May 25,26.06 Mowhawk Trail to Home

Captain’s Blog
May 25,2006
Odometer Reading: 42130.8
Location: Phillipston, MA

Tried climbing the very steep narrow road with hairpin curves to the top of Mount Greylock, however the RV was really struggling and running hot. Had to find a wide spot in an otherwise very narrow road to turn around. It was too bad because it has been crystal clear and I’m sure the views would have been spectacular.
Hooked into another empty campground with a great pond. Quiet night and trying to prepare mentally for the return home. We did not figure in the Holiday weekend with our plans and actually clocked too many miles instead of sitting for some R&R so we are a little ahead of schedule. Last night was just to gear down and come to the realization that we have to go home. We planned on spending another two or three days right here but there will be no availability because of the holiday.



Captain’s Blog
May 26 - 29 ,2006
Odometer Reading: 42235.8
Location: Raynham, MA –HOME-

Didn’t sleep too well last night anticipating the end of a great experience. Sure didn’t feel like 4 weeks, more like one. We are so very pleased with results of our trip and are looking forward to planning the next phase of our lives, which is definitely the RV phase. Will it be full time, most likely. Getting home has resulted in a lot of unplanned work. We are overrun with catepillars so trying to get then under control and at least off the house and away from our plants has turned into a full time job. The AC decided not to work so Ron spent a lot of time trouble shooting and finally figured out the problem. My washer won't spin out so doing laundry has been a nightmare (time for a new washer). We shut the furnace down for the month (I guess this is not the right thing to do) we had to call in the furnance service man to get it up and running again for the hot water. We won't be doing that again. My Mother is not feeling well so have been spending a lot of time at the Nursing Home. Oh, did I mention unpacking the RV! Ah - Home Sweet Home. The End!!