The Maiden Voyage

We headed to Jackson Lake State Park on Saturday instead of Friday to avoid the crappy weather conditions forecast (we nevertheless froze our bottoms off on the first night).  We didn't make any reservations so we ended up camping at the Fox Hills Campground where there are no electric hookups.  Pete tried to turn on the furnace Sunday morning and for some weird reason, it triggered the propane gas alarm.  He turned off the tank and then scuffled with the manual to find out what was going on.  The battery was flat and fortunately, we had just bought a new one as a reserve.  Unfortunately, it required a bigger wing-nut.  Pete drove to the grocery store and as luck would have it, he was able to get exactly what we needed.  Whew!  The maiden voyage proved to be a learning experience indeed.  We are very fortunate to be guided by friends who are veteran RVers - J and R.  They selflessly share tips and knowledge which we greatly appreciate.  As they suggested, we walked around the whole campground and took note of the best spots.  So, next time we come, we know precisely what sites to book.

Are we there yet ... are we there yet???

View of the sunset from where we were camped

Hey, that's for din dins later!  Brontë sniffing (and trying to sample) the walleye that R caught.

The Wrights with J and R in front of their home away from home

Brontë seemed to enjoy camping.  We're so proud of her for behaving very well.  Her physiological system was screwed though as she didn't get on with her business as she would normally do.

The wind started picking up so we decided to have our dinner chez nous.

Grilled Walleye ... absolutely yummy!

Off to fish after dinner.  We went home empty-handed :-(

I think the solar eclipse was in progress when this photo was taken.

Enjoying the bonfire with popcorn, "Boy Bawang" and our preferred beverage - J and his beer; Pete and his tea; the ladies and their hot chocolate

"It Ain't Me Babe ... It Ain't Me Babe... "

We didn't catch any fish but we did encounter new bird species!

Bullock's Orioles

Bullock's Oriole

Western Kingbird

Eastern Kingbird (previously spotted)

Lark Sparrow

Great Blue Heron (previously spotted)