Turkey and Repairs

Stone Mountain Heights RV Park

Today we moved a whole 11 miles over to Stone Mountain Heights RV Park.  Normally we only move on the weekends since D works during the week but for some reason, the park did not want us coming in on the weekend and requested we arrive by 3pm.  I'm assuming it was because of Atlanta traffic being such a bear and can cause your arrival to be unpredictable the closer you get to rush hour. Anyone who lives in Atlanta or has ever past through knows rush hour is now from 6 am to 7pm with no breaks between!  Not as bad as Boston but it's getting pretty darn close in my opinion. Anyway, D ended up taking the morning off so we could move.  

One of our nightly visitor

View of Stone Mountain from
Walmart

I have to admit I had no idea this park was even here and I grew up here! I can't tell you how many times I have driven down Hwy 78 and have never noticed this place!  So I was a little shocked to have found out that it had been here for years but use to be a mobile home park.  It now operates mainly as an RV park, is tons cheaper than staying inside the park, the sites are really huge, and the cell signal for D to work was perfect.  There are a few mobile homes still in the park but they are all very well kept.  It's also very quiet and they have deer and ducks that roam free. We did have a little bit of a time getting the 5th wheel level but finally figured it out. So heads up if you stay here make sure you get a level site.

We have in the past stayed at the campground within Stone Mountain Park but the cell coverage was not adequate enough for D to work plus they have a 14-day max.  We were pleased to have found this park and to discover it is only 8 miles from our granddaughters! Whenever we come back home we hope to stay here again.

Hanging with my BFF - aka my sister!

One of the hardest things about being on the road is leaving family behind.  I can't tell you how much I prayed over this very thing.  Not only leaving my sons and their families but also my sisters!  My sisters have been my rock during some of the hardest times of my life.  They have lived through every high and every low with me and I love them more than words can say.  With the loss of our mom when we

were all still in our 30's and then with the passing of my youngest son a few years ago, our bond is even closer.  I didn't think that was even possible but I have to say I wouldn't know what to do without my sisters to lean on. 

My oldest sister has always has been my "mom".  I tease her about it but she also knows it true.  I count on her to tell me the truth and to keep me in line.  As far back as I can remember, she has been the one who has tried to teach me right from wrong, how to dress, how to wear my hair, and most importantly, how to love.  My middle sister is the most loyal person I know.  She never judges you and will carry your deepest, darkest secrets to her grave. She is a friend for life!  I can't tell you how much I have enjoyed meeting up with her every week to shop, eat, and just hang out.  If I could only talk her into joining us on the road. Hint, hint!

I do have a brother that I don't get to see as often as I would like, so before we head out of town again my sister made sure we met up him for a quick bite.  I pray often for his health and to keep his sons in uniform safe.

Family Time

The week of Thanksgiving, the parts for the repairs to the side panel were due in, so we packed a suitcase, hauled the 5th wheel over to National Indoor RV Center in Buford, and moved in with my son and family.  Their new house that they had recently moved into is absolutely beautiful.  They had our room all made up and ready for us.  It was such a blessing to be able to hang out with them and see the granddaughters on a daily basis

During our week, we went shopping for new eyeglasses for the girls, went to see Frozen II, and prepared Thanksgiving dinner.  But before you knew it the week was over and the 5th wheel was ready to roll.  A big heartfelt thank you to my son for welcoming us into your home and making us feel so welcomed. 

D showing off O's mad drawing skillz

On Saturday, we say goodbye to family until Christmas and head over to pick up the 5th wheel - aka Ivan the Silverback - and head South to Florida to catch a cruise!