Monday, January 17, 2011

Buellton, January 2011

Okay, so one of the reasons that we purchased a larger travel trailer is because we like to take Buck along with us. In case you have lazily decided not to read this blog from the beginning, Buck is a 2 year old Black Labrador Retriever. He weighs in at around 105 lbs. and is ALL puppy. His first camping trip was when he was about 4 months old and although he hasn't taken a lot of trips with us, he's taken enough for us to realize that he took up TOO MUCH ROOM in our old trailer. So, although we really wanted a rear lounge trailer to kick back in, Buck was at least a part of the motivating factor for us making the trade.

So, Buck went with us this weekend to Buellton. It was his first trip there and he had a ball!!! At Flying Flags RV park, they have a large fenced area where dogs are able to run around off leash. Although Buck did not make any lasting friendships, he did get a chance to run around with a few other dogs. Here's Buck with a couple of his temporary buddies.
Those two little mutts were mother and son. The son was named 'Buckie'. I don't recall the mother's name, but she was a feisty little so and so! She kept nipping at Buck. Personally, I think they had "little people syndrome". You know, the attitude that sawed off runts tend to have, the chip on the shoulder short people thing, a "Napoleon Complex". Buck got his revenge however. He ran right over the top of either muffy or fufu and sent them head over tea cup, spinning wildly across the field. The picture below shows Buck with one of the midgets along with Reggie the yellow lab. I think Reggie was gay, cuz he kept trying to . . . um . . . well, let's just say that Buck had to forcefully refuse his advances.
Although we did some running around this weekend, we really spent most of our time just relaxing. This picture shows our terrible housekeeping. At home, we're neat as a pin. But get us out on the road and all bets are off!
Here's another of our home away from home.
I told Sandy that everyone is going to think that she never leaves that couch. Seems like every picture I have of her recently is while she is relaxing on that couch. But trust me folks, she DOES move once in a while. After all, you can't reach the refrigerator from there . . . so she HAS to get up once in a while! Just kidding . . . Oh, and there is Buck doing his share of relaxing too!
Site #328 is on the south end of the RV park. I don't think I want to get stuck down there again. Too many 'party people' on that side of the tracks.
We had a campfire a couple of nights. The first night there was really cold! The rest of the weekend was pretty mild though, so sitting outside with the stars, a nice fire burning at our feet while we solve all of the world's problems is one of the finer things in life.
Here's a nice little shot of our little piece of real estate for the weekend.
And of course, just like at home, we proudly fly the American flag as a symbol, not only of our love for this country, but as our thankfulness to our God who has granted us the freedom to enjoy weekends like this. Viva Libertad!! NOBAMA!
I love to cook. The galley in the trailer is wonderful, but cooking things like bacon or fish inside is a real no-no with me. Too much stinky that lasty forevery. So, here is our outdoor kitchen setup. Before this trip, we purchased a weber bbq, you know - the old school one that takes charcoal. It was my idea to do it this way, but I am re-thinking the whole idea. It seems to me that our old gas grill was maybe tastier, at least for steaks. Hmmm . . .
So, that was our January trip to Buellton. See you next time!!