This morning came too soon. Unlike all the other days of our lives we did not want this day to come so quickly. But it did and we were all set to extend one more day but that was not to be. The park informed me that they were booked and had no place to put me for one more day. What a bummer! The last of the group was staying until Sunday and we wanted to stay too but with no where to park the inevitable was to happen….we have to go home.
We put off packing up as long as we could but when time started to draw short we knew we had to get to work on stowing away all our treasures and hook up. In some cases hooking up means going on a new adventure and then in some it means that the adventure is over. This was the “It’s over” kind. I know that we will only have one and one half months left when we start back to work Monday but I still had to leave all my friends and head home and that was what I hated the most.
I cannot start to tell you how much fun Sherri and I had on this “Gathering of Dreamers” I can only leave you with all the pictures we took and the stories that we have stored. I know the next time we all meet we will relay all these stories time and time again followed with gales of laughter. Until that time Sherri and I will tell each other these stories and fine tune the telling there of so when we have the chance to tell others we will be better at telling them…HE HE J
The trip home was uneventful and we saw the same scenery that we had seen the week before . We talked about our plans for next June and all the options we had for our trip. We still have not come to a definite plan of when…where…and how this will go but we are working on it. We also know, from talking to others that even the best plans change as soon as you pull out of your site.
This morning I had the painful duty of emailing our leaders and letting them know that due to budget constraints that Sherri and I would not be able to attend the rally in Kerrville next October. We are saddened to have to back out but we cannot work it into our plans and budget this early on in our retirement year. I was excited to hear that Linda and Howard were having the rally but I was not prudent in weighing out the cost to our monthly budget. I know it comes to no ones surprise that we are limited on our fun's. But being low on fun's does not mean that you have no fun. OK that being said I am counting on all the Dreamers out there to take pictures and notes on all the stories at the rally and deliver them to me so I can see all. If the last rally is any indication of what this one will be I foresee a lot of fun! Now you want have me to dress up for you but I bet someone there out does me and becomes the talk of the rally HE HE J
Well I have to sign off here Sherri and I have some errands to run and things to get done before the work day begins tomorrow. Once again I would like to let everyone know how much fun we had this last week and hope that everyone has a safe trip home today. Please let Sherri and I know that you returned safely by commenting here….we do worry about all our friends and hope they all stay safe…
Somewhere in Time
5 comments:
Joe, you and Sheri have burrowed your way into our hearts. We enjoyed every minute we were in Kerrville and you folks were a huge part of that. We too will be rehashing the stories and working on clarifying (enhancing) the details so that they will be better and bigger. We will look forward to crossing your trails in the future, many times. You might begin to understand what it is to have stalkers, eh. We have made it safely to our next stop at the Last Resort and already checked out your space for next winter, it is great and your neighbours will be great also. Keep practising that Canadian accent, we'll be around a lot. Till next time y'all stay safe and go with God.
Well now we have to see each other again for sure because you have my umbrella lol.
Miss you Brenda
You'll meet up many times, as long as the blogs and emails go between each other. I can't wait to get out there too, but patience is something learned. See you in chat Speedy, we've missed ya.
Joe, I share your sentiments about having to leave and get back to work!! I know that feeling all too well. I sure hope we can gather again sometime soon. :)
Don and Cheryl Catoe
Joe & Sherri, we made it home today about 4pm. We already miss you two and all our new friends. It was a great time at the Gathering and look forward to seeing you guys again in June when you head north to the Kansas City area. Take care and keep in touch.
Mac & Netters
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