The set of cookware I bought at the garage sale. How could I resist?? Only $4.00. (Heavy-duty stainless steel, made in America!!) ~~ Cloudy but no rain (yet). I have my umbrella!! ~~ Ten-thirty and I’m heading off to October Fun Fest.

The Rainbow’s End Escapee October Fun Fest kicked off at 6:30 this evening. After ice cream, and socializing, and announcements, they drew for door prizes. The first item was an expensive RV TV antenna. No such luck; I didn’t win that. However, my name was the second one drawn and I “won” a wood scare-crow craft item. I do not have a place to hang it and have already decided it will be a hostess gift the next time I’m invited to dinner.  ~~ Surprise, surprise!! I found a couple I knew in Lancaster, California. We were in the same SKP Chapter and camped together frequently. Less than two years ago our paths crossed again at a SKP Rally in Marion, North Carolina. Small world?!  ~~ Eight PM and I think it’s time to head for the trailer.  ~~ Good night; sweet dreams!!

No pictures to document my activities this morning. So-o-o-o-o much “housekeeping” because things had been hastily piled into the KIA and T@B prior to my trip. Very busy since I arrived…. I slowly processed through cupboards to discover things stored away months (or years) ago. I arranged and rearranged!! Storage containers with my wardrobe came into the trailer. “Don’t need these” items went into the back of the car. The cute little decorations were (are) strategically positioned. (I have an adorable small orange fry pan and equally adorable matching small orange pan dangling from hooks in the kitchen. They were purchased in Quebec, Canada, in 2010, and will never be used. A bright orange cullender accompanies the two utensils. ~~ The housekeeping wasn’t finished until I dumped the porta-potty.  ~~ Finally, I was able to gather fresh clothes, towel, & toiletries and head for the shower. (See that awesome shower in pictures published on yesterday’s blog.) Now I’m approaching the neglected computer and preparation of blog messages.  ~~ FYI: I have free WiFi in the dining room (and probably in the living room). I have all the “creature comforts” I need in my tiny trailer. I have many new acquaintances that I suspect will be new friends.

It rained HARD most of the night and I was afraid the weather would curtail the housekeeping project. It was cloudy this morning , cool and threatening rain (and is still cloudy at 3:00 PM). If we have another hot spell, I have a small fan available to circulate the air in the trailer. (I found the fan this morning as I explored cupboards and cabinets.)

Four-forty-five PM: Some old sage said “A picture is worth a thousand words.” So I ran out to the trailer and took some pictures!! Well, actually, I walked and it is 149 casual steps from exit at corner of the building (136 steps if a long stride). Maybe 50 steps from my computer (in the dining room) to exit.

It’s 5:30 and it’s important (to me) to bring you up-to-date. I’ve been exceedingly busy volunteering for the “garage sale.” We wrapped up the event, and boxed the leftovers about 2:00. Well (honestly) it appears I got back to my tiny teardrop trailer just before two. Look, it was ninety-two degrees inside…!! We’ve had rain several times today and right now the lights flickered due to thunder and lightning. Guess I better turn off the computer and head back to the trailer. (Free WiFi in the dining room [but no UPs system].) ~~ Eventually, I’ll document details of the trip from North Carolina. ~~ I took more pictures later and uploaded on Sunday, Oct. 13th.

Greetings from the CARE Center located at Rainbow’s End Escapee’s RV Resort in Livingston, Texas. I’ll bring you up-to-date in increments–as I have time. I was able to use WiFi for the first time at 5:00 tonight, Thursday, October 10th. It has taken almost three hours to upload pictures from my camera to the computer and from the computer (Picasa) to this blog. At this time, I can’t provide all the information regarding the trip. It was an almost uneventful trip (more about that later). I arrived safely about noon on Tuesday, October 8th. I’m three weeks ahead of my scheduled volunteer assignment but they quickly put me to work pricing merchandise for their garage sale. All day Wednesday pricing, all day Thursday (today) working “the sales floor” while a parade of customers shopped. We have two more days and unquestionably it is a success!!

OK, OK, I need to synchronize my camera with my clock!! Gotcha. ~~ I’m parked on Volunteer Row after two nights in the campground. I’m heading for the trailer–and bed–in a few minutes because it has been a long day, and likewise another long day tomorrow. ~~ THANKS everyone for your prayers and your concern for my well being.

…to say I’m OK. This message will be brief because the only electric outlet (in McDonald’s) is under the TV and it is blasting the program for the whole room to hear. I see no way to turn down the volume. I’ll upload pictures later today because I’m only 100 miles from my destination.  I’ll have time (and no distraction).

It’s 7:50 AM; I am in Leeds, Louisiana. I’m near the Texas state line.

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Five-thirty PM: I’ve been at the Escapee Rainbow’s End RV Resort since noon. I’ve done very little to “set up”; I’ve walked… and explored….

I’ve discovered that there is no free WiFi.  A resident in the Resort took pity on me and let me link-in to his system. I wanted to quickly let the readers know that it may be another day or two before I upload pictures and provide more details regarding my trip.

Pressed for time; I only have a minute. The T@B attracts so-o-o-o-o-o much attention!!  Nice people have stopped to visit with me–in the parking lot of Walmart in Leeds, Alabama (20 miles East of Birmingham). I was invited to attend church with one family. They plan to pick me up at 9:30 (30 minutes from now) so I’m rushing to post this message–while sitting in McDonald’s.  ~~  No weather problems associated with Tropical Storm Karen.

I goofed!! When I got my second cup of coffee, ready to rush back to the trailer, I looked at McDonald’s clock: 8:15. I “thought” my clock (in the T@B) automatically set itself from the satellite. I “thought” my computer automatically adjusted itself. I was wrong; I goofed!! So I have an extra hour to check and answer messages.  ~~  And help an “old-timer” sitting at the next table experiencing problems with his HP laptop. (His… is so much different from mine, I was unable to assist.)

We pulled out of the JAARS RV Park about one o’clock Friday afternoon. We spent the night in a Walmart parking lot in Aiken, South Carolina. At this moment (9 AM, Saturday), I am in a Panera in Augusta, Georgia. ~~ Just thought you’d like to know.

(“We” being T@B, KIA, and Lorraine.)

…but not quite!! I sound like a broken record when I repeat “I’m so tired” but I’ve got to be honest with my followers. First, uploading the remaining few pictures and checking email; second a shower. I’m approaching this hour-by-hour; I’ll pull out when I feel I’m ready.