Traveling with Roxy

So, what’s it like traveling with Roxy (adventure cat). I was a little worried that I would have a basket case of a cat traveling all over the country, but she has turned out to be a great traveling companion so far.

On travel days she up like a trooper and is absolutely no help packing up the RV, although she tries. Once on the road she settles in either on the bed or on her bed above the cab. When we stop, she right up in the cab looking out the window checking out the new views.

Strayhorn Landing

This was just a quick overnight stop on southeastern shore of Tenkiller Lake which was absolutely gorgeous. The lake is located near the town of Paradise Hill and I had a nice drive into the camp ground. When we arrived and were setting up, I found out why people recommend the Power Watchguard. It is recommended that you plug it in then turn the power, before you plug in the RV. When I plugged the watchguard in and it went bright red, according to the code it indicated loss of the neutral. Talked to the park staff and changed of camp site and everything was ok.

Many of the camp spots were empty, but in talking to my neighbor, who camps here several times a year, he expects that to change, since Memorial Day weekend is approaching. He plans on staying at the park until next week and told me that if I had time, see if I could do boat trip on the lake, too bad it was an overnight stop or I would have. We sat and talked until sunset when I walked down to the lake for so photos.

I stopped by the dam and locks and saw a whole bunch of speed boats getting ready to enter the lake from the locks.

Driving out of the park I noticed a strange looking statue off on a side road before I hit I-40 and wandered over to see it. Apparently on May 26, 2002, a barge struck the I-40 bridge at Webbers Falls, and a 600-foot span fell into the river. Fourteen people lost their lives and are memorialized with this monument.

Buffalo National River

After a great drive we arrived at Buffalo River Campground located on the Buffalo River. This park is located a short walk from the river and is calm, quiet and clean. The drive down was steep, over 10%, which was a little scary with a six-ton camper. I bottomed out at the end of the entrance road, which was a little scary, but we pulled through.

Spent two days, without cell or internet service. I literally did nothing, I got up and thought about what I was going to do for the day. After breakfast, walked down to the river and tried some fishing, got some small bass, watched boats float by and just did nothing. I was totally unplugged and felt in a completely different place. I think everyone needs to get unplugged.
This trip is about decompressing after 40 years of work.

North Toledo Bend State Park

After a very long drive, 410 miles, I arrived at the campground at 8 pm. It was a 9 hour drive am I am not going to do that again.

After a quick setup I started the air conditioner to cool the camper down. Had a great call with my brother, Lynne and my sister talking about the trip so far, then my niece Nicole called and had another great call.

I saw fresh hog tracks throughout my campsite when I went out for my morning coffee and when the ranger came by, I asked what he thought they were. He told me that they were probable wild hog which are throughout the area. So, on my morning walk I was cautious.

When I got back to the RV, I was drenched with sweat. So, after the walk and a quick shower, I decided to do a little work and write my blog. The weather is calling for thundershowers tonight so I am hunkered down for the night.

Hamburgers for dinner and then a night of watching movies.