Home at last

[greatbear]

Well, another vacation has come and gone. This one definitely ranks well in the upper percentile. The weather was perfect, the food to die for, and the friends, both old and new, sealed this one as one of our best. So much to catch up on, it will take a few posts. I'll never begin to catch up on past LJ entries, so I ain't bothering. If there is something of note I should know about, let me know.

Only issues I encountered was a schizoid navigation unit that sent us on some strange routes when it was somewhat functioning, otherwise it sat stupidly, constantly searching for position. Looks like a bit of technology destined for the junk box in the basement. I also know that I can run the fuel gauge completely to 'empty' for at least 30 miles with no ill effects. We had a prime spot at the campground, with great neighbors who could always be counted on for good conversation (aside from a strange pair of silent, isolationist Quebecois with ill-mannered dogs who spent most of their time either inside their RV or outside in it's screened-in 'porch' encased in black privacy curtains). I did not take as many pictures as I had done last year (I accidentally left my memory card pouch home and I needed more space), deciding to enjoy the moments instead. Still, I have several hundred photos to pick through and upload as time permits.

I've had folks prior to and during our trip stare and give winced looks when I tell them I pulled our trailer all that distance to and from P-Town given today's prices for diesel fuel. Last year, diesel fuel prices hovered around $2.95/gal, this year a solid two bucks was added to that amount. I budgeted enough for fuel knowing that this year, diesel will hit that magical 5 dollar-per-gallon figure the oil companies have been salivating over. My prediction was spot-on.

Total miles driven: 1296
Average cost of diesel fuel: Roughly $4.95/gal
Average MPG: 11.3
Total cost of fuel: Don't remind me. :)

Worth every damn penny.

I'll be posting more as I can. As planning and luck would have it, I have only four days of work this week before my next free Friday. What are we planning to do with it? You guessed it, more camping. This time at Hillside. I'm going to need another little vacation to recover from such a rough week. ;o)

Comments

[http://users.livejournal.com/_angry_alan/]

Hey, at least to can save some money at the gas pumps in Gibson, PA.
I always stop by that Flying J on my way to Hillside or Philly.

[greatbearmd.livejournal.com]

I go to that Flying J each and every time. Plus I have a difficult time not spending money on electronic trinkets or truck stuff there.

When are ya going to be at Hillside again?

[theoctothorpe.livejournal.com]

Welcome home!

Any chance you'll be going up for Mate's Week-End?

[ciddyguy.livejournal.com]

You DO live such the rough life *ducks*

[http://users.livejournal.com/_angry_alan/]

I think we had a long winded discussion on this previously, but we will be at Bears III, as per usual.

[greatbearmd.livejournal.com]

I needed memory refreshing, remember, I am old. ;)

Luckily, I mostly remembered you'd be there at that time. We should be as well, barring some potential complications.

[greatbearmd.livejournal.com]

To P-Town? No, this is our only trip for the year. We are staying relatively close to home from here on out, until next year. Depending on how much time Jeff can have off next year, we'll be extending the time or distance or number of trips.

[greatbearmd.livejournal.com]

*low-swing swat*

;)

[theoctothorpe.livejournal.com]

Ah. Just curious. I've not done it (Mate's), and am considering going.

[greatbearmd.livejournal.com]

I am not familiar with the event, so I can't offer any insight. Apologies!

[theoctothorpe.livejournal.com]

It's their leather week-end in October. It's one of the few events that don't force you to stay an entire week-end in most of the B&Bs.

[dougoros.livejournal.com]

I love it when people in the US comment on Quebecers.....I refuse to travel to or through the province....haven't been since I was a kid. As long as there's a hint of seperation I won't go. I remember reading in the paper in St.Pete's years ago about the uproar over the obnoxious French Canadians wanting a french language newspaper in a town on the east coast of Florida....they just seem to feel like they're owed something....maybe you were lucky your neighbors stayed hidden.

[liftinmoose.livejournal.com]

Glad you had a safe drive home! I'll be seeing you at Hillside one of these weekends, eventually...

[igzorp.livejournal.com]

Glad you and Jeff had a great time. We got there late - Wednesday nite - weather was excellent. Sorry we did not run into each other.