This Little Piggy's Staying Home

Yes, I'm home again I think for about 2 weeks this time, then we have another rally to attend in the mountains of North Carolina. We will leave the day after Labor Day and not sure when we will return. Will talk more of that trip at a later date.

The big FMCA rally was a fun time for us, at least I can truthfully say that after the first couple of days. On Saturday, upon our arrival, we were directed to a different parking area from what we were told via snail mail. At the new area, we were pushed aside while 120 Monaco's were parked! After 2 plus hours, we were escorted to our parking area (at first, they had planned to park 64 Newmar's but a couple ahead of us complained so they parked us next). We were parked on top of a hill and we thought that would be good in case it rained...and, rained, it did!! Almost all night Tuesday night! We were told it rained a total of 4 inches that night and lightning was striking nearby several times! Hmm...we began to wonder if being on the hilltop was such a good idea after all! The next morning, the mud was ankle-deep! Cars, vans, trucks kept riding on it and the ruts started getting deeper and deeper. A few of the RV's decided to depart, some of which became mired down and had to be towed! We thought sitting still would be best and, of course, it was. By Friday, the mud had almost completely dried out, so getting out was a piece of cake!

One night, we went out to eat with our oldest daughter and our grandson, then we enjoyed the mall for an hour or so. Another night we went out with my nephew and his work friend. It was great to be away from home and still be with family.

The entertainment provided for us was okay. Performing were Dan Clark, the Singing Troooper; Ricky Nelson's twin boys; Ronnie Milsap; and, Riders in the Sky. The cowboys were especially entertaining, with lots of wholesome joking. I was not aware that they were the ones that did the singing in Toy Story. I understand they won 2 Emmys from those 2 movies. The Parade of new Motorcoaches was very interesting and appealing; the vendors were selling their latest enticing wares; and the food vendors were making a killing off their captive audience! All in all, I cannot complain. My brother and sister-in-law, Hubby, and I remained safe, healthy and happy the entire time. (So did all our family and friends back home which was an added blessing). What else would anyone need to have a great trip! I think, now, it's time to stay home for awhile, agree?