The alarm went off at 7am....and after a quick shower, etc., etc., I turned on the coffee maker so that I would have some Fr. Roast Coffee for the road. Then.....outside I went to get everything "dumped", the rest of the items stored for travel, and anything else that could by done while the 1st Lady took a shower and prepared herself for the traveling day.
It wasn't long before the yard became littered with other Creekers who came to give a handshake and a hug and to wish us well as we head for Indiana for a couple of days. Some of the Creekers that are going to Alaska had already hit the road.....but others were taking their time in getting away. After unhooking the umbilical cords and checking everything twice, we pulled out of our site, through the lonely looking Country Roads RV Park, and we were soon on the Interstate heading south.
As we drove south through the mist, the clouds, and the occassional blip of sunshine, the winds began to pick up.......coming out of the west and northwest. DAMN.....but it sure made it tough and rough to drive with that much blowing around!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Around noon, we stopped for a break.....some of that wonderful, still steaming, French Roast Coffee (that you never tried, Doug).....and a small package of cookies! GREAT nutritional benefits from this break, huh????
Another stop for some much needed diesel fuel after we had made a directional course change and were driving down I-74 east towards Indiana. Surprisingly, we got a bit over 12 miles to the gallon........eat your heart out, Doug!!! (Doug, from Santa Rosa, CA....is on the way to Alaska and they had horrific winds which took their mpg down 8.2!!)
We had planned to spend the night in a Wal Mart, but after fighting the winds all day, we decided to have a bit more peaceful evening. We found a cg about 30 miles inside Indiana at Crawfordsville that is a member of Passport America......the 50% off cg membership club that we joined last winter.....I called them and yes, they had room for us in a pull-through for only $11.00 plus tax....including free wifi and full hookups (notice which I listed first...hahha).
Arriving at the Sugar Creek RV Park after driving through part of Crawfordsville, we were pleasantly surprised as it is a well maintained cg with LOTS of green space...acres and acres....and some wonderfully friendly owners!!!!! As usual, we pay no attention to the restrooms, as we carry our own, including shower....so I cannot speak for the ones in the cg. However......the rest of the place is very nice....even including the fact that the majority of the people camped here are workers on a new fuel plant...a GREEN one.....here in the area.
Tonight....we just had sandwiches and I have decided to skip my usual dosage of dark red medicine. Think I may have overdosed a bit this past week....and that my system will survive for a night with taking any.....heehee!!!
And so.......with all of the Alaska bound friends tucked safely away in Adrian, MN for the night, our Kansas City friends spread out through ne Wisconsin and also those who have returned to KC....and our many other friends who are on the road and are reading this......stay safe as you travel!!!! Texas is a long way from Wisconsin.....drive carefully!
Tired, sleepy, and ready for bed.........it makes no difference though because....
Life IS Great.....and I hope it is for all of you, also!!!!
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