Here it is April and the sun has promised to show its warming glow over the weekend. I called K&M and got reservations at Ocean Mist. During the week, we loaded and I accomplished some needed maintenance on the trailer and hitch. I popped the top of the hitch off and could see alot of gunk around the slide and gear. I cleaned it with electrical cleaner and then sprayed on this vegetable lubricant. I tested the release and it worked alot better. I sprayed the steps and checked tire pressures. All was in good shape as was the new landing gear. I found the other side didn't go all the way in unless you tapped it with your hand. All was loaded and as Friday afternoon arrived, we were treated to mid 60 temps and blue skies.
We arrived at Ocean Mist about 4 and found we had scored a beach front lot. I was excited to be able to look out the back window at the dunes and see at least part of the ocean. As I pulled around the corner, there sit a motorhome in our spot. The maintenance guy came over and asked us if we needed help. I pointed to the motorhome and told him this was our assigned spot. He relayed that the MH had come in after the office closed a couple days ago and have not checked in yet. As the afternoon went on, it appeared they parked it and went back home, saving a spot for the weekend. Some people!
Anyway, we got a very nice spot across the road and immediately met the neighbors. This weekend was very friendly and although not that many rigs there, it was a very quiet and nice group. We got set up and soon were feasting on Spagetti that Lori had prepared at home and only needed to cook the noodles. We picked our teeth, sat outside and watched the sunset and set in for a wonderful evening doing nothing.
We did reminisce about our tent trailer and adventures on the bike. Although we both miss those days, I do not miss waking in 30 degree weather or rain to walk to the bathroom. We snickered a little when a couple pulled in next to us and went to set up their pop up trailer. We watched as they opened the canopy, raised it and exposed both beds to the elements. It was nice out, but I think this would be a pain in the rain. Soon they were all tucked in, but we chuckled a little as we remembered thos walks for a shower and tinkle.
During the early morning of Saturday, both of us awoke to the sound of heavy rain. It was really coming down. We drifted back off to sleep and soon I awoke to the best smells ever...coffee and cinnamon rolls baking in the oven. We ate a hearty breakfast and happened to find a great movie on TV. As that one ended, another came on that was just as good. This meant, it is almost noon and neither have showered or moved out of our chairs.
We got ready and headed to Ocean Shores for lunch. We happened to stop at Duggans Pizza and had a great hot sandwich. Then it was time for the casino. As we pulled into the lot, I noticed there were people everywhere. It was a classic car show and with the hundreds if not thousands of people there to see the cars in the lot, the rain and wind pushed them inside. Only a couple slot machines and no seats at the card tables. We bagged it and headed out.
I have wanted to check out Pacific Beach State park as it is a local favorite. We drove up and were surprised to find it only about half full. A nice park, but only electricity at the site. There is a dump station as you leave. I liked it as it sits right on the water.
Today we got up to find sunshine and warming temps. We ate and watched some tv before breaking camp. It was hard to head out when the weather is so nice. We did have to stop in Aberdeen for our Starbucks fix...sorry, just took a sip of coffee, and headed home. As is always my routine, I go around and pull up to the driveway headed towards the freeway. This makes for what I call a drivers side turn. Lori gets out and stops traffic. I pulled up, she gets out and I pull into the other lane to pull out at an angle. As I do, a truck flies up the hill, disregards Lori and goes around me. I pause, show my appreciation and continue. Another car comes the other way and as I start to back, she pulls around and goes past as I am swinging out. I guess people were in a hurry today. We got baked in and unpacked in what seemed like record speed. It was a fun weekend and for once, other than a couple minor blips, a error free weekend. Both of us are getting pumped as the weather improves. Happy camping everyone.
* on a side note, the slideout issue turned out to be low fluid. I added ATF to the hydrolic pump and it has worked flawlessly since. I have monitored the fluid level and there has been no drop. Not sure what caused that.
