We were able to take a few days and get out in the RV. Last Thursday we loaded up and headed east of Oklahoma City to Wes Watkins Lake to join our local RV club the Birds of a Feather. After getting parked and set up we joined the other couples to visit and catch up to date on each other since last month. A major part of our monthly outings consist of circling the lawn chairs and kicking back and visiting. Up until recently Joanne and I were the youngest folks in the club but a new couple has joined that are a year or so younger than me.We had ten coaches come together for this outing. On Thursday evening several o
f us went up to the Firelake Grand Casino for dinner to enjoy their buffet. This was an outstanding meal but, as with most buffet meals, most of us ate way too much in an attempt to get our monies worth. After dinner it was back to our lawn chair circle to visit. Later that evening a storm front moved though the area producing tornadoes a few miles directly north of us but left us alone. Later, in the wee hours of the morning, we did get some rain, small hail and much wind. Or at least I was told that is what happened. I slept through the whole thing.
f us went up to the Firelake Grand Casino for dinner to enjoy their buffet. This was an outstanding meal but, as with most buffet meals, most of us ate way too much in an attempt to get our monies worth. After dinner it was back to our lawn chair circle to visit. Later that evening a storm front moved though the area producing tornadoes a few miles directly north of us but left us alone. Later, in the wee hours of the morning, we did get some rain, small hail and much wind. Or at least I was told that is what happened. I slept through the whole thing.Friday morning w
e got up to no hot water in our coach. I learned this after getting in the shower and turning on the tap. At first I figured we had popped a 12v fuse since heater would not work on either propane or electric. With the help of some of the other guys it was discovered a thermo cut-off had gone bad. Fortunately one of the other men had an extra one and got us back up. Later I drove into town to an RV dealer and purchased a couple, one to return to my friend and the other to have as a spare. Friday evening all 20 of us went to a small cafe just down the road for a great meal. This was a small, family owned restaurant and the food was delicious.
e got up to no hot water in our coach. I learned this after getting in the shower and turning on the tap. At first I figured we had popped a 12v fuse since heater would not work on either propane or electric. With the help of some of the other guys it was discovered a thermo cut-off had gone bad. Fortunately one of the other men had an extra one and got us back up. Later I drove into town to an RV dealer and purchased a couple, one to return to my friend and the other to have as a spare. Friday evening all 20 of us went to a small cafe just down the road for a great meal. This was a small, family owned restaurant and the food was delicious.During the weekend several folks entertained themselves with playing games
. A game of RV Scavenger Hunt was played Friday evening. Each couple was given a list of things that had to find in their coach. One of the guys set up a television on a picnic table and hooked up his Wii gameset. A fun time was had with the folks trying to bowl without actually holding a bowling ball. Also, a rousing game of Mexican Train domino's was played. There is never a loss of things to do when this group gets together.
. A game of RV Scavenger Hunt was played Friday evening. Each couple was given a list of things that had to find in their coach. One of the guys set up a television on a picnic table and hooked up his Wii gameset. A fun time was had with the folks trying to bowl without actually holding a bowling ball. Also, a rousing game of Mexican Train domino's was played. There is never a loss of things to do when this group gets together.A major hit of the 
weekend was our little dog, Buddy Joe. As it turned out he was the only dog in attendance this month. Wherever we go the RV park rules always require dogs to be kept on a leash when outside the coach. Since this is early in the season there were very few other campers in the park and they were a ways from us. Due to this Buddy was able to pretty much roam free while we were with the group. Everyone adopted him and he was more spoiled than ever by the time the weekend was over. The biggest problem was to keep everyone from sharing their food with him.
weekend was our little dog, Buddy Joe. As it turned out he was the only dog in attendance this month. Wherever we go the RV park rules always require dogs to be kept on a leash when outside the coach. Since this is early in the season there were very few other campers in the park and they were a ways from us. Due to this Buddy was able to pretty much roam free while we were with the group. Everyone adopted him and he was more spoiled than ever by the time the weekend was over. The biggest problem was to keep everyone from sharing their food with him.On a more serious note, we received a call on Friday from our dear friends, D
on & Vicki Leith. These are one of the couples that we traveled to Florida with in 2007 and have become great friends. They have spent the better part of the past year building their dream home on a lake in central Arkansas after being full time RVer's the past three years. They originally lived in southern California. Anyway, it seems the storm that went past us Thursday night continued east and went directly through their community. That was the first night they had spent in their new home after taking possession this past week. The tornado's that came down hit their house, completely destroying it and their car. Fortunately they had a safe room built into the house and we able to seek cover there. Although they are devastated right now we are very glad that they did not suffer any personal injuries. The picture of their house is from the local Arkansas newspaper story on the storm.
on & Vicki Leith. These are one of the couples that we traveled to Florida with in 2007 and have become great friends. They have spent the better part of the past year building their dream home on a lake in central Arkansas after being full time RVer's the past three years. They originally lived in southern California. Anyway, it seems the storm that went past us Thursday night continued east and went directly through their community. That was the first night they had spent in their new home after taking possession this past week. The tornado's that came down hit their house, completely destroying it and their car. Fortunately they had a safe room built into the house and we able to seek cover there. Although they are devastated right now we are very glad that they did not suffer any personal injuries. The picture of their house is from the local Arkansas newspaper story on the storm.
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