Just a Day

Yesterday was spent here on the lake without going anywhere. Haven our grandson stayed the night with us.

A place to get a drink of water or just sit and rest a while. In hot weather the water will not be that cool to drink,but at least it will be wet.

Here is two ladies looking out across the lake and seem to be talking about something.

Could it be that they saw this lady following her gentleman friend around the lake?
We've got to go into Sevierville for a little business today.

Pigeon Forge

They were having a "Bass Tournament" this week end on Douglas Lake.  It is always a good turn out for these fishing tournaments.

If you come to Pigeon Forge in the "Great Smokie Mountains" you might want to take in one of the many shows that are in town. They have many to choose from.  Country Tonite is one of the good ones. 

Or maybe you would like to see the Titanic. I haven't been to this one so I can't comment on it.  Or maybe go to Dollywood and see several shows for one price.

Around the Lake

Yesterday we went to the "China Buffet" for our dinner. It was good but we have had better at other places,we would go back again.  From there it was to Walmart for a few groceries and a new coffee pot. Then it was back to the campground for the day.

Here are a few photos around the lake without words hope you enjoy them.

Moved Again

We got ready yesterday to go to the laundromat,with everything in the car we decided to drive to the lower end to see if a site had come open. what do you know there was one open site,so we left the car at the site and walked up the hill to the motorhome.  After getting the motorhome ready to move first I dumped the tanks then set up on the new site by the lake. 

Going thru town we could see that the price of gas was .32¢ cheaper then the last time we had to fuel up.

On our evening walk we saw several boaters or fishermen out on the lake.

Looking over the lake and in the background is The Great Smokie Mountains. That is the mountains way back in the haze. 

A Blue Heron taking flight across the lake.

Got a Site

By the time we got under way yesterday it was noon time. Its not as simple as jumping in a car and taking to the road.  There is unhooking everything then stopping to fill up the fresh water tank and then emptying the grey and black tanks.  We left the campground and then got on a back road for 7 miles that took us through the country with beautiful farm land. Then it was I-81 until it intersected with I-40 the rest of the way.

We did get a campsite on Douglas Lake.  Here is the view from our site.  It is on the hill which is very unlevel but at least we did get a site.  We had a long drive for me(168 miles).

On Down The Road

We've had a nice two days here in Stony Fork Park just relaxing and walking around.

It was a nice day yesterday,that is until we got through with our morning walk.  Then it clouded up and rained for the rest of the day and all night. 

The park has a nice stream flowing through it with cool water.

That is nice unless you get in the water with one of these snakes.  We didn't go swimming with this one,Nancy saw it as we were walking across one of the small bridges.

Today we are going all the way to Sevierville and hope to get a campsite at Douglas Lake.

Stony Fork

We left Callie's around 11:30AM yesterday.  After doing some shopping in Kroger's and the Walmart we were on our way.  It was a very pleasant day and driving was good,not much traffic.

Here we are coming upon Big Walker Mountain Tunnel,which was the second tunnel on the route.

Still closer and entering the tunnel.  Theres a sign telling you to turn on your headlights.  I have no idea why,because there is good lighting in the tunnel.

Also in case you have been wondering,yes there is light at the end of the tunnel.

A beautiful view of the Virginia mountains.

We have a good campsite in Stony Fork Campground in the Jefferson National Forest. It is much cooler here at the base of the mountain. Oh,almost forgot,we have a very good internet signal here with the  Verizon  USB 760 for the laptop. As a matter of fact it is the best signal since I've had it.  That was a pleasant surprise.

Time Again

Our short week-end here visiting Callie is over already.
Saturday we went to the Texas Roadhouse for dinner and I had the nine ounce ribeye. Oh was it good,this steak was one to remember.  Yesterday it was to Sams Club to get us a new clock,the one Callie gave to us was working but the remote sender quit working so we wanted to see the outside temp. That was the reason for the new one since they don't sell the remotes alone.  After walking in Sams for awhile we went to Ryans for dinner.
Today we will be going to Stony Fork Campground which is in the Jefferson US Forest. So we may or may not be able to write the blog or have a phone signal for a couple of days.
Again we had a very nice time with Callie.  

Princeton,WV

We left Peach and Don's around 12:00 yesterday. 

We got a good look at the capitol building as we drove around Charleston. The dome doesn't shine like it once did. I think that due to the expense of the gold leaf paint they used to have on it.  It is painted with something less expensive now. 

As we approached the toll booth of the West Virginia Turnpike the traffic was backing up.  It sure looked as though they were taking in a lot of money today.  The toll for me towing the car was $3.25 and before I was through I paid that amount two more times. The road was pretty rough quite a few spots.  Makes one wonder what the toll money is used for?   

After a few more miles the traffic was backed up again and moving slow.  We soon saw why.  This vehicle looked like it did a roll over.  It was a Toyota make---Hmmmm.
We did make it to Callie's safe and sound. After leveling out and hooking up we had a nice evening talking with her as we sat out in the gazebo,with a nice cool breeze blowing.

Moving Out

Well our time here visiting Peach and Don has come and gone,so today is moving day.  We will be getting on I-64 heading east and then picking up I-77 south to Princeton.
We will be visiting Nancy's sister Callie for the week-end.  We always enjoy our trips when we can visit the family.

Laundromat and Mall

Yesterday started out with rain and it looked as though it would rain for the day,but it cleared up.  Don was gone to the school for a seminar of his work.  

Nancy and I went to the laundromat to do the clothes. It was much cooler this time because the temp only got up tp 76°.  When we got back Don was home,we then all went to the mall to do our walking and have our dinner.  This day was a day that seemed so short,it was over quick.