Moving to East Fork at Lake Lavon in Wylie, Texas

With a little fear and trepidation, we drove through Dallas, TX to Mesquite, TX to see our mechanic at Holiday World.  Bob had ordered from Blue Ox a Patriot Brake System.  The purpose of this additional braking system, is that it applies the brakes in our car propotionately as the brakes are applied in the motorhome.  Our "Toad" is not too heavy, but being new to full-timing we wanted to take all the precautions we could.  The mechanic needed the car and the motorhome, but we were able to stay in the motorhome while he worked on it.  Our appointment was for 10:00 a.m. and we were out of there about 1:00 p.m.

We had decided that if we had to move the motorhome, we would try out a U.S. Army Corp of Engineers campground.  For those of you who are not famillar with the Corp of Engineering and their history I have included a link about their history.  In a nutshell, huge portions of public lands, managed by a variety of government agencies, are available to the general pubic for recreational use.  These are locate on federal, state, and county properties.  If you are a senior, you can use your America the Beautiful-National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass - Senior Pass, which cost $10 for a lifetime pass.  We paid $9.00 a night for our stay.

We stayed for 2 nights in a lovely campground on Lavon Lake.  My only complaint was it was really too hot to enjoy.  Lots of boats, jet skiers and fishing.  Early evening was nice to just sit out and read.

Heather and the children came out to play with us, while we were there.  Heather helped us set up our Direct TV.  There is a lot to this learning curve.  We now use a Winegard satellite and have Direct TV and we have our own "Hot Spot" from Verizon so we can have wifi internet.  I once thought I knew a lot about technology but I still have a lot to learn!!!

Addie came dressed appropriately in her pink Tutu.  She went to the playground with PaPa, while mom and grandmother worked on setting up the Direct TV.  Asher took a nap on his favorite quilt.  Thank you Aunt Shellie!!!!

Grandchildren is one of the blessings of growing older.  Retirement allows you to enjoy them.  Great visit to Dallas.  We'll be moving on tomorrow.  Bob will cry!

Sunset at Lavon Lake