On Our Way

Our Trip 2010
Our plan was to leave on Nov. 1St, 2010 but we didn't leave until Sat. Nov. 13th. We had two minor complications; Jane had a minor medical issue which had to be resolved prior to leaving and we were notified that the could be a problem with the trailer where the wheels may not be compatible with the axle. As it turned out, Jane's Dr. Gave us the green light to travel and on inspection with a RV mechanic our wheels and axle are a match. We planned for our trip to start Sat. AM, up at 2AM and on the road by 3:30AM. This we did.

Saturday, Nov. 13th
Start: 228,666 Km (555Km)
11:30 to 6:30PM (7hrs)
As we pulled out we noticed we had very little brakes, pedal to the floor. We took it easy and arrived in Beaverton around 4AM and pulled into Aces Auto Repair and slept till 7AM. Aces never opened and Tanners didn't want to touch us. I called Randy Skinner, got him out of his warm bed, explained our plight and asked for his help. His shop (Skinners Auto Repair) is closed Saturdays. He promised to check our brakes at around 8AM. He found a break in one of the lines and was able to repair it while we waited, what a great guy. Needless to say we were a bundle of nerves at that time and nervously pulled away....unfortunately the trailer wasn't hitched properly ?????? don't ask my how or why, everything seemed to be okay....except me, I guess. The trailer crashed down onto the side panels of the truck bed and did some damage. Re-hooked and went for breakfast, I couldn't eat as I just wanted to throw up.
We left Beaverton at 11:30 AM
We crossed the boarder in Sarnia, without incident, and travelled to the first Cracker Barrel at about 6:30 PM. We stayed the night in their parking lot, with their permission, had a hearty breakfast and were on our way.
Marco Polo, our senior shaped, whined for the whole 7 hour trip, 636 Km.

Sunday, Nov. 14th
Start: 229,221 Km (717Km)
9:30 to 6:30 (9hrs)
A nice sunny and cool day. We did have a close call, we locked all 8 wheels for skid stop, some damn tourist didn't know which way to go and stopped on the HWY?? Must have been from Canada, LOL. Jane and I have been screaming at each other too!
We stayed the night at another Cracker Barrel, with permission. We had dinner and a breakfast

before leaving in the morning.
Marco Polo whined for the whole 9 hrs and I had a restless night, nightmares, stress and strain, not my normals self.

Monday, Nov, 15th
Start: 229,938 Km (440 Km)
9:30 to 4:30 (7 hrs)
We started South onto The Natches Trace Parkway from Nashville Tn
An uneventful trip, sunny and cool.The good news is that Marco slept most of the day.
We stayed at Natchez State Park en-route. A beautiful park, pull through site with an awesome view.
We decided to stay two nights.

Tuesday, Nov. 16th
A Rest Day. Cool, quiet, rainy and overcast . A good day to relax.

Wednesday, Nov. 17th
Start:230,378 Km (479Km)
10:00 to 8:00 (10 hrs)
Quick stop for food and fuel and back onto the natchez Pkwy. The Pkwy is very scenic and slow which was great for us. We stopped at a few Historical Sites and a local Craft Gallery






John Gordon Home & Lodge Jeff Busby Historical Site Jeff Busby Natural Campsite

Natchez State Park was closed and being dark at 6PM couldn't find a site I was able to pull into safely. Had to get back onto the Pkwy and hope that we didn't hit a deer (lots in the area). We travelled to Natchez, a Historical Town, crossed the Natchez bridge into Louisiana and found a nice spot in Riverview RV Park on the shores of the mightyMississippi.
Marco Polo was much better today, must be getting use to traveling. Both dogs have been amazing with all the adjustments they have to make in their lifestyle. We are doing much better, less screaming and more team work. My GPS is broken, but Jane thinks she packed hers'.

Thursday, Nov. 18th
Rest Day on the shores of the Mississippi River. A nice boardwalk along the River and lots to see. The day was overcast and cooler than yesterday.

Friday, Nov. 19th
Start: 230,857Km (274 Km) 12 oC
10:00 to 3:00 (5 hrs)
Stayed overnight at Quiet Oaks RV Park, Kinder, La
A quiet off road park with large drive through grass sites, perfect for an overnight stay.



Saturday, Nov. 20th
Start: 231,131Km (499 Km) 13 oC
8:30 to 5:30 (9 hrs)
Sun and clouds, first warm day. Stopped at a seedy place on Hwy 35 Texas, near Hwy 36 (Rockford).

Sunday, Nov. 21th
Start: 231,630 Km (290 Km)
9:00 to 3:00 (6 hrs)
Very hot day and overcast too. Afternoon was blue sky and even hotter. Nice pleasant drive on Hwy 35, missed our planned stop and stayed at Colonia del Rey, Corpus Christie, Tx. Decided to stay 2 to 4 days. Settled on 3 days. Nice RV Site, a little expensive for what they offer.


Monday, Nov. 22nd
Rest Day. Vacuumed, laundry and shopping.
Brought Daisy to doggie spa for a few hours. She wasn't impressed, she felt that we abandoned her but forgave us on our return.





Tuesday, Nov. 23rd
Rest Day.

Wednesday, Nov. 24th
Start: 231,920 Km (255 Km)
9:oo to 12 Noon (3 hrs)
Arrived at First Colony RV Resort as planned, did not like what we saw, did a 'u' turn and went across the road to FUN N SUN, and booked in for a full week. Most impressed Rv Resort. Everyone is so friendly and came for a short stay and stayed, many bought onsite mobile homes. Park models or just parked and stayed. Nice central Texas location. We will be sorry to leave.

Thursday, Nov. 25Th – Thanksgiving Festivities on Site