As summer began here in the Shenandoah Valley we spent a few days taking needed items out of the RV and moving into our “apartment” in the basement of our friends’ home. We are nesting here pretty well and have fallen into a bit of a routine.
The best part of our routine is our morning 1.5 to 2.0 mile walk along the roads on the farm and around this isolated farm community.When we first got here the wild raspberries were full of fruit. It was always pleasant walking the roads and picking raspberries along the way.
Sharon also settled into her routine of her daily workouts; me not so much. However, I did get into the habit of doing a little fishing in the Shenandoah River on the property hoping to catch an elusive small mouth bass. Our friends lent us an extra golf cart to use so we take it down to the river for happy hour occasionally.
We sure do miss going out to a brewery for our happy hour but have adapted here using a couple of chairs situated in the driveway overlooking the horse barn in the valley below. It is nice watching the 6 horses (one Palomino and 5 brown horses) frolic in the large pasture they call home. Recently 2 white horses were added in the smaller pasture adjacent to the larger one giving us added entertainment.
Wildflowers were abundant here in early to mid July with lots of various colors to see. Even the trees here still have that fresh green color usually seen in the newer growth of trees.Thanks to the generosity of our friends I am pretty sure we will be enjoying this gorgeous scenery for as long as we choose.
We do know that we will leave here well before it gets cold as we still have one saved reservation for Key Largo in October for Sharon’s 65th birthday. We also have finally decided that this winter we will stay in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas since it is about half the price of either Florida (coastal) or Arizona.
While we love Florida and Arizona we most likely won’t be able to enjoy all their amenities they are charging the higher prices for so we decided to stick close to the Texas coast where we can at least enjoy a beach walk on the warmer days down there…
Cheers to you all and stay safe…
NOTE: We are currently in the Shenandoah Valley near Woodstock Virginia until who knows when…
Don’t forget Vero is on the way to Key Largo
ReplyDeletein our sights...
DeleteYou have a great spot to 'wait out the summer'! and some very hospitable friends as your 'campground hosts'. Enjoy the summer, and a few more fishing trips.
ReplyDeletedoing the best we can in the times we live...
DeleteYou two are making the best of the situation. Horse entertainment can be fun, ours is birds and squirrels. Maybe we'll cross paths as you head to RGV.
ReplyDeletesure hope we do...
DeleteEnjoy your “rest of summer”. Sorry we will miss you in South Texas this winter; we’re headed back to Casa Grande, AZ.
ReplyDeletewe were in AZ last winter, here is hoping we both have a normal winter...
DeleteA downstairs apartment is perfect in the warm temps. Looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteit is perfect, especially now!
DeleteWaiting out summer as well here on the other end of the valley. I have reservations in Florida state parks for winter this year, IF they don't get their covid numbers so high they close everything down. Interested in where you'll stay in TX. With so many people RVing now and prices getting higher and higher in FL and AZ, that sounds like a good decision. I'd join you but I'm already paid. Although, as I said, if they close like they did early this year.....let me know.
ReplyDeleteWill do... I have been watching for a few days to open at Flagler but haven't even seen one day open up in early October...
DeleteLove the Shenandoah Valley. We pass through twice a year on our way to Florida and back. Do you have any suggestions on cleaning up after field mice and how to keep them out during winter storage? I have tried moth balls, but it doesn't seem to stop them. This year they moved from our bathroom vanity and under kitchen sink to a huge nest in our oven!
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Just catching up on my reading, and it sounds like you're having both an enjoyable and productive summer. What a gorgeous farm your generous friends have. You guys are lucky ducks! Thanks for the horse pics!
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