An Easy Day – Picking up Some Food Stuffs - Computer Grief

Grove, Oklahoma

On Friday, Nov. 12^th we first woke at 5:30 but all 3 of us went back to sleep until 7:30. That was nice. Bill informed me this morning about his late night so no wonder he was tired. He feels that he is getting back on his normal track before his summer work began. We had our morning brews after Bill figured out the problem with the levelling jacks. As I mentioned earlier, we were on top of the world again. 😊

Grand Lake and the Sailboat Bridge on the left

My second HUGE leaf
This one a maple of some kind

I put Gibbs’ walking harness on him and we left Bill to get us levelled properly and empty tanks. He filled our fresh water only to about half for now. Tonight, we are expecting below freezing temperatures so the park staff ask campers to unhook hoses and turn their faucets off to prevent damage. I definitely want a shower today at some point, definitely but maybe not until the morning. 😊

The pond within the park
for canoeing and kayaking

We had some breakfast, got cleaned up and drove into Grove. They have a Walmart and a Harp’s grocery store and we needed to stock up on some food items. We opted for Walmart because it’s familiar and the prices are generally better. 

Sailboat Bridge at sunrise
Bottom right hand corner, I got excited to see
the blue heron

He let me get so close
and the geese were not bothered by us at all

I get a little crazy when I see them, it is rare
for one to visit us on The Ridge

We got everything on our list with the exception of one thing that wasn’t imperative. It’s odd not seeing the same brands as we see back home but other than yogourt and peanut butter, we always find a suitable replacement.

Close enough, he squacked and flew off to a nearby tree

One of my favourite pictures this morning
(and there were a few)

Another one I love

I didn't get so close this time
so as not to bother him again

I also enjoy the 2 or 3 beer, wine and liquor aisles. Not today but I will peruse and find different thing to try at great prices. ♥ Other than Bill’s rum, Appleton’s, I’m not particular on what I try for myself. We fueled up at the Turtle Stop just down the road at an incredible $3.13/gallon! That was a nice break right there! 😊 Back home, it was too late for a lunch so we snacked on some cheese and crackers to tie us over until supper.

But I zoomed in as best I could with my phone camera

Bill read until his eyes got droopy for a snooze, Gibbs is sleeping at my feet and I’m starting today’s blog post. I’m going to slip out in a bit and see what buildings are open for me to access. Bill finished his James Patterson book so I can drop it off for someone else. I love the free book exchanges that are available in the park clubhouses. Not that we need more to read, the cupboard is full but I like to look – just in case.

At checkout, Bill speaks with a Korean War vet
Thanking him for his service and then it was answering questions
about boondocking
You never know where you'll meet up with someone of like interests

Our toaster has been giving us grief AND burnt toast
so time for a replacement - cheap

And finally, a new projection bedroom clock
Not for the alarm, for the large readable time in the dark 😀

It’s a cool day, a high of only 50F/10C because of the NW wind but it is a sunny day for the most part. If we weren’t plugged in to power, our panels would be charging. We’ve paid the $10/night so we’re going to use their source, doggonit! It was a relaxing afternoon and I got out for my walk but was disappointed that the big clubhouse/games room was completely closed ‘until further notice’ and the laundry room was half closed off for renovations. Oh well, enough machines for us to do our wash tomorrow.

We're never here at the right time for the pool
but it is a lovely one
I got in it once, our first year and it was cccold

The only open building, other than the washrooms
to the right

I'll be doing laundry on Saturday here
It is just across the roadway

Gibbs got his supper around 5:30 and Bill and I got involved watching Shaft, the movie. We had to leave before it was done at 7 and drove down the road to the Cherokee Casino for supper. 😊 We were told it would be a 30-minute wait so we played the slots until we got notified our table was ready. My 5$ went quickly on the 1¢ machine but sitting beside Mr. Lucky Pants, I watched him win 20 free games and he walked away ahead of the game. $$$

A selfie at the Cherokee Casino
for some slots and our first restaurant on this trip

At the restaurant, I ordered the Reuben and smashed potatoes and Bill had the only fish meal on the menu, breaded shrimp and fresh cut potato fries. We finished our meals and our rum drinks and headed home. Gibbs looked after the house for us and for the evening we watched more old programs. The Andy Griffith Show, Gomer Pyle, Green Acres had us laughing all over again. This was a pretty great day. My pictures wouldn't download into Picasa last night and with such slow wifi, I wasn't about to move them into my post without it. 

A Reuben and smashed potatoes & gravy for me
Breaded shrimp and fries for Bill
Good night!

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