RELIVING CHILDHOOD AT WILD WATERS

You know, the title RELIVING CHILDHOOD is just not true. When I was a kid, the most excitement with water was the high diving board at the 2nd Ave Swimming Pool. I remember vaguely going down a slide into a motel pool once, but it wasn’t like the slides I experienced today.

Oh, these water slides were something else. In the first place, I got lots of exercise just walking up and up and up to get to the top of the slide! Then, the lifeguard stationed there had me (and everybody) wait until it was safe to start down. When I entered the pool at the bottom, there was a lifeguard making sure I was OK. I thought that was all pretty neat. And, I’ve never been asked so many times….“Are you all right, ma’am?” (I’m still not sure when I became a “ma’am”. I think it was about the time I moved to East Texas.)

My favorite slide was the inner tube slide. It was rated a “3” (with “4” being the most difficult), but I think it was only rated “3” because it went through a tunnel. This slide was fun because I knew I was going to be cushioned all the way down and because the ride was long. The tunnel was great too.

My friends and I finished our childhood day with s’mores around the fire.

And then we plodded into the trailer and fell sound asleep.

Ya’ll take care,
Suzanne

OUR VISIT TO SILVER SPRINGS

Silver Springs is a collection of springs (100’s). Such a volume of water comes out (880 million gallons a day) that a river is created…..the Silver River. The Silver River eventually flows into the Gulf of Mexico.

And, the water is 99.8% pure and beautiful to look at! Silver Springs is an excellent dive location for movies. Many Tarzan movies were filmed there; a few James Bond thrillers; the “Creature From the Black Lagoon”; Crocodile Hunter Steve Irving did some parts of his movie here; and Tom Cruise used this facility also.

We enjoyed visiting Silver Springs, but boy, was it hot. It wore us all out. Coming back to the trailer was great because it was so cool inside. And we all went to sleep early!

Here’s some pictures……

Talk to you later,
Suzanne

I’M NO LONGER IN PERRY, GA!

I have left Georgia and arrived in Florida. It seems so strange to be here since I was just here in February. But the distance was “close” and the opportunity was so good!!! I’m now at Silver River State Park at a beautiful site waiting for two friends to join me for a girlfriend weekend. Maybe, it’s like a hunting weekend for the boys?

Anyway, we’re going to visit and go snorkeling and go swimming and go hiking and maybe sample some ice cream! Just fun stuff. Here’s our site…..



On Monday, I travel to Macon, GA, where I’ll be staying for 2 weeks with a NOMADS project. Looking forward to that.

That’s about it for now. You’re not going to hear from me for a few days, but don’t worry…..I’m simply enjoying a good time with good company.

Ya’ll take care,
Suzanne

P.S. Dad, prepare Mom before the next picture is viewed.

P.P.S.When I went outside to take a picture of the site, I saw this visitor gliding away.

FLEA MARKET AND FOURTH OF JULY PARADE

Today was the Flea Market. I got some wonderful buys! My purchases are pretty diverse so I took a picture just for fun.



You see those little light bulbs? I bought them all for $3, and they’re usually $2 each. The clamp right next to it was free. I have no idea what to do with it, but I’m sure I’ll need it one day. Those matches were $1. Maybe that’s a good buy? Now that water hose connection gizmo was $12. I think that was good, but I’m not sure. It’s just something I’ve been wanting. The rest are just odds and ends.

So, I happily bring my purchases home and store them away. Later on, I call Mom and Dad and have a nice visit. But then I get this question from Dad….“Well, Suzanne, what items are you going to remove?” Dad just happens to know the rule for full-time RVer’s. IF A PURCHASE COMES IN THE TRAILER, SOMETHING MUST LEAVE.

So, I’ve been mulling over the dilemma, and I’ve been considering which of my household items are going. And I've come to the inescapable conclusion that the rule is not a rule…..it’s just a guideline.

Happy trails to you,
Suzanne

P.S. Here’s some pictures from our Fourth of July Parade.

COUNTING MONEY AND POLICE DOGS

I’m the treasurer for my Ham Club, and Tuesday was money-counting day. Our club received money for dues and also for the banquet. The money-counting is easy….1…2….3…4, but that cash should match the written record of how much you have. HALLELUJAH, they matched!

Then I attended the K-Nine Dog Demonstration put on by the local law officials. All of these dogs were purchased in Europe and brought over for training after they were about a year or so old. Someone asked why American dogs weren’t used, and the answer was “American dogs are lazier.” Oh-oh, what a reputation. One of the demos was “active aggression.” One cop played the part of the bad guy mouthing off at the officer and then resisting arrest. Here’s that tough cop……….



My friends and I went out for Mexican food last night. Lots of fun, but too much rich food!

Ya’ll take care,
Suzanne

P.S. I’m off to Florida on Thursday to meet some friends and go camping at a state park. Then I will travel for NOMADS to Georgia or Mississippi or Missouri or Arkansas or Texas.