Virginia to Pennsylvania

The old RR Station

Well it's been a busy week.  Monday 9/30 we had to get up and go find dog food, as I had left it run out and poor Rudy was looking for breakfast.  Back home and just hung out for most of the day, then about 3:00 we headed into Staunton, just to see what was there and to find a decent place for dinner.   One of the lady's in the office recommended the 'Byers Street Bistro', so we decided to eat there and were not disappointed.  We walked through town for a while, checked out the old Railroad Station and then took a walk on the 'historic' bridge over the tracks to a small park on the other side.  It was a beautiful evening and nice for strolling.  Back home walk the dog and off to bed for us.

 

Monique and Taylor

Tuesday we got up a 6:00 AM, planning to meet Mel, Pere and Taylor for breakfast.  They were on their way to Fort Jackson for Monique's graduation from Boot Camp.  It was a very nice visit, and nice that they weren't in a hurry to leave.  After that we headed back home to walk the dog and were getting ready to head out for the day when the phone rings, Pere's truck broke down.  We decided to just do some shopping, that way if they needed us to pick them up we weren't on a tour or any further away.  We got our shopping done, they got the truck fixed, so all in all it was a good day.  Dinner on the grill and off to bed, another moving day tomorrow. 

 

Wednesday we didn't get on the road until about 10:30, it was a beautiful morning so we were no hurry to leave.  We stopped to get diesel fuel before we got on the highway, then headed north on 81.  We stopped at a couple of rest stops, and other than that, it was an uneventful ride.  We pulled into the Gettysburg Farms CG about 4:30, got set up and then just hung out for the evening.  Burgers on the grill, a couple of trips around the CG and off to bed.

 

Brad and the 'good' dog!!

Thursday was a day for hanging out, regrouping after the trip and trying to make some plans.  We went to the grocery store, stopped at the butcher shop, made a few phone calls/paid the bills and just hung out for the day.  We had a nice steak dinner at home and a relaxing day.  Let's see what tomorrow brings.

 

Friday we got up and again are moving slow, getting laundry done and planning dinner with the Shirks.   We are going to go to the pizza grill, but first met Lynne and Rick at their temporary living quarters.  We then headed over to the pizza grill for some wonderful pizza and a great night of company and talking.  We heard about Lynne and Toni's trip abroad, about the house and our travels.  Great evening and a great visit. 

 

Saturday we sorted our mail, paid taxes, filled out a volunteer form for the Withlacoochee State Forest, Florida and then headed out to see Lynne and Rick's new house, pretty nice.  Lynne and I then did some running around, while Brad headed back to the RV to tend to Rudy and Rick played in the dirt at the house.  Back to the Apartment to meet up, a little chatting going on, the off to the VFW for dinner.....not bad.  After that then back to the Apt., for some long over due cards.  Lynne and I got our butts kicked, but the company was good and it was enjoyable evening.  Brad and I didn't get home until about 11:00, a long night for Rudy and he was all wound up when we got there.  A walk around the CG, back home and back in the kennel, poor thing.

 

Sunday we got up about 6:00, I'm meeting Lynne and Dad then heading to the apple festival.  We finally hook up about 8:30, down to the apple festival and the first stop, scrapple/egg/cheese sandwich...delicious.  We walked around there until about 2:00, a few more purchases made and then the bus ride back to the car.  It was a fun day, but very hot and sunny and we were just glad for the breeze and shade.  We then headed home, via Peters Orchard for some apples and peaches, and finally made it back to Lynne's about 3:30.  We carried our bags upstairs, sorted our things, then saw dad off as he made his way home.  Lynne and I spilt a loaf of apple bread, pan of scrapple and munched on the tomatoes she purchased (none left for her salads).  Brad got there about 5:00, visited for a few minutes and then we headed home about 5:30.  I put the food away, my jack 'o lantern in the front window and then decided I was exhausted.  Apple sausages for dinner, a lazy night and I beat Brad and Rudy to bed.