Rainy Days & Camping

I woke up on Day Two, Saturday, to a drizzly, wet day.  Yet, I smiled and gave silent thought about how nice it was and how lucky I am to witness and participate in another day.  But that's what I do every day at home as well.   The big plus, if you've ever experienced it, is listening to the rain on the roof of a camper.  Mine is composed of Fiberglass and has a unique sound that I find soothing.  There was no wind or even a breeze, so I missed out on gentle sounds of bamboo outside my window....the gift given to me by MB and the girls from their trip to the DR. I will hope, however, that some sun will shine to help dry things off before I pack up on Monday morning.....like the awning and the table and bench cloths I put down for Sara and Dan when they arrived for dinner tonight.

Sara wasn't feeling up to par today, so it was a perfect day for her to lay low and rest in the coziness of her own place.  Going easy on dinner, she picked up some Chinese veggies and Udon noodles for me.  She brought the clams she had gotten the other day for her and Dan.   Although Dan had eaten earlier, they both cooked and ate them.

Tomorrow she would like me to stop by and visit her lab where she works.  I'm looking forward to that  That should be after 11 a.m.  and I'm already looking forward to the varied eateries they have in the campus area.  She let me keep her car once again, so, when she's ready, I'll drive to her rather than the other way around.  I think it's a long way between URI and the campsite.  She doesn't think so indicating that most things around this area are a bit of a drive.

And so, as another day draws to a close, I am enjoying checking my emails, plays Words With Friends with Wendy, Sue, and Cheri and Vicki, when she can find the time, and finishing with entering some thoughts into this blog...which is more of a diary for me vs. news for others.  Can't think of too many people who would be interested.  Today, I found a classical music station 95.9 FM and it's been relaxing and soothing music all day.    I will continue reading The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith, a.k.a. J.R. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter Series and be assured that I'll fall asleep while doing so.  Actually, I'm ready now and it's only 9:11 pm.

a.k.a. J.R. Rowling and
our hero, Cormoran Strike

At this point, friend, Vicki, would have entered her "Deep Thought for Today."  Bless her for going that extra mile to look up and pick something that is right on the money, appropriate, and thought provoking.  Me?  I'm past having "deep thoughts".  I guess I languish in  just being able to have ...."thoughts".... And, dear reader, have pleasant thoughts and dreams as well.  A peek of my future includes my next adventure.  I will join VC & George down at the Croton RV Park once again, side by side, at Site #36.  I've made reservations the week of August 18th through the 25th and, as usual, I'm looking forward to that week.  It will be good to see how Trish & Craig have come along with their new 5th wheel, "Tradition" as well as having visitors myself; friends and neighbors, perhaps even my own mother.  We shall see.

Speaking of weather.  The two most beautiful days of the RI included the 3 hour drive to the campsite on Friday and the 3 hour drive returning home on Monday.  What made the ride home particularly satisfying was filling Winnie with diesel: