Tuesday, June 3rd, the RV adventure begins again
in earnest. This was the day I had my last chemo treatment which I concluded at
noon of the day. We finally got off from the house shortly after one and
pointed our coach in a northerly direction. The plan was to drive three to four
hours and camp so as to shorten the drive on Wednesday to our first destination
at Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawsonville, GA. Our stop for the night was
Eagle’s Roost RV Resort just south of Valdosta. Our site was an attractive pad
under a lush canopy of Oaks, replete with beards of Spanish moss dangling over
our heads. Everything went smoothly so our stay was pleasant and uneventful.
Not arising overly early our day began with breakfast at the
Farm Restaurant close by. Up I-75 we went until needing a rest stop. Again, we
learned a lesson about the consequences of forgotten items (we always forget
something). This time the omission was the harnesses for Mitzi and Fiona. We
had leashes but no harness. We found a Petco at one exit to obtain
replacements. Mitzi’s fir fine but Fiona’s was a little loose (a potential
disaster in the making). Kathy was walking the dogs when Fiona backed out of
her harness and proceeded to run down the shoulder of the interstate. She
refused to respond to command and then raced around the parking area and the
busy off ramp with Kathy in pursuit. I exited the coach as soon as I noticed
what was going on and we both chased her to no avail. A truck driver, seeing
the drama unfolding, also gave chase. Fortunately he scared Fiona into my arms
or the outcome would have most assuredly ruined our summer. It gave us quite a
scare; Kathy, not to be indelicate, wet her pants.
The remainder of the day was anticlimactic in comparison. We
drove into the mountains to Amicalola Falls and settled into our campsite for
the next six days. The campground driveway was somewhat challenging with a 25%
grade. The previous day had a unit blow its transmission making the ascent. We
had no problem, even towing the Jeep, and we were pleased to have the
horsepower to ascend without incident.
While here we will visit my cousin Tug for a few days and
explore the area. It will be fun.
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