Left home around 9:30 a.m. We traveled in both the truck and the van, since Mother could not climb up into the truck. Arrived camp around 11:30. Our campsite was reserved, but the campers are so tightly packed into the sites, that we could not get our slideout out, because our neighbor on that side of the camper had his awning down. Camp staff helped guide Hubbie in moving our camper over a couple of feet to accommodate the two units. There is enough space on the other side of the camper to park our van, as well as another camper, plus awnings for both of us.
Since this is July 4 weekend, the campground is fully packed. We've had our reservations for about five months. The man in the camper to the right of us said his family lives here in the Capital City, but they camp here so they can watch the fireworks over the river. That's a good plan, since about 25,000 people gather each year in the park just across the river from here to enjoy July 4 festivities an the fireworks display.
A couple of years ago, we went to the festival. Son and Daughter-in-Law accompanied us that time. We feared we'd have a terrible time finding a parking spot, or a spot in the park where Mother would be comfortable in her wheelchair, but a nice gentleman held a parking space for us that he was about to vacate. The parking lot was fairly close to the festival, too. We were also surprised at how fast we were able to exit the city after the festivities. It just all went very smoothly that time, but I don't think we could be as lucky every year! Better to have this nice, secure place from which to watch the display.
Once we'd set up camp and had our lunch, Hubbie and I went to a pharmacy to see if the store would give me a discount on one-time-use cameras and film development. Unfortunately, the manager will not be available until Monday, so I'll have to contact him then.
The pharmacy is located right next door to a hobby and craft store, so of course I had to go in and look around. Found some more rubber stamps clearance and 40% off, so picked up a few for making greeting cards for Caring Hands Hospice.
Back home, we had a supper of barbecued pork, leftover veggies from the beef roast, coleslaw, and cherry tomatoes from our garden. Afterward, Hubbie and I walked around the campground. The RV park is located right on the river, so we have a nice view of the city skyline, as well as an old railroad bridge. At night, the skyline is lovely. One well-lighted building sits atop a hill and reminds me of the Acropolis.
Mother discovered today that she had forgotten to bring her puzzle books, so Hubbie and I ran to the WDCS to buy a couple for her. While we were there, we picked up some fat-free, sugar-free ice cream to have for a snack, before we played a couple of games of Skipbo. Mother got down to one card in the first game, before Hubbie stole the win from her. I won the second game.
By the end of the second game, we were very ready for bed. I spent 30 minutes reading before going to sleep, though, and I finished a book by James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet called, "Sundays at Tiffany's," and then started a John Grisham book called, "Theodore Boone, Kid Lawyer." One of the ladies at water aerobics loaned this book to me. It's in Grisham's family series, suited to younger readers.
"Sundays at Tiffany's" and easy read, is about a girl who has an invisible friend...a grown man, who has to leave her when she's nine years old. She is supposed to forget about him, but never does, and later, when she's an adult, she meets him again...and, well, you can guess the rest.
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