tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75433281597492843332024-03-12T22:15:02.814-05:00Travels of John and BridgetThis blog will allow family and friends to keep up with us. If you would like you can leave a comment at the end of each post. We enjoy reading the comments. Thanks for following us as we travel the states.FD5, Retiredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16978147245351525654noreply@blogger.comBlogger1884125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7543328159749284333.post-63951952194244633592017-04-30T15:07:00.000-05:002018-02-22T10:11:23.639-06:00Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge & A visit to Crater Lake.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We have been busy since the last post. As you may recall, our travel plans were altered due to bad weather. While we were stopped at the Elk's Lodge in Gardnerville, NV John was surfing the internet and found Tule Lake NWR and contacted them to see if they could use a couple of volunteers for a short term. On April 10th we arrived at Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge.<br />
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Our site at Tule Lake Refuge.</div>
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One of our projects while there was getting the class room ready for use. The classroom used to be a barn which has been converted into a venue for school group programs. The classroom hadn't been used in a while and needed a good cleaning. Unfortunately, there were a couple of openings where birds got in and ....well...you know what they do. John pressure washed the building (inside and out), tables and chairs. We cleaned all the surfaces and wiped everything down. <br />
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John performed maintenance tasks and most of my time was spent working at the Visitor Center. I really enjoy doing that because you meet so many interesting people from all walks of life. Below is a picture of some of the people John and I worked with. An awesome group of people. We would definitely like to return here. </div>
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We had plenty of time off to explore the area. A few of the places we viewed were Mount Shasta, Lava Bed National Park and of course multiple areas of the refuge.<br />
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Here are a few pictures taken of the refuge on one of our outings. </div>
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We left Tule Lake Friday, April 28th and journeyed on to Crater Lake National Park. We boondocked over night at Annie Creek Sno-Park. There was lots of snow at Crater Lake. It is such a beautiful place. </div>
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We left the Crater Lake area yesterday and are staying at an Elk's Lodge in Salem, OR until Monday morning. Our next destination is Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge. </div>
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On a sad note, our friends Steve and Sandy, who traveled with us on our Nova Scotia/Prince Edward Island trip last year, lost their little dog Yoda to cancer this week. Our thoughts and prayers are with them. It is so hard to lose a beloved pet. Yoda was a sweet little dog. </div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px;">Tomorrow will be my sister and her husband's 27th Wedding Anniversary. Happy Anniversary Annie and Terry, love you. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">A lot has happened since our last post. My Mom's cancer returned after 24 years of being cancer free. The good news was only a one centimeter spot that was non-aggressive and slow growing. She underwent surgery on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1436139269" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">January 16th</span></span> to remove the cancer. After that surgery, the pathology report showed "feelers" were there and needed to be scraped out. She underwent a second surgery to remove the "feelers" and all went well. Today she returned for her check up and is doing well. She will have to see the oncologist to see if anything further is needed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Before leaving Mississippi, we went to our youngest granddaughter Shelby's birthday party. Can't believe she is already three years old. </span></div>
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We visited with Mom Hatch before hitting the road. She is doing well. <br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">We left Mississippi on February 17th, our first stop was Beaumont, Texas. While in the Beaumont area we were able to visit several of my cousins, aunts and an uncle.</span><br />
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Still having problems with blogger and posting blogs from my iPad so I am trying to post this from John's laptop. We have been very busy since we have returned to Mississippi. John is working at Renaissance Mall and I am volunteering at the Natchez Trace Parkway again.<br />
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We celebrated our oldest granddaughter's (Ava) birthday in November and attended our niece, Stephanie's wedding in December. <br />
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The weather has been crazy here...warm one day and cold the next. We had 74 degrees on Christmas Day. Here are a few pictures from Christmas.<br />
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FD5, Retiredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16978147245351525654noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7543328159749284333.post-11667456934241102802016-12-27T20:14:00.001-06:002016-12-27T20:14:44.602-06:00HomeHaving problems with posting from iPad to blogger. This is all Bridget can get typed before she is kicked out of blogger. "We have been busy since our last post." We have searched everywhere to find a solution but haven't yet. Any help would be appreciated.FD5, Retiredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16978147245351525654noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7543328159749284333.post-41207553146412922722016-09-25T10:52:00.001-05:002016-09-25T10:52:17.324-05:00Meeting Elaine & Rick and Crossing the Border.After leaving Church Point we traveled onto Advocate Harbour and stayed at ADDA Fundy RV Park. It was full hook up with 30 AMP. There were a couple other RVs in the park so it was very quiet. I guess everything is winding down for the season.<br />
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The next day we made our way across the border and back into the US. We have enjoyed our adventures in Canada and plan to return again one day. We overnighted at the Ramada Inn in Lewiston, Maine. They have RV parking in the back parking lot of the hotel grounds...30 AMP and only 15 dollars. Thanks Elaine for the tip about the Ramada. </div>
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Yesterday we traveled on to Tuxbury Pond RV Resort in South Hampton, New Hampshire. We actually have 50A FHU! Yeah!!! </div>
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Lunenburg is where the Bluenose II is docked now. John and I and Steve and Sandy took a two hour cruise on the Bluenose II on the 14th. The weather was beautiful and we enjoyed the scenery. </div>
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We arrived at Belle Baie Campground in Church Point, Nova Scotia on September 14th. Our site is in the back right on the water. We can actually watch the tides come and go. </div>
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John looking up Mark's webpage <a href="https://sheetharbour.airtime.pro/">Sheet Harbour Radio</a>. Catch them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sheetharbourradio/</div>
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On our last night there Mark cooked lobster for everyone. It was the best lobster we have ever had. </div>
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Friday morning we left Spry Bay and made our way to King Neptune RV Park in Peggy's Cove. We were joined there by our friends Steve and Sandy. </div>
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A view of the rocks from the lighthouse. There have been a number of people who have been swept away on these rocks when standing too close to the brown and black areas on the rocks. </div>
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As we were heading back to the campground we visited the Swissair Flight 111 Memorial. The memorial honors those who perished when Flight 111 crashed on September 2, 1998. </div>
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Today our adventure included a visit to the Maritime Musuem in Halifax. Wow, this place is packed with history and artifacts. Everything was nicely laid out. </div>
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A view of the lighthouse from the boardwalk. It was a little foggy today. </div>
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Meat Cove is a beautiful fishing village located on the northern tip of Cape Breton Island. It is the most northerly settlement in Nova Scotia. The odd name is believed to have originated from the area being used as a place where hunters dressed animal carcasses during its early history. </div>
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This is The Black House. A typical home in Gaelic Scotland (1770s-1830s)</div>
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This was the sleeping quarters for the old and the very young. Everyone else slept on the floor.</div>
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The Gaelics faced many changes in their living conditions after arriving in Nova Scotia. Over the years (1770s - 1850s) they resided in "The Log House" and then "The Centre Chimney House".</div>
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The Centre Chinmey House.<br />
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Inside the Centre Chimney House.<br />
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From (1850s - 1880s) the Gaelics lived in the "Centre Hallway House". </div>
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Ladies visiting at the Centre Hallway House. They answered questions about their daily life.<br />
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From (1180s - 1920s) the Gaelics built and lived in the "Turn of the Century House".</div>
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A telephone switchboard inside the "Turn of the Century House". Not everyone had one of these, just the operator. The annual salary for the operator was around $50.00 a year. This particular switchboard was last used in 1975.<br />
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The Forge<br />
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The next day was our last day on PEI so we joined Steve and Sandy and toured the <a href="http://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=1259">Ship Builder's Museum</a> and the <a href="http://museeacadien.org/an/">Acadian Museum</a>. The Ship Builders Museum is located at Green Park and the fee includes the museum and a guided tour of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Yeo_(shipbuilder)">James Yeo</a> House. </div>
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The Acadian Museum had lots of history of the French people who stayed on PEI when many of them were run off. I found some information the Gaudet's there also. </div>
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At the Acadian Museum they have audio instructional displays explaining the dance steps...just in case you want to give it a try. </div>
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It turns out that this is a replica of the ship <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hector_(ship)">"Hector"</a>. The original "Hector" (built in the Netherlands before 1750). Very cool. It looks like it is still a work in progress but I think it is beautiful.<br />
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FD5, Retiredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16978147245351525654noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7543328159749284333.post-84663052791068096002016-08-24T15:19:00.000-05:002016-08-24T15:19:06.129-05:00Red Clay Bluegrass Festival and a few lighthouses.On August 18th we left Fundy and traveled on to Tignish to attend the Red Clay Bluegrass Festival. We attended three days of music and had nice weather.<br />
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After leaving Tignish we traveled on to Cavedish where we began our "tour of lighthouses". Some of them are decommissioned and some are still active. Our next stop was Brudenell River Provincial Park where we will stay until Friday. Today we continued on our lighthouse tour. Below are collages of the of the lighthouses we have seen. </div>
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We left Norridgewock, ME on August 8th and traveled to Hermon, ME to attend Lobster Fest. That night a large group of us went to dinner at Angler's Steak and Seafood Restaurant. The food was very good as well as the service. The entertaining part came with dessert. Steve Allgire and Duane Mathes ordered the Grape Nut Custard. Duane loved his and savored every bite. Steve, on the other hand, did not. It was too funny. After Steve made such a face when tasting it, Molly had to taste it. Well, as they say, a picture paints a thousand words.<br />
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His very own box of grape nuts. There is always mischief and laughing going on with this group.</div>
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Before the rally started John and I joined Molly and Bob on a road trip to Acadia National Park. </div>
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During the Lobster Fest there were lots of laughter, great food and travel information swapping. Two other couples will be traveling into Canada around the same time we are. We hope to meet up with them somewhere along the way. </div>
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Much too soon it was time to say our "see ya laters". Monday we left Hermon and traveled to Pembroke, ME and overnighted at a city park at the Reversing Falls. We spent the afternoon sitting on the rocks watching the tide change. </div>
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A very beautiful and peaceful place. </div>
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Yesterday we made our way into Canada. I went through and waited for John. It didn't take very long as they didn't search anything. Yeah!!</div>
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We arrived at Fundy National Park around 4:00 p.m. Nice park. </div>
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After finishing our walk we went in search of supper. We stopped at Alma Boathouse Restaurant and had seafood chowder. The food was very good but the service was a little slow. </div>
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This morning we packed some snacks and headed out to tour the area. It rained on and off all day long but we were able to get out and about. </div>
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The landscaping is just beautiful around the park area.</div>
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A few from the village of Alma.</div>
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Last Friday we met up with fellow RVers Jim and Linda whom we had not seen in seven years. We drove to Middlebury and had lunch with them. So good to see them and catch up. Safe travels Jim and Linda. We hope to see them again real soon. Seven years was too long. </div>
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Sunday, Roger and Barb joined John and I on a road trip to Stowe, VT. The scenery is just beautiful here. On our list of stops was Von Trapp Family Lodge, the Ben & Jerry's Factory, Morse Maple Farm and lunch at The Blue Donkey. </div>
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The grounds of the lodge is beautifully manicured. Lots and lots of flowers.</div>
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Yesterday we had thunderstorms on and off all afternoon. We were without power for a little while. Today we had cooler temperatures and no rain. John and Roger worked on marking the areas for parking RVs and finishing up a sign for the entrance to the expo grounds. </div>
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FD5, Retiredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16978147245351525654noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7543328159749284333.post-79887024339830470502016-07-08T22:57:00.000-05:002016-07-08T22:58:52.006-05:00Fun with Friends.Our time here at Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge has come to an end. We will be heading out to Essex Junction,VT this weekend to volunteer at the Escapees Rally. We have enjoyed our time here and will miss everyone.<br />
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Last week our friends Barb and Bob Williams stopped in to visit with us for a couple of days. We had fun playing ladder golf, sequence and, of course, 10 Penny. Bob hammered us on 10 Penny. </div>
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Wednesday of this week our friends Barb and Roger Maxey arrived for a visit. We will be traveling on to the rally together. Today we all took a road trip to West Point Military Academy and enjoyed a picnic lunch on the grounds. </div>
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FD5, Retiredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16978147245351525654noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7543328159749284333.post-64401151904030234942016-06-22T21:18:00.004-05:002016-06-22T21:18:49.766-05:00Bob's Birthday Package.It has been quite a while since our last post. We have been busy here at the refuge. John celebrated his 54th birthday on June 13th.<br />
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Happy Birthday John. I love you.</div>
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My dad (Bob) celebrated his 85th birthday on June 16th. Back in May John helped me plan a birthday surprise for my dad. He bought me airline tickets to fly to Mississippi as a birthday gift to my dad. I flew out on June 11th. My sister and her husband picked me up at the airport. They had purchased a large bow and a card for me to wear when I arrived at Dad's. The day before I flew out, I called dad and told him to be expecting his birthday package from UPS and that it should be delivered some time Saturday. He wasn't suspicious because I usually mail him a gift and let him know about when to expect it. He waited at home all day and UPS did not deliver anything. When I arrived at his house my sister went in first and told him that I must have put her address on the package by mistake because it had been delivered to her house. My brother-in-law followed her in and acted like he forgot the package in the car. When he stepped back outside on the porch that was my cue to come to the door. Needless to say, he was very surprised and a little shocked to see me. He had a good laugh out of it. </div>
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This is a collage of pictures from the video my sister took. Some of the pictures are a little blurry. I am so glad I got to be there for his birthday. I will never forget how surprised and happy he was. Thank you John for arranging this for me. </div>
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While I was in MS I got to see the grandbabies. I facetimed John so he could visit with them. They have really grown. </div>
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We received sad news this morining. Our friend, fellow RVer and parking team member, Sharon Tyson passed away. Recently, she had been receiving treatments for leukemia but things declined quickly. Our thoughts and prayers are with Fran and their family. </div>
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A tribute to Sharon. The parking team will miss her bright smile and great spirit. She loved greeting people at the front gate when they arrived at Escapades. </div>
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We have gotten settled into our weekly routine and now have more neighbors. All four RV pads are full. It sort of looks like an RV park. The sites here are very nice ones with full hookups and....my favorite thing .....50 AMP!<br />
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Last Tuesday I worked with John on a project and was able to snap a few pictures.</div>
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Earlier this week John got to go on another bear tagging. This time it was a large male bear between 550 to 600 pounds. Now that's a big boy. </div>
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At this bear tagging, a reversal drug as used to make sure the bear was alert enough to wonder back off into the woods safely. John said it was awesome to watch. Sorry I missed that one. </div>
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This morning John and I got to go along with the refuge employees for bear tagging. So cool. What an experience. </div>
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The two bears that were tagged this morning were female yearlings. </div>
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One of the bears had markings on her chest.<br />
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While in the area we met up with Josh Drexler and his family for dinner. Josh worked for the Ridgeland Fire Department with John about 15 years ago. He moved back to this area and works for the Baltimore Fire Department. Thank you Josh for treating us to a wonderful dinner. </div>
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Today we took a road trip to photograph covered bridges. The countryside is very beautiful here with all the wildflowers in bloom. Here are a few highlights from today's trip. </div>
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Happy Mother's Day wishes to my mom, Mom Hatch and our daughter-in-law Kelsey. </div>
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Yesterday John and I met my friend and former co-worker Mike Knight and his wife Pam for lunch at a place called Lynnhaven Fish House. This is a very nice restaurant. Great service, good food and excellent scenery.</div>
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Mike and I worked together at TSC, Inc. a few years ago. After he retired he moved to the Eastern Shore in Virginia and loves it there. So good to see him and Pam again.</div>
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John had crab cakes, a baked sweet potatoe and cole slaw.</div>
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I had the grilled chicken club sandwich. </div>
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Pam had the "Seafood Tower". It was so pretty I had to take a picture of it. </div>
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Today was a travel day for us. Our destination, Gettysburg RV Resort in Gettysburg, PA. The trip was uneventful....well...just a little rain. We arrived in Gettysurg and were all set up before 3:00 p.m. This is our third time staying here and as usual it is raining. LOL </div>
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Our site.</div>
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The dog run and pasture next to our site. </div>
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Laugh everyday. Happy trails. Stay safe.</div>
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