Slept in a bit late this a.m. Not up till 7:45. Could have slept later too. Today is rest and recovery day. I made coffee then went to take shower and do more laundry as everything we took on the trip was dusty and gritty. I was working on blog and checking email when Loren and Lola drove up. They were outside talking w/ Frank and Barb when there was a knock on the RV and I went outside and there was Santa Claus! Really!!! He had come over from Santa Claus House next door and was supposed to visit some folks in RV park, but he had wrong site #. Anyway, he was quite taken w/ Gabby & Kudzu so I got their picture with him. Then we all had our pictures made with him, except for Jerry as he was over taking a shower. It was kind of cheesy fun. I didn't know Santa made house calls in the middle of summer. I will say he had no pack of presents on his back!
We visited w/ Lola and Lorne for a while. They brought us some Tim Horton coffee - it is a big deal in Canada- supposed to be really good coffee. They also brought Jerry a new John Deere hat - their son is partner in several John Deere dealerships in Canada so he was excited to get that.
After that, Frank, Barb and I went to Eilson AFB to do some shopping. Picked up a few groceries, more liquor and mix and got our tickets for glacier cruise. They dropped me off at RV park so I could separate groceries and they headed on into Fairbanks to pick up their mail which their son had sent from WA. Worked on blog, ate a sandwich and when they returned we went for a walk along this creek that runs behind the campground. It was a nice walk.
THEN Jerry has been planning this picture for days....At Santa Claus House there is a HUGE plywood cutout of Santa with a red sleigh at the foot. Jerry got the leashes for the dogs, a couple of sticks, the tripod, camera and marched the 3 of us over to the sleigh. When the crowd cleared a bit, Barb and I got in Santa's sleigh, he put one end of the leashes in our hands and he and Frank took the other. They were our "reindeer"! Talk about cheesy!!!! But we were all laughing so hard we were in tears. Of course he could not do this after the place closed at 8 p.m. and no one was around...he waited till there was a tour bus there and people were lined up to take pictures in the sleigh with the wooden Santa.....He also got Barb and I sticks so we could prod our "deer"! It has been a long time since I have laughed that hard. We were really silly and it felt good!.
Took another walk this afternoon down to the "Welcome to the North Pole sign". You will eventually be seeing all these pictures when I can load pix again. I know y'all can't wait! LOL Jerry keeps saying I am putting way too much info in blog, but this is serving as my travel journal as well so I try to put in anything I think I might want to remember.
Spent time this afternoon on the blog and visiting with Frank and Barb. We have such a good time together. Kind of had a thrown together supper, but ate outside tonite. Actually the mosquitoes were gone but there were plenty of gnats and a few bees. After dinner we just kind of took it easy. We took our RV and dumped tonite so we would not have to do that in a.m. We are planning an early start and heading to Denali tomorrow. It's time for bed, so will sign off...we have internet tomorrow nite and I will spend time on pictures I hope! All for now...Linda
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Okay, so I found this article today and thought I should share it with y'all. I'm sure y'all already know all of this since, but I figured y'all could use a refresher. Love you! Malia
Parking
"If you try backing up for the first time at a campground, you might hit something and make a spectacle of yourself. Practice parking before going anywhere. If you never master it, ask for assistance. It's the nature of RV enthusiasts to help each other." --Bob Livingston, vice president and group publisher, MotorHome magazine
Directions
"Get meticulous directions. Let people know you're driving a 36-foot motor home and need the straightest, easiest route. Making a U-turn in an RV is a nightmare. You stop traffic. It's a major deal." --Mike Marriner, cofounder, PBS series "Roadtrip Nation"
Pets
"Taking your pet is one of the great joys of RVing. You don't have to pay for a kennel or leave your pet in a hotel room. You're bringing your home on the road, so do the same for your pet. Bring his bed and dishes. And take a long leash. It'll allow your pet to engage with people and other pets." --Jim Rogers, CEO and chairman, Kampgrounds of America
Packing
"Most rental companies offer packages with sheets, towels, dishes, and pots and pans. The packages don't cost much extra, and they eliminate the hassle of having to pack those items." --Harry Basch, coauthor, "RV Vacations for Dummies" and Frommer's "Exploring America by RV"
Fuel
"Most motor home generators automatically turn off just before the fuel tank is completely empty. There's still some gas left to drive on, but you should fill the tank up right away." --Richard Coon, president, Recreation Vehicle Industry Association
Showering
"To conserve water, shut it off while you lather in the shower, before turning it back on to rinse. You still get a decent shower." --Chuck Woodbury, editor, RVTravel.com
Driving
"It's an especially bad idea to exceed speed limits in an RV because you need extra distance to stop. When merging onto highways, try to find long entry ramps so you have space to accelerate. Learn to use your side-view mirrors, too. Some RVs don't have rear mirrors." --Jan Harris, president, RVing Women
Entry step
"Typical RVs have a pullout entry step so it's easy to get in and out. Make sure to stow the step before you drive. Someone almost always leaves it out, and the driver can't see it from his seat. When the step hits a curb--or someone's car--it can cause substantial damage." --Randall Smalley, CEO and chairman, Cruise America RV rentals
Dumping
"The sewer waste, in the black tank, and the water waste, in the gray tank, are both located beneath the RV. A panel in the RV's galley displays the tank levels. Wait until the tanks are at least three-quarters full before you attempt to empty them; otherwise they won't drain properly. Dump the contents of the black tank first so the soapy water from the gray tank can clean out the hose." --Mark Polk, owner, RVEducation101.com
Hills
"If a hill becomes too steep, you won't be able to make it to the top, no matter how hard you push on the gas pedal. Buy a mountain guide, available at truck stops, to identify troublesome hills. Approach any grade over 10 percent with caution." --Mark Emeth, consumer affairs director, Escapees RV Club
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