Running into Old Friends and Making New

We had a few chores on the list so we stuck pretty close to home today.  Our only adventure away from the campground was a Wal-Mart drug run this morning.  I took the opportunity to purchase a couple small stackable wire shelves in an effort get my cabinets a little more organized.  We got back home in time to do our walk around the campground.  We have learned that the distance of one lap around the park parameter roads is 1.5 miles.  We did 2 laps today and need to make that a priority every day.

Boat dock at Big Daddy's

We got a wonderful surprise at the clubhouse last night.  As we were enjoying our baked spaghetti meal, Gene got a tap on the shoulder.  We were shocked to see it was Tony, whom we had met at Two Rivers Campground in Nashville in November.  We had a great visit with Tony and his wife, Diana, after the meal and are looking forward to spending a little more time catching up with their travels while we are here.  We knew they were coming this way, but we certainly didn’t expect to see them since they had left Nashville a full month ahead of us.  Their story had the familiar ring of many we have talked to at this park—they got here planning to stay only a few days and have been here for 5 weeks, so far.

This afternoon, we went over for the 4 o’clock social hour and afterwards went out to dinner with new friends, Norm and Linda and Don and Gloria.  We went to a small, family run local fish and seafood place—Big Daddy’s. We got a few tips on places to see while in Texas and a few pointers on the RV lifestyle in general.   The food and conversation were both excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed getting to know these folks better.  We’re not leaving until Sunday, so I’m sure we will get to chat with them a few more times.

We don’t have a plan for tomorrow.  Whatever it is, I’m sure it will be great and will probably include a little socializing with friends.