June 21

No internet service again. As Kam said earlier today, we’re in BFE, but that’s OK. First order after breaking camp was a trip to the RV sales and service place in town. They had a leveler pad, not exacting like ours but it will do til we can get one that matches. Also had to get one of the propane tanks filled that was totally empty. Still have about ½ in the other so we should be good til we get home. Topped off the gas, stopped so Bill could get some Sun Drop since they don’t sell it in FL, and a couple gallons of drinking water. Not sure what the problem is, even with double filtering the water has been super nasty. Think maybe we need a new outdoor filter,so will add it to the list!

The drive through Nashville was not fun. It’s not the route I would have taken but as driver and not navigator, he gave me no choice. Almost didn’t make a split off of the interstate. Pulled into the center of the “Y” then some nice driver flashed me and let me get on the correct side. Then once we got out of town onto the more rural roads, wouldn’t you know there was road construction and they narrowed it with barricades on the left and no burn to say on the right so I was VERY slow and steady through. I think Bill was holding his breath but did say I did a good job on that stretch.

Made it into Dover, TN at lunch time and got set up here at LBL Whispering Pines Campground. It’s another small place with 4 cute little cabins and about 30 campsites. We have nice shade on one side and lots of grassy area, but the ground is like a rock and we can’t put Xena’s stake in or any of our signs or the cactus.

After we ate and rested we headed to Ft. Donelson National Battlefield and Cemetery. Did the movie and visitors center, then did the driving tour. Pretty interesting, just so hot to stop 11 times and get in and out. The cemetery is very serene along a hillside and the stones are kinda lives waves. I liked the Dover Hotel where the Confederate General surrendered to Grant. Sits on the bank of the Cumberland River and housed riverboat guests. Sits up on the knoll with a nice breeze. You can picture sitting out under the trees in those full dresses (sweating to death), sipping lemonade and watching the boats and barges along the river.

Got back to the RV around 4 so will rest and catch up my National Parks stamp book. Got 4 new ones today and the 2010 stickers. Making grilled pork chops, corn on the cob and steamed carrots for dinner. We both read and went to bed early. Bill gets up so early he can’t last much later than 9:30. Party pooper!