Wonderful days and sleepless nights
12-4-14
Yesterday was a whirlwind. For starters it was the second day in a row that I had not slept a wink. So when we returned from the days activities I was spent. No energy left to write. Even so, last night made it 3 nights in a row without enough sleep. Although I did manage about 2 hours sleep from 5 to 7 AM. If it wasn't for " Ask a nurse" I doubt I'd have gotten that. I called my sister Bonnie (She's the retired nurse. I also have our daughter Christine that's a nurse) to discuss my ailments and she recommended some OTC drugs that began getting results about 5 AM. Enough about that.
Yesterday we traveled about 100 miles north of Tampa and a bit inland just to see what was there. It's mostly cattle ranches and; wait for it, orange groves. We stopped at the second one we saw as neither of us had seen one before. Turns out they look just like apple orchards. Picking season is going on now. We sampled some at the register then bought a bag. Oh boy are they delicious! You just can't beat tree fresh produce. They also had pink grapefruit but I wasn't in the mood. After a few pics were taken we moved on.
When lunchtime came we stopped at Sonny's BBQ. Another score! Their pulled pork sandwiches and cole slaw is to die for.
Shortly after that we headed for the Gulf coast and then turned South towards Tampa. It was a great scouting trip and we found many places we wish to return to and spend some time.
This AM we needed to get Gracie ready to roll and off to Campers World so they could install the double recliner we purchased on Tuesday. Once Gracie was parked we took off on a scouting mission South to Sarasota. Our intention was to take a harbor cruise. But since Oscar wasn't welcome and it was too hot to leave him in the Burb, we nixed the boat idea. We spent a couple hours checking out CG's in the area and then headed back for a three o'clock seminar on RV DIY repairs.
We sure got our monies worth staying here. Free daily Breakfast and Lunch, and up to three seminars each day.
Next it was off to Campers World to pick up retrofitted Gracie. Oh what a difference. Ruth and I each have our own supper comfortable recliner and we gained a sleeping place. So tonight I sit here in my new favorite chair writing the blog. Perhaps I'll sleep here tonight and break this three day curse.
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