Monday, April 5, 2010

A short, safe journey to Jonathan Dickinson State Park

Jonathan Dickinson State Park in Hobe Sound is a beautiful park, but it is not wired for Internet, so hopefully that will explain the pause in postings for the weekend.

Because of a 2004 hurricane the old campground was destroyed, taking all the beautiful pine trees with it. Pine Grove Campground reopened in January 2010 with everything but a pine grove. But the facilities are excellent.

On Saturday we arrived here about 2:45 p.m. and checked in. For the first time since we left Lapeer on Wednesday, we separated car from trailer and for the first time I had to back the trailer into our space instead of the preferred “pull-thru.”

Backing the trailer turned out to be remarkably easy and within just 15 minutes we were level, hooked up and ready to pay a visit on my Aunt Judi and Uncle Pete in Stuart, Florida.

My aunt (photo above is my Aunt Judi and Joan) and uncle live in a gated community and it is stunningly beautiful. Uncle Pete whipped up a fine dinner of short ribs, real mashed potatoes and asparagus. We spent the evening catching up, laughing and remembering old times.

Mileage out and time of arrival: 31663 at 1:10 p.m.
Mileage in and time of arrival: 31734 at 2:45 p.m.

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