Happy Memorial Day!

Bill raking out a site

May 28 -We had to hit the ground running today.We had 24 sites to clean and rake.Bill went out and did 3 that left early while I made breakfast.Today was turkey bacon, fruit bowl and low fat cranberry orange muffins. After breakfast I went with him for the first time to start doing my share and we did 4.My job is to clean the fire pit, pick up any trash and sweep the wood that lines each site. Bill’s job is to rake out the whole site.We both pull any weeds we see along the way. It was pretty chilly when we went out but when we left for the second round when we did 14 sites we had both shed our jackets. The sun was out first thing this morning and there was no wind.When it gets hotter out it will be more of a challenge to get it done.Guests have until noon to leave so they straggle out until then. I haven’t adjusted to the dryness and my throat was so parched when we came in.

Lake side of the Marina at Navajo State
Park

We did have a little excitement today. I put the ashes from the fire pit in big plastic garbage bags and we carry a bucket of water in case there are any hot coals. I checked each time but guess I missed one as we were finishing our lunch and a ranger came knocking on the door. He said we had a fire in our vehicle and Bill jumped up and used a cuss word or two, and I looked out the back window where the Mule was parked and there was a blaze going. Bill moved the tools that were close and opened the tailgate on the Mule and raked the burning bag onto out driveway. Then he used his bucket of water to douse the flame. I heard we weren’t the first to have that happen. Bill went out by himself to do the last 3 once they left. It’s really empty out there now, only 6 sites filled.

The relief host couple came over and we discussed days off and we will have off Thursday and Friday each week and they will cover for us for 4 days if we want them, so that was nice.  They said they would be happy to come take Xena out during the day if we need them to.  They have a dog also.  So that’s great.

Later the other host couple, Marion and Jerry, came over to see how we did with the large number of sites to clean.  They didn’t have as many as we did.  A lot of theirs are staying thru tonight, so they will be busy again tomorrow and I think we only have 2 leaving.

I took the hinges off the cabinet that were sprung when we started out so this week we can see if we can find replacements.  Bill put out our flag for Memorial Day and I hung an Indian design windsock, so we’re gradually getting things set up as the winds recede.  Bill grilled some hot links, chicken and turkey burgers and I cooked corn on the cob, potato salad and some celery, tomatoes and mozzarella with Italian dressing for our holiday dinner.  It’s kinda sad to celebrate alone though.

The Marina

View of a section of the lake

After dinner we drove Xena around with us in the Mule and logged the campsite dates so we’d know what spaces we have coming up to clean.  We drove to the other campgrounds and took some pictures of the lake and Marina.  Then we walked Xena around the loop and I made chocolate cake in a mug for dessert.  It was pretty good.   Will definitely make it again.  That way there are no leftovers to over indulge in later.  We watched a show about the life of Johnny Carson that was really good.  Then time for reading and off to bed.