Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Let the Sojourn Begin!

Rain and thunderstorms were forecast for Sunday at the destination for the first day near Pensacola, FL, so the executive decision was made to postpone our exit until Monday. The Southern Oaks RV park, conveniently located next door to Camping World, was very accommodating in the plan change and also had a very discounted Passport America rate for the 3 day stay! This will again be a destination for the return trip.

The Toad was hooked up, signals checked, break off and dog pottied before an exit could be made.

Kevin did not want to make the GPS suggested U-turn so instead a right turn was made down a very narrow country road with low branches that scraped the roof of the RV and a tight right turn to get back on a major highway again. After all GPS turns are just a suggestion right?

The morning's weather examination revealed a small line of T-showers intersected the route to Pensacola, so the plan was to stay on the freeways rather than take the scenic route. As Tallahassee was in reach the showers hit, luckily the downpour was not that severe nor did it last long. The rain let up as Central time zone was entered and the destination was a bit south off the I10.

Reservations were made for Camp Gulf RVResort 3rd row from the beach in Miramar Beach, FL. The beach traffic was hopping as the rig was pulled into the resort and escorted to a site with a prime view of the beach and sounds of the lapping waves. Full hook up for the next 4 days means walks in the sand and views of sunsets over the water. Well at least for the first night.
A cold front moved in over night with lows in the 40's and highs expected only in the high 50's as well as rain, rain and more rain! So much for the sand play.

The internet has been spotty with everyone hunkered down out of the rain browsing the internet and downloading movies. So we hooked up the Mifi so we could get some work done while we wait for the temp to reach the high for day and the rain to let up so a beach walk is possible.


Tomorrow promises sunshine with a high in the 60's.

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