Fort De Soto Park

We went for a short trip to Fort De Soto Park last week-end.  I have been wanting to really clean the coach but every week-end we have gone camping, we were too busy -just enjoying life!  But because I am at the height of my obsessive compulsive behavior, I got up early Friday morning when Ft De Soto releases the 10% of sites they hold back and reserved a site.  I couldn't get us on the water, but we had a very large pull through site with lots of shade.

I was a cleaning machine.  Cleaned the carpet areas, wipe down baseboards, moped, the whole nine yards and and then I washed/waxed a little over half of the coach.  I ordered a waterless wash and shine product and the difference it has made is unbelievable.

Then it was to bed and after breakfast we headed home - maybe a 20 minute drive  My daughter told me she didn't get camping for less than 24 hours but it doesn't matter if it's your back yard, it is good to get away from everything.

No trips until thanksgiving.  This begins the birthday frenzie in our family - from 10/23 to 11/16, we have 9 birthdays and that many more in our circle of friends.

Stay turned for our Thanksgiving trip.

Cortez - Buttonwood RV Park

I am little bit behind with my postings.  We are in the process of listing our house for sale and that project has kept me busy. but now everything is done - anything that needed fixing is fixed, or painted is painted, replaced has been replaced and the white tile floors are gleaming. So now I can get back to doing what I enjoy - the RV.

Two weeks ago, we decided to take a break at the last minute. We had friends camping at Buttonwood RV Park and we decided to go down Friday night and surprise them.  And they were!

Buttonwood is a great campground.  It is situated on a canal, has a boat ramp, and is in walking distance of stores, neighborhood bars, and restaurants. 

The site was large, on a asphalt pad and a bricked patio area.

  We backed up to the canal.

There is a large fountain in the middle and we were facing that as well.

 The pool is small but adequete and it overlooks a canal as well.

After we got started with the new ritual - making ice, we were ready for the day's adventure with our camping buds.

We walked down to a neighborhood bar and had a few.

What a view!

We came back and later walked to dinner.  We had been down to Cortez a few years before for the Seafood Festival so the fishing village was our destination. 

We had a great dinner (some of the best steamed clams I have had) with  a really good band and then home before dark.

 And as always, there is always a different or  cute camper.  This one is very unique.  A camper made for a jeep that the man attached to a trailer.

 Stay tuned for more adventures with the FiestaTime