We finally made it to Lake MooMaw in VA, and I think today John quit shaking enough so he can light his own cigarettes. The ride up in the Allegany Mountains was “interesting” to say the least. It has been our hairiest experience in the motor home so far. On the way in, we had to stop for a half hour twice to cool the transmission. It took us over four hours to go 50 miles. Yeah John was rather upset with me because we changed over 3000 feet of elevation several times. The worst part was when we turned onto the authorized access road that went from one lane paved to gravel and no shoulder. John almost freaked thinking we were on the wrong road and would never be able to turn around because of the trees and drop. Fortunately it was the right road, and we made it to 5 campsites in the woods called Volunteer Village.
I think John kissed the mountain when we parked, and there were a lot of “Thank you Lords.” He is threatening to leave the MH here with a for sale sign on it so he doesn’t have to drive it out. If we keep this MH we have to get extra transmission cooling. I for one would like to trade it in for a big diesel that can pull a small car. Would one of our kids please win the Lotto!
Anyway as you’ll see by the pictures, it is gorgeous. We have a full free hook-up and only work 22 hours a week. Everyone we’ve met is friendly. There is plenty of wood for the campfire, and the lake has great fresh water fishing…bass 12” and trout must be 16”, swimming, hiking, camping, boating, etc.
I'm getting plenty of background for my new novel set in VA with the same characters in "Saving Tampa", Rachel and Hawk. "Hidden Death", about the Florida Keys, will be available this fall.
I have to go now and sit in a little air conditioned booth collecting day fees for the government. I get to smile and chat with all the folks needing information. Just picture me giving directions…anyway, it’s a lot of fun.
