What? More rain for Winnie?

Yesterday, Wednesday 8/13,  

  I awoke to a torrential downpour that lasted most of the morning.  I did not like the thought of setting up later that day in the rain.  South of us got it big time;  13" in Islip I've been told including a death.  But by the time Winnie and I arrived here at Croton's RV Park, the sun was shining and after 1 pm it cleared nicely for the rest of the day.  After setting up and thanks to sister, Judy, I was able to use my Caddy to drive back home and pick up the refrigerated and frozen items I needed for the week.  I wanted to get the frig and freezer in the RV cold first.  Yes, to pull off that convenience, I drove to the campsite first with my Caddy and she met me here.  Together, we drove to Cross River to get Winnie.

After setting up, my first night's dinner was BBQ chicken with friends, Vicki & George, at their nearby campsite.  A special treat was having their 3 grandchildren, Summer, Cooper, and Savannah, there spending a couple of nights before they head back home to NC. 

Cooper

Summer

Savannah

Chef George's grilled chicken

Table setting by the kids

 Right now, Thursday, it's 65 degrees at 7 a.m. and the sweats are on.  The sun is shining and I'm meeting a friend for an 8:30 walk.  It's sunny and breezy.  Brrr.  I think it'll soon be bye-bye summer and time for ....uh...hmmm....what do they call it?  School?  Yeah, I think that's it....school.  Too bad.  For me and all retirees, it's called it an "endless summer."  Hee hee.

The two-mile walk over the top of Croton Dam was long overdue and beautiful:

 Completed in 1902, this architectural and engineering masterpiece is second only to the beauty that surrounds it.  The reservoir and the plush, green vegetation that goes right down to the water line all around its perimeter is captivating and mesmerizing.

Then there's the awesome power of water.  I have photos following major storms that show the awesome spectacle. 

This evening, I look forward to having granddaughter, Sara, visit for dinner:  hamburgers on the grill, macaroni salad, roasted potatoes w/rosemary, and corn on the cob.  Dessert will consist of a slice of pound cake with peaches and a spritz of whipped cream....for one more year, she's stuck with water or juice to accompany; And...at the last minute, a surprise guest appearance; her mommy & Bailey as well as VC & G.