I was so excited last night, I was barely able to sleep. I was exhausted from working and packing all day. You would be surprised how many items go into a travel trailer! We had the dishes, pots, pans, utensils, canisters, ice trays, toiletries, clothes, food, fishing items, cleaning items, electronics, linens, and everything but the kitchen sink! It was already there.
We got up early this morning to start our day, and to load down my car. And boy did we load it down!
10:00 was lift off. We were out in the front yard at 9:30 though ready to start our grand adventure.
I moved my car out to the road so Sherrill could back out the trailer. He was going to just drive it through the yard, and go out the other side by the neighbors fence, but it was too sandy. Sherrill had gotten his truck stuck over there when he brought in a trailer full of rocks. Any way back to my story. He was able to back out, after almost hitting the neighbors car that was parked in HER driveway. There were a few loud words spoken, but no profanity. Kathy had already threatened/suggested the night before to call one of Mandy's old boyfriends to haul it to the beach for us!
We were off, the old man leading the way, and me following behind. We traveled for about 2 hours 20 minutes. The worst part was near the Duplin County line. The roads were narrow, cars were trying to pass at a high rate of speed, and there goes Sherrill, on and off the road. Yes, even through the swamp land. The back right wheel would find itself of the shoulder of the road quite often. Oh, but did I mention the Driver's Ed car in front of Sherrill, leading the way at a whopping 35 MPH. We did get up to 40 one time! When we got to Beaulaville, instead of turning, he went straight to Bojangles.
Heaven forbid, right in the drive through line. Oh Jesus, doesn't he realize this trailer is 11 ft 6 inch high. Their clearance signs are like 8 ft. Thank goodness when he got up to it he went around the other cars to park on the side. There were even special three lanes to park these gigantic monsters.
We went inside go get our snacks and off again. We managed about 40 to 45 MPH the rest of the way.
Once we got near Holly Ridge, he did get up to about 50.
I called ahead to let Virginia in the office know we would be there soon, so she could open the gate for us. Sherrill went on through, and I headed to the office. We got everything taken care of, and Sherrill asked if there was someone there to help us out. Both maintenance men were busy, and one had just gotten off work. She asked him (James) to clock back in and come help us. And boy did he help. He helped Sherrill hook up everything. I had my instructions printed out, so I read, and they did it step by step. The water filters he had never used before, as well as the electronic stabilizers.
He was able to explain everything to Sherrill, (things I had learned from the you tube videos.)
The main problem we have had is we can't get the fridge to run off of electric, so right now it is using gas. No problem, the serviceman at Camper world said they would check it out when I bring it in for a 60 day checkup. Yes, we have to haul this monstrosity back to Greenville!
We just got back from Lowe's to buy some comfortable outdoor chairs. Sherrill is out there now watching the neighbors go by. I need to get out there and join him. Needless to say, I am exhausted! This entire week has been unreal, but so worth it! I will take pictures when I get things put up.
Later folks!
