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Hi Ya’ll. Hey, I’m starting to sound like a Texan. Ya’ll and drawl. Hmmm, doesn’t take me long to acclimated.

The weather here has been rainy, and while everyone else (these southern folk) think it’s cold, I’m loving it - 30’s at night and 50-60’s in the day. I’m not complaining one bit. Everyone bundles up in jackets and coats and I’m in my shirt sleeves. This is perfect weather for me, even with the rain.

Now beyond the weather report, everything, EVERYTHING, here is absolutely super. I love the location, the facility, the Escapees Rainbow Park next door, the residents, staff and most of all the other volunteers - what a great group of people! I can’t say enough good things about this place. And boy, am I getting a first hand excellent education on full-time RVing.

I’m learning how to camp 365 days a year and never pay a fee, where to get the best equipment and the best price, who to have do work on my rig anywhere in the country, how to hook up with various groups whenever I want or need to. I swear that ½ to ¾ or the folks I’ve met have dogs and know the vet system across the country. Loads of them love to dance (and that’s right up my alley), Poker games wherever and whenever you’re so inclined. A whole variety of sub-groups depending on your interests and I’m checking out a couple of them that have real appeal to me that I may join for a very low fee.

Meanwhile. I’ve extended my stay here until March 15th. I’ve also added an additional volunteer task to my roster, and that is to research and possibly do a little grant writing for CARE, Inc. We’re a 501 (c) 3 organization and like most non-profits, always in need of money for a variety of things. So, if my grant writing skills can help, why not!!! I really believe in this place and this is where I’m coming when I have to hang up my keys, or if I need a place to recuperate from any of life’s little temporary set-backs.

I’m not too far from my good friend Jeri, so while here I’m going to see if I can’t make a short trip to visit with her and Ralph. It’s been years since I’ve seen her and then on to When I leave here in March I’m headed for Rosalie and Chuck’s in San Angelo, TX and then on to Sharlene’s in Arizona. I’m hoping Nancy can join me in Arizona and then we can travel back together to California and on up to Elna and Mark’s. From there I’m going on up to Sutherlin, OR where I’ll park my RV at the Escapees Timberlake Park where I have a deposit on a lot that I might one day lease (if I ever rise to the top of the waiting list) and head on up to see Barb in Portland. I’d like spend a little time in Oregon and really check it out to see if I really want to get the lot there or not. I just might decide to be a rambling stone that gathers no moss and skip permanence that even a leased lot represents. I love this gypsy life! In fact I often think that I’ll bet you my Mom would have loved this too. After Oregon I’m wide open but will start working my way to Nebraska to see friends and family and a definite return to Missouri for the Falll colors. Of course, this is all subject to change. Before I leave here, though, I’m going to sign up for a stint next year during the winter months. What better place to be in the wintertime, huh?

Just so there’s no mistake – folks, I am having the time of my life!!!!!
Kris

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