Decided to take Mini Mc out again this past weekend on a spur of the moment trip. We never plan ahead, it's always very impromptu. Left on a Friday afternoon of all times when everyone else wants to "get out of Dodge." Had to run a few errands and got caught in Friday afternoon San Antonio traffic which delayed us, but hey, no biggy, we're retired, what's the rush?. I thought, "Self, you better try to get a campground site." Got the last one at Lost Maples State Park here in Texas about 2 hrs. away, so that's where we're headed... Got there, set up, it was gorgeous the stars were bright, big and bright, deep in the heart of Texas! (Sorry, I couldn't resist!)
Left the next day around 10:30 headed to Davis Mountains State Park WAY out west...it took about 7 hrs. to get there. Almost didn't keep my 3 night reservation I had made at the last minute on Friday. Wish I hadn't...
We had been warned by a lady at Lost Maples about the javelinas at that park. For those unfamiliar with this critter - they're a wild pig. We got there about 6:30 after the office had closed at 5, , see a warning sign " Mountain Lions have been seen in this area - BE AWARE!"...hmmmm....So I got the paperwork off the board and found our site that I had requested close to the bathroom and had...no shade (of course!) Not to worry, we set up the "shade thingy" that Evan has and I can't remember the name of - it took him about 5 mins., but after 30 mins. we had it up - 1st time so we were happy.
So we get the bikes out and get everything set up, sun's beginning to set, our dog Jack needs to run after all that riding. The gears on one bike are broken...right....I take off with him and started chatting with a few neighbors about those javelinas..."Don't leave your dog out at night.." Oh no, never would..."Don't shoo those javelina's away, they're near sighted and can charge." ...great...
I get back to the site and decide to fix the requisite chili dogs...enter javelinas....I had put Jack's dog food and water out and said javelina found it...getting his possible rabid germs all over Jack's bowl while I'm cooking hotdogs - which he smells.... (that pan & bowl got sterilized). He's about 6 ft. away....
We finally finished dinner and dishes with one eye on the pig and one eye on dinner (in the dark.) We thought we'd watch the stars....uh...no...everyone's inside their RV and/or tent and NO ONE is sitting out like they were at Lost Maples - once again the javelinas...so into bed we go which is fine - we even had TV way out west with cable - no internet as paid for, but I lived...
I woke up at 3 AM and talked Bill into packing it in and come back home - the news had said there were going to be wind gusts up to 60 mph through the mountains and we HAD to get home because just as we pulled into the campground area my friend and neighbor called to tell us that our 5th wheel RV had water running all over the ground (we had a water leak.) They had turned the water off and there was nothing to do till Monday anyway - our mobile RV repairman wasn't available till then.
So, we pulled out at 3:30 A.M. drove all the way home and got here at 12:30 PM, backed Mini Mc into the drive, hooked up the water and are comfy cozy with our two RV's...except...
On this trip I also discovered that my computer screen has a big black spot (shapped like a leaf of all things) on the screen, I lost my watch AND MY IPHONE WITH MY LIFE ON IT! 1. Broken Bike, 2. Broken 5th wheel, 3. Broken computer screen, 4. Lost Watch, 5. Lost Iphone....SIGH! (I CHOOSE to not let this get me down....
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I have absolutely no idea where that phone is...Mini is all unpacked, van's unpacked, I've had a great nap, called the RV repairman and he'll be here at 9:30 in the morniung...are we having fun YET? (...answer...YES!) The mountains were gorgeous (I have lots of pics.) But I can't promise I can share them because I'm evidently photo challenged...but I'll try...who knows, we may be out again in a week or so - I can definately recommend Lost Maples State Park in Texas - it's beautiful and secluded. Ft. Davis is gorgeous and good, but be aware...
PS: We did many Show & Tell's and one is extremely serious...at least he seemed to be - said it was just what he was looking for - had 2 homes, 2 horse trailers, a 5th wheel and wants to downsize - we even emptied it out so he could see if he fit - all 6'3" of him...all in a grocery store parking lot - got his name and number - he got a lot more than that...so we'll see...See ya'll down the road! (I'm going OUT to eat!)
Left the next day around 10:30 headed to Davis Mountains State Park WAY out west...it took about 7 hrs. to get there. Almost didn't keep my 3 night reservation I had made at the last minute on Friday. Wish I hadn't...
We had been warned by a lady at Lost Maples about the javelinas at that park. For those unfamiliar with this critter - they're a wild pig. We got there about 6:30 after the office had closed at 5, , see a warning sign " Mountain Lions have been seen in this area - BE AWARE!"...hmmmm....So I got the paperwork off the board and found our site that I had requested close to the bathroom and had...no shade (of course!) Not to worry, we set up the "shade thingy" that Evan has and I can't remember the name of - it took him about 5 mins., but after 30 mins. we had it up - 1st time so we were happy.
So we get the bikes out and get everything set up, sun's beginning to set, our dog Jack needs to run after all that riding. The gears on one bike are broken...right....I take off with him and started chatting with a few neighbors about those javelinas..."Don't leave your dog out at night.." Oh no, never would..."Don't shoo those javelina's away, they're near sighted and can charge." ...great...
I get back to the site and decide to fix the requisite chili dogs...enter javelinas....I had put Jack's dog food and water out and said javelina found it...getting his possible rabid germs all over Jack's bowl while I'm cooking hotdogs - which he smells.... (that pan & bowl got sterilized). He's about 6 ft. away....
We finally finished dinner and dishes with one eye on the pig and one eye on dinner (in the dark.) We thought we'd watch the stars....uh...no...everyone's inside their RV and/or tent and NO ONE is sitting out like they were at Lost Maples - once again the javelinas...so into bed we go which is fine - we even had TV way out west with cable - no internet as paid for, but I lived...
I woke up at 3 AM and talked Bill into packing it in and come back home - the news had said there were going to be wind gusts up to 60 mph through the mountains and we HAD to get home because just as we pulled into the campground area my friend and neighbor called to tell us that our 5th wheel RV had water running all over the ground (we had a water leak.) They had turned the water off and there was nothing to do till Monday anyway - our mobile RV repairman wasn't available till then.
So, we pulled out at 3:30 A.M. drove all the way home and got here at 12:30 PM, backed Mini Mc into the drive, hooked up the water and are comfy cozy with our two RV's...except...
On this trip I also discovered that my computer screen has a big black spot (shapped like a leaf of all things) on the screen, I lost my watch AND MY IPHONE WITH MY LIFE ON IT! 1. Broken Bike, 2. Broken 5th wheel, 3. Broken computer screen, 4. Lost Watch, 5. Lost Iphone....SIGH! (I CHOOSE to not let this get me down....
)I have absolutely no idea where that phone is...Mini is all unpacked, van's unpacked, I've had a great nap, called the RV repairman and he'll be here at 9:30 in the morniung...are we having fun YET? (...answer...YES!) The mountains were gorgeous (I have lots of pics.) But I can't promise I can share them because I'm evidently photo challenged...but I'll try...who knows, we may be out again in a week or so - I can definately recommend Lost Maples State Park in Texas - it's beautiful and secluded. Ft. Davis is gorgeous and good, but be aware...
PS: We did many Show & Tell's and one is extremely serious...at least he seemed to be - said it was just what he was looking for - had 2 homes, 2 horse trailers, a 5th wheel and wants to downsize - we even emptied it out so he could see if he fit - all 6'3" of him...all in a grocery store parking lot - got his name and number - he got a lot more than that...so we'll see...See ya'll down the road! (I'm going OUT to eat!)
