Monday, May 19, 2008

Home in Ohio

We finally arrived at our home park. The security guard at the gate was the same as when we left last year. They have a new gate that you have to swipe your card to get in. Since we have not been here to get a card, after Josh checked us in, he let us thru the gate. After we got set up, we went to the office and got our new cards so we can come and go as we please. We met a really nice couple from New York that pulled in about an hour after we did. They are on their way to Indiana to take their new Presidential 5'er to the manufacturer. I thought we had problems with our unit, but they couldn't even unhook because the landing gear does not work. Plus they have had water leakage inside when it rains and a whole lot more. Anyway, we left Zanesville and thought we could get up to Port Clinton on a quarter tank of fuel. It took us over half a tank. We had a head wind and after we got all settled we noticed that the exhaust pipe has all kinds of black soot on it. We figure the turbo is going bad again and that was why we only got 9 mph on this leg of the trip. But we already had an appointment to take the truck in for service on Wed. anyway. When we got to Zanesville, the wind was blowing like crazy, (Yes Barb the wind blows in OH also) and it was starting to rain. This park we stayed in was rated 4 W's in Woodalls. NO WAY!! The interior roads were dirt with very little stone and the site they put us in was on slanted ground. If you fell coming out the door, you would not have stopped till you were at the bottom of the hill. Well anyway, the wind was blowing, we thought the door was closed. The compartment door was open and a big gust of wind came and opened the entry door and it flew into the compartment door. Result- quarter size hole in entry door. But Rick said he can fix it and then when we go to the manufacturer in June, tell them to put a new stripe on the door. But the good news on that leg of the trip, we got to visit with my brother and sister-in-law. We had a real good visit. I do have pictures, but am to tired to find the connector for the camera tonight. Hopefully, we can get a good nights sleep. Tomorrow I have to get a hair cut and do some laundry. I think I'm almost out of towels. We went to Pizza Hut for dinner tonight and brought home leftovers. Tomorrow evening, we will go to Rick's parents for dinner. Doctors appts on Wed and dentist next week. Busy, busy, busy. Hope all is well with everyone. Rick talked to Bob this afternoon and they are still looking for a park for us to stay at when we get up there later this summer.

2 comments:

LaVon Baker said...

Oh, you did have one of those very tiring days, didn't you? And I can relate to not being able to find what you need to transfer pictures. Hope you are rested and have a wonderful stay at the home park. Be careful and DON'T FALL!

Anonymous said...

Glad you guys are home safe and sound....."Sorry about the wind"....Very Hot In Houston....Duh..........Can't wait for October....
Barb