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Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Oliver Buddies

                    
The park overlooking Mobile Bay in Fairhope Alabama

A few days ago our Oliver buddies from Texas returned to Chewacla!!  They have a daughter and family that live in Auburn and they come here quite often to visit.  It was on one of these visits we met Keefer and Brenda.  We were camping here in our Casita at the time and their enthusiasm for the Oliver was one reason we decided to really consider the Oliver.  We had previously met another Oliver couple at FDR State Park in Pine Mountain, Georgia and they showed us all around their Oliver and their love for this little gem was overwhelming!!
             
We met Keefer and Brenda for a healthy breakfast last Monday, eclipse day!!  Eggs Benedict, a large bowl of fruit, toast and jam along with good fellowship!!  They were going to babysit their grandchildren while their daughter had minor surgery.

Lots of visits at each other's patios and lots of conversation about our Olivers and our lives has taken place this week.  Tonight we will have an easy dinner together followed by Keefer showing us his Camp Maid set of Dutch Oven cooking items as he makes Peach Cobbler!!  Sounds great!!
                 

Keefer's Camp Maid Dutch Oven
Peach Cobbler nice and warm in the Dutch Oven
Hey guess what??  We have plans!!!  If all goes well we plan to leave after Labor Day and spend a week in the Gulf Shores area!!!!  We will stay at Rainbow Plantation, an Escapees Park, that we spent the winter at in 2010....our first full-timing journey.  We love this area and it holds lots of sweet memories for us.  Looking forward to visiting the special places and enjoying the ocean!!
                                                     
The beach at Gulf Shores
Afternoon waves at Gulf Shores
I know it might sound crazy to some but the ability to physically travel somewhere is such a blessing!!  It's not until something as easy as that is taken away do you really understand what a privilege it is!!!!

"May the Lord bless you and protect you.  May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you.
May the Lord show you His favor and give you His peace.
Numbers 6:24-26



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  1. Mike and Peggy EvringhamAugust 29, 2017 at 6:15 AM

    Fantastic news! We hope you enjoy your stay at the Plantation.

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    1. HappytrailsAugust 29, 2017 at 5:00 PM

      We're pretty excited too!! Rainbow and Gulf Shores are like home to us!! If course, Harvey may change the dates of our trip there!! Either way, we're rolling!!

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  2. our awesome travelsAugust 29, 2017 at 7:09 AM

    Love the beaches at Gulf shores, always so inviting, have fun there.

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  3. Betsy Banks AdamsAugust 29, 2017 at 9:49 AM

    Hi Gerri, I am so glad we met... We are not 'Oliver' people (ha) --but do love traveling. In fact, we are leaving after Labor Day (we stay away from holidays an touristy times of the year when possible) an are headed WEST... We visited there in 2011 --so thought it was time to head out again. We'll visit some places we saw before --but have added new places. Some of the places we will visit: Mesa Verde, Four Corners, Arches, Canyonlands, Bryce, Zion, etc.... We'll be gone a little over 2 weeks... We still prefer driving (Prius --that gets over 53mpg) and staying in Holiday Inn Expresses along the way... George is a Priority Club member so we get points and discounts that way. Anyhow, we'll have to share our photos and visits with each other... Hope you have a great time in Gulf Shores....
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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    1. HappytrailsAugust 29, 2017 at 5:08 PM

      Betsy, I am so glad we met too!! I count it as a blessing!! You don't have to be an Oliver person to love traveling!! Isn't travel amazing?? Such a beautiful world God has given to us to enjoy!! Sounds like you all have some fantastic travel plans!! I can't wait to read about them and see your beautiful pictures!! Hugs to you and George! Enjoy your trip!!!

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  4. Chuck and Anneke's RV travelsAugust 29, 2017 at 2:29 PM

    Two great ways to spend time, planning travels and time with friends:)

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    1. HappytrailsAugust 29, 2017 at 5:03 PM

      Both are a lot of fun!! We are always meeting great folks RVing!!

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  5. Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009August 30, 2017 at 7:19 PM

    Peach clobber in a dutch oven sounds delicious!
    We are so happy that y'all get to travel. We love Gulf Shores! We stop there as often as we can. We had planned to spend the month of October there before my dad had some health issues. We will plan on it next fall. Safe travels. Enjoy the journey!

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    1. HappytrailsAugust 30, 2017 at 10:25 PM

      The cobbler was delicious...Gulf Shores is a special place to us. Thanks for your comments.

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  6. Mike & DebAugust 30, 2017 at 7:38 PM

    The cobbler sounds scrumptious and Gulf Shores beautiful. Have fun

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    1. HappytrailsAugust 30, 2017 at 10:27 PM

      Thanks for your comments. Yes the cobbler was delicious and Gulf Shores is a special p-ace for us, we spent the winter there a few years ago in our motor home.

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  7. horstSeptember 4, 2017 at 9:21 AM

    Just saw your post...Guess I'm too late to get some of that terrific looking cobbler.. Looks like you Guys are having a Magnificent, well deserved, time...I know what you mean about "physical activity" being a blessing... Walking everyday is motivated by the realization that maybe one day I won't be able to do this walking stuff...Love the Gulf Shores...enjoy a sunset for me. :)) Horst sends

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