I'm all moved into Santee Lakes - an official full-timer!
My first full hook-up camp site. My first paid-for camp site. It was surprisingly easy. My son, Tom, helped me out and got me all hooked up. I watched carefully so I will be able to do it next time. He's never been at a full hook-up site before, but I think men just know these things. We dumped the grey and black tanks, so I'm ready to go.
We got The Palms all set up and then went back to work, where I finished the day and then came back here after work.
When I got home from work, I got everything set up inside and tested out the water, electricity and added the chemicals and some water to the black tank. The park ranger said it was better to keep the hoses closed and open them when they are getting full. Better than leaving them open while I'm parked for the month, so that's what I'm doing.
This month will be a learning experience for me, so if I mention something I'm doing or not doing that isn't right, please feel free to comment and set me straight.
It a nice evening, but a little breezy. Katie and I took a walk around one side of the back of our lake when we got home. Poor Katie is so tired. She's used to having four days a week to sleep all day, and lately she's been with me every day and wakes up every time I move. Today she slept in her bed in the car while I was at work, and she wouldn't get up. Right now she's again asleep in her bed. It's going to be an adjustment for her. Kind of like the wife who has her husband retire and all of a sudden he's underfoot every day, disturbing her routine. Katie's going to have to get used to having me around every day.
I cooked some spaghetti at the beach on Monday - and I'm having leftovers tonight. I'm starving, so I'm going to heat it up now. I have a post ready publish about that meal and the Magma pots review, but I haven't had a chance to post it yet. Maybe tomorrow. It was soooo good!
Sorry, no photos tonight. I'm going to have to remember to bring my camera on our walkabouts. There was the coolest bird at the lake edge, maybe tomorrow I'll see him again when I have my camera.
From Me and My Dog, have a great June 1, everyone! : )
Full-timing in our 24-foot 2006 Forest River Sunseeker 2200 as of June 1, 2011, I've added solar panels and a catalytic heater so that we can camp off-grid comfortably. My dog, Katie, is great company. We traveled a bit in the Western States our first year, and visited the deserts of Arizona and most of the New Mexico State Parks the next four. This year - 2016 - I'm hoping to find a park model to buy so we will have a home base, but we'll continue to travel, too. What a life! :)
