I know this doesn't really count as a trip, but in a way, it was -- a mini vacation in the Mammoth. When we returned home from the Goshen trip, we knew we'd be packing to move over the next three weeks. We decided to take Mammoth back to Lake Leon, so it would not be in our way, and we had some "credit" due to the displacement during the flooding in May.
Tony took the Mammoth back on the 24th of June. On July 4th, we decided to go out to check on her, check our mail and enjoy the lake for the 4th.
We got up early and drove out to Lake Leon and the park was quite full. Lots of people out visiting, boating, playing in the water, fishing, and having a good time.
After lunch and some running around Eastland and Cisco, we returned to the trailer.
Earlier in June we finally purchased the new toilet we wanted, had it shipped to our home, so brought it with us to the trailer. We removed the old one and installed the toilet. It went in pretty easily, but we quickly noted that the fitting on the back for the new attached spray nozzle was leaking, and no way to get to it without removing the toilet! Tony removed and tightend the clamp that was leaking, then reinstalled. No leaks!
Securing the new toilet required some interesting techniques.
While he was working, I got the grill out and set up. Tony then grilled steaks we got from Brookshires, and we also had baked potatoes. It was terrific to enjoy our meal watching the beautiful FULL lake.
Steak, baked potato and a beautiful view!!
After dinner we walked around the park a bit, then went and got our folding camp chairs to set up and watch fireworks. We heard the La Mancha Ranch, just around the cove from us, was going to have a fireworks show, so we set up our chairs near the shoreline so we could watch. Many other folks from outside the park were coming in as well to watch.
As dusk approached, many folks around the edge of the lake had impressive fireworks of their own. We must have seen 6-6 other "shows" going around the edge of the lake. They looked small, being a ways away, but they were impressive to see as you swiveled your head around to view them all.
Tony sitting at the edge of the lake, with a "show" visible on the horizon
At about 10pm, the La Mancha show began. It was closer to us, so it was loud and more enjoyable, easier to "oooh and aaaah" while watching.
Show in the foreground is La Mancha, the one to the right is just another show going on further around the lakeshore.
Also people within the park were setting off fireworks over the small pond in the center of our park. This was extremely loud and worrisome (for risk of falling embers) but they only did this till about 11.
Flag basked in the blue light of our awning LEDs.
We called it a night and headed inside. With our fan running, we luckily did not hear many more fireworks.
Sunday, July 5th
We did some projects around the rig in anticipation of moving into it permanently, including sorting and labeling the plastic bins we have in the upper cabinets around the living room. We ultimately headed home about 3pm. Although it wasn't a towing trip, it was a Mammoth vacation!
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