Thursday, November 26, 2015

Thanksgiving Trip for the Mammoth

Sunday, November 22, 2015

Back a few months ago, we had talked about going to Pagosa Springs to ski and visit our Heartland friends, Dan & Ann. Unfortunately, we didn't plan very well and decided that with all the things necessary to make a long-distance trip happen and be prepared to ski -- we just weren't ready. We also didn't take into account how busy the month of October was going to be for Tony, working nearly every weekend (marching band contests). So we were sad to have to postpone our visit with them.

Tony still had the week off, so we decided just a few days before, that we might consider taking Mammoth to Terrell to visit family. However, we had to wait to see the outcome of the Cisco playoff game, to see when we needed to return.

Sadly, Cisco lost the game in a heartbreaker in double over-time. The good news was that we wouldn't have to rush back to Cisco for a football game.

We decided to take a trip instead down to Inks Lake State Park, near Burnet, for a few days before heading to Terrell. Our Heartland friends Jay & Stella are park hosting there, so we were able to coordinate with them to get a spot nearby.

It took quite a bit of work to find travel locations for all our stuff. We did not pull out until 2PM! I think with all that work, we realized it was probably a very good thing we didn't try to go for a long trip. We also realized we were more out of shape and out of the practice of traveling than we thought!



On the road again!


The drive was uneventful -- I don't think we even stopped except a quick restroom break. We arrived at Inks lake about 4:45PM.


Trying to set up before it gets dark!

We went to the spot that Jay and Stella had recommended, and had a bit of a challenge to get into it. It was a pull through, but the turn into it was a little sharp for a rig our length. We decided to pull past the "exit" of the site and back in. It took a little bit, but Tony made the Mammoth fit. The site, surprisingly, was sloped much like our site in Cisco!

We got set up enough and turned on the furnace, (it was dropping into the 50s) and Jay & Stella offered to take us out to eat pizza buffet at Mr. Gatti's in Kingsland, for supper. Jay was driving, and going slow on the dark Park Road. He said he was watching for deer. Sure enough, one did jump out in front of us, but Jay was able to slow and avoid it.

We had a good meal and visit, then returned to the park. We parted ways, and we did a little to get the living room livable, watched a little tv, then went to bed. A long day, but glad we are here!!






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