We finally left Tampa on Monday, March 30. It feels as if we have been living at Lazy Days for three months - because we have been. At this point we have all the warranty work done on the new coach, except for fixing a tail light. They had to order the part and will ship it to us so John can install it.
The RV industry is getting pretty limited lately. Lots of rumors of bankruptcy and closures. Fleetwood is apparently looking for a buyer for their motorized and manufactured operations, Monaco is on a very limited production under supervision. Winnebago and Tiffin seem to be in the best position right now.
The dealers we have noticed have lower inventory or are closed. Even Camping World seems to have reduced its inventory. So many of us live this gypsy life, I would think the industry has a good chance for recovery. We keep looking for the light at the end of this economic tunnel, but it may be a while coming.
Monday night was at the Midway FL Flying J on the way to Pensacola. John had appointment here on Thursday. Plan is to leave here tomorrow, Sunday. Next stop is Tanner AL - near Huntsville to visit John's sister for a few days. Then on to Wilmington OH Thousand Trails.
The Drifters RV Park in Pensacola has been our host here. It is a small but very neat and friendly RV Park just off Nine Mile Road and Hwy 29. Reasonable rates - includes full hook ups, pretty level gravel parking. Each space is long and wide with picnic table and grassy yard. If you are looking for a nice out of the way place, check this one out. Only downside is the nearby active rail tracks. It hasn't bothered us, but we do hear it before we go to bed.
The weather has been cool with rain a couple of days. Every place in the south seems to need the moisture. Good soaking rains with some thunder storms. No leaks in the new place Yea!
Even Casper seems glad to be "on the road again." New energy and ready to explore.
I found a little stained glass and fused glass studio to pick up some Thin Fire paper for the kiln. We are both looking forward to being in one place long enough to get out the happy tools. John said he really needs to get some pens made again, and I've been longing for fused glass, beads and chain again. Ahhh life's getting back to normal again. Guess I better be careful saying that for fear of disaster.
Income tax time and Easter are just around the corner. David tells us the weather in Cincinnati is getting better every day. We are looking forward to a nice visit with them this summer.
Finally got a replacement camera since I dropped the old one at Epcot in January. Now I don't have any excuses for not including pictures on the blog again. Spring is a great time to get some outside shots.
Come sit around the "virtual camp fire" with us again soon.
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