Long Point Park

This year, for the first time in 45 years, we spent Thanksgiving by ourselves.  Due to way too much on both our plates, we opted out of our traditional celebration, and left early for 3 nights at the Long Point Park, a county park in Melbourne Beach. It is one mile from Sebastian Inlet. As soon as we got hooked up, I plugged in the electric roaster pan and got  the turkey going and then the collards.  The rest of the meal was cooked in the microwave.  I find myself cooking more and more in it - who would have ever thought that!

 We had a great site 30 x 70 right on the intercoastal.

We parked at an angle due to the winds. This campground allows you to park anyway you want on the site.

It was very windy all weekend - tenters moving cars and trucks in to block it.  The couple 2 sites down lost one of their tents on Wed evening to the wind.

When we first I arrived though, I was very apprehensive.  All I could see were big trucks and boats everywhere and people camping what appeared to be on top of each other.  I do not like this kind of camping.

But no worries, Our site was great - the view of the intercoastal - awesome! We were able to open up the windows and enjoy the view and a great breeze. This is the view from the bedroom window.

 A few more of  our site.

And the neighbor dog playing ball with his life jacket on.

 The park has a very nice fishing pier.

Also a small island (Scout Island) is just across the bridge

The view from the island

It reminded me of Pass-a-grill back in the day.

There were lots of trails. We came upon a little girl and made small talk.  As she was leaving she turned around and said "Sir? Sir?  Did you come form the campground?" and we said "yes it is right down this trail". She replied with "Good, I'm not lost".

And the most unique recreation vehicle this weekend is this one.  He has quite a set up with the deck and the table attached to the side of the unit.

 He even put good use to the front of his truck

And here he is almost ready to go home.

I spent Friday and Saturday working on the exterior of the coach.  I brought my step stool this time (I was not going up on the extension ladder we carry) and a telescopic brush.  Just a little more, and she will be done. Already, she is looking good!  And then I will tackle the awnings.  Big Bob spent most the days watching football.  We left early on Sunday to avoid the back up at the dump station and took the scenic ride home.  This is the Indian River Scenic Highway.

It was a great weekend and a place we will go again too. It would be perfect to buddy camp there.

Our next trip is to ICE with Janel and her boys.  I have to remember to bring a coat!