Jun 11, 2013 - South Carolina

As we contnued up the east coast we contemplated where next. We tend to follow the philosophy of one of our favorite travel people, Anthony Bourdain "No Reservations". In that light, we may or may not know where we are headed next. This was no exception. We decided to stop in Charleston. We camped about 20 minutes outside of town, a town with lots of outlying traffic repairs, thus congestion. I must admit the wait was worth it. This town is has a huge waterfront which of course is where we tend to migrate. Still in progress...

May 3, 2013 - Myrtle Beach, SC

5/3/13, Friday On the road again to Myrtle Beach, SC. We are going to visit Henry and Adrianna Garbelman, old friends of Dave's. Dave and Henry were stationed together at Presidio of San Francisco in 1969-1971 as Lieutenants then Captains. They met in the Bachelor Officers' Club. They have not seen each other since 1973 although they have kept in touch off and on. Henry lives in North Myrtle Beach in a beautiful home on the water with a view of the tidal river and ocean. What a beautiful view to wake up to! 5/4/13, Saturday Henry, Robin and...

Apr 29, 2013 - Preparing to leave

Well we went to the Confederate Decoration Day service at Socastee United Methodist Church. It was nice to see the tripute that they pay to the fallen soldiers of South Carolina. They had the Posting of the Colors by the 7th,Brigade Honor Guard. Eddie Pippin, The Commander of the Horry Rough and Ready. Explained there Mission. Betty Bowling with The Order of Confederate Rose: Told the Purpose of the Widows in Black. They read the Roll of the Confederate Dead. Ken Thrasher told of the Men and battles of the 10th South Carolina...

Apr 8, 2013 - A Weekend

Last Thursday, we arrived in Charleston, SC and docked between MEGA yachts at the city marina. Rupert Murdoch's Tamsen was in front of us, and if you've never seen a real mega yacht, check it out on the Internet. We rented a car for the weekend. Friday we drove to Jacksonville, spent time with the family preparing for the next day's activities, and Friday at 2:30 am our son Adam arrived at the hotel having flown from San Francisco. Saturday was Larry Sr's service and burial. It was a truly lovely day, a beautiful service, and a wonderful...

Jan 1, 2013 - Myrtle Beach New Years Day 2013

Dragon's Lair Fantasy Golf 1197 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach 843-913-9301 There’s fun and adventure from the middle ages waiting around every corner of the course. This miniature golf course features a 30-foot, fire-breathing dragon. Golfers meander through caves and castles. Dragon's Lair is located at Broadway at the Beach, a 350-acre entertainment, shopping, and dining complex.

Dec 31, 2012 - Myrtle Beach Monday December 31, 2012

Marie and Ally went to kids club activities and got hats and favors for new's years eve. Marie and Ally got balloon animals at kids club activities. Marie and Ally participated in water balloon toss at kids club activities. Marie and Ally participated in Hands Back Donut Attack at kids club activities. We all went to Broadway at the Beach to watch new year's eve fireworks. Watched the ball drop on TV. http://www.broadwayatthebeach.com/

Nov 16, 2012 - Myrtle Beach, SC

Ralph found a new member resort in Socastee, South Carolina called Cypress Camping Resort. Socastee is just outside Myrtle Beach and is within 5 miles of Lakewood RV Park where Chuck and Dottie, our friends from Honeoye stay every fall. For the last 5 or so years we try to get here for a week to spend some time with them but normally stay in North Myrtle Beach which is a good 20 some miles from them. They are a great couple and always a lot of fun to spend time with. Over the years, they have shown us many new places and things to see and...

Nov 5, 2012 - Day 113 - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

We went exploring today to the Campers World, the first one we have seen. It was very full of camping goodies, including a Pay By The Month Satellite TV System. I had been resigning myself to having to depend on cable TV to get my TV fixes for the winter but this system could work for us if our antennae is what we think it is. We also find the shopping centers to try to find Garry some new sandals as his are needing to be replaced. Even in this resort town, with countless beachwear stores, no decent sandals to be found, it is winter you...

Nov 4, 2012 - Day 112 - To Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

We headed south again today to escape cool weather that keeps catching up to us. The travelled down Highway 17 about 3 hours to Myrtle Beach. We were planning to go to the KOA but met a fellow from the area at a rest stop on the way that suggested the State Park there instead as it is right on the ocean. We found the Myrtle Beach State Park with no issues and set up camp. We had just enough time before supper for a walk on the beach, and what a beach it is. Miles and miles of powdery sand and dunes with sea grass. Turtles like to nest here...

Oct 14, 2012 - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

The morning of October 14th we drove 157 miles to Cypress Camping Resort in Myrtle Beach, SC. Myrtle Beach is a resort town very similar to Santa Cruz but on a larger scale. It has a long beach and boardwalk with many, many resort hotels lining the beach. It is very popular destination during spring break among the high school and college crowd and during the summer. It was not crowded at all during the fall months which was very nice.

Oct 4, 2012 - Warmth and Sunshine

Ahhhhh!!! Three days of chiropractic care, a tens unit, sunshine, and 80's. It is beautiful here. All you see is white sandy beach everywhere. Even the water is warm. This is the best beach of our trip. We stayed four days here with Sharon's sister Sherry and her husband Woody. We visited with Arthur's Aunt Patty.

Jun 25, 2012 - The Maiden Voyage continued

Our trip continued on Monday - we got a away late due to a tornado warning in the area and it appeared that TS Debby continued escorting us as we made our way through Georgia. She left us at the SC border and we saw the sun for the first time in several days. The driving also became a lot easier. Arrived at Willow Tree Campground around 6 PM to end the 604 mile trip. For a simple trip this has been quite the adventure - however we made it with no cuts or bruises and only a few cross words by anyone.