It rained off and on again during the night but I was able to get some pictures of this lovely campground in the Laura S. Walker State Park this morning. Geocaching is big in Georgia state parks, and there are 25 geocaches in this park alone, but we didn't go looking for any of them. Our neighbors were out in a little boat before they had to leave so I briefly chatted with them.
After Joe got up, we had a quick breakfast and prepared to head out. However,
PROBLEM!
When we got ready to take off, the alarm for the hydraulic leveling jacks was still going off, and Joe walked around the front of the RV and saw that the spring on the front jack was broken (this happened to us on the Alaska trip too). Fortunately, since we have everything including the kitchen sink with us, Joe had spare parts. It took a lot of muscle, and our neighbors (the ones who were in the boat) brought over a pry bar to help with leverage, so Joe was able to fix it. It only took about 20 minutes, then we were on our way, about 10:35.
We cut down on Hwy. 441 into Florida, and we crossed the Florida State Line about 12:15, glad to be getting to our destination. At Lake City, we cut over to I-75 and Joe kicked it up a notch so we could make Tampa today. Gas in Lake City was $3.559 today.
We hit some road construction just on the north edge of Tampa, and saw a wreck in the other lanes but that didn't affect our lanes which was good. We drove 277 miles today, and we got to our campground, Tampa East Resort, just east of Tampa on I-4, about 4:00 and picked out a nice campsite. We intend to stay here for at least a month. It's in the 90s here (heat index is 105, with the humidity), and I think there's a chance of thunderstorms every day for at least the next week.
John and Bridgette were surprised that we made it in today, but they came by and we all went to dinner. Bridgette is looking great, and except for not sleeping well, is feeling pretty good. They are both really looking forward to Shooter's arrival, and hope it is sooner than later.
It took us 55 days to get here, and we drove 3,461 miles. We are ready for a rest. So this will be my last blog until I have some news to report.
You did not take the most direct route and your readers are glad for that. You took us to places of interest and shared your experiences with us. We say THANK YOU!!!
ReplyDeleteBTW, you have exchanged hot and dry for hot and humid weather. Enjoy the family.
Jim and Dixie
It looks like you're parked on a well manicured golf course. What a beautiful setting! Tell Bridgette we're working hard here on getting the Spurs a championship. I think she's a fan :-) - cathy
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