{"id":1342,"date":"2016-04-05T22:23:21","date_gmt":"2016-04-05T22:23:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thewachs.com\/wachsacrossamerica\/?p=1342"},"modified":"2016-04-14T11:39:17","modified_gmt":"2016-04-14T11:39:17","slug":"back-in-the-hammock-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/thewachs.com\/wachsacrossamerica\/2016\/04\/05\/back-in-the-hammock-again\/","title":{"rendered":"Back in the hammock again"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We were unable to line up a campground in Georgia so we moved back down to <a href=\"http:\/\/thewachs.com\/wachsacrossamerica\/2016\/04\/01\/birthday-in-the-hammock\/\">Manatee Hammock<\/a> for several days after leaving St. Augustine. \u00a0It really does seem like moving day is getting easier. \u00a0We&#8217;ve all got our jobs and the boys especially are getting so they don&#8217;t need supervision for theirs. \u00a0Having a full hookup site helps as I can dump\u00a0tanks in parallel with other travel preparations going on.<\/p>\n<p>When we took the garbage to the dumpster before we left the Pepper Tree &#8220;resort&#8221; I noticed a whole big pile of couches, chairs and carpet rolls piled by the dumpsters. \u00a0We had a piece of carpet (free carpet remnant) we used on the vinyl floor at the beginning of the trip to help keep our feet warm in the cold temps. \u00a0But for more than a month it has just been taking up room in the basement. \u00a0I inquired if we could leave it with the other stuff and permission was granted&#8230;.wooohooo, got rid of some stuff!<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>We were on the road by 10:30 with only about a 2 hour drive and a 3:00 checkin. \u00a0So we dilly dallyed. \u00a0We stopped at a very touristy Indian River Fruit stand and bought a bag of oranges. \u00a0Then we stopped at Daytona speedway to check that\u00a0out. \u00a0We ate lunch while parked in the giant parking lot then went in and looked at the gift shop. \u00a0The last time we were here you could go out and see the track, but that&#8217;s apparently a thing of the past. \u00a0The kids got their pics taken with some flat NASCAR drivers and then we continued on our way.<\/p>\n<div id=\"flickr_72157667127296875_7935\"><div class=\"slickr-flickr-slideshow landscape medium \"><div class=\"active\"><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1469\/26144075230_dd12cafa27.jpg\" title=\"Looks touristy\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Looks touristy<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1641\/26390985526_af89c1c403.jpg\" title=\"Big parking lot\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Big parking lot<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1580\/25812080974_22798d673b.jpg\" title=\"With Danica\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>With Danica<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1646\/26350744441_490ae63aa9.jpg\" title=\"With Joey\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>With Joey<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1497\/25814140013_a5d274c993.jpg\" title=\"With Newman\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>With Newman<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1692\/26324575582_91258211d8.jpg\" title=\"With Jr\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>With Jr<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1446\/25812080474_a79f9a3a91.jpg\" title=\"Nascar\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Nascar<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1681\/26324575302_2ae6b71fb0.jpg\" title=\"Daytona\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Daytona<\/p><\/div><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">jQuery(\"#flickr_72157667127296875_7935\").data(\"options\",{\"delay\":3000,\"autoplay\":true,\"transition\":500,\"link\":\"next\",\"target\":\"_self\",\"width\":\"\",\"height\":\"\"});<\/script><div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Arriving back at the Hammock was nice. \u00a0It was familiar. \u00a0We knew where it was, we knew the check-in procedure, we knew exactly where our site was, etc. \u00a0I love adventure, but every once in awhile familiar is good. \u00a0In fact, it&#8217;s the juxtaposition of the unfamiliar\u00a0and familiar that I like about bringing your home on your adventure&#8230;whether you carry your\u00a0ultra light\u00a0fabric home on your back or you pull a 38 foot mansion behind your truck it&#8217;s a really cool feeling to wake up in the comforts of your familiar home and be surrounded by new vistas, people and experiences. \u00a0While the vistas weren&#8217;t totally new back in the hammock the experiences we had and the people we met were.<\/p>\n<p>We had really nice neighbors, Mike and Pat, who we chatted with often, swapping RV tales and sharing family photos. \u00a0They have spent many winters at the campground and were able to give us lots of advise about the area and were just really nice folks. \u00a0Despite their mobile lifestyle, Pat had been growing tomato plants and one was probably 5 feet tall. \u00a0Her neighbors will be jealous when she gets it back home to Connecticut this spring!<br \/>\n<a title=\"Breens and Wachs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/136797225@N05\/25812082984\/in\/album-72157667127296885\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/farm2.staticflickr.com\/1513\/25812082984_1be03117d4_n.jpg\" alt=\"Breens and Wachs\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><script src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Speaking of nomads who garden, several doors down was a lady staying long term at the campground. \u00a0I had seen her place during our last visit but did not get a picture. \u00a0This time I asked if I could take a picture and she said &#8220;of course, but not with me in it&#8221;. \u00a0Check this out&#8230;.she lives in that tent you can hardly see behind her incredible garden.<br \/>\n <a title=\"Flower lady\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/136797225@N05\/26324577842\/in\/album-72157667127296885\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/farm2.staticflickr.com\/1684\/26324577842_977b86cf95_n.jpg\" alt=\"Flower lady\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><script src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>We spent 5 full days in Manatee Hammock and most of it was spent at the campground. \u00a0I worked, the kids did school, we did some cleaning and organizing, and we played. \u00a0We kicked the soccer ball around, threw the football, played frisbee, took walks, played at the pool and went to church.<\/p>\n<p>Our home church in Longmont has a Thursday night service, so when I found out that the church right up the road from the campground had a Wednesday night service we decided to give it a shot. \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.findnewlife.com\/\">New Life Christian Fellowship<\/a> has a casual worship time on Wednesday night with worship through music and then Pastor Linkous bringing a message complete with lots of &#8220;can I have an amen?&#8221;. \u00a0Once again we felt very welcomed by the people. \u00a0During the meet and greet time Pastor Linkous asked people to &#8220;be sure to welcome the family from Colorado&#8221;&#8230;and boy did they ever. \u00a0I have no problem with this at all, but I can see how if you were a seeker wanting to keep a low profile this could turn you off. \u00a0Spending the evening in the company of the church was really nice.<\/p>\n<p>I took the Beast in to get an oil change while we had some down days. \u00a0Tire Kingdom quoted me $177 for an oil change, Firestone quoted $88 after tax&#8230;same thing the dealership charges. \u00a0I don&#8217;t know if $88 is a fair price or not but it beats $177 so I made an appointment and was in and out in 1 hour. \u00a0For once, the Beast got a clean bill of health and didn&#8217;t cost me any more than what I went in expecting to pay. \u00a0Praise the Lord!!<\/p>\n<p>For some reason I really liked this campground. \u00a0Well, actually I think I&#8217;ve liked just about all of them. \u00a0But I got more attached here. \u00a0I think it is partly due to the fact that we spent over a month in Florida and would finally be leaving and I am not ready to leave. \u00a0I wanted to rewind time and go back and do it all over again. \u00a0However, new adventure lies ahead and I know it will be great!<\/p>\n<div id=\"flickr_72157667127296885_9148\"><div class=\"slickr-flickr-slideshow landscape medium \"><div class=\"active\"><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1692\/26324574402_779c574560.jpg\" title=\"Site L\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Site L<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1496\/26324575152_2fe1781365.jpg\" title=\"Working and reading\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Working and reading<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1647\/26390984556_519a826b6e.jpg\" title=\"Soooo yummy\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Soooo yummy<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1616\/26324574842_a7720b261a.jpg\" title=\"Fa Family Lo Mein\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Fa Family Lo Mein<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1659\/26350743291_e0debe0233.jpg\" title=\"Down by the water\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Down by the water<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1498\/26390984136_2bc6ca79b5.jpg\" title=\"Crack the whip\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Crack the whip<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1686\/25812079324_94e67543d4.jpg\" title=\"Dining room view\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Dining room view<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1582\/26144073240_5f2e7a9ef1.jpg\" title=\"Mustache\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Mustache<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1711\/26416918045_1df8bfbfbb.jpg\" title=\"The Q master\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>The Q master<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1600\/26350742571_2835364010.jpg\" title=\"Dinner\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Dinner<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1530\/25812078834_5057151035.jpg\" title=\"Dock\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Dock<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1706\/25814138033_998a71f933.jpg\" title=\"Pier\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Pier<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1616\/25812078704_8f0bffd278.jpg\" title=\"BBQing marshmallows\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>BBQing marshmallows<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1441\/26349148172_0b5cc45ddb.jpg\" title=\"Church shirts\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Church shirts<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1684\/26324577842_977b86cf95.jpg\" title=\"Flower lady\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Flower lady<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1526\/26416915915_3ef50d4b0a.jpg\" title=\"Hawk\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Hawk<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1683\/26324571402_059fd3d652.jpg\" title=\"Sunbathing\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Sunbathing<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1577\/26144070730_fd4168e0f8.jpg\" title=\"Rasta tree\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Rasta tree<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1450\/25812076624_e0f9c638ba.jpg\" title=\"Rasta Papa\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Rasta Papa<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1640\/25814134733_4671887f8a.jpg\" title=\"Kicking around\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Kicking around<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1457\/25814134533_1631e9c69a.jpg\" title=\"Throw\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Throw<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1670\/25814134433_6854b83753.jpg\" title=\"Catch\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Catch<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1626\/26350738721_6cb28e12f0.jpg\" title=\"Brielle and Steph\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Brielle and Steph<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1545\/26416913405_0a9f566d31.jpg\" title=\"Grill master\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Grill master<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1602\/25814133173_9a5f539f3a.jpg\" title=\"Dinner\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Dinner<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1627\/25812074124_7ec2e28955.jpg\" title=\"Site L\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Site L<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1513\/25812082984_1be03117d4.jpg\" title=\"Breens and Wachs\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Breens and Wachs<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1529\/26415535746_997ee65c1c.jpg\" title=\"Swimming\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Swimming<\/p><\/div><div><img src=\"https:\/\/farm2.static.flickr.com\/1716\/25836599734_235f15244f.jpg\" title=\"Nice hair!\" alt=\"\"  \/><p>Nice hair!<\/p><\/div><\/div><script 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