Kelly's friends Jason and Erin drove up from Richmond. David and Anh live nearby and we have become good friends over the years. It was nice of them to come over and we appreciated seeing them.
After 10 days at Lake Fairfax Campground it was time to go. We took some photos of the Allegro Bus and our time at the dump station. So far the dump station chores have gone well but I have heard that is not always the case so I am trying to be careful...The trip to Tennessee was the first time we were able to hook up the Blue Ox tow system with the Honda and it worked like a champ!
It was a 450 mile trip and Pam took her first drive in the Roadrunner. She drove a couple of hours and did great. In fact, I took a brief siesta on the couch while she motored down the road. She was feeling pretty comfortable behind the wheel and passed some slower moving rigs on the road with no problem. Kelly enjoyed the trip and acclimated well. Ed (Kelly's dog) has done well too after some initial jitters with the movement of the RV.It was the first time for me to fill up at the truck stop and I felt like a complete rookie. It took a while to figure out how they do things and to clean the windshield but I got that done and we headed on the Maynardville.
The Roadrunner is a dream to drive. It rides easy and has a great view out of the front seats. Pam took a couple of shots while in the passenger seat of the beautiful Tennessee countryside.
We arrive Saturday evening and went to Temple Baptist Church in Fountain City on Sunday morning with Joan and Mike. Later that afternoon, Pam's dad and wife stopped by to see us. We had a chance to show them the RV and have some good conversation in the backyard. It was a very nice day.
We are going to be seeing where Pam's dad lived and grew up in eastern Tennessee and are looking forward to the tour.Until next time, be safe and thanks for checking out the Roadrunner Chronicles.
Great to see you finally on the road, as I've been following your blog with encouraging thoughts if not words, but decided to post because I'm happy for your new chapter in life. Best of luck and look forward to reading of your adventures.
ReplyDeleteVickieP
I just found your blog and I am so thrilled for you both! :) I am a "neighbor" of sorts as our family lives in Loudoun County - but you have hit the road! YAY - well hopefully when our youngest graduates we will meet up one day on the road - it is our dream too.
ReplyDeleteI have to say you all have done a fabulous job with everything! Nicely done...can't wait to read more and more and more.