It's been a good week to be out in the RV park and the Port Isabel community. We've had sunshine and warmth. We like to walk down to the boat dock on the canal. There's often boats and fisherman to watch. And, pelicans!
We've also been taking in some of the activities at the club house. We tend to go to those with music. On Sunday afternoon there's a hymn sing. Tuesday evening is the jam session. Some Thursday evenings feature guest entertainers.
There's also a host of games, lessons, crafts, wii, and other activities here in the RV park. We skip most of them. Since we aren't retired, we need time to get our work done.
This issue of the e-zine highlights some of what we've been doing, answers an RVer's question, and gives you some RVing tips. Enjoy.
You can check to see how full your propane bottle is by doing a water test. Pour hot water down the outside of the propane bottle. Immediately run your hand down the bottle where you poured the water. You should be able to feel a change of temperature at the propane level.
~~ The pictures are on the website. Clicking on the link below should take you to them.
If you have the type of lights in your RV that have two sections, put a brighter bulb in one side and a smaller watt light bulb in the other. Use one side for general room lighting and the other side for a night light. When you need brighter lights, such as for reading, use them both.
~~ Read more about this campground RV park on the website.
Keep a folder in your RV where you put local information: campground map, area maps, brochures for tourist attractions, etc. When you move on, clear the folder so it is ready for the next stop.
~~ Guy asks: I'm looking for a camping partner. I'm looking for someone to split expenses with me for RVing. I'm retired and bored.
~~ I answered in part: To cut your RVing expenses, how about finding a destination RV park where you stay for at least a couple of months? Monthly rates are usually less than daily or weekly rates -- sometimes much less. While you are at the park, get involved.
Use a cleaning solution in a spray bottle when washing your hands to conserve water. Spritz your hands a couple of times to wet them, then rub them together, and rinse. Use a non-toxic cleaner (we use Watkins) and the rinsing time is minimal.
A portable VHS radio has National Weather Service reports. It's good for both regular weather and emergency weather situations. It works in areas where there is no cell phone service.
Pancho's Mexican Restaurant is the most authentic Mexican cafe we've been to since we've been in Port Isabel, TX. Excellent steak rancheros, homemade chips, good service, and reasonable prices.
The TV was on, tuned to a Spanish station. When we came in, they added the closed captioning, in English.
~~ Read more about this restaurant on the website.
~~ Find more reviews of restaurants we've eaten at during our RV travels.
Baskets attached to the wall provide handy storage for lightweight items.
If you are an RVer, tell us about yourself and your RV life and travels.
~~ Sue asks: There used to be a great RV dealer right off the Ventura Freeway in California on the south side of the freeway either in Ventura or Oxnard. Can anyone remember what it was called or if it's still around?
~~ Dear readers, can you solve this puzzle for Sue?
~~ Ethel M. writes: You are having so much fun that I think we might do it next year!
~~ Jeanne B. says: Dear Coleen, I have recently been receiving newsletter. My husband and I are considering full-timing. Thank you for your wonderful wit and wisdom.