Rain, rain and more rain

Well, Terry has his work cut out for him. He's going to start building an ark. It has rained for 4 days, and rain is forecast for the next week. Bummer. At least is isn't a hard rain (at least right now) and it isn't freezing, although it is colder than we like.

We are at Summit Lake State Park near Mooreland, Indiana, where our former home is located. We are here because son Brandon flew in to Indy Thursday and is attending the wedding of a high school classmate. So we came down here with Phaeton Place so we could see him and provide him a "room" for the night. He has to share his room with the dogs, but hey. . . beggars can't be choosers. He really likes Phaeton Place and feels it is very comfortable for us.

We watched this park being built, from building the dam to acquiring the land. I remember thinking 20+ years ago that the campground would be nice once the trees were grown and the grass takes root. It is quite beautiful now and one section of it is quite adequate for big rigs. While we have a lot of rain, we aren't standing in it when we go out and we have been able to keep the awnings out as it isn't too windy, so the dogs don't have to get thoroughly soaked, although Neal always does.

This park was never accessible in recent years because it was so popular. . . one of the few campgrounds in the area and if you wanted a weekend spot, you had to be here by Tuesday. That is probably history, now, since Indiana changed their rates and this site (water, electric) is $28 on the weekend with a 2-night minimum. Indiana has really shot themselves in the foot. They probably don't realize it yet, but there are probably only a dozen campers in here this weekend. I realize it is raining, but I seriously doubt the people around here will pay that kind of money to camp. But it was the closest place for us and for Brandon and the location of the wedding, so we are enjoying the solitude.

The trees are in full foliage now and everything is very green. Just would like a little warmer weather. Oh, we did tow the Sport Trac for the first time. Towed it down here and it still works after that, so I guess we did it right! Terry spent most of the week getting it ready and it really is nice have a bit larger vehicle (from the Tracker) to ride around in. And the pickup bed is useful to carry more stuff too.

We made a doctor appointment for Bailey for Monday. He is due for his shots and didn't want to take off anywhere else until we got that done. I think we are going to hang around here and maybe Ohio until next weekend when we have to return to Elkhart for my crown work on my tooth.

Till next time. . .

Dale