Little Guy Teardrop Trailer Travels--Chatterbox

Chatterbox--that's me!! It is so easy for me to carry on a conversation with people if they ask me a question, or comment on Little Guy. In the Ladies Room, early morning, several campers asked me about the teardrop trailer. I never tire of telling about my travels, and how much I enjoy my small but efficient "home away from home."

On-the-other-hand, some people have all the luxuries of home!! When I finally got to the parking lot near the lobby of Tom Johnson Camping Center (about 10:00) an enormous Holiday Rambler was ready to depart. I recognized the unit..., I recognized Jerry and Betty..., and rushed to request a picture. The Blue Ox--with their bikes--looked perfect and I'm so glad "Blue" has a new home and folks who appreciate it and will use it. (Click here to read my earlier blog re: Blue Ox.)

(10:35 AM) More later?! It is an awesome, gorgeous, fantastically beautiful day!! I am not going to sit around the lobby (using free WiFi) when I can explore the area.

(5:15 PM) I went to Marion--with nothing particular in mind. The Main Street had been turned into a large "Yard Sale." Unfortunately, by the time I got there most vendors were packing up!! But I walked the street and looked at the remaining items. I bought three beautiful, large tomatoes for one dollar, and three ears of corn for one dollar. ~~ En route back to camp I stopped at a market for ice--and a small package of mixed salad greens. ~~ In camp I enjoyed my salad, and tomato, alternately with conversation when curious campers came to see Little Guy. News flash!! It was 109 degrees in the trailer when I returned... and opened it up!! And one window had been open so imagine how hot if absolutely no outside air!! ~~ Later I drove up to the lobby so I could continue this blog--and take a shower. Well, more conversation (this time about holistic health and nutritional supplements). It was almost five when I started taking a shower in the beautiful facility. I was interrupted by an employee saying the building was being secured and I needed to remove my computer. So I learned the lobby is not always open and available for campers. I'm typing this with the computer on the counter in the beautiful Ladies Room. No problem because there IS an outside entrance for the campers.

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To follow my trip chronologically--to see the next blog--click Little Guy Teardrop Trailer Travels--Gospel Singing #5.
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Little Guy Teardrop Trailer Travels--Blue Ox & more

Before I left Shelby, I had the bright idea to load the Blue Ox Bike Rack into the back of the KIA. "Perhaps an RVer will want it" was my rationale. (I had been trying to sell it at the Flea Markets but not a single person had expressed interest.) I had a large sign that advertised the many features of this "top of the line" bike rack. On Tuesday I positioned the sign near the men's restroom--and it got thoroughly soaked!! ~~ This morning (7:30 ??) it occurred to me that I should add my phone number to the sign (it had my space number). "Dummy, you are seldom at your site; how can anyone buy...??" I added my phone number--and had a phone call about 9:30. "Do you still have the bike rack?" "Yes." "Where are you?" "At the lobby." Moments later a gentleman rode up on his bike; I was standing by my KIA watching for him. By 10:15 the Blue Ox was tentatively attached to his trailer hitch and I had extra cash in my pocket. We are both praising God for His faithfulness by providing for our needs!!

The transaction dovetailed with the arrival of my new friend--Linda (who lives in Marion). She had invited me to pick blueberries, and go to the Soup Kitchen where she and her husband volunteer. It was delightful to have somewhere to go, and someone to share with. (I was still unable to access the Internet for WiFi.) I sense that Linda and I were cut out of the same cloth; our likes and thoughts are almost carbon copies. Linda didn't want me to add her to my blog but I feel compelled to sing her praises: She is a modern day "Good Samaritan." I marvel at the number of people she is taking to the doctor, or dentist, or therapist. She visits the convalescent home and gives the residents small bags of freshly picked, thoroughly washed blueberries. ~~ I'm already programmed into Linda's Blackberry (phone) for activities tomorrow.

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To follow my trip chronologically--to see the next blog--click Little Guy Teardrop Trailer Travels--Gospel Singing #3.
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