Dade City

While Tibby was finally getting groomed, Anne took us on a windshield tour of Dade City. LINK When I first came here this was a citrus town with a huge OJ processing plant and orange groves everywhere. Diseases have severely damages the groves and the plant has closed. It is still a quaint town where it seems everyone knows each other. We had a great lunch and then talked more. For dinner we went to the City Market Bistro LINK for a fantastic meal.

Florida

Another all back roads run to Dade City Florida to see Steve's Sister-In-Law Anne and introduce her to Robin. Went all on US 1 and US 301. Great seeing the small towns along the way.

My late Brother Frank and Anne turned their property into a work of landscape art. Robin says it looks like in the movies. Some pictures.

I was last here almost 3 years ago so it was great to catch up with things with Anne and she and Robin chatted late into the night. Great chemistry!

Moving on to Georgia

Great time in Lenoir but moving on time. Heading south to Florida. We are staying at Ft Gordon's RV park Pointes West on Strom Thurmond Lake near Augusta GA for 2 nights .  LINK

Went to the Signal Corps museum but wasn't impressed...Vietnam era barely mentioned. 

Lunch with Howard

Fantastic 2 hour drive up into the mountains to have lunch with Howard (Robin's dad). We went to the Shatley Springs  family style restaurant LINK that has been a favorite for ages. Everything was amazing, including the ride in the moutains!

Happy Birthday Twins!!

Today was the Twin's first birthday and what a fest it was. The theme was Wizard of Oz and the craftsmanship of the decorations and goodies was amazing. Great food too. The Twins got a lot of goodies.

Lenoir NC and Twins Birthday

Great 6 hour, all back roads, run from Wilmington to our favorite Campground in Hickory NC...Indian Springs LINK. Spent the next weeks helping Aunt Gracie recover from her fall and seeing family and friends. The major event was the twin's first birthday on the 24th.

We took Eli to Linville Caverns LINK where a great time was had. From there we went to Chimney Rock  Link for a great view.  Eli was apprehensive about the height but overcame it and seemed to have a great time.

Wilmington and Battleship NC

Short, 4 hour run to the Wilmington KOA LINK. Purpose of this trip is to show grandson Eli the Battleship North Carolina in Wilmington NC LINK. We had a great visit! It was hot out but the self guided tour was very pleasant and not hot at all. They have done a great job of maintaining the ship and organizing it for the tour. Lots of walking up and down ladders to the bowels of the ship to the bridge. Some pictures.

The KOA is quite nice. The only site they had left was a deluxe one...$80/day!!!! A humongous BBQ grill and paved patio was included. It was fun for 2 nights but too rich for our blood. Eli loved the pool though.

Had a great meal at the Indian restaurant. This place is a must. LINK