"adventure: something daring & hazardous" Both words apply to the drive here yesterday from Cedar Mountain. GPS took me up highway 276 along Davidson River, not too bad, then down the other side of the mountain on Cruso Road - BAD! It was crooked, steep, rough, no shoulders, few guard rails & huge dropoffs. Then traffic was stopped in both directions for a bad motorcycle accident. Another reminder for me to be careful & stay focused.
Departing Black Forest campground was bitter-sweet. Everyone made a point to bid me farewell & Judy, the martriarch, gave me a nice travel mug. Little Jonathon even rode the golf cart with his mom to the end of the road to clear traffic. Sure will miss that little guy.
The Vespa got a flat tire just before I loaded it, making that task very difficult. What a bummer! After riding over a thousand miles last month, it was almost time for a new back tire anyhow. Found a cycle shop in a little place called Sylva & they ordered a new tire. It'll be here Tuesday & I should be ready to ride again. Sylva is about an hour from here, one way.
Passed a campground called Turkey Creek on the way in. Zoe, Pancho & me stayed there one time & enjoyed it a lot. Pancho & I swam in the lake everyday, as it was very hot here. I may stay there again over the 4th, as most places are already booked.
Which reminds me, I'll be at Racoon Holler near Glendale Springs July 5 - 11. The kids went there many times when they were growing up with the church, but I've never been. It'll put me near good friend Alan's house & my old golfing buddies at Mtn. Aire, and not too far from Boone.
With no phone & very limited WiFi here(at the lodge only, 2 miles from the campground), I feel very isolated. Being without the scooter makes it even worse.
The campground is at the foot and in sight of the dam. The sites have no shade, no pads, fixed concrete tables, water & electric only. The bath house is nice, I have access to the resort & all facilities (very nice), including square dancing tonight, which I loved in high school. My knee has been acting up, but I'm still hoping to cut the rug. There is also other entertainment & activities, so I think it'll be okay.
The adventure continues!
Departing Black Forest campground was bitter-sweet. Everyone made a point to bid me farewell & Judy, the martriarch, gave me a nice travel mug. Little Jonathon even rode the golf cart with his mom to the end of the road to clear traffic. Sure will miss that little guy.
The Vespa got a flat tire just before I loaded it, making that task very difficult. What a bummer! After riding over a thousand miles last month, it was almost time for a new back tire anyhow. Found a cycle shop in a little place called Sylva & they ordered a new tire. It'll be here Tuesday & I should be ready to ride again. Sylva is about an hour from here, one way.
Passed a campground called Turkey Creek on the way in. Zoe, Pancho & me stayed there one time & enjoyed it a lot. Pancho & I swam in the lake everyday, as it was very hot here. I may stay there again over the 4th, as most places are already booked.
Which reminds me, I'll be at Racoon Holler near Glendale Springs July 5 - 11. The kids went there many times when they were growing up with the church, but I've never been. It'll put me near good friend Alan's house & my old golfing buddies at Mtn. Aire, and not too far from Boone.
With no phone & very limited WiFi here(at the lodge only, 2 miles from the campground), I feel very isolated. Being without the scooter makes it even worse.
The campground is at the foot and in sight of the dam. The sites have no shade, no pads, fixed concrete tables, water & electric only. The bath house is nice, I have access to the resort & all facilities (very nice), including square dancing tonight, which I loved in high school. My knee has been acting up, but I'm still hoping to cut the rug. There is also other entertainment & activities, so I think it'll be okay.
The adventure continues!
Sounds like quite a trip. Glad you made it. Good thing you have your trusty canopy. I was a serious square dancer when I was young. Caller for Junior and Senior high schools. ;-) I remember the Saturday Night Dance when we vacationed there in the 60's. Do us proud. I will find a place where you can put your trailor and you can stay with us over the 4th weekend.
ReplyDeleteHey that's really cool! Didn't know that about you. It's so good the things this trip brings out. Thanks for the help. Sent you an e-mail before I read this. On the same wave length, again. Would love to see Cathy, too.
ReplyDeleteI remember Mother & Daddy went to Fontana with their square dance group in the 70's or 80's. Vic, Lisa, Sandi, myself & a few others were charter members of the Electric City Clogging team and we also made a trip up there. Lots of fun.
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