Camping at Carlyle Lake, IL

We just spent seven days at Carlyle Lake in the new Coachmen Catalina. Everything was great. No problems. Adjusting to where everything is and checking out all the systems. We picked a site with full hookups for this trip so we could test all the things and be sure all worked. It's easy to see how full hookups have an advantage over just electric that we usually stay in. The weather was good. Some rain but nothing major. We had enough sun to get burned.

We did a lot of bike riding and relaxing.

Pfeil's visited Monday night and we went out for dinner. Kevin came Friday and spent the day and stayed overnight. He got lots of sun and did some bike riding.

This was a good trip and now we look forward to the next one. It won't be long.

Old Orchard Gallery

Craig had paintings shown here last night. Good crowd.

2014 Coachmen Catalina 253 RKS at home

We finally picked up the new camper today and brought it home to stock and get ready for the first trip.

Texas Trip

We just returned from a trip to Texas.

It started with a long drive to Padre Island. We stayed at a condo on the beach for 5 nights. 
Had good weather and finally some warmth. Loved the sunrises and being on the beach after the winter we have had. Visited with my sister and her daughter and family and enjoyed it all. Carol even got a hot stone massage. 
Our family always has a good time together. 

I took the truck out on the beach because I could.

Next was a trip to San Antonio for an open house at Carol's brothers house.
Then to a wedding. Carol's brother's daughter Julia & Ryan Bippert were married in Comfort, Texas. Very nice wedding and a good time.

When we left home it was 37 degrees and cold. We had 80's on Padre Island. Today we return home to a rainy day a temps in the 30's. We should of stayed.