Flood update

This is our camp flooded out after all the heavy rains we have had and more to come later this week.

Campground Evacuated

After a night of heavy rain and high winds and more on it way they evacuated our campground.  It sits on the San Marcos river and they said it could flood to 25 feet above normal before this bad weather is all done. So now we are sitting in a parking lot in Fentress Texas  waiting to see if we are going to have a campground to go back to. The staff at the campground  moved the mini cabin to higher ground ( this has happened  before ) so they are prepared for it. Might be headed. to Arizona a lot sooner than  we planned.

Frist full day in Texas

This is our frist full day in Texas. We made it to our campsite yesterday afternoon.  Today we finished up getting  unpacked  and mostly just took it easy. I did get the satellite dish set up and then we took a little walk down buy the river. We are on the San Marcos river.  Nice little campground.  Not very full now but will change this weekend.  I like how they have their  mini cabins set up. Hoping  to getting a little  sight seeing  in tomorrow.

Made it on Texas

Well we are finally in Texas. We made better time then we thought we would even with a break down on the 5th wheel. Yesterday after we left Pine Crest RV Park in New Orleans we made it about 10 miles then lost all the brakes on the 5th wheel. We pull in to Steve's RV to have it looked at and after finding the problem ( there was 2 of them ) but that is another story, they had us back on the road after about 3 hours. After getting back on the road I drove for as long as I could but after a already long day decided to just pulled into Walmart for the night as we where not near the next campground. Asked the on duty manager if over night parking was allow and he said no problem and hoped we would do a little shopping while we where there. Not a bad nights sleep for staying in Walmart parking lot.

This morning we pulled out of Walmart hit I10 and let it roll. Must have hit the Huston area just at the right time because traffic was not bad at all and was smooth all the way. We had  heard how bad the traffic can get in that area. The one thing I have learned is that it is impossible to run 55 and save on gas or in our case diesel, most of the time we where running 65 and 70. Even at those speeds the truck manage to avg 11mpg, I am happy with that.

We are now in Fentress TX where we will be camp hosting for the next few months. We are glad to slow down for a while and get settled in before moving on in a few months. At this point not sure where we are headed next we have a few options and trying to decide the best one but for now just taking it one day at a time. Going to post some pictures soon as I can get then uploaded.

Pine Crest RV Park Review

We stayed a Pine Crest RV Park of New Orleans this past weekend. The park is clean and the staff was very friendly and helpful. They gave us the choice of site that was best suited for our 5th wheel to get into. This park was a lot better than most that we looked at, a lot of the parks where nothing more than a parking lot and for the most dumps. The WIFI worked great for us and had a good signal. It was not the fastest but then again it is campground WIFI and better than most parks that we have been in. I would stay at this park again when we are in the area. Would give this park 4 stars. The only thing I found alittle odd was that the office closed at 12:00 on Sat. and the weekend is when most campers are checking in. 

Lazy Day in New Orleans

Having a lazy day today, it is raining to hard and the wind is picking up so cannot do  anything outdoors so we are watching movies on TV. They are calling for rain tomorrow so we may hang around here a few more days and see what the weather is going to do. Do not want to have to pack up in the rain ( been there done that ). Also do not want to arrive in Texas until after the rain and flooding has stopped.

We met the couple camping next to us, they are from Texas. so we when out to lunch together and shared camping stories and talked about what it is like in Texas. They are nice people and alot of fun to be around. We have met a lot of nice people and made some good friends that we are going to stay in touch with on this trip. Going back to watching movies and relaxing. 

Bourbon St.

You can not go to New Orleans without seeing Bourbon St. so that's what we did today. If was a fun time lots of people  and narrow streets. If it is like this in the daytime can not imagine  what it is like at night. Some of the people on the street looked like they already had to much to drink.

The rest of the day was spent having some maintenance done on the truck . Minor issue with the shift linkage on the truck that meeker to be ajusted and then much needed oil change. Spending the rest of the day sitting back and relaxing

New Orleans

Sitting in Rv Park  just outside of New Orleans for a few days to take a break from driving.  Waiting to see what the Strom is going to before heading to  Texas. Wait to see if safe to go in the area we will be going. Hoping to get some pictures  tomorrow, they tell us there are alligators  in the waters next to the park. But for now getting so much needed rest.

Birmingham AL

After a long day behind the wheel we are at Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park  for the night. The campground is full Alot of camper here early for  the Halloween weekend.  The Rangers told us Halloween  is a big deal  and a lot of campers  come in early are all decorated and lit up. Will pull out tomorrow headed South.

Another fun day in Sevierville TN.

Today we did a little more  shopping  and just walking around in Sevierville.  We also bid the the moonshine tour  and did a little taste testing. Maybe a little too much trying the free samples but the end I had a good buzz on. Note to self leave the free samples alone next time. After getting something to eat and s little  more walking did a drive in the  Smoky  Mountains. Will be pulling out in the morning  to go a little  further  South.

Monday 19th

Will we pulled out of Big Meadows one day early because of the cold weather. Sunday night the temp fell down in the 20's and the wind was blowing so figured it was time to leave. We had a great time while we where at Big Meadows on Skyline Drive in VA. We managed to see 10 Bear and Cubs. Vince and Nancy where there with us and we had a lot of fun. Camping is better when you are doing it with good friends. They stayed for 2 weeks and then head back to Delaware. Can not wait to see them again at Janes Island State Park ( Crisfield MD. ). We meet them there while Camp Hosting. Here are of  few more pictures of our Skyline Drive trip.

Today we made it to the Knoxville TN. area. We are spending a few days in Sevierville. The drive down was nice. The truck and 5th wheel did great and we where happy to see the even in the hills and mountains and driving 65 and 70 we where able to get 11mpg. The should improve if we ever get on flat land again. Looking forward to a few days of relaxing before moving on South

Bear pics

A  few of  the Bear pics we have so for.

Day 14 in the mountains

Time is going by fast for us we have been here in Big Meadows Campground for two weeks now. We have a mirror break now with the generator the fuel line  cracked so it was not getting fuel. ! But was a easy fix. So for we have seen 10 Bears . Today our good friends Vince  and Nancy headed for home after camping with us for the last two weeks.We had a great time with them. Will be  headed to Tennessee next hoping we will have a better signal when we get there. Maybe then I can upload more of our pictures. Headed back to camp and no signal.

Skyline Drive VA Day 7

For the last few day we have been without cell or Internet service here on the mountain. Yesterday  we took had a lazy day and just hung around the campground.  Today we took a little drive down the Blue Ridge Parkway.  The fall colors are almost in full color. Buy this time next week most of leaves will be off the trees. We have manage to see 6 Bear so for while here on the drive . Will Tru to post more pictures when we can get a better signal.

Skyline Drive Va. Day 7

We are having a great time here at Big Meadows Campground on Skyline Drive VA.  Yesterday we took a lazy day to just hang around the campground  and relax a bit after doing a lot of running the past few day. Today day we took a drive down the Blue Ridge Parkway  and stop in at a old home site. Fun to see how things where done before cell phones and internet. We have also seen 6 bear since we got here

Skyline Drive Day 5

Day 5 here on the Drive ,  today we saw  a mother and 3 cubs. The cubs where up the tree and then the the mother went to the top. There was a big Bear Jam on the drive lots of people taking pictures. Going back tomorrow to see if we can find then again.

Fall Colors

Enjoying the Fall Colors on Skyline Drive VA.  Things here are changing more every day. Have a great time at Big Meadows Campground. 

Baby Cub

We happen to see this little Bear Cub in the woods today on our day trip. It was rainy and lots of fog so we could not get the best pictures but we did the best we could. The Rangers where telling us that they have seen the most bear this year than they have seen in a while here on the Drive ( Skyline Drive VA. ) Hoping to see more once we get up to Big Meadows Campground and can ride the drive some more. If we get any more pictures will post as soon as we have a good internet connection.

Front Royal RV Campground Review

We have stayed the last two nights at Front Royal RV Campground just outside of Front Royal VA. on RT 340. The road leading into the campground is fairly long and narrow with a few bumps along the way however we did not have any problems getting into the campground. The staff where friendly, the camp store small but seemed to have most of what one might need. The RV sites are not bad, level for the most part. Some are a little close together if you have noisy neighbors. The park was fairly well kept the grass was cut, showers where clean was well as the bath rooms. The pool looked nice and was clean although if was to cold to get in. The daytime temps are in the 50's.  We did enjoy our stay even if it did rain the whole time we where there and would come back again if in the area. I will try to load some picture as soon as we can get a better internet connection. The signal is poor at best here. It seems AT&T has better coverage is this area, and we are on Verizon. Well be moving tomorrow to Big Meadows on Skyline Drive VA. so the signal there will not be much better so will try to update every few days when we come down off the mountain.

Trip update 10/04/2015

Raining for 4 days  will it ever end? We are at Front Royal RV Campground  until tomorrow then we will be at Big Meadows  on Skyline Drive VA. Maybe buy then the sun will be out.