Day 2

I woke up this morning a lot earlier than I had planned.  I had the coffee set to come on at 5:30, but just couldn't stay in bed.  I got the coffee going, washed my face and used the bathroom, then just sat listening to the sounds of the birds waking up.

It was very quiet at first-just the sounds of the coffee gurgling through into the pot, then slowly one bird, then another began to take up the morning song.  We should all take a lesson from them-be glad you woke up to another day!  They let the world know how glad they are.

I sat drinking coffee and listening, then I heard a call I've been missing for a long time-a Bob White quail.  I was asked this morning why they are called "Bob White".  When they make their call, it sounds just like they are saying "bob white".  There used to be many of these quails around my home, but most are gone now.  A victim of predation by coyotes, feral cats, and habitat loss I guess.   They used to be hunted for their meat, but hunters really didn't have much to do with their loss of numbers-if anything the hunters usually help populations of wildlife.  I know a lot of you tree huggers won't agree with this, but it's my story and I'm sticking to it :)  If anyone wants to debate this, let me know-I'll be glad to spar a few rounds with you.

Anyway, I lazed around for a while, finally fried the bacon.  I remember now how I know when to turn the bacon when cooking in this camper-it's when the smoke detector goes off.  First thing to do is grab the detector, twist it out of it's mount, turn it over and get the dang battery out.  By then the bacon will just be ready to turn.  After that, you need to watch it-the detector isn't gonna work again until you put the battery back in.

After a nice breakfast of crispy bacon, eggs burned to perfection and toast that somehow gets very crisp even in the new toaster, all washed down with an ice cold glass of milk ( I did remember to turn the fridge down a little), I had one more cup of coffee, cleaned up and packed everything away, then cleaned myself up a little.  Did I mention the campground I was in had showers?  I carry my own bathroom-shower and all, but it was great to use one where I didn't have to take a "sailor's" shower.

I programed the Garmin to take me to a little museum on Tybee Island.  I wasn't so much interested in the museum as I was in just getting to the island.  She performed flawlessly today.  I still haven't seen the museum, but when I made the last turn and she said I was at my destination, I actually was at River's End Campground & RV park.  OK, I'm not gonna fault the Garmin for this-it was actually what I was looking for!

Now I'm sitting here in the park, RV hooked up to water, power, sewer, and I was able to get internet off someone here-they don't say they have it in their brochure, but I don't really care, as long as I have it:)

I'm about ready to start walking around and seeing the sights.  As some of you know, with blood clots in my legs I can't walk too far at one time, but hey, I don't have to be in a hurry-I'm booked for tonight and tomorrow night-plenty of time.

One more thing.  I did have to drive right through the old part of Savanna to get here-no other way to do it.  From what I saw just in that short time, I'm going to have to find a spot to park in that town and just walk around and see the sights when I leave here.  It's just like in the movies-moss hanging from the trees right over the road, people walking or riding bikes everywhere, sitting at outdoor cafes, and taking carriage rides.  I want to do some of that before I leave here.

One final note before I sign off-I want to thank Anita, @anitabfranklin, on Twitter for both making  this blog possible, and for financing it.  I'm spending her inheritance!  I do understand I lost a bet to her, and have to buy her a couch though :)