FL 2-2-15

Today was moving day. 224 mile north to Alliance RV in Wildwood. We have service scheduled tomorrow. New Koni shocks. That should improve our ride a bit. The place is Huge and Mega busy. Glad I scheduled 10 days ahead. They have their own CG with about 50 slots and let you stay for free while service work is being done. Nice spacious sites, water and elec only. I'm sure they have a dump station somewhere on property.

As we were in leaving Pine Island this morning and George, the GPS, was spouting directions, Ruth said "why don't we change George to Spanish?" "that way we will will know conversational Spanish by Spring" such a good idea I almost did it. LOL

Mostly I75 to Wildwood and no trouble with exception of a 45 minute delay due to an accident. It was bad. Medivac usually means severe injuries. Don't know how that happens on a three lane interstate. Probably texting.

After checking in at Alliance we took a tour of the countryside and scouted out our GC for tomorrow night. Back at Gracie by 8:30 and lights out at 10.

2-3-15

Up at 7AM to check in with service department. I needed to add one task and was afraid that would result in two extra days here based on all the stories I've herd from hundreds on the blogs. Took the chance and went off for breakfast and COFFEE. With little to do or see in the area we decided to return to their waiting room and try out one of the many leather couches. By the time we got settled, at 10AM, my cell range. "Mr. Marden your coach in ready for pick up. I couldn't believe it, so I had to ask if the door was fixed also. Yep, ready to go.

We were only 45 minutes from our next CG and couldn't check in until 3PM. So I asked if we could stay a bit longer. They said yes without hesitation. Bonus! That meant we could take a nap.

At about 2 we buttoned up and took off. Buy the time we had reached the first stop light both of us were amazed with the difference in the ride. No more 3 bounce on every bump and sway nearly disappeared. When we got to the interstate it was even better. Passing trucks didn't push us around and much less steering correction required. If others who read this have similar issues, buy shocks before you get into steering stablizers and such. Fix the problem don't mask it.

Once we took our exit the fun started. I had to drive through Ocala. Mega stop lights and numerous driving idiots. Like the one that pulled out of a parking lot and gave me about 30 feet to stop. First time I locked up the brakes on both Gracie and the Burb. I was sure I was going to hit her and in that split second I decided if I did I was going to push her 50 feet just for the fun of it. Somehow she made it through with no daylight between us. Everything that could move was now tight up against the back of the passenger seat......chairs, lamp, dog food, bananas....just sayin!

It seems like every time we move we are a target for morons!

In about an hour we arrived at Lake Waldena CG. Check out the photo. As I backed into our spot, trees were everywhere. Good thing I had 2 spotters. Thought we were going to need a chain saw. Hope I can find those guys when we are ready to leave.