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We are staying at an RV Park called Sunset King Lake in DeFuniak Springs, FL. It is a really cute and well kept park located on a big lake. I met some really sweet ladies that were making quilts. They get a pretty penny for those quilts, they were $70 bucks a pop. Yikes! This was our getting things done day, so we decided to look for a tire place and go to Walmart for some odds and ends. I can't tell you how 
many people said to us "Your not from here are you?". Do we really scream, Palm Beach, that loud? We are still in Florida, aren't we? I mean really, I haven't put on make-up in three days, gee wiz. It was nice being able to stay somewhere for a whole day. The set-up and tear-down each time we stop is rather extensive. Tomorrow we leave for New Orleans.
After finally getting to sleep in (thanks to Scott's Mom), we had a pancake breakfast (thanks again Mom), and said our goodbyes. We were on our way for another five hour trek. This time we were heading to DeFuniak Springs (don't worry, I'd never heard of that town either). We weren't 30 minutes down the highway, when someone in the car next to us started pointing. We weren't sure if they were just joking with us or if there was something serious going on. We pulled over at the next 
rest-stop only to find that, in our inexperienced haste to get on the road, we did not double check that the tow vehicle had the steering column free to move. What this means, ladies and gentleman, is that we were dragging our tow vehicle down the road instead of it rolling smoothly behind us. Oh yes, let me tell you what that does to a tire. Pretty much rips it to shreds. Thank goodness it was only one of the tires and our little white Jeep (aptly named whitey) has a full sized spare on the back. Unfortunately I do not have a picture to mark this momentous occasion, because the batteries ran out in the camera (which Scott was very happy n
ot having me clicking away as he was changing the tire). I did add a picture (shown on right) just to show you part of the hook up of the tow vehicle. It's pretty extensive.Note to self: create a checklist for all future departures. Lesson learned.
Sometimes even really good planners get behind schedule... We wanted to get on the road by 10:00am but due to some unforeseen circumstances (ie: rain, needing an extender for the bike rack, being that this was our first time hooking up a gigantic vehicle, etc, etc) we were a couple of hours delayed. But after a quick shower and some sandwiches we were on our way. Let me tell you it is quite a different view from up in the seat of a 40 foot vehicle The people and cars seem much smaller. Anyway, although it was very quick, we had a nice visit with Scott's mom and family. She arranged for us to park in the school across from her house, which worked out great.
We sure have had a crazy week preparing for this trip. It is so hard to pack up your whole life, figure out what you need and more importantly what you don't. We had several visitors who came by 
to say goodbye. We will really miss our family and friends but can't wait to start our trip. Oh, and if you've just noticed, yes I did chop off all my hair. I donated it to Locks of Love. It is such a great Organization.
many people said to us "Your not from here are you?". Do we really scream, Palm Beach, that loud? We are still in Florida, aren't we? I mean really, I haven't put on make-up in three days, gee wiz. 
rest-stop only to find that, in our inexperienced haste to get on the road, we did not double check that the tow vehicle had the steering column free to move. What this means, ladies and gentleman, is that we were dragging our tow vehicle down the road instead of it rolling smoothly behind us. Oh yes, let me tell you what that does to a tire. Pretty much rips it to shreds. Thank goodness it was only one of the tires and our little white Jeep (aptly named whitey) has a full sized spare on the back. Unfortunately I do not have a picture to mark this momentous occasion, because the batteries ran out in the camera (which Scott was very happy n
ot having me clicking away as he was changing the tire). I did add a picture (shown on right) just to show you part of the hook up of the tow vehicle. It's pretty extensive.
to say goodbye. We will really miss our family and friends but can't wait to start our trip. Oh, and if you've just noticed, yes I did chop off all my hair. I donated it to Locks of Love. It is such a great Organization.
