David needed a new lawn mower; boys and their toys. He really seems to enjoy getting out for the day. He and a few of the neighbors get together and also mow the park which borders our property line.
We ended up spending the 2019 Summer in Texas in order to complete several projects. We added two full 50 amp RV hook-up sites. There was already one pad, it just didn't have full hook-ups. In order to add one to the back gated area we had to have the fence extended about 10'. Next winter we'll add a cover to the one in the gated area. David also got a "She Shed" for me, which is also in the gated area.
We added a sprinkler system. Now the grass won't die when we go back to Maine for the Summer of 2020. We have great neighbors, one of which does lawn upkeep for several in the neighborhood. I was very thankful to get on the list. The lawns look great and he is very reasonable with what he charges. My sister, Linda, is currently staying with us and agreed to look after things so we could get back on the road.
After spending five years of Summers in Maine, it's really hard to be anywhere else. Our normal season in Maine is from the beginning of May to the middle of October. Much like everyone else in the Country, Covid-19 caused all plans to stop. Once things started opening up again we contacted the RV park in Maine, Timberland Acres RV Park, to verify they were going to open for the season.
The park was able to open on time, however, we weren't able to plan our trip until the first part of June. Originally we had a lot of plans for places we wanted to visit and friends we wanted to see, but again due to Covid-19, all plans had to be reworked. Just finding RV parks open was a challenge.
We managed to get on the road June 2nd and spent the first night at the Downtown Riverside RV Park located in North Little Rock, Arkansas. We've stayed at this RV park many times before and it's always clean and everyone is friendly. There are a few restrictions due to Covid-19, but nothing too bad. All check-ins are treated like a late check-in and the restrooms are not open. But that's why you have an RV or trailer, so that you have your own bathrooms. With an Escapees discount, you can get a site for as little as $28. The park is right on the Arkansas River, and just over the river is the Clinton Presidential Library and downtown Little Rock, the Capital of Arkansas. There's a walking bridge you can use to cross the river, if you want to.
The next morning we were back on the road by 9 a.m.. We drove to Shepherdsville, Kentucky and spent two nights at Grandma's RV Camping RV park. We really lucked out getting into this park as they weren't taking reservations until later in the month. The manager was very friendly and the rate was only $70 total for both nights. We stayed the extra night in order to visit a very good friend and his daughter in a suburb of Louisville. Robert and Emily were very gracious and invited us to their home. Robert cooked kabobs on the grill, which were great. We hope to visit them again in October as we head back to Texas. We also hope to visit the Ark Encounter located in Williamstown, Kentucky.
June 4th, back on the road, destination Gaslight Camping in Emlenton, Pennsylvania. It's a family owned campground and very much a family campground. There were lots of activities when we arrived with lots of kids having fun. The cost for one night was $36, full hook-ups and it's very clean.
Saturday, June 6th we drove to Cabelas in East Hartford, Connecticut. All Cabelas are RV friendly with spaces behind or beside their stores, no hook-ups, but a good place for just an overnight "Dry Camp" stop. This is one of our favorite Cabelas because they have a vendor that sells "Fresh" Apple Cider donuts. They go great with evening or morning coffee.
June 7th we made it all the way to Timberland Acres RV Park, in Trenton, Maine. For us driving into Maine is like returning home, ever so peaceful. It doesn't take long for us to reconnect with friends and get our regular site set-up for the Summer.
Every year I plant and hang flowers, and reseed the grass area. We try to make it as close to feeling like home as we can. This year I'm trying something new for me. I'm container growing our lettuce and spinach for salads. I impressed myself ... Fresh lettuce for salads and sandwiches right from your own garden is nice.
David spent the rest of June playing golf with his good friend Lincoln. They have Summer seasonal memberships at Northeast Harbor Golf Club. Even to play golf, there are Covid-19 rules. Only members are allowed to play the course and unless you live in the same house, you have to ride in separate carts.
And while the boys golfed, the ladies spent time together, while enjoying lunch on the water.
These flowers are wild roses; the aroma is like none we have ever smelled. As soon as you open the car door, you are welcomed to Maine with the most exhilarating sweet fragrance, wafting on the cool breeze.
The last thing I'll talk about is our 4th of July. We spent the day at our friends, Debbie and Lincoln's Summer camp. The day was wonderful, even though the weather wasn't the best. Not a lot of sunshine. The company and food made the day one our best 4th of July celebrations ever.
David and I hope the celebration of your Independence Day was a great one also.
Back at Timberland Acres RV Park, the 4th of July celebrations included family and friends gathering for picnic style BBQ's and games, followed by a parade of decorated golf carts and kids on their decorated bicycles.
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