They keep changing their minds about if my campground is open or not. Last night they absolutely wanted it closed. This afternoon the forest service had a word with them and now they want it open. Good thing I didn't go home this morning. Magpie is open with no host...long story. I guess I'll just be glad I'm here. If they want it open then I'll check things and collect fees. If they want it closed I've got plenty to keep me busy.
I've barely even begun to set up my camp. Today I decided where I wanted to park the camper (pretty much exactly where I was last year, go figure). Hooked up the water and sewer, and thought about where I'm gonna put my pavilion. Haven't completely made up my mind about that one. I think tomorrow I'll erect the frame and stand around staring at it until I can get my mind made up. I need to drag my carpet out of the shed & get that laid out also.
It's been delightfully rainy. Fortunately I've been able to do all of my traveling and errands during the dry moments. That's very lucky since the only vehicle I have to drive is my scooter. I don't mind getting cold or damp, but I'm a bit of a wimp about being soaked to the skin and frozen. Temperatures have been pretty mild, but I'm still not putting my birthday flowers outside yet. Someone told me there's supposed to be snow tomorrow. I hope not.
Today I went to my favorite grocery store Valley Market in Eden. They might not have the biggest variety selection, but they make up for it in awesomeness. Their deli counter serves catfish, crab rangoon, fried frogs legs, and a chicken rice burrito that's to die for. Their bakery is also amazing. I know it's crazy to rave about a grocery store...but I am.
I'm remembering how much I LOVE being up here. Not just because it's pretty, and wild, and there's a fabulous motorcycle ride no matter what direction I turn from my driveway (less so on weekends of course because of all the slow cagers). But because there are so few complications. As long as the bathrooms are clean & I'm keeping an eye on campers, no one gets after me. Well most of the time that's how it works...
I'm going to have time to read, draw, think deep thoughts. I know I could make time for those things at home, but it's somehow much easier up here.
I've had a lot of people come through looking for sites for next week. Scott & the Whitmans should be plenty busy! Hope they survive!
The birds just found the feeder I put out. Yay, wish I had a hummer feeder with me, they're everywhere and keep giving me dirty looks. They'll still be here next week though. I guess I'm a bit impatient to have everything set up so I can just enjoy it all.
Wildlife spottings:
wild turkey
swans (on Pineview)
some sort of strange looking crane (on the way into Eden)
adorable tiny goldfinch who woke me up this morning
gross beak (on feeder)
hummers
robins (just took over the feeder)
I'm off to manufacture dinner out of the odds & ends I picked up at the grocery store. Wish me luck!
-m
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