It's Labor Day weekend and in Kewanee, Illinois that means it's Hog Days. I'm camped at Johnson Sauk Trail about seven miles north of Kewanee, a favorite campground that we've visited many times in the past. The only downside this time is that the campground water has been turned off due to well problems but Agatha has a 42 gallon fresh water tank and that's plenty for 3 days. The trip has a twofold purpose: taking advantage of beautiful weather in this lovely place and giving Andy lessons in camper set up and tear down. Since my move, Agatha is residing in his driveway and I would like him to be able to use it.
As I said, the weather has been perfect for camping and especially sleeping. My site doesn't have a view of the western skyline but Friday night I was treated to a big glimpse of color over the towering pines.
As I said, the weather has been perfect for camping and especially sleeping. My site doesn't have a view of the western skyline but Friday night I was treated to a big glimpse of color over the towering pines.
Andy is in the middle of finishing his porch roof and the weather that is so great for celebrating and relaxing is also good for working on outdoor projects. But we managed to sandwich in a bit of the local festivities. Saturday afternoon we went to Craft Fair--a full city block of, among other things, handmade jewelry, metal yard ornaments, honey, crocheted items, and even a book seller. Andy and Stacy picked up a couple of the yard ornaments, but I had to continually remind myself how many items I had to get rid of in the last 4 or 5 months. Yesterday, we journeyed downtown and wandered around a little after a great lunch/supper at Cerno's. This morning, we will have breakfast at the restaurant in the park, which has reopened this year, before the tear down lesson.
Happy Labor Day, everyone!
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