Mercer PA

We have found our way to Mercer PA a quaint little town in northeast PA . We arrived on Thursday pm and settled in for the evening. Friday we called friends of ours that are staying in the area for the summer( Ron & Linda Fleeger) members of a rag tag group of full timers class of 2007 that we met along with others in you guessed it 2007. We drove over to where they are staying and they drove us around and showed us the beauty of this area great hosts. they came over for dinner and a few drinks and good conversation. when you are with RV friends you never run out of places that you have seen to talk about. The next day a pleasant surprise,another couple with the class of 2007 pulled into where we are camped and parked next to us (Jim & Nancy Tidball) so a mini rally formed and we all ate drank and told stories of our adventures way into the evening hey what else is there to do We all kind of rested today and then this evening we were exposed to a great eating experience in Sharon PA that is the home of Quaker steak & lube where the original hot wings starter boy were they good. We will leave tomorrow we are going to Niagara Falls we are only about 180 miles from there so why not never been there and you just never know if you will ever be back to see them. Will let you all know how wet we get there. Kathy has been telling me about this great barrel ride over the falls she wants me to take Later gang and safe travels.

Brandywine WV & Cumberland MD.

Hi gang well we just spent a week at a Navy base fam camp (See Bee park) near Brandywine WV. They have put in three FHU spots for 10.00 a night its a great little base but what makes it special is that everybody there bends over backwards to make your stay with them special. Kathy and I stayed there (First time) to visit my two long lost sisters that live in upper tract about 20 miles away We had a great visit with them and their families. West Va is so beautiful biggest draw back is there is no verizon cel service and very limited wifi in that area we would have stay one more week if we would have had communication with the outside world. We left there today and are in Fintstone MD near Cumberland (Yea we have cel service and wifi again )we will visit my aunt (last one left) and cousins that live here, all are great folks after all they are related to me. My cousin Butch and I look so much a like that we could be brothers, hell maybe we are. We will be here three days and then move on into PA to visit Ron & Linda our class of 2007 fulltime RVers classmates. Until later safe travels.

Elkins WV

Hi folks well we left Burnsville WV on Thursday 29th stayed at a COE park there (Bulltown) good park with full hookups but for us no cel service or air card (Verizon) was there 7 days. We arrived at revelle RV camp ground 7 miles east of Elkins. We are backed up to the cheat river very pretty setting. We have good wifi here but spotty cel service depending on what tree you lean against so when we are in town we make our calls. I lived in Elkins for 2 years when I was in 3rd & forth grade some of the area looks the same but most of the town has completely changed. I have family in Harman a first cousin Jack Teter whom we visited with today just so much to catch up on its been years sense we've seen each other My other cousin Nick Teter came down for the weekend from Ohio for our little reunion Nick comes down several times a year especially during hunting season We are the only three males left from the Teter side of our family and its the only time the three of us have been togather at the same time and its great to catch up on our families. we will spend tomorrow togather before going our separate ways again but we will see Nick and his sisters in Ohio next month. Jack has a big farm that covers a whole mountain and tomorrow we will ride four wheelers to the top we are told it is really beautiful as I am sure it will be. Monday we will move over to Brandywine WV to visit my two half sisters on my fathers side (White) thats another long story We will be over there a week. until later, safe travels

Bristol TN.

We arrived at lakeview RV park in Bluff City the 14th we have a spot over looking the Holston river. We plan on being here a week.Thursday we toured Bristol Motor speedway,they charge $4.00 per person that's a steal.We were taken by a/c van around the grounds, drove down the dray strip and did two laps around the track. We took a elavator to Bruton Smith's (the Owners) suite 15 stoties up and what a view we had of the entire track. our tour guide was great and let us walk up the 31 degree banking which was tough. we bought a few things in the gift shop and called it a day. Yesterday we drove to down town historical Bristol and went down State Street. One side is in VA. and the other side is in TN. lots of shops and restraunts very pretty. We will drive around the area the next few days and see other P O Is. I dont know whats up with the beer drinkers around here but MGD is only sold in 6 pack bottles. They have Miller-Lite in cases and MGD 64 but no MGD Oh well just have to suck it up and drink Lite for a while. This is the first down side I've found doing this life style. Until later gang, safe travels

Knoxville TN

Hi all you followers. We arrived at raccoon valley (escapees) RV park on Tuesday 29th June the manager here greeted us and told me I was not welcome but Kathy can stay anytime,so after much begging I can stay as a guess. Our friends Joe & Marcia & Billy & Kay had given the manager (Wallace) a heads up that I was to be given a hard time,but Kathy was to be treated as royalty. He played his part so well !!!!!! A great time was had by everyone. On Thursday Billy & Kay took us to Cumberland Gap National park what a beautiful place we had lunch in the quaint little town of Cumberland Gap and toured the historical little town . We all had a great day. Then on Friday evening we went out to eat with our our friends Joe & Marcia. They drove us down to the towns of Clinton & Powell in their open air Jeep we ate and shopped for (beer & wine) the weather was perfect for the drive. The park here is providing a lunch consisting of hamburgers, beans, potato salad, desert & tea or lemonade for the 4th of July for only $4.oo per person. We will be here till the 13th then move on down the road not sure were we will go yet but will post when we arrive ???? until later Safe travels.

Crossville Tenn.

Arrived in Crossville Friday. We are parked at Spring Lake RV resort a really nice park and the owners are supper. We have three friends (Mike Pappy and Rip) that live here and (Larry ) that is visiting and thinking of moving here that I worked with at The Air National Guard in Tucson. It is a long story has how they each came here but it's worth telling over a few beers someday. We go back many years before Kathy and I met, so the stories get distorted or revised when she is in ear shot. They are a hoot to be around. Mike's wife is in Ohio (a family death) and will return late tomorrow so we will stay around one more day to see her. Besides Kathy needs another female to even up the bull sh--. Crossvile is a really neat place and Golfing capital of Tenn. moderate temps and laid back attitude. give it a look see if you are in this area. We are having them over tomorrow for beer and hamburgers hope kathy can survive another day till Fran arrives.We will leave Tuesday and head to Raccoon Valley near knoxsville. Safe travels.

Hendersonville Tenn.

Hi gang. We arrived at Gages Bend C.O.E. park the 21st this is a great park on Old Hickory Lake we have a nice spot overlooking the lake,but is it ever hot and humid. Oh well we will make the best of it. We stoped here to visit old friends that we have know for decades the Alexander's Peggy and Carl they gave up fulltimeing after 20 years and decided to settle here to be near family.They have some great stories to fill our ears about their travels. Peggy fell a few days before our arrival and said she was doing ok but when we seen her on Tuesday she was in great pain. We realized that we couldn't get her in the car to take her (after much persuasion) to emergency room so called 911 and they transported her. Come to find out after MRI that she has a broken hip. They operated today and she came thur it with flying colors. We have been helping out the family with taking care of the house and Carl. He has trouble getting around also. Getting old really does suck. If all goes well we will leave Friday If not we will stick around and help out here. until later safe travels .