Rally! Day 230

Arcadia, FL

What an awesome day this turned out to be! The weather was really nice (70s) and it was an easy one hour drive.  Actually-- it was a little challenging getting hitched and out of the site.  We needed help from the staff to guide us.  I hope to never have to stay in a place that's so tight on space!

Arriving here at the Turner Agri Civic Center was a real wonderful change of pace from the crowded campgrounds we've been in.  Here are some photos of the wide open space (even a little pond out our back window):

All set up:

Mitch was a happy camper not having to set up the sewer and water.  We'll see how happy he is when our tanks get full!  He spent a few hours after we arrived replacing the cable to the wifi ranger (up on the roof).  I had some client work to do.

I was excited to meet Kelly & Bill and it was great to see Bill & Bev, and Howard & Linda again.  We chatted for a little while.  At 5:00, there was a hot dog dinner (we brought our own veggie dogs), where we all sat in a huge circle, followed by a planning discussion.  For example, it was decided that tomorrow morning we'll have 2 seminars: on tanks and batteries.  Tuesday night is a pot luck dinner and Saturday night is chili (we'll bring the veggie chili).  Thursday a lot of people are going paddling in canoes & kayaks, but since I have difficulty lowering my body (can't go below a 90 degree angle), I can't really get into the boat without risk.  I guess that can be a good work or rest day.  We'll see.

I'm having a great time so far and really happy to be here!  Everyone is so friendly and it's great to be able to just go up to folks, introduce yourself and start a conversation.  I'm very hesitant to do that at a campground.