SOUTH CAROLINA - October 2007

ON THE ROAD AGAIN – AGAIN

Settled for lunch in Rocky Gap, Virginia

On October 11 we headed south – again. For the first time, I back up the new trailer. I started early to avoid the high school traffic. It was a successful attempt.

We took our time. This was a new type of trailer and the memories of September 12 were still fresh on our minds. We stopped first at Camping World in Hamburg, N.Y. It was time to start replacing all those items we had lost in the accident. After lunch at Rose's Diner we continued to the Erie, P.A. KOA.

Once the trailer was parked, it was off to Borders, Wal-Mart, and Smokey Bones. Every place we visited was enriched by our wallet.

The insurance company has been encouraging us to replace things. When all the insurance business is finished I will give a full report. Just a hint: all those of you with policies through Johnson's Insurance (Richmond Hill, ON) be wary. Service started out being terrific but over a short period of time degenerated into almost non-existence.

We decided to spread our trip over four days rather than two. I preferred to stay at or under the speed limit. This was like learning to drive again.

At Grove City, P.A. We became side-tracked looking for an accessible gas station. It was a blessing. We found a local farmer selling apples. Crunchy and tart Empires!

Our other stops were Flatwoods, WV and Charlotte, NC. Between Flatwoods and Charlotte we had to drive that infamous piece of pavement in Wytheville. Past the site of our rollover. Cathy was pretty unsettled about it.

I love Rocky Gap, a hidden valley on the northern border of Virginia.

On the fourth day we entered SC. The median was pure gold. The planting of black-eyed susans was a solid path for at least three quarters of a mile. Shortly after lunch we were at Riverbottom Farms in Swansea. We visited with Susan and Dana then set up.
Backing into our site. Backing up the fifth wheel is not quite the same as backing up a travel trailer but we'll get the hang of it.

Since arriving we have shopped and shopped; visited the state fair and shopped some more. We have gradually fixed and added things to the trailer.

A beauty at the South Carolina State Fair.

Another State Fair beauty

(For the men out there: the HD Digital receiver I bought does work on the trailer's antenna.)
On Wednesday we drove down to Harleyville. It was time to pick up some autoharp fixins from Jeff Dantzler. We had a great visit; sitting and chatting; sharing stories. He sent us off to Carter's garage where the local women cook up some nice Southern Fried chicken.

Jeff Dantzler (Harp Doctor) and Greg share stories
(Greg is the cute one!)

There will be a visit to Aiken but most of the remaining time will spent relaxing. And, yes, I will remember to fill those orders for Maurice's BBQ Sauce! (THEY HAVE BEEN FILLED!) October 17, 2007

AND, NOW, YOU WILL NEVER GUESS WHO SHOULD SHOW UP AT THE STATE FAIR!

The one and only TREEJUS!