIKING CAMPGROUND

ANCIENT VIKING CAMPGROUND
August 19: Stoughton, Wisconsin. From under the Bounder's awning you will see a glimpse of this beautiful campground that has actual remnant buildings of a Lutheran orphanage that was founded in 1889. We are near Baker and Laura's home about 6 miles from here. An exciting portion of the adventure developed when the Bounder's outside door decided to lock itself and refused to budge open until the 123rd try. A trained RV repair person is on the way to work on the latch. Please give me credit for not attempting self repairs. Janis says we could get in through a window if necessary. I'm not so sure about me.

Dr. Caroline

Dr. Caroline
Here, Caroline is able to commandeer similar assistance from nurse Daniel in the repair of Puppy's nose

Surgeon Will

Surgeon Will
Without breaking intense concentration, Will instructs his father who has agreed to assist him in the delicate procedure of Teddy's knee repair

Bounding again.

Bounding again.
With grand twins prior to relocation to downtown Bonita Springs, Florida.

Mom and Twins ride

Mom and Twins ride
Will, Heather, & Caroline enjoy a brief but uneventful spin around the CB Smith Park campground prior to departure.

Chauffeur apprentice

Chauffeur apprentice
Will tries his hand at maneuvering Bounder through its paces (before calling Protective Services, I have witnesses that the RV was parked with all systems off at the time of this photo).

Co-CoPilot

Co-CoPilot
Caroline applies all cutting-edge, high-tech navigational skills while Will handles wheel duties

Departing site of the Cat

Departing site of the Cat
Attired in enduring Wildcat support, GrandJan poses beside beloved icon marking our campsite.

Imminent departure

Imminent departure
Can you believe we would leave this?

07 Bounder 3

07 Bounder 3
Interior 1

Bounder 2

Bounder 2
More 07 Bounder

Bounder1

Bounder1
07 Bounder

Thursday, March 31, 2011

March 30, 2011

Storms near Tampa you may have heard about on the national news today were horrendous and nearly brought I-75 traffic to a standstill. GrandJan bravely forged ahead behind the wheel. A very tight fueling stop almost (within 2") caused the first car unhook requirement. Here now safe at Alachua, (Gainesville) FL and hoping to make Fort Walton Beach tomorrow under much better traveling conditions.
Posted by at

1 comment:

Ron Prater said...

Mark, Diane tells me you will be coming through Nashville on your way back to Ashland. I hope you can stop and spend some time here and we will be happy to show you around. There is good camping at Montgomery Bell State Park on the west side of Nashville (not far from us) and also camping near the Opryland Hotel on Music Valley Drive. These are probably more expensive since they are near the hotel and the Grand Ole Opry. I have some free tickets to the Country Music Hall of Fame and would be happy to take you there. I work there as a volunteer. Call me at 615-662-1176 or email at rkprater@comcast.net when you know your arrival date.

Ron Prater

April 4, 2011 at 11:28 AM

Post a Comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)