17 October 2011 - Arrived safely in Heber Springs, Arkansas and snagged one of the last RV sites with 50 amp power at Greers Ferry Dam. Dined outdoors along the Little Red River with temperatures in the mid seventies. Spent the next four days in mini-seminars learning more about the RV lifestyle, workamping, mobile business opportunities and taxation matters unique to RVers. We met many couples with interests similar to our own so was great to converse and share experiences. We left Heber Springs Saturday afternoon and headed back to I-40. We found a filling station advertising diesel fuel for $3.47 a gallon. Bill managed a "u" turn with the coach and car in tow and save a few bucks getting the tank topped off...this was the cheapest price we have seen during our journey. Most filling stations are selling diesel for $3.89 plus or minus 10 cents.
We decided to make camp at Little Rock Air Force Base, Little Rock, Arkansas. We stayed three days and had wonderful weather, caught up on the laundry, bathed the dogs, walked through the woods and just had a nice relaxing time. Upgraded our cellular phones to Smart Phones - we gave in to technology. Now Bill wants new computers.
25 October 2011 - Onward to Tennessee. More rolling hills and the fall foliage is absolutely gorgeous. We opted not to visit Graceland, or the Grand Ole Opry and passed on Dollywood. Maybe we will visit these areas some other time. Our first overnight stay in Tennessee was another free night at Walmart. Our second night was spent at Dumpling Valley near Knoxville. The campground was empty except for us. The view was very pretty as we were on a farm converted to RV park. We were informed that we missed their Bluegrass Festival by one week. As each mile passed by, Bill began to get more anxious to get to North Carolina. So on October 28th we settled in Hiddenite, NC. We are staying at Hiddenite Campground - the price is the best in the area but once again we are staying on a farm converted to RV parking. We are in a wooded area - instructions to the campground include "turn off the paved road" and according to Jeff Foxworthy "you might be a redneck" with those directions.
We are planning on staying in this part of North Carolina for a month to visit with children and grandchildren. Today (November 5th) we went to downtown Statesville for the annual Pumpkin Festival. We were here last year for the festival and I believe that it was better than this year. I was hoping to see more crafter's showing their lovely creations.
Tomorrow we will be taking a car trip to upstate New York to visit with Bill's father and celebrate his 87th birthday.
Pictures are available:
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