Not OK roads!

Saturday, June 29

This morning we got hitched up and again, pulled out about 9:45. Seems to be the best we can do!

Eileen at Springfield/Route 66 KOA, MO

I am really loving the new Ground Control Leveling System. It makes it very easy to get us set up and hitched up!

New legs of the Ground Control System, located just behind the rear tires.

We headed into Oklahoma on I-44 through Joplin, and then onto the Will Rogers Turnpike. We have the ability to avoid toll roads with our GPS, but we've decided the toll roads are often worth their price in saving time and have less congestion on them in urban settings than regular non-toll roads. Tony had hoped to stop at the McDonalds that sits over the highway, but the exit was closed and it appeared to be under demolition. Sure enough, I read on the Internet they are spending tollway funds to renovate the 56 year old structure (keeping the bridge and arches) and make the area more traveler friendly with better pumps and parking... taking a year to complete.

Closed McD's undergoing demo

After exiting the toll road at Hwy69, we stopped for a rest and lunch. Once on 69, we were wondering if we'd made a mistake! The road was so rough, we could barely go 55 on much of it, and the kitties were complaining much of that time. But, supposedly, it's the fastest way to Durant, OK, our next stop. Oklahoma also seemed to get instantly windy!

We crossed over Lake Eufaula, which I hear is a good vacation spot. Today, the water looked very brown... Not sure if this is normal or what!

Lake Eufaula, looking quite brown

We drove through a number of small OK towns. In one, we saw a Braum's, next to a large parking lot, so we swung in for a cool treat and to get some low-carb bread.

We arrived at the Choctaw KOA about 5:30, and seemed to fill the last available site! The park was full with a rally and lots of trailers... Maybe there to see Ronny Milsap in concert. We saw a Landmark, Sundance, North Trail, and a Cyclone!

After getting set up, we ate leftovers and the Tony went to the casino to play, while I chilled in the rig and did some work.

Our site, the last one on the row.

He returned, a little poorer, but he said he had fun. He ran into the folks in the Landmark, Gene & Song, whom had been at the National Rally in Goshen, and we met them at the Texas/Oklahoma gathering one night. They are making their way back to San Antonio.

Soon after Tony returned, we went to bed. This is the last night of our Summer Trip. :(

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