Closing Down a Short Week

It seems like we just arrived in the cabin and its time to leave tomorrow. The time just got away from us and we wish we had more of it to enjoy this different experience. The cabins are nice and we will keep them in mind for other Thousand Trails locations that we stay in the future. From what we read in our monthly magazine from Thousand Trails, they are all pretty much the same as far as configuration and amenities. For one free week a year, it's a great benefit. Actually, they aren't that expensive even if we pay for a stay outside of the free week - $49/night. That's the member rate which isn't bad at all.

Josie hasn't been feeling well the last couple days as she suffers through cold symptoms. With a sore throat and cough, it hasn't been the most pleasant time for her. Medications are helping though and she should be back to her old self soon. We are grateful that we haven't had any illnesses since we hit the road, except for these very rare occasions with minor aches and pains.

We are getting closer to making final decisions on several fronts. First of all, we will wait on any major changes with the fifth wheel/motorhome issue. We want to have more room financially to acquire the right combination and we aren't there yet. Instead, we will look into trading our Jeep for a newer one so that we don't have to spend a lot of money buying new tires, brakes, battery and having major service performed. We will also look into setting up a towing capability on the fifth wheel so that we can tow it instead of driving it to save on gas and wear and tear. Most states will allow towing another vehicle behind the trailer. We have 92,000 miles on the Jeep now, so it's time to look for change. Anybody that knows me knows that 6 years of owning the same vehicle is a record.

We have also eliminated a return to Cody this year. The distance is just too much to cover without taking a few weeks to enjoy the trip - which we wouldn't have. It is now between Virginia and Big Pine Key. Further research into the beaches issue has revealed that Big Pine Key is home to the nicest beach in all of the Keys - The Bahia Honda State Park and Beach - and has all 4 and 5 star reviews. We are also assured of working close to 40 hours a week there, where we are not assured of more than 24-32 hours per week in Virginia. So, we are leaning now toward the Keys, but haven't made a final decision yet.

Our reservation is made for next week at the Sherwood Forest Campground in Kissimmee which is where we will spend our 1 week out of the Thousand Trails system before returning for another 3 weeks on the 24th of February. Our plan today is to begin taking some things back to the fifth wheel in preparation for departure tomorrow. Maybe we'll even get a swim in today...