Ron and Thelma and Little Eli

Pretty boring

2012-02-15T20:25:00.000-05:00

We have not done much the last couple of days. Thelma did laundry on Tues and then about 4 we left to have a valentines dinner at Sizzling grill. Great food. Still have some leftovers. This afternoon we took a pontoon ride of the lake here with our friends Art and Judy. Was a nice trip. Sun was going down a little and it was nice and cool riding on the pontoon. We had some leftovers for supper. We only have 2 weeks left here. We will leave on March 1st to start for Tallahassee for the retiree rally. Not sure just where yet. Need to plan that out. Well that is it for tonight later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Our sons blog

2012-02-13T13:21:00.000-05:00

If you want to follow our sons path on his surgery here is his blog. I think it will be interesting to see his point of view of the whole thing.

http://garrethmacleod.blogspot.com/2012/02/t-7-and-counting-heart-cath-day-through.html

Up to 69 here today. We are leaving in a little bit to go to the grocery. Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Were in Fl

2012-02-12T20:57:00.000-05:00

We got here at Saddlebag lake this afternoon about 4. We drove long yesterday and had a shorter day today. It is 42 here now. Sure is a change from when we left here. about week and half ago. Went to bible study tonight and thanked all our friends for all the prayers sent in Gary's behalf. We had to give an update. They were all glad that everything is going great. Tomorrow morning we have coffee clatch. They have a group entertaining before the meeting starts . Think tonight will be a short night. Bout ready for bed now. Need to finish this and then read my other blogs that I follow. Well talk at you later Ron Thelma and Eli who is glad to be back He is not a motel dog.

Macon Ga

2012-02-11T20:51:00.000-05:00

We are in Macon Ga tonight Left around 5:45 this morning. It was 11degrees. That is cold. I had plugged the truck block heater in so it warmed up pretty quick. We stopped in Decatur at Micky D's for breakfast. We had a little snow on the road but it wasn't bad. After it got light we made better time. The truck is filthy. Will have to wash it when we get down to Fl. I have heard that it is cold down there too. We shall see tomorrow. We did 717 miles today. Tomorrow we only have 400 to go tomorrow. Gonna sleep in a little in the morning. Probably till 6. They have breakfast here so that will help. They had cards at the Ga welcome center and got the room for 48 dollars. There was about 4 other people checking in at the same time with the same card. Talked to Gary tonight He is doing good. Slept pretty good last night. Well guess that is it for tonight Tomorrow we will be at the trailer Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Going home today

2012-02-10T11:51:00.000-05:00

Thought I would update now since later we may be busy. Gary gets to go home this afternoon. About three. We are going up to the hospital around 12:30 and eat lunch. The food is good and pretty cheap. You can't eat at a restaurant for what they charge. We will probably head down to Fl tomorrow morning. Right now we are getting a light snow. Just what I wanted. Next update will probably be tomorrow somewhere south of Indiana. Thanks for all the prayers. He still has a way to go. He needs to sleep in a recliner for 60 days as they have a water bed and getting out of it would put to much strain on his breastbone. It needs that long to heal back together That is it from here Later Ron Thelma and Eli

More Progress

2012-02-08T21:51:00.000-05:00

Today they took out the drainage tubes and IVs and also removed bandage from his arm . They took one vein out of it. Big scar. They also had him walking some. Dr is shooting for discharge on Fri. Sure hope so We hope to head back to Fl on Sat. Guess that is it for tonight as that is all we did today. Oh got my prescription filled at Walgreen's this morning Other than that it was hospital day. Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

He has moved

2012-02-07T15:53:00.000-05:00

This morning they moved Gary out of intensive care and down to a room where they can monitor his heart. He wears a little box that sends the signal to the nurses station. He seems to be doing well. We have decided to stay for a few more days. Probably won't start back now till Sat. By then he should be in pretty good shape. He doesn't have much strength yet. But he is young so that really helps. We were up this morning and that is when they moved him. We will go back up later this evening as see him. Thanks again for all the prayers. They sure have helped. That is about it from here. Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

He is doing fine

2012-02-06T20:38:00.000-05:00

Gary came through with flying colors. The surgery took a little over 4 hrs. The Dr came in and said he was a good boy. Everything when really well. We saw him about 2 this afternoon and he had breathing tube in and was awake but didn't have his eyes open. He did nod his head when asked. When we went back at 5 they had the tube out. The nurse said he was doing better that most paitents she has had. We are so thankful for all the prayers that came his way. We appreciate them. They may move him sometime tomorrow. Won't know till then. Keep the prayers going for speedy recovery. You don't expect your children to have this at his age. That is it for tonight It has been a long day. Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Back in Fort Wayne

2012-02-03T21:13:00.000-05:00

we are back in Fort Wayne for a few days. We got a call from our DIL last Sunday night. Our son was having a heart attack. They took him to Parkview. We is having bypass surgery on Monday. We left Fl on Wed and got here on Thurs afternoon about 4. Not too bad a trip Hit rain from Atlanta to Chattanooga. Fog on Thurs morning but the sun burned it off. Will post when it is over. We will stay here a couple of days after the surgery and then head back to Fl and warmer temps. Later All Ron Thelma and Eli

Civil war Skirmish

2012-01-28T21:54:00.000-05:00

We left this morning about 9:30 and headed for the town of Fort Meade. Just on the east side of town is a park. This is where the reenactment was held. We got there and walked around as the battle did not start till 1:30 so we had some time to wait. We ate a taco on fry bread. Probably not the best for us but we split it. It had a lot of stuff on it. We did not bring chairs so we had to stand most of the time. Thelma found a stump to sit on. We have been to other reenactments and this one was pretty small. It is called the battle of Bowlegs Creek. We picked up some literature on the 150 battle of Shiloh which is going to be March 30 - April 1 It is in Tennessee. This might work for us on the way home. Will have to see if I can find parks up that way. Okay here is some pictures

They also had a festival along with this reenactment. They had this clogging group. We watched for a bit and then headed for home. The dog above belonged to a sutler or vendor. They sell stuff. Had quite a few of them Here are the clogging group a couple of pictures One real cutie

Don't know how old she is but she looked like she hadn't been doing it all that long. Tomorrow our friends from Ky are coming over. They are staying at a state park about an hour from here. We went to seem them Wed. Well that is it for tonight Gonna hit the bed early tonight as I think the sun did a job on us. Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

50 years of wedded bliss

2012-01-27T20:38:00.000-05:00

Today Thelma and I celebrated 50 Yrs. I remember the little church we got married in Tipton In. Small wedding but had all our friends there. This noon some friends took us out for lunch. Well really dinner. We had steak and salad bar and a side dish. It was good. Could not eat all of what we got. We did not do anything this evening as we were full. So ate a few left overs from last night. Tomorrow we are going to a civil war reenactment. It is just a little ways from here. I will get some pics of it and post them on here sometime Maybe Sunday. Well not much else. Oh we got a little rain here early this morning. I like when we are laying in bed and you can hear the rain on the roof. We got .25 in of rain. They could use a lot more. Well that is it for tonight Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Couple of busy days

2012-01-26T22:01:00.000-05:00

I am behind a couple of days. Wed. we went to Hillsborro River state park to our friends Jack and Barb. They are from Kentucky. We left a little while after we got there and drove to Lazy Days sales. What a place Never saw anything so big. They give out free lunches. We got on a golf cart and asked they buy to take us out to the Montana trailers. Looked at some of the new ones and also heartland trailers. I don't really like the new ones. They don't have desks in a lot of them. After leaving there we went to plant city to a place that sells produce and strawberries. We got strawberry short cake. Thelma got a big bowl of just plain strawberries. Here is what it looks like Mine is the one with the big glob of whipped cream.

Here is Jack Barb and Thelma . We were so full.

Barb had a boat of Ice Cream with strawberries. We had a great day

Here is a dog that was with his mom and dad waiting in the lobby. Not sure whether they had bought one or having one fixed. May he looked at too many campers.

Then today my sister Shirley came over from Kissimmee. They are over there for a Corvette regional rally. We sat around for a bit and then went to a town south of here called Frostproof. We went to the Frostbite restaurant. Had sandwiches and the Ice Cream. They have Bryers ice cream and it is good. This evening Thelma and I went to a restaurant called Sizzling steak house . We ordered a combo of chicken and ribs. When they brought it out we almost fell on the floor. It had a half of chicken and half slab of ribs. We had a big pan of salad before that and also had a sweet potato. We have lunch for the next couple of days. Tomorrow we are meeting some friends of ours for lunch. Tomorrow is our 50 anniversary. Can't believe it has been that long. Not sure what we will do in the evening. Maybe just hang around here. Well that is it for tonight Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Eli's haircut

2012-01-24T20:19:00.000-05:00

This afternoon we took Eli to a groomer down here. She raises poodles. He looks just great. He started to smell like dog. I didn't want him to feel bad. We have another appt. for the end of Feb. That should last him till we get home in April.
The other day we took our newspapers down to the recycle bin. I caught a couple of birds. Not sure if they are the same or different. One has different color beak.
Here they are

Here is the other one. Click and it will get bigger and you can see the difference

Here is a flower I took the other day at the growers building

Any body know what it is. It sure is pretty Well that is it for tonight Tomorrow we are driving over to Hillsboro River state park to see some friends who are camped over there. Later Ron Thelma and Eli

Memorial Service

2012-01-20T20:39:00.000-05:00

This afternoon we went to a memorial service for a long time FCRV member who passed away last Sunday. He and his wife have attended all 50 campventions. We had a lot of FCRV members there Also neighbors of theirs and members of their church. It was a great service. They showed some photos on the screen that I had sent to his daughter. Afterwards we went to a restaurant to eat. Had a good visit. That is it for today We did not get back till after six. Went up and got the mail. Tomorrow we are going out with some friends for lunch to celebrate Bobs birthday. Not sure how old he is. Think he is younger than us. Well later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Laundry Day

2012-01-18T19:52:00.000-05:00

This morning Thelma did a load of laundry. She used the big one so got all in one. Then this afternoon we went to the Camping world store to see about ordering a fender for the Montana. They guy said he would have to call Keystone and see if we could just get one or have to buy two. One for each side. He still has not called back. Found out yesterday that I need to get a prescription from our Dr. in Fort Wayne for my test strips and lancets for DB testing. So will do that in another week or so. I have enough for 100 days so no biggie. Yesterday there was a plane spraying the orange groves behind us. I got one picture . He was so low and so fast. Here is a couple The one you can just see the plane behind the trees.

Then today I took some of the orange juice plant here with all the truck loaded with oranges. They bring them in and then pick up an empty and off they go. We are surrounded by the groves. Here is a some shots of that

Well not sure what tomorrow will bring. Nothing planned at the moment. That is it for tonight Oh we got a little rain this evening. First since we have been here. They need it as it is really dry.
Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Sunday

2012-01-15T20:06:00.000-05:00

This morning we went to the Lutheran Church here in Lake Wales. Their pastor is having some medical problems and so they had a visiting pastor. I was a little worried as he looked to be about 80. Needed help to get up to the alter. But when it came time for his sermon we were surprised. He was really good. You just can't tell by looks. We also went to Communion. We will go back again next week. Talked to the couple in front of us and they are from this park also. They asked if anyone was new here Quite a few stood up. We stood and introduced ourselves as being from Fort Wayne. After the service as we were walking out a lady caught up with us and said they were from Fort Wayne also. Didn't get to talk much Maybe next week. After church we went to a small restaurant. Had good food. This evening we went to bible study We have been going on Sun evening since we got here. Enjoy it. Well guess that's it for today. Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Down to hospital

2012-01-14T22:24:00.000-05:00

This afternoon we went with another couple down to the hospital. Boy what a difference a few days make. He is doing so much better. Sitting in chair and did some walking today. He will go to rehab next week for some therapy. We were so glad that he is doing so much better. They had him in ICU for a while on a ventilator and heart monitor. The surgeon that came in was really upset. Think he straightened them out. We stopped at a little restaurant on the way home. Had a Cuban sandwich. It was good. Well that is it for tonight. About time for bed.. Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Laid back day

2012-01-13T20:58:00.000-05:00

We did not do much of anything today. They are paving the road across from us so I watched them a little. Then this afternoon we went with our friends to the mall. Didn't see it all Stopped at the Hallmark shop. Bought some stuff at 75% off. Good buys. Then on the way home we went to Woody's BBQ . We order a feast for four. It had BBQ chicken, ribs and pork. Also FF cole slaw, and Baked beans. We each brought something home for tomorrow. Will probably go back there again. They also have all you can eat chicken for 599.. That is a good deal. We then came home. The little boy was glad to see us. That is Eli the poodle. He is laying by Thelma now. Think we might go to see our friend tomorrow. They were moving him today so we didn't go. He is doing a lot better. Well that is it for tonight Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Laundry Day

2012-01-12T19:50:00.000-05:00

Today was laundry day. Thelma did one load that she couldn't do earlier. We then drove to a camping store. I was looking for a water hose about 4 ft long to go from the filter to the trailer. He didn't have any. Could order it. Might go to camping world a little ways west. Not sure how far it is. The friend of ours who is in the hospital is doing better. The surgeon said he didn't need surgery so that is good. Not sure when he will come home. Well guess that is for tonight Not sure what we are doing tomorrow. Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Another nice day

2012-01-09T22:05:00.000-05:00

We had another great day today. This is what we came down here for. This morning we had the coffee klatch where you find out what all is going on this week here. They had a guy from Lowory organs demonstarting their organs. I just loved it. Sounded like a whole orchastra playing. We then came back andate lunch. and sat outside for a bit. Eli wanted to go out so got his chair out and we sat in the shade of the trailer. He was happy . About 2 I went down and got our mail. Got some more. Then about 3:30 we rode with some friends down to Sebring to see a friend who is in the hospital. He is haveing trouble with his back. Seems like some discs are bad. He is on pain meds but they need to get it regulated. He can not move at all. We then went to a buffet to eat. Hope it didn't do too much damage. I got a couple of pictures of Sand cranes this morning Here they are and also a picture of our lot.

The golf cart is our neighbors. They told us we could us it anytime we want. Now that is nice neighbors. Well that is it for tonight. Think tomorrow is going to be laundry day. I will us the golf cart to take Thelma up the road a bit to Washers and dryers. Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

A beautiful day

2012-01-08T21:11:00.000-05:00

This morning we went to church here at the park. A nice sermon. The minister is pretty good at preaching. We came back and ate lunch and about 3:30 Thelma and I went to the pool. Nice ! Not sure how warm the water was but it felt really good. Then this evening we went to a bible class. Shirley the town is only about 5 or so miles where the Wal Mart is. There is also a mall a little farther away. We will go one of these days and see where everything is. Tomorrow morning we have what they call coffee clatch. You can get coffee and rolls Thelma and I split a roll. Well guess that is it for tonight Not sure what else we will do tomorrow. Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Moving day

2012-01-07T20:09:00.000-05:00

Well This morning we went to the club house for breakfast. They had sausage, scrambled eggs pancakes biscuits and gravy and coffee. It was pretty good. This afternoon I moved the trailer back about 4 feet. I think. It sure makes a difference. Now have a lot of room in front to park the truck in front. Tomorrow morning we are going to church here as we have not gone into town to find the Lutheran one yet. We will start doing a little checking out things next week. We know where Walmart and Publix is. Thelma went up to the pool today with a friend of ours to exercise in the pool. She might go again tomorrow. I might even venture up there. The pool is heated so should be pretty good. Well guess that's all for tonight Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Eating out

2012-01-06T21:22:00.000-05:00

This morning Thelma and I got up and went down the road a bit to a restaurant for breakfast. Pretty good and not to expensive. Only thing is we are used to getting our coffee included with our breakfast at Halls in Ft Wayne . Not here. Then this evening we went to another restaurant for dinner. Thelma had chopped steak and I had catfish filet's. Ordered the 3 piece one. Could have got by with 2. Brought one home. Tomorrow morning they are having breakfast here at the clubhouse. Got ticket last Sunday. Will see how good it is. I want to move the trailer back some. Might do that tomorrow. Won't take long. I should have put it back farther when we came in. Not much else new. Think next week we are going to do a little sightseeing. Guess that's it for tonight Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Not much going on

2012-01-04T22:31:00.000-05:00

Today was a kinda laid back day. Thelma Eli and I took the golf cart and drove around the park. Can;t believe how big this place is. We still have not seen it all. This evening I went up and played euchre. Didn't do to bad. Guess that is it for tonight Later Ron Thelma and Eli

What is going on

2012-01-03T21:38:00.000-05:00

Hey Mr weather man I came to Florida for some warm weather not this 30 and 20 degree stuff. They are saying a hard freeze warning tonight here. The orange growers are getting ready to spray the trees if it gets to cold. There is a grove right behind us but don't know if they will spray or not. These are juice oranges. Right down the road is a plant with trailer upon trailer filled with them. Today Thelma did laundry and then we went and got our pass at the office. They put it on the window and when you pull up to the gate it opens. Like magic. This afternoon the neighbor guy knocked on the door and said we can use their golf cart anytime we want if they aren't using it. He is not feeling well. Has back pain. He looked like he is older than 72. It will be nice to have that. We can drive around and look at all the homes here. I walked to the post office here this afternoon. We got the letter from the PO that are mail will be forwarded to here. Probably another couple of days for it to get here. Well that is it for today. Real exciting Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Another nice day

2012-01-02T18:53:00.000-05:00

Today was the last nice day for about 4 days. We are getting a cold front coming in tomorrow. Going down to the upper 30s tonight and lower 30s tomorrow night. Then gradually warm up to the 70s by the weekend. This morning Thelma and I went to the coffee klatch. This is where you find out what all is going on the next week. We got tickets for a breakfast next Sat morning. Think the shuffleboard group is putting it on. Then this afternoon we went to Wall mart. It is a pretty big one. Didn't have diesel fuel though. Need to find out where to get it. Tomorrow we are going to do laundry. Got a bunch. Some we brought from Ft Wayne. Well that is it for tonight I have some pictures I will put on here in the next couple of days Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Beautiful day

2012-01-01T20:29:00.000-05:00

Well This was our first full day. Got up this morning and fixed breakfast. Then went to church here at the resort. Nice sermon. A little long but good. Then after lunch Bob and Carol came down and we sat outside and visited. Boy that is nice. It was in the high 70s today. Later this week we are only gong to get into the high 50s that will be not so good. Tonight Thelma and I went to a Bible class. Carol does it. It was pretty good. Not many there. Well guess that is it for tonight I am sitting at the computer and drinking a Coors Light. Later Ron Thelma and Eli

In Saddlebag lake resort

2011-12-31T19:57:00.000-05:00

We got here about 2:30 this afternoon. Got lot of the trailer set up. Still have some to do tomorrow. We had a little accident this morning. I thought I had the trailer hooked up. Not sure what happened but when I went to pull forward the trailer dropped on the grill. Kinda messed up the lid of the grill but think it save the bed. I think maybe I had the trailer to high and didn't check it like I normally do. Old age maybe. We have had beautiful weather all the way down here. It was in the high 70s today. It is still 61 at 8:00. We will go to church here tomorrow and then during the week find the Lutheran church here. Also find the
Walmart. Not sure if we will see midnight or not. We are pretty tired from all the travel.
Tomorrow will finish up getting the rest of the stuff set up.
Well Happy New Year to all our friends and family that follow our blog. Hope 2012 brings everyone peace and happiness. Ron Thelma and Eli

Florida

2011-12-30T19:56:00.000-05:00

We are in Lake City Fl tonight Passport campground. Cable full hookups. We slept in this morning. Got started about 10 I guess. Stopped at a place off 75 that was in the next exit book. They did not have Goodrich tires but bought a used one for 45. Will probably wait till we get home unless I can find a dealer that handles Goodrich down here somewhere. The one that is on the trailer now is one of the original ones I think. So if we can find a dealer will trade that one in. Tonight Thelma and I used our gift card to Cracker Barrel that our Granddaughter gave us for Christmas. Thanks Kristin. We are now settled in for the night. Thelma is watching TV while I use the puter. We are going to try and start fairly early tomorrow and get to Lake Wales early enough to set up. Then have to put stuff out . Sure will be nice not to have set up every day. Well that is it tonight. Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Georgia tonight

2011-12-29T20:43:00.000-05:00

Well we made it to Georgia. Took a little longer than planned. I miss a turn around Atlanta and the GPS backtracked us and then when going around Atlanta we had a blowout on the trailer. I must have hit something as it went right now. Took me 35 minutes to change it. Luckily it was on the right side a s the traffic was terrible and people don't move over at all. Tomorrow we are going to try and find a tire. The lady here at the campground is going to give me some phone numbers to call. She said there is a couple of places about 5 miles south. Also going to have one propane tank refilled. Last night it was cold and the furnace ran quite a bit. Even had two electric heaters running. It is 50 here right now. Better than last night. This is a nice campground. It is PA or it would be expensive otherwise. Guess that's it for tonight Tomorrow will be a shorter drive which will be good. Then on Sat we get to our home for the next two months. Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

We got out of town

2011-12-28T19:28:00.000-05:00

We got up at 5 this morning. Left the house at 6 and went to Micky D's for breakfast. Left there at 6:30. Stopped about 4 times on the way here. It is cool here. 41. Supposed to get down to the high 20s tonight. Tomorrow we head to Ga, Elko to be exact. Should be down where we are staying on Sat. Thelma is reading and Eli is laying beside her. Guess that is it for tonight. Oh we are staying at the escapees park in Haskel, Tn. Later Ron Thelma and Eli

We didn't

2011-12-27T14:01:00.000-05:00

When we got up at 5 this morning it was snowing pretty good. so decided to wait till tomorrow. I think we probably could have gone as the snow was wet and the roads looked good. Just not sure what we would have run into going south. We now will leave tomorrow Hope to make it to Tn by tomorrow night Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Will we or will we not

2011-12-26T22:05:00.000-05:00

We had hoped to leave in the morning but they are predicting 2 -4 inches of that white stuff. Guess we will have to wait and see. I have the alarm set for 5 hoping if we can go we can leave by 6.. Got some things to do before we leave unplug stuff and turn other things of. We set our heat at 50. We have hot water heat so can't shut the water off completely. If they had predicted this much snow last week we would have been ready to go this morning. We did not finish packing until this afternoon. Well about time to hit the sack. 5 will come early. Not sure where this will come from tomorrow. Later Ron Thelma and Eli

Merry Christmas

2011-12-25T22:11:00.000-05:00

We had our Christmas last night. Gary and Family came to our house about 4:30 We had ham, sweet potatoes, Au gratin potatoes green bean casserole Cherry pie pumpkin pie. We then went to 7:00 service at church. Great service with carols and readings. Church was really full. Had three stations for Communion. Today Thelma and I worked on getting the trailer packed. I never got on the computer at all yesterday. We have to get out the cans and stuff for the fridge tomorrow. Gary is coming out to help as he has next week off. That is it for tonight Later Ron Thelma and Eli

update on trailer

2011-12-18T20:20:00.000-05:00

Well I got the pipe turned finally. I had to cut both of the pipes and then pull hard to get a rubber coupling between them Took about two hours. Luckily the sun was shining and it got up to around 40. I had put the rooms out and Thelma was working on clothes to take out that we don't use very often. We had them put in a new kitchen faucet. Thelma took off the cover of the sink and was she Peeood. I was madder than that . They had left bolts laying in the sink other parts that they didn't use or were from the old one. Then she looked under the sink. That was a mess. They had taken a towel that we keep under there to put the toaster oven on and put it upstairs to dry. It was wet. Not sure how they did that. She got it all mopped up and everything put away right;
Tomorrow when I call them I am going to tell my part and let her tell them what she thinks.
We had this done at Walnut Ridge at New Castle, In. Never again. I am going to [post on the Montana forum and tell them what happened. I still have some rearranging to do in the basement It is a mess from where they moved stuff. But we will survive. Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Not one of the better days

2011-12-17T22:16:00.000-05:00

Yesterday we finally got our camper back After a month of them having it down there. That is just plain crazy. They checked the brakes and redid bearings. Also had to put a new holding tank in the grey tank for the bathroom. They had to do some revamping to get the fittings hooked up. I could see in the basement that they added a couple of elbows Well when we got home I backed the trailer in the driveway and caught the cable for TV and tore it out of the siding . Did not lose cable but it is hanging low. It was caught on top of trailer so got out ladder and put up against the side. Got up and it was caught on the vent pipe. I have a rotating venturi on top. When they hooked up the pipes down below. they got the pipe turned and now the TV antenna won't go up. I called down there this morning but the service department was closed. This is the second time that they have screwed up something when I had them work on it. So not I have to figure out which one of the two pipes it is and cut it and then put a rubber coupler between them and get it turned. Only have a few days to get this done.

Then this afternoon my Boilers lost at the last second. They stuck the second half. Not sure what was wrong with them. Then the Irish let me down and lost to you know who. So it was not a real good day for us. Tomorrow I hope to get out and work on the pipe. Have to find my Sazall first. Think I know were it is but haven't used it in a while. Well that is enough griping for today. Not long now till we leave for the sunny south. Will be in Lake Wales Fl. Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Info

2011-12-06T22:08:00.000-05:00

SD is sugar diabetes. I found last winter while in Texas that I had it. The a1c is a three month blood test that tells how you sugar has been for the last three months. They want it below 7. So I have been a good boy. It helps that my wife has it also so that helps with what we eat. Sometimes it is hard. I sure would like an apple fritter once in a while. Thats it Ron Thelma and Eli

Dr visit

2011-12-06T20:51:00.000-05:00

Went to the Dr yesterday afternoon for my 6 month check. He said yes you are doing good. My a1c is 6.2 which is really good. Last year when I first found out that I had SD it was 11. something. My cholesterol is way down too. Can't remember what it was but it is really good too. So I was pleased. I had seemed to be high the last couple of weeks but he said that is why they do the 3 month thing. When we get to warmer weather where I can get out and walk it should help. Not sure exactly when we will leave but want to get down to Lake Wales a least a couple of days before the new year if the weather cooperates. That is the problem with leaving this late. Well that is it for tonight later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Rain and Snow

2011-11-29T22:22:00.000-05:00

Hey what is with this weather. First rain. They said we broke the record for rain set in 1919. We had 2 and1/4 in today. Then this afternoon it started snowing. I can't wait till we head south. Will be right after Christmas. I took a few pictures so here they are

Anybody for a swim. Lot of water on top. It ran over the other day

The truck is ready to head south too. It was lubed and oil changed last week. Now just have to get the trailer back Getting brakes checked and bearings greased.

Here is the front yard with the little pile of leaves that I vacumed last week. Glad that I got that done. Well that is that for tonight. Tomorrow I need to go get my new lenses for my glasses. Also need to get our new drivers licenses. We are both due by next year. Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Exppensive car

2011-11-25T21:31:00.000-05:00

On Tues the Saturn started acting up. Security light started flashing and engine light came on Wipers were on intermittent but went all the time sometimes. So today it went to gm dealer at Decatur. vcm module was bad. Let me tell you those things are $$$$$$$$ Labor is not cheap either. It is mounted up under the dash behind the radio. It controls all the stuff inside the car. Like door locks wipers and what all. We got new remotes for the car. This afternoon I finished up the leaves. Only two loads this time. Glad that is done. It was a nice day to do it. Think it got up to 59 this afternoon. Rain coming in tomorrow afternoon late. Guess that is it for now. Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Happy Thanksgiving

2011-11-23T21:59:00.000-05:00

Happy Thanksgiving to all my readers. We went to church this evening. Great service. Not all that many there but i would say about 200 or so. Today I went to the eye doctor. My cataracts are not all that bad yet. I do have wrinkles on my macula I think he said Only in the left one. He said that is unusual. My left one is worse for as far as 20-30 or whatever . I think the left one is 20 40 and right one is 20 30. Glasses will be in next week. Still waiting on one phone call as to where we will go in Florida. Should decide by Saturday. Need to get that done pretty soon. Well that is it for tonight Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Almost turkey day

2011-11-20T20:46:00.000-05:00

Yesterday we went out to Bruegaman lumber for a Amish benefit. They had pies and homemade bread and grilled chicken dinners. We had ours last night after getting home form church. They started cooking the pies at 3:30 in the morning. Today we went out to Bescanson church for their annual turkey dinner. They had Turkey ham dressing, Mashed taters green beans cranberry salad pies and beer or coffee. We met
Gene and Sylvia there. Had a nice visit. Later this afternoon I started on the leaves again. We have one more week before they pick up again. I got one load and have some more in the trailer. Hope to finish up tomorrow. Thelma had eye appt tomorrow afternoon and Tues Eli gets groomed and we get tires on the front of the Vue and Wed I have eye appt. Boy busy week. Last week we took the trailer to New Castle to have the brakes and bearings done. Also going to try and get a new faucet in the kitchen. Well guess that's it for now. Later Ron Thelma and Eli

Our trick or treater

2011-11-01T22:15:00.000-04:00

Have you anything for me. Sure hope so

It has a hood with it but he won't leave it on First thing he does is shake and it comes off his head

Thats it for tonight Got a lot of leaves up today. Still lot to come down. Later all Ron Thelma and Eli the bumble bee

Were Home

2011-10-23T21:58:00.000-04:00

We got home around 3 this afternoon. Made a couple of stops on the way. One was arbys. Eli likes roast beef. I did not get a picture of Eli yet. Will take one later this week and post it. I was going to do when we got back to the camper but did something else and it flew by the way. Here are a few that I took. I will upload the rest later this week and put a link on here.

This is one of the dogs. She loved playing in the leaves. Was so funny.

Here is the young ones dressed up for their parade. They were cute.

Here is one of the decorated pumpkins. Not as many this year as others

Here is the winning decorated trailer. They spent half a day doing it. They won 25 dollars. Probably got 100 or more invested

Okay that is it for tonight Thelma has labs tomorrow Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Busy day

2011-10-22T22:36:00.000-04:00

We were kept busy today. It is now 10:30 and I am about ready for bed. I will post some pictures tomorrow night after we get home. We have church in the morning and then will put away the decorations we have out and get everything else packed up and head home. This is it for this year. Darn. Sure has been a good year camping with our friends in Indiana and Ohio. Today was a beautiful day. The kids did trick or treat this afternoon and also had their contest. They had a pet parade this morning. Thelma put Eli in and he got a blue ribbon. Only 4 dogs in it. If there had been more we would not have put him in it . He was real good.That's it for tonight Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Right weekend

2011-10-21T16:13:00.000-04:00

WE arrived today about 12:00. There are quite a few of us here already. Those that have to work yet will be here later. Not sure how many are here Will find out later this evening. Nothing is going on till this evening for hospitality. It starts at eight. We will probably go out to the airport for supper later. We used to eat out there at least once a week when we lived here for 14 yrs. Tomorrow is a pretty full agenda. Games and trick or treat. Judging for costumes and evening meal. Well that's it for today Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Home already

2011-10-13T22:57:00.000-04:00

How do you know your getting old. When you put down the wrong weekend for a campout. I had put down this weekend for the Halloween campout over in Ohio. We got there this afternoon and saw a sign at the entrance to the fairground about a dog show. Thought oh oh. We don't camp there when they are there. Sure enough when we got on the grounds I went to where I wanted to park. There was no other campers there. There was the grounds guy who was blowing leaves off the road. Talked to him he said you here for the dog show Nope. Is there camping group coming in. Not till next weekend. So we turned around and came home. Don't have the camper unhooked yet. It was dark by the time we got back from grabbing a bite to eat . Will unhook in morning and get some stuff out for the week. Will try again next week Well that is it for tonight Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Leaving tomorrow

2011-10-12T21:57:00.000-04:00

We will be leaving sometime tomorrow for Ohio. This is just a weekend thing. We are going in a day early. This is a halloween campout with the Ohio FCRV group. We always enjoy camping with them. We try and make as many of theirs that we can each year. Tonight we went out to our local campground and visited with our friends from Ky and also a good friend that spends his time either here or TX. We will be leaving on MOnday to head down that way. He will be in the campground that we stayed at last year. In fact the same lot. It was good visiting with him. Need to do it more next year. We were in a camping club here in the fort together. In fact were charter members. Well that is it for tonight More from Ohio tomorrow. Later Ron Thelma and Eli

Fall work

2011-10-06T21:40:00.000-04:00

We have been busy the last few days. Trying to get things ready for winter. I worked on the pool yesterday and again today. Trying to get it clear and vacuumed. Hoping to get the cover on Sunday. We went out to our local campground where some friends are staying for a couple of weeks. Had campfire both nights. We stayed home this evening Today we did some shopping. Got fuel in the truck this morning and then took the car. It was 3;08 with my walmart card. This afternoon it was 3:28 with the card. Went up 20 cents in about 5 hours. Now that is a bunch of bull. And that is putting it nicely. Well that is it for tonight. We have one more weekend to go camping and then done till we head south right after Christmas. Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

We are home

2011-10-03T22:54:00.000-04:00

We arrived home about 5:30 or so. Had to make two tries to get backed in. I have to hit the driveway just right or can't make it in without hitting the mailboxes. They replaced the landing jack after they found it. They had forgotten that we had ordered it and it was in the special order place. They could not find a hydraulic leak. They think we got air in the lines when we were sitting with front so high at Johnson County park. They worked good for them. Tomorrow we will get some of the stuff out and I will try them. They think we have a leak on the rear holding tank. It is the kitchen one. Wouldn't be surprised. We will take it back later in Oct or Nov to have that checked and also have them work on the brakes. Want them replaced before we head south. Well we have a lot to do this next couple of weeks before we hit the road for a four day weekend. You can have them when you are retired Right ? That is it for tonight. Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Trailer Dealer Campground

2011-10-02T20:25:00.000-04:00

We are at Walnut Ridge campground for work on the trailer tomorrow. We shall see how they do. If it is crappy I will post on the Montana owners website. We have a new landing jack to be put on Also we have a hydraulic leak on the living room slide. They said they could fix it too tomorrow. Hope we don't have to spend the whole day here. This morning we went to get breakfast at McDonald's. I had to scrape ice off the windshield. Glad I had a scraper in the back seat. After the board meeting we were going with another two couples to get something to eat. One guy had left his keys in his truck and it wasn't turned all the way off. It drained the battery. So his clicker to open it wouldn't work. Had the police come and they got the hood handle to pull the hood latch and we got the hood open. Finally got it started and he left it run while we went to eat. The cop told him not to leave his keys in it. Evidently they have had some problems there. Well Think I will get off and put this away. We need to get up as our appointment is at 9:00 in the morning. We will then go and get breakfast and loaf till they get done. Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Tomorrow is leaving day

2011-10-01T21:50:00.000-04:00

In the morning we have Church at 9 and then right after that we have a board meeting and then we will hook up and leave for New Castle. Stay there Sun night and on Monday we have appointment to have our right landing leg replaced and also to have a hydraulic hose fixed for the living room slide. It will go out but not in so have to get a couple of guys to help push it in. The alpacas Thelma was feeding are the mothers. The babies are still feeding from mom. They are still a little shy of humans. They were so much fun.We might do it again in a couple of years. If we have enough new people next year we might do it then. Hope to get home Monday afternoon. I need to get some work done around the house before it freezes. Clean the pool and get it covered and get A/Cs out of the windows. We have one more campout yet . That will be at Urbana Ohio for a Halloween campout. It is in two weeks. That will be it for this year till we leave for Florida. Well that is it for tonight. Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

It's over

2011-09-29T21:21:00.000-04:00

Today was the last day of the retiree rally. We had a ball. This morning we had the breakfast at 8. I was up at 5:30 to get the building unlocked. At 11 we had our business meeting. We elected two new officers. At 1:30 we went on the alpaca tour Here are a few of the pictures. They are sooooo cute. They make a little mewling sound.

The last one is Thelma feeding one of them. They some feed in cups. Talk about being pushy. They would push each other out of the way.
This last one is the group photo that we took at 4:00

After the photo we had ice cream. They played some kind of bingo this evening but I worked on the pictures. Tomorrow morning Thelma and I will go to the laundry and do some before we head home. That way we don't have so much to do. Well that is it for tonight.Oh a bunch of us went out to the restaurant we went to the other night and about filled the place. I think the locals didn't appreciate us Tough. We brought money. Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Only one more day left

2011-09-28T22:15:00.000-04:00

Tomorrow is the last day of this rally We will stay here for the weekend campout. Today we played games and had our potluck supper. Too much good food. Tomorrow morning the men are fixing breakfast for the ladies. Then a general membership meeting. Election of officers. In the afternoon a tour of an alpaca farm. That should be interesting. 25 of us going. I will try and get some pictures of that on here sometime before the week is over. Then later we have ice cream and take a group photo. I also do that. Well that is it for tonight Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

A long day

2011-09-27T22:01:00.000-04:00

Today was a long day. I was up at 7:30 to go up and make coffee. Tomorrow I will go up and turn the pots on and then go back to bed for a bit. We are invited to some friends for breakfast. Biscuits and Gravy Yum Yum. To Jim and Sandie. Welcome. We belong to a group called Family Campers and RVers. It was called NCHA years ago but they changed the name in the 90's. We did not belong then We started a club back in 1968. Then parked our trailer at a lake for a few years. After I retired we joined again and started camping. Check out the web site FCRV.Org. I made the coffee pots ready tonight so that will be ready in the morning. Tomorrow is another busy day. Games and a potluck in the evening with meat furnished. This is a retiree campout. On the weekend the working people will come in and join the rest of us. It has been a little cool here but not bad. Well guess that's it for tonight So from Nashville, In night all Later Ron Thelma and Eli

Nashville In

2011-09-26T22:23:00.000-04:00

We are set up here at the fairgrounds in Nashville. We have 18 units in here tonight. Will get more tomorrow morning. Tonight we went out to eat. Our international retiree King and Queen are here. Thelma and I paid for their meal. About 6 others joined us. We had a great time. Tomorrow morning I need to go up to the building and get the coffee made. Also make tea and lemonade. Tomorrow evening we will have a soup supper Chili That should be good. It was a nice day. Sunny with a few clouds but it has cooled off tonight. Well that is it for tonight. Will try and blog every night maybe even put a few pictures on here. Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Johnson County Park

2011-09-25T17:04:00.000-04:00

We moved this morning to Johnson County park for tonight. Thelma and I will go into the fairgrounds in Nashville in the morning. A couple of others will follow us. We had rain most of the way here. It was only 26 miles but seemed a lot longer. Got set up in some sprinkles. I had to change shoes socks and pants as I was so wet. Just sitting around now watching TV and computer stuff. Thought I would do the blog now. It is 58 here but feels colder due to rain. Well that is it for now Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Couple more days

2011-09-23T22:14:00.000-04:00

We only have two more days here. Tomorrow and Sun. We will leave here right after church Sun morning. Not sure exactly how soon. Need to get packed up. Will do some of that Sat afternoon. We went out for supper with Bob and Carol tonight. Had fish. Not all you can eat. Just a meal. We were so full that could not eat anymore. Had some good entertainment tonight One more night of it. Tomorrow is bluegrass. They are having biscuit sandwiches in the morning. So will probably go get them tomorrow morning and bring them back here. Well that is it for tonight Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

A rainy day

2011-09-19T21:59:00.000-04:00

Today started out gloomy and stayed that way till about 11:30 and then the rain came. They had the horse races in the rain. Had seventeen races. They got them done pretty quick though. Picked a few winners Then Thelma and I went to Wal Mart and got some groceries, That is about it for today. Oh payed for our rally here this week. Well later all Ron Thelma and Eli

We moved

2011-09-18T22:12:00.000-04:00

We had to move from the spot we were in as the good SAM people came in this afternoon. They weren't supposed to come in till tomorrow but they came in anyway. We moved around 5:30 or so. It is raining now Not real hard but a light rain. The festival is over. They had a pretty good day. It was not quite as sunny as yesterday. Thelma and I went to Grandmas for breakfast and then went to St Marks Lutheran Church Pretty good sermon. They are a very small church Only had 42 last week. I think about 30 some today. Not all that friendly. Their regular pastor had surgery this week so they had a sub. Tomorrow I have to get the jacks set and awning out. Hope it does not rain They have harness races tomorrow and Tues. Should be fun. The samboree starts on Wed. Well guess that's it for tonight later all
Ron Thelma and Eli

A great day

2011-09-17T21:16:00.000-04:00

Today was a beautiful day for the Pioneer Festival. It was sunny and warm. In fact it got pretty warm this afternoon. I took a bunch of pictures Will put them up on my website in a few days. Want to go to MC
Donald's and use their wifi to upload them I will put a few on tonight.

This little miniature horse was so cute. He just stood around all day and ate. Mostly the grass in the pen. This was the calf's food that he was into. The calf did not get to stay in the pen for long He tried to jump the fence and get out so they put him in the trailer.

Here is smoked beef jerky. They have a fire on the other side of the box and smoke from it comes in here and smokes this meat. He marinates it with a recipe and then you can sample the finished product. Was really good.

This is our friend Carol who taught school for a couple of hours. She will do it again tomorrow for a couple of more. She substitutes here at the local schools.

Making cider . They are pouring the cider in a gal jug. Will have to sample it tomorrow. It runs from 12 to 4 tomorrow. Thelma and I are going to the Lutheran church here in the morning. 10:30 is all they have. Wish they had Sat night. We are spoiled. Well that is it for tonight Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Bueatiful Day

2011-09-15T21:51:00.000-04:00

Today was a great day Nice and sunny. They are starting to set up for the Pioneer Festival. I took a few pictures They put up some buildings that they don't go into they have the 4 sides and roof Here is it laying on the ground and then when they are putting it together

Here is it put together

There are about 4 of these around here. Not sure what all they will be used for. There is a cabin here that is of a man's family that served as V Pres under grover Clevland

Here is the plaque for it

Well that is for tonight Spent a lot of time outside today and the air really makes us tired. Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Shelbyville, In

2011-09-14T20:11:00.000-04:00

We arrived here about noon today. Carol was working at a school She substitutes when they need here which I think is all this week. We had left the trailer at tipton so it wasn't all that far here. It is raining now. Not hard just a lite rain. There is a pioneer festival this weekend and then next week starting on Wed is a Samboree. I think we will enjoy the pioneer thing It sounds like fun. We will have a front row view of it as we are sitting right across the road from all the activities. We could have stayed a few more days in Tipton I guess but I think we wore out our welcome. We will just relax here for the next couple of days and then things get busy. We will have to move from this spot on Mon morning since the people from the samboree will come in. Well that is it for tonight. No Thelma does not have problems when we go to Sat night church. I think it is the not eating enough before taking the pills Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Leaving for Shelbyville in morning

2011-09-13T22:11:00.000-04:00

We got back here to Tipton about 2 this afternoon. Had Violet and Sherryl out for supper. I did hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill Pretty good. Tomorrow we leave here and go to Shelbyville for about a week and half. Then down to Brown County for retiree rally. That's about it for tonight. We got a lot down the two days we were home. Later Ron Thelma and Eli

In the fort for a day or two

2011-09-12T21:14:00.000-04:00

We came in this morning and Thelma started on laundry right away. This afternoon I cut the grass. This evening we went to nine mile . We were almost finished and Gene and Sylvia came in so then went down to their house for a bit. Thelma is doing okay. We are pretty sure that she did not eat enough for breakfast and her BS bottomed out. As soon as she got some coke in her she started feeling better We will leave here tomorrow and head back to Tipton till Wed and then head to Shelbyville for a week and half and then to brown county. Boy fall is going to be here before we know it. Well that is it for tonight Thanks for the info Bob. Not sure yet what we are going to do. Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Going home tomorrow

2011-09-11T21:35:00.000-04:00

Tomorrow we are going home for a couple of days. Leaving the trailer here. Doing laundry and picking up mail. Last night I went to the tractor pull it was pretty good. It only cost 5$ That ain't bad. This morning we went to church. Thelma didn't eat enough breakfast I guess. She got to feeling hot in church and got up to go out and almost completely passed out. We got her up and out into the hallway and she went down again. A lady that is a nurse came out and told her to sit still. Someone called 911. The lady told someone to get her a coke from the kitchen . That seemed to help. The medics got there and check her blood. it was 132 so that had come up. Here BP and heart rate were okay two. We came home after church and she ate some cereal. For lunch we went to the Pizza Shack She ate good. So did I We won't be back here till spring if then. Not sure if we are coming down next year for the festival or not. I wasn't real pleased the way it went this year. The pull last night was the best. I had better company there from some other campers than people I know., The people at church this morning were great. Thelma was embarrassed. This has happened a couple of other times but not where she went down. And it has always been in church. Well we will leave here Wed morning for shelbyville. Should have a good time there. Our nephew stopped out this afternoon on his bike. Had a good visit with him. At least he wears a helmet. Smart man Well that's it for tonight Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Last day of pork day

2011-09-10T18:37:00.000-04:00

This morning we met Sherryl and Violet at McDs for breakfast and then we came back and let Eli out. This afternoon was the big parade. Was pretty good. Not sure if it was as big as other years or not. I am heading across the road for a tractor pull. Looks like they are having some of everything. Haven't been to one for a long time. Might be fun. Will take the camera. My Verizon is slow here. They are putting up a new tower here so maybe next year if we are here it will be faster. Today I checked it once and dial up was faster than me. I think it is faster now. Maybe there were more on it yesterday. Well that is it for tonight. Tomorrow we are going to church and out to lunch. Not sure what we will do after that. Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Breakfast this morning

2011-09-09T21:00:00.000-04:00

This morning we went up to the big tent for all you could eat breakfast. Pork sausage, pancakes, scrambled eggs, orange juice and coffee. I only could eat three pancakes and two sausages. I had to tell Thelma and Sherryl when we had almost finished breakfast that it was my birthday. They had forgotten. boy that is bad This evening we went to a Mexican restaurant here in town. Tomorrow we will do the pork chop thing. Also Tomorrow afternoon is the big parade. It is always a good one. Today was rain free. Thelma and I went up town to see the commercial area. Looked at getting Dish network or Direct If any of you have one of these let us know what you think. The dish is cheaper if you don't want the football thing. I don't care. Well that is it for tonight Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Tipton, In

2011-09-08T21:29:00.000-04:00

We are in Tipton for the pork festival. Will be here till Monday morning. We got here this morning and set up. It quit raining for about an hour and we got set up. We then drove to New Castle In to the Montana dealer. Needed a part and also ordered a new landing leg. The right one has been giving us trouble. So they will put a new one on the 3rd of Oct when we are on our way home from Brown County. They sure are expensive. We went out tonight with Violet and Sherryl to a restaurant down in Cicero. Had Swiss steak It was good. The Quaker place is on Coliseum across from the ford dealer next to Olive Garden. It is in the old Don Pablo's They have a little bit of everything. Specialty is wings. I had a hamburger that was probably 1/2 lb. It was pretty good. Guess that's it for tonight Hope tomorrow is drier. I know they need rain but wait till Monday. Later Ron Thelma and Eli

Home

2011-09-05T22:31:00.000-04:00

Well we are home. Got home about 1:00 or so this afternoon. Sure was cool this morning I even put on long pants. and a jacket. The group served breakfast this morning of Pancakes and sausage. When we got home warmed up hamburgers from yesterday and then unhooked the trailer. Am about to hit the bed as Eli has haircut in the morning and she will be here at 7:30 to get him. Need to go get fuel for the truck tomorrow and make a few phone calls for campgrounds. Then repack some clothes stop the mail and paper. Well that is about it tonight. Oh we went out with Gary;s to eat for my birthday as we will not be home next weekend. Went to Quaker steak and lube. New here in town. We ate at one in Concord NC this summer It was pretty good. Not as good as the NC one.At least we didn't think so. Okay Later Ron Thelma and Eli

Almost over

2011-09-04T20:53:00.000-04:00

Tomorrow morning we have a breakfast here and then we will head home. This morning we had church and then this afternoon they a family games We did not play any games. We sat under our awning with another couple and listened to the rain. It rained for about an hour at least Not real hard just a nice steady rain. This evening we had a picnic. Ohio furnished the meat and corn on the cob. Had hamburgers and hot dogs and baked beans. Indiana and Ill people brought salads and Mich and Wis brought desserts. It was good. This evening we had Brian Brenner for entertainment. He is good. We have heard him a few times at other Ohio Campouts. We are now in the trailer. It is down to 63* Boy what a change from yesterday. We that is about it for tonight We will be home a couple of days and then head for Tipton. Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Another day down.

2011-09-03T21:02:00.000-04:00

I should mention that the Spangler factory makes Candy Canes. They are the biggest in the states. Bob G commented so thought I would let the rest of you know. We bought some cinnabon flavored. Haven't tried them yet. Today we had project sales Mostly flea market type stuff. Not much of it either. Then this after noon was bean bag baseball. We did not play but watched a lot of them. The team from Michigan won. Got gold medals. Yea cost about 25Cent . Then later we had a DASAT seminar on what to do after a Disaster. Very informative. Then Thelma and I went out to eat. First since we got here. Sat with another couple from here. They are from Illinois. Had a great time visiting. Came home and had announcements and door prize drawings. We got one of those plug in smelly things. We are now back in the camper as we were sitting around a fire and the wind came up and we thought it would rain. So far it hasn't but decided to just stay in Well that's it for tonight It has cooled down to 73 from around 80 some earlier. Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Fri Night

2011-09-02T21:48:00.000-04:00

Another hot day. The air has finally kicked off. This morning we went to the Spangler factory. Does the name DumDum make sense. They make a whole bunch of them every day. They also make circus peanuts and a couple of other things. We did not see the place where they make them. Saw a video of the kitchen as they call it. Health regulations. Also no pictures. Bummer there. Then we stopped at a winery on the way back. Yes we bought some wine A couple of bottles of a barn Dance sweet wine. Can;t remember the exact name. Oh we bought some candy too. Some dumdums and a couple of other items. This evening they drew door prizes. We didn't win anything yet maybe tomorrow.They also had car races where you take a brown bag about sandwich size and make a car like picture on it. Fasten a straw on top. Then put a balloon in it and put a string thru the straw and then release the balloon. That makes the bag go to the wall. First one hitting wins that round. It was fun watching. Then we had snacks. Every body brought something. Some interesting stuff. Will see in the morning if it was worth it or not. Well that is it for tonight later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Lazy River campground

2011-09-01T21:41:00.000-04:00

We are at Lazy river in Pioneer Ohio for our Regional rally. Think they have 37 here with 8 more to come in. We used to get about 100 or so. I know that having it on Labor Day weekend hurt as we know people who said they had other plans already made. This is not the best of campgrounds. They wanted a full hookup campground. It is not very well kept up. It could really be a nice one. We will be here till Monday and leave then for home. Today Thelma and I and our friend Carol went into Byran Ohio to a farmers market. Got a homemade Strawberry Rhubarb pie and a loaf of homemade bread. Also some green peppers for me. They had a pretty good selection about 8 or so vendors. Tomorrow we are going to the Spanglers candy factory and a winery. Poured the last of ours tonight so need some more. We have 3 bottles at home but not any good here. Well guess that's it for tonight Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Were Home

2011-08-28T18:58:00.002-04:00

Got a phone call from one of our friends today. She wondered if we were home since I hadn't posted that we were. So yes we got home last Sunday afternoon. Had a good time. We will leave again later this week for a regional in Ohio. Then home and then to Tipton for pork festival. Be there and then home to do laundry and then to Shelbyville for a week and half. After that to Brown County for our retiree rally. Sept. is a busy month. Will try and keep up with this. Should have the time. Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Madison,In

2011-08-18T20:35:00.000-04:00

Today we went with Tom and Judith to Madison. About 40 miles from where we are camped. It is on the Ohio river. Went to the visitors center first and got some info on the Lanier Mansion. It is on the National Historic register He was president and major stockholder in the Madison branch of the second state bank of Indiana and also a major stockholder of the Madison and Indianapolis Railroad. Here is a picture of the house

This is the front facing the Ohio river This is quite the home. This man loaned the state of Indiana over 1 million dollars to outfit soldiers during the civil war and then some to pay the interest on its loans. This was after he moved to NY We then went on a boat moored at the river to eat lunch That was good also. We had a great time. Will go back one of these times and stay for a week or less and do some more sightseeing. It is pouring rain now pretty hard. Hope it clears up by the weekend when everybody gets here. Well that is it for tonight Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

We are here

2011-08-17T22:18:00.000-04:00

We arrived at Ceraland about 1:30 this afternoon. Was a long drive Not sure how many miles. Made a couple of pit stops. We are camped next to some of our good friends. They just got a used Cardinal. Really nice.l Lot bigger than the older one they had. We went to Walmart tonight and got some fuel and then to Chilli's for supper. Good meal. Ribs were really good. Tomorrow we are going to Madison to do some sightseeing. This campout really doesn't start till Fri so tomorrow is a free day. Guess that is it for tonight Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Leaving tomorrow

2011-08-16T22:35:00.000-04:00

Tomorrow we head for Columbus In for a state campout. Will be there till Sunday and come home. Be here for about a week and then had over to Ohio. Nothing much happening here. Been a lot cooler weather which is nice. I washed the trailer Last weekend. It sure needed it. Hadn't washed it since we were in the Carolina's . It had a lot of dust on it. I need to wash the roof next week. I hate that part of it. Don't like climbing on it like I did years ago. Must be old age. That's it for tonight Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Something new

2011-08-11T20:45:00.000-04:00

Yesterday Thelma and I were going to the meat market over in Waynedale. When we walked out the door I saw a pigeon sitting on the railing of the deck. It just sat there looking at us. It then got on the table on the deck and pecked on it. I got real close and it had a red band on its right leg.So I think it was a homing pigeon. Don't know if he was tired or what . He sat there for quite a while finally he flew over to the car and landed on top of it. When we walked over to the car he flew off toward the south. Hope he found his way home. Never thought to get the camera. Was so shocked that never thought of it till later. Oh well. That's it from here. I will send out email with some of the pictures I took at the race shops down in North Carolina. Also if you want to see the pictures from campvention go to FCRV and click on campvention and then this year Look for the photos at the bottom. Later All Ron Thelma and Eli

Went to Elkhart

2011-08-03T22:18:00.000-04:00

This morning we took the truck and went up to Elkhart. The motor for the front jacks was in so went to get it. First we stopped a RV surplus to look at steps. They had some but wasn't sure if they would fit. I had some measurements but not all I needed. So I measured those and brought them back. Need to check tomorrow to see if it will fit. If I bought them and they didn't fit I could return them but only for credit. I don't need that much stuff. So decided to wait and measure again. We got home about 4:00. Looked at a Montana 3580. Really liked the floor plan. But no we are not going to get something else unless I hit the power ball. LOL. If we go up again will take the car as the step is all boxed up and would fit in the car. We got pretty good mileage with the truck. Let it run a couple of times when we left Eli in it when we went in the store. Well guess that's it for tonight Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

We are home

2011-07-27T21:08:00.000-04:00

Thought I better let you all know we are home. Got home Sun afternoon. Made good time. So far we have been getting the clothes in and Thelma is washing them Also brought food in from trailer. Today I went to Dr for my A1C. Good report. I went from 11.2 in Jan to 6.7 now. 6.5 is where it is really good. So Dr was really pleased. We ordered a new motor and gearbox for the front jacks for trailer. Should be in Thurs and if it is we will drive to Elkhart to get it. Also go to surplus place and see about getting new steps for the trailer. I left them out when we were in Texas and kinda bent them up. They work but would like to get new ones. So we might be up there Fri. Guess that's it for tonight Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Home tomorrow

2011-07-23T20:56:00.000-04:00

We will be getting home tomorrow. WE are in Fletcher Ohio tonight. Decided not to make it a long. Day. Got here about 3 and set up. Since the jacks on the front are not working we are staying hooked up. Had to pull into a grassy site backwards I guess. They are not fussy here. They don;t have sewer hookups. So will have to use the dump station when we leave tomorrow. We are going to just sleep till we wake up and then have breakfast. Pancakes. It will take us about 3 hrs to get home. If we don't make to many pit stops. We ran into rain a lot today. It rained hard a couple of times. That is the most rain we have had in traveling the last 4 weeks. Will be nice to get home and get the parts for the jacks. I still have work on the pictures that I took. Over 1000 to sort through. Will be at it for a week or so. Well that is it for tonight. The Verizon signal is not all that good here. Later all 'Ron Thelma and Eli

Berea, Ky

2011-07-22T21:22:00.000-04:00

We are at the Oh Kentucky campground for tonight. It is a little after 9 and thundering and lightning but so far no rain. They had a lot of rain in Lexington earlier. Flooded some streets. We hit some rain on the way here. Got started about 8:30 or so this morning. Guess that is it for tonight Not sure how far we are going tomorrow. We did 350 some miles today. Will see. Later Ron Thelma and Eli

Leaving in morning

2011-07-21T20:22:00.000-04:00

Well the part that I ordered came in today. But it is not what was wrong. Yesterday I was messing with the motor and gear box and noticed the gear box on the motor made a funny noise. Took it apart and one little gear in it is bad. So will wait till we get to FT Wayne to get it fixed. I can use a handle and jack the trailer. Will be a job. We will not unhook as we travel north. Hope to get home on Sun. Just depends on how well we travel and how far. It sure has been hot here. Wish they had a pool. But this place is mostly for the races. Guess that's it for tonight. Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

A HOT DAY

2011-07-20T15:55:00.000-04:00

This morning Thelma and I traveled to Richard Childress Winery. He is the owner of race teams. He owned Dale Earnhardt Sr team. He still owns the rights to #3. We bought a couple of bottles and also ate lunch there. We brought part of it home. Hoping the part for trailer comes in tomorrow. Want to get started home. We went to a race last night at Charlotte Speedway. It was legends cars. They are young kids driving. 8-16. We stayed for about 2 hrs and then came back. It was so hot. Here are a couple pictures from there

The first two are from the race and the last one is The winery. The tanks and barrels are in the basement. It was a good tour. We will probably not do anything else here if we get the parts tomorrow. If they come in early we will try and get on the road yet tomorrow otherwise will stay one more night and leave on Fri. Guess that's it Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Busy two days

2011-07-19T16:15:00.000-04:00

Yesterday I did the Garage Pass tours. It was a lot of fun. We hit 5 shops. Roush Fenway, Joe Gibbs, Penske Stewart Haas. Ernhardt Gannsi and last Hendricks They have a big museum there. We left at *:30 and got back a little before 5. Thelma did not go. Today Thelma did some laundry this morning and then this afternoon we took a tour of Charlotte Motor Speedway. Rode around the track in a van. They went pretty fast. Tonight there is a legends race at the track . They will use a short track for it. Hope it cools off some. It is so stinking hot here. I will have some pictures of what we have done here when I get home and have good wifi to upload. I put some on FB. Last night. Guess that's it for now Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Campvention over

2011-07-15T22:08:00.000-04:00

We are now is Concord NC across the road from Charlotte motor speedway. Will be here till next Fri. Had to order new gear box for the jacks. Will be here Thurs so will leave Fri Morning I am about ready for bed. It has been a long week. It is cooled down here. 68 right now Have the windows open Nice. I need to work on pictures this week. We don;t have much going on at this campout. Mostly in the evening. Monday we are doing a garage pass tour. 4 Racing shops. Should be interesting. Well that is it for tonight. Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Been awhile

2011-07-13T21:58:00.000-04:00

I haven't been able to update lately It has been crazy here. Last night it was 12 AM before we got to bed. I did pictures for a bit after we got back from the pageant. Then went down to the Indiana group for a bit. We had to get up this morning for Thelma to help with the pet parade. This evening I took pictures at the Queens ball. Got some pretty good ones. I even danced with one of the queens. There were 3 girls that did not have their dads here. Not sure why. but The teen director asked me to dance with one of them so I did with Miss Iowa. I haven't danced for so long. Tomorrow is our parade and then in the evening we have a few awards and entertainment and then it is over. Tomorrow I need to start putting things away. Hate that we have quite a bit of stuff out. We then move up to Concord NC by Charlotte Motor Speedway. That should be fun. Well that is about it for tonight. We just had a big storm for the last hour or so., Not much wind but a lot of rain. It has rained here three different times since we got here. They really needed the rain. Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Day 4

2011-07-11T17:54:00.000-04:00

Am posting this in the late afternoon. We have awards tonight and entertainment. I will need to put pictures on a stick for the guy who is doing the newsletters. Tomorrow is the Queen interviews and tea in the morning In the afternoon is the talent portion and then in the evening is the final padgent part with evening gowns and the final 5 girls give an essay. It will be a busy day for me. Well here is a picture of our queen last night before the noise parade. Sure not as many as there used to be. We only have 12 girls running. One lady could not make it from TX as she got hurt.

Well that is it for tonight Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Day 3

2011-07-10T22:57:00.000-04:00

Today we started off with church services. Not bad I guess. I like the chaplain we had before better. Then they had some adult games I got a few pictures of that. This afternoon we had a thunderstorm. Boy did it put the water down. This is the second day in a row we have had rain. They need the rain. But do it at night. Tonight we did our queen parade . Didn't take long as there are not that many units here. Part of the problem is we were just here in 2010 for our retiree rally. So a lot of the older people didn't come. Well time for me to get to bed. Have to get up early tomorrow to take pictures of a Hospitality. Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Day two almost over.

2011-07-09T16:35:00.000-04:00

Well day two is almost gone. We didn't do a whole lot today. I went over to the Queen rehearsal and gave some pointers to the chairman and the girls on how to do certain things for the best pictures. Since I have done it a few times I know a little how they should walk and when to look at me for a good picture. I really enjoy doing this. I have 3 other people that are going to do other pictures for me. It has been hot here. 86 right now but hear thunder. I am doing this at 4"30 in the afternoon as I don't have as much time in the evening. Will put a few pictures on here maybe tomorrow. Tonight is the official opening with parade of states. We sure don't have very many here. Last I heard only 216 units. That is bad. Well I think it is about time for dinner so will say later all Ron Thelma and Eli

We are here

2011-07-06T21:13:00.000-04:00

We got here to the campvention site this morning about 11:00. We got set up and had a little lunch and then Thelma went with Carol and did laundry. A weeks worth. We had brought a couple of things from home since she had done the laundry on Monday and we left on Wed. Yes passport america is a half price camping buisness. We have to pay for it each year. But it has paid for itself every year that we have had it. Some of the campgrounds we have stayed in have not been the best but for the price not that bad. Sometimes we hafe wondered about some of the places. This last one was quite the one. So far back in.
We went to Wally world this afternoon. Got a few things Came back and did our registration. Thats about it for tonight Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Moving tomorrow

2011-07-05T21:42:00.000-04:00

Tomorrow Thelma and I go into the fairgrounds . The couple that was here with us left this morning. They are in charge of the gulf carts and had to be there to unload them. We will leave here sometime in the morning and then after lunch Thelma and Carol are going to the laundry. We are also going to hit up Wal mart. I also need to find propane place as one tank is empty. Yes this place is in a remote place. Not very well kept up. It is passport so only 13 a night. I wouldn't pay the regular price for here. If it had a little TLC it might not be so bad. It is not that big. Tonight Thelma and I went into the little town and had supper. Really nice place Only people in there. Had a nice visit with the waitress. Well That is about it for tonight Not sure how much blogging I will do after this thing starts Will try and at least do a couple of updates Later Ron Thelma and Eli

Another hot day

2011-07-02T22:05:00.000-04:00

We had a scorcher here today. Not sure how hot it got but it was in the 90s again. They said on the news that it had been 20 days that they had been above normal. Not sure what that is. We hope to maybe do some sightseeing in Charleston but not sure how much. I would like to go to Ft Sumter if possible. Maybe on the 5th. We go into the fairgrounds on the 6th. Us and another couple that we camp with are the only ones in this park. There is another trailer here but he left for the weekend. He works as an engineer on the roads around here. Well that is it for tonight Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Dorchester. SC

2011-07-01T21:31:00.000-04:00

We are at Tanager Woods Campground. It is a passport. Good thing I sure wouldn't pay the full price. We have full hookups but there is nothing else here. Was afraid maybe we wouldn't even be able to get TV or Internet but the air card works pretty good. We are not that far from Charleston as the crow flies but mile road wise is a little far. This town doesn't have much of anything at least don't think so. Tomorrow we might drive in and see if there is a laundromat. Would like to wash some clothes before we leave here for campvention. WE only had to drive 208 miles today so we slept in till 8. Tomorrow it might be later. It was 95 when we got here. That takes a lot out of you when setting up. Just took a shower Sure felt good. Well guess that's it for tonight. There is supposed to be Tanager birds around here Will have to see. Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Saluda NC

2011-06-30T21:32:00.000-04:00

We are in a Passport campground tonight. It is back in the hills. What a time getting to it. We missed one turn and it really screwed Samantha up. That's GPS talk. Finally cam by a place and saw some trailers so pulled in and asked. The lady laughed and said Yea you found it. They had the same trouble. We went into town to Cracker Barrel and got some good food. Brought home some turkey for Eli. Also filled up with fuel for tomorrow. We have a little over 200 to go. Should get there in good time. We will be meeting some friends there Spending about 5 days there and then moving to Ladson for campvention. Don't have cell service but pretty good wifi That's about it for tonight Later Ron Thelma and Eli

Leaving tomorrow

2011-06-28T21:12:00.000-04:00

We start our trip south tomorrow morning early I hope. Want to get on the road by 8 if possible. We have pretty much everything packed. We Hope. We will stop at Lexington Ky for the night at the horse park. Then the next day Stop just inside the NC border. Will arrive down in Dorechester,SC on Fri. Will stay there till the 6th and then go into fairgrounds. Bet it will be hot. Heck of a time to be down there. But that is where the campvention is so we will be there. Will post more on the way. Maybe some pictures if there is anything interesting. Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Home for a few days

2011-06-19T16:52:00.000-04:00

We got home Fri afternoon. We stopped at the Shmuckers store in Orriville Ohio on the way It is only a bit off the highway. I did not know how much they owned of the different brands. Thelma got a shirt and we got a couple of sugar free items. Have not seen them in stores. We got brownies. Have not made them yet. We will be here till the 29th of June. We have reservations down in SC for the 1st of July. Taking 3 days to get there. Will be there till we move to campvention site on the 6th. Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Ohio Retiree rally

2011-06-15T22:39:00.000-04:00

We are over in the Amish area of Ohio. Berlin Navarre Sugar creek and a few other town.s We are hear for and Ohio retiree rally Having a great time. Today we did a road rally It was a lot of fun but kinda long. Saw some great countryside. Lot of Amish farms. We will be here till Fri morning and then head home. Tomorrow morning we go to an Amish farm for a tour. Then in the evening we go to the Amish door restaurant for dinner. Just ordering off the menu. Better that way. Later all Ron Thelma and Eli

Kristins Party

2011-06-11T20:50:00.000-04:00

Well today was Kristin's party. Had about 30 or so there She graduated with academic honors. We are so proud of her. Here is a picture of her when younger

Here is another Lisa had these on a table

Here is her diploma

Here she is with a couple of her friends

Now for the cake. Really done well.

Now in a few more years we can do it all again when she graduates from collage. It was a nice day for here The rain held off till we were on our way home. There was 139 in her class. The Embassy was full. We had told the ones that were invited to the graduation to just come for the open house. Paul and Linda and Lynn Ann came from Tipton. Alan and Julie came from Angola. They were camping up there. Sherryl and Violet didn't make it as Sherryl was sick yesterday and today. Well it was a big day Later all Ron Thelma and Eli