Spur of the moment

After finding no room at campgrounds near Apalachicola, FL and deciding to postpone, on the spur of the moment, we decided to spend our 12th anniversary at Callaway Gardens Meaning, we decided on Wednesday afternoon. Thursday was a full day of whipping the Conestoga into shape after its winter rest. Friday it was up and our. It was a picture perfect day and an easy drive. We pulled into a convenience store parking lot and ate our pre made lunch, then headed out again. No muss, no fuss. We have not been here in about three years and the last time was in the winter. Looking forward to exulting in Spring.
We are at the Pine Mountain RV Resort and this time the name fits (unlike many we have seen called resort). It is just three miles from the gardens. Huge place, not half full as we sit her next to our little fire with the stars bright above. There is no one in front of us for about a block. The registration area is very modern. They have a nice gift shop, wine and coffee bars. Lovely sitting area with fireplace and flatscreen. Just behind it is an exercise room, steam shower and game room complete with Wii. It has a saline pool, with kiddie pool and hot tub. Swings, fence pet play area, playground covered with one of those sail things. They have family showers with two sinks, and slate lined showers. Very upscale. The pads are concrete with flagstone patio. There is wifi, cable and sewer. We are in hog heaven.
Gene said he sure was surprised last summer when I said I had found us a camper, but he is glad. He is really into this lifestyle. He likes sitting outside, cooking on the grill and having a campfire while playing his favorite music on the stereo. I like having my own bathroom with me.
This afternoon we went into Pine Mountain which is about a mile from here. They have several cute shops and I have never seen such friendly shop keepers. Someone has told them about customer service. One asked my name and when I left, called me by name. We saw an art show by a woman from LaGrange who paints with yarn! Guess that is a way to combine two hobbies. Really though, it would take a lot of planning and unbelievable patience. Her name is Annie Green. Maybe you can Google her. One shop had a lot of interesting sculptural art. And, yes, Sansing, all the things are still here from the old days. One of the shops had two paintings of the chapel. When we came here together while at Auburn I was so taken with that chapel and wanted to marry him there. When we actually did marry, I considered it but the logistics were not good. I will post pics tomorrow.
We spent our evening here in the campground. Enjoyed a steak dinner we cooked on our little grill and then took a walk around the neighborhood. Gene has just said for the 35th time, what a nice place this is. We will spend tomorrow at the gardens. Tune in.