Charlie Brown - Here we are!!

June 28 – Last day on the road for a while!  Looking forward to sitting in one place for a while and setting up my computer desk and leaving my laptop out! 

We were only about an hour to Charlie Brown Campground in Eastford, Ct, and didn’t want to arrive among the weekenders trying to leave.  We  had our breakfast, cleaned up the inside and got out our books and read until we decided it was time to  empty the tanks and boogie on down the road.

I was worried that we had parked too close on the driver side to the fence to make the turn out of the space into the park road with the truck hooked up.  Bill said to just swing a little right before I made the left and we were fine!  Phew!

The drive was fine, some interstate and some rural roads but all in good shape.  The closer we got the hillier it got and that’s little nervy!  I hate looking in my side view mirror and seeing a line of cars that I know are ticked to be behind me.  Bill say’s, “oh well”!  Just as we arrived at the campground and were turning in, a big motorhome was coming up their hill to leave.  I managed to sneak by and we went to the middle level where we unhooked the truck and I turned around and we topped off our propane.

We were excited that Pam had text that we were now going to be up top with a full hook up!  She ended up trading us with another couple who has not arrived that has a smaller unit and can take another space up top that we can’t begin to fit in!

We greeted Pam and Steve and then Steve walked me in as I backed down the top lane to the 4^th space and he directed me in.  They drive a motorhome and owning the campground he’s very good at getting you in the space on the first try.  Of course, some of the success is my excellent ability to follow directions!!

We got parked then had some lunch and then set up for the 2 months stay.  I set up my computer desk and we put down our bit rug and coffee table.  It’s show some issues so when we get home I’m going to make a new top for it.  The folding base is in excellent condition but the top is laminate and I will use oak plywood to cut new pieces and finish with a natural sealant. 

Found homes for a few things that needed to be moved and then we went over to visit with Pam as Steve had gone in to take a nap.  Bill got bored and came back to the RV but Pam broke out the wine and we polished off quite a bit.  One of the other staffers was doing some office work and she had her glass while working as well! 

It was a great visit and time to catch up on both of our families!  Today was the birthday of 2 work campers so Pam was ordering pizza for everyone.  I had taken steak out for dinner but knew Bill would quickly chose pizza over a steak. (unless it was from Mathews or Blackstone)!  The entire work staff and Pam and Steve shared 2 huge pizzas.  I was very happy for an all veggie one and it was delicious!  I took over my jello pie (it only had 2 pieces missing) and offered it to everyone.  Those that tried it really liked it and asked for the recipe.  There was enjough for us to have tomorrow night with our dinner.

Once the pizza party ended everyone went home!  It was a very nice first night at Charlie Brown!