Yes, it's about time....

Yes, it's been a little while...but we've been busy having some fun and getting ready for the Escapade.... it seems we were last in Livingston when the blog was updated....leaving there on July 28th, the temps were headed to 99 that day...thehottest day we'd had, so we were happy to be heading north...but it was a HOT trip....105 degrees in Little Rock when we arrived that night!! Too hot, for sure!!!

Then we landed in Tunica, MS where we met Karen and Donnie for a few days of fun and HEAT. It was 105, but it was cool in the Casinos so we headed right up to Paula Deens Buffet at Harrah's and indulged in her wonderful Southern cuisine. Yes, indeed she knows how to put the four main food groups of the South (Butter, chocolate, bacon and cheese!) to good use! It was wonderful!! Karen and Donnie had been down to Livingston to visit us for a few days, but they had a couple of issues with the motorhome, so they headed to Red Bay, where we met them on their way back to Fort Worth. The gals were victorious in Tunica, stomping the boys several times in Hand and Foot...of course, that luck would change quickly, as I have not been winning much since then!!

So, this brings us to Goshen, IN to the Fairgrounds where Escapade will be held and we've been working on the rally and enjoying the Amish countryside and meals for several weeks. There are lots of folks here in the Elkhart area for the rallies...among them are Dennis and Carol Hill. Dennis just bought some new kayaks and has been busy trying them out back east in the HEAT!!


So Dennis, this kayak is for you......

you might recognize it from the Lakeshore Grill...it's the latest cardboard model there and I was dared to get in it for the photo...yes, it's still there, but barely!! I can't say just who took the photo, but I can tell you that it was someone 'up there' on the advance staff!!! :)

Now, if you read any of the other RVers blogs, you already know what we've been up to...many fun Happy Hours with the great folks who are gathered here, and adventures in the area.

Here are a few not-so-incriminating photos of this wonderful group who are here getting ready for the Escapade....

Kellie had to try on all the animal masks at Das Essenhaus......

...and of course, our fearless leader and his dog, Blue...

...yes indeed it looks like Bud!

We all have a pact that goes something like this, "What happens at Escapade, STAYS at Escapade"!! :) That's my story and I'm sticking to it!!! :)