We Safely Arrived at Rainbow's End, Livingston, TX

We left Lake City, FL and headed to Rainbow's Plantation in Sumerdale, AL.  We had heard many good things about this Escapee Park, and were very pleased to say they were all true.  The park is well laid out and have nice sites, deeded lots and  a seperate E.R.P.U. area.  The staff was nice and we got the usual SKP  hug.  We traveled into Foely, AL to get fuel, as it was rather expensive in Sumerdale, and found Diesel fuel for $2.49 per gallon. Here are a couple of pictures of this wonderful Escapee Park.

We next headed to Henderson, LA.  Here we stayed at Cajun Palms RV Resort.  This resort had anything you could imagine for your entertainment.  They even had a theater!  This was more than we like to spend at $30 per night, but I asked about their regular rate during the peak season and it is $50.08.  That is way more that we would normally pay, but this is certainly a destination type resort.  They have 3 Tiki bars/resturants, a water park, 2 pools and a hot tub.  This is really a nice place to stay.  Here are a couple of pictures.

As you can see, we were said good bye by the resident ducks from one of the several ponds on the property.

We next headed to Rainbow's End in Livingston, TX.  There were no more rest areas in the last 121 miles in LA. so the first opportunity to stretch was at the Welcome center in Texas.  We thought this was a unique rest area.  It had a huge Texas star and an interesting warning sign.  It is built on Blue Elbow Swamp with an long deck walk way to enjoy the nature that is there.  Here are a couple of pictures of this rest area.

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We have not yet taken any pictures of the park , will be taking tours of C.A.R.E. and the national headquarters for Escapees while we are here.  We are planning on spending 2 weeks here before heading on west.

Y'all travel safe, and I'll type more later.

After the Tampa RV Super Show

Well, another Tampa RV Super Show has passed, and that was our last one!  We officially retired from working the Super Show, after working 8 of the past 11 years.  It was a good show, but to volunteer and work until you can hardly walk no longer makes any since.  It was to the point that we did not get to enjoy the show for many hours.  The experience has been very interesting and we met some great people.  I'm really glad we have had that experience.
Here are some pictures of the show.

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We did get to enjoy some really good entertainment.  Sunday Drive was there, which Debby and I have gotten to see twice in the last 6 month.  The Friday evening entertainment was really good, but I did not catch their name, but they were a family.  Really good musicians.  and of course, Saturday night we got to enjoy Ron & Kay Ravoli.  We will get to enjoy them again at Escapade in March.

The rally associated with the show parked 787 rigs to camp at the show. 
Debby and I found a 5th wheel manufacturer that impressed me.  Luxe by Agusta.  I am really impressed with the construction.  May be our next coach.

We departed the show on Monday and drove to Lake City RV Park and will be here until Thursday, when we head west.  Got to be with the kids last night and enjoyed pizza with them.

The new fuel tank in the bed of the truck has really helped with our travels.  I filled up at NAS Jax before we left for the super show, and made it all the way back to NAS Jax to fill up again yesterday.  Over 700 miles!  Considering our max range before was only 300 miles, if we were lucky, this is really great.  Diesel at NAS Jax was $2.55.9 per gallon yesterday.  That is the cheapest we saw any where in the state.

Anyway, on the road again tomorrow.  Y'all travel safe and I'll type more later.