September 14, 2010

9/11
Yesterday was another travel day. We got away earlier than usual so it became a longer day than normal. We drove out of Canada into Maine. What a nice change. Most of the roads are better. Unfortunately I finally succumbed to the cold that had been trying to get me. I’m not feeling too bad, just a bit crummy. When it was nearing time to settle in somewhere. An intriguing sign "Wilderness Camp 3 ½ miles" drew us in. After those 3 and ½ miles of gravel, up, down, washboard, curves we arrived. I was greeted by two women as I sat in the truck while Tom went with the bearded owner to see about a sight or us.
We are sitting on the edge of the lake in the woods of Maine. A beautiful
spot. They weren’t kidding about the wilderness part. There is no power here. They use a generator which he turns on at 7:00 to 9:00 am and again at 6:00 to 10:00 pm.
So I am writing this at 8:00 Sunday morning. No church today. We will have our own worship and bible reading by the lake after the power goes off. The sun is coming out so it should be really special.
Last night we blew a fuse while I was brewing coffee and Tom was micro-
waving popcorn or the movie.. We thought it was all over, but the ever ingenious Tom got out his extension cords and hooked us up to the next site.
We finished just before 10:00, lights out, and off to bed.

9/12
Here at Wilderness Campground I have been waiting for the generator to start again this evening so I can fix dinner. Today has been really relaxing and nice. After breakfast we had our own church service, reading the devotionals and praying. It was a sweet time with the Lord.
Tom has been hard at work trying to fix things that go wrong. The whole half of the trailer’s electricity is off. He’s taken the GFI switch apart and put it back together, but no luck. Maybe we will have to find an electrician.
It makes brewing coffee and making toast interesting as I have to carry appliances into the living room. Oh well, at least I can make it.
We took a long walk along the lake. Grace, we picked up a bunch of interesting rocks again. Before heading back we sat on the beach listening to the lap of the water as the wind blew in little ripples. It was so peaceful I could eel my whole body relaxing.
This definitely a special place. They have a party boat, canoe’s and kiaks, but all is put up or the season. That is the only drawback of traveling this time o year. Many sights and things close for the winter.

9/13
Praise the Lord, our electricity is working again. Somehow, what Tom did
made it work. Another day of driving was the plan. Then one of the RV tires blew apart.
It ripped off part of the RV and wrapped itself around the axel three times. What a
mess. I prayed right away for the Lord's help. Within minutes an angel named Billy Grass
drove up in his pickup and between him and Tom they got the old tire off and the questionable
spare tire put on.
We drove carefully across the border into Canada and set up in a nice resort
near Fredrickton. Tom drove in and found a place that carried the correct tire. I stayed
behind and took a nap. Still trying to get over this cold.

9/14
This morning we drove into Fredrickton and had the tire fixed and also purchased
a new spare. Then drove on to Shediac where we settled in another nice RV resort on the
water. The Atlantic, a bay, I think. We are not right on the water,but can see it from
our spot.
The big need for today was cash. Unfortunately, I didn't bring an extra book of
checks so we are out. Getting cash with our Visa has required a pin number which we have
not had for years since we don't use it. Tom did call Visa about this and they mailed our
pin number to our home. We just hadn't gotten it from Luci who was getting it for us.
All because we have been out of range. Remember that wilderness?? Three banks and none
could help us, although they were kind and tried. Will try to reach Luci again later.
We are now four hours ahead of home timewise.
Still the first order of business MONEY. It seemed we would have to drive back to Moncton to a particular bank that maybe could help. In the meantime I was able to track down the crochet hook I needed. We finally reached Luci, got our number and that wonderul
cash machine spit out bucks. Halleluia!
We went to the recommended restaurant for lobster. Tom had fish and chippies
(that's what the waitress called them here) but I had the lobster. Now I am happy.
Lobster in the Maritime Provinces. It doesn't get better than this.
More traveling and blogging tomorrow. Good night.