We woke up this morning with Sherri’s alarm going off at 5:00 am. She is working in Ruston Louisiana this week until Friday. I prepared the coffee for brewing last night before we went to bed so all I would have to do this morning is flip the switch. That was done and before long we were sipping fresh brew and watching the sun come up over the lake out our back window.
We are staying at Lincoln Parish Park about 3.5 miles north of Ruston. I would highly recommend this park if you are ever in the area. It is set around a small lake with most all the sites backing up to the lake. They are a little tight but if you are handy at backing in you should not have any problem. For those of you that like pull through sites they have several of those also. We have electric 20 30 and 50 amp at the post and we also have sewer. The electric is reading good so we have no problem running both airs. The sites are mostly shaded but we are getting good satellite signal and the Verizon card is working great.
There are so many trails here to walk also. The woods are full of trails for bike and hikers. Around the lake is a service road to walk on. I will let the kids ride around that today. Maybe they will get good and worn out so they will take a nap this afternoon.
Upon arrival yesterday we got set up and then took the kids down to the lake for a short walk. When we got down to the road we noticed a man on the far end setting on the ground and waving a white rag in the air. It appeared that he was injured in some way so we headed in that direction. When we arrived at his location we found that he had fallen from his bike at one of the hills and had injured his leg and arm. We got closer and recognized him to be a park security guard. He was checking the bike trails for bikers and when he tried to negotiate a jump he hit wrong coming down and hurt his leg and cut his arm. He had managed to get in contact with the park manager by the time we arrived on the scene. I helped him down to the service road and went back and got his bike. Soon the manager arrived in the park truck and we loaded him and his bike in the truck and he was on his way to the emergency room at the local hospital.
We returned to our RV and got settled in for the evening. Showers were in order for all. The humidity is so high now that you don’t spend much time outside and you are soaking wet.
That is about all the excitement for this our first day here at Lincoln Park. Today will be filled with riding around the lake and exploring the park with the kids. Tune in tomorrow for more news which I will gather here…
Somewhere in Time
8 comments:
Looks like a beautiful park to camp for a bit!
My husband & I are considering full timing after he retires from the army in a couple of years.
Also, I was born in Ruston & my grandfather was custodian at Louisiana Tech.
You were at the right place and the right time. As our son say's "timing is everything".
Hi Joe & Sherri, I have just found your blog and I must say I really enjoyed it... We are also fulltimers and really love it. I am adding you to my favorites list and would love for you to come over and visit me... I am sure we have a lot in common. Have a great day & Safe travels to you.
(((HUGS)))
Donna
Joe & Sheri isn't retirement life great! No schedule except fot being Grand Parents and Sheri's job which is only tenporary...right? Keep posting as we look forward to reading your journal.
Lovely spot,Speedy. Enjoy your stay there.
Good thing you were there to help the security guard out. That is exactly why I don't ride a bicycle on the trails. I enjoy running about 25 mph much better than riding a bicycle and risk takeing a tumble. HE HE Wish I was there with you.
Your buddy---MAC
Looks like a good park. Hope you are enjoying the kids. Wish you were here with us.
Hugs,
Dortha
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