A fine howdeedoo from Greenbrier State Park !! As you can see here, we're in our official duds ready & willing to do our duties. They are varied in nature, but quite easily accomplished. Part of the deal, by the way, is the very fine golf cart we're leaning against. Pretty high brow, huh? It is a neat way to get around, though.
Our responsibilities here include greeting the campers, which are primarily weekenders, and assissting with activities here at the park. They do candy bingo for the kids, as well as show Sat. nite movies that we set up for and sell popcorn at. Another popular event is an ice cream social that's usually well attended, especially during these very warm days & nites. Of course, hosts get free ice cream, ( which might very well explain why you may notice the growing roll around Tom's abdomen ). In addition, we give the bath house a spot clean between visits by contract crews that make daily cleanings themselves.
There are so many things to see & do here that there's little chance of boredom setting in. One of our regular routines is visiting a local library in nearby Boonsboro ( where I'm now writing this blog ), a quaint little burg with lots of history and charm. We are doing alot of reading, which Joannie has always done but now I'm having more welcome opportunity to do so as well.
We've made many trips into Hagerstown, itself having many sites worth checking out. The Civil War history that's prevalent here has allowed much investigation, research, and education. The Antietam battlefield is just minutes from the park, and we've also gone up to Gettysburg too, travelling through the old town of Emmitsburg and other neat areas.
Life here is good, with many friendly folks and a high level of relaxation. Nature abounds and it's fairly regular to have deer ambling by our site. The woods keep the temps cooler than in town, and we drift off to sleep to the sounds of all the insects & other critters. We're durn near feeling guilty of how nice the lifestyle is going for us, but will try to get over that aspect!
It's looking like we'll be heading for Delaware for another host gig right after Labor Day, at a park called Killens Pond, which is a little south of Dover along Rt. 13. The setup is similar to here as far as duties and amenities. We hope it's as nice, as this park is spoiling us. After the end of October, we'll probably get up to Lancaster for a short time for a visit and some work time. Then, we will try to follow the sun south in either Georgia or north Florida. Part of the fun in this is the unknown adventures that may lie ahead. We feel lucky & blessed, though we miss our friends & family at home. We've had some fun visits from some of you and look forward to more. Take care, and we'll update again soon. Ta-ta......
