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Monday 4/13/26

Location: Stagecoach RV Park, St Augustine

Although we went to sleep last night with lingering concerns about our electrical system, we were able to get some quality rest. Unfortunately I woke Skip up earlier than his 7 AM alarm to tell him I was hearing a strange noise that I could not identify. He realized immediately that the Fantastic fan in the living area was attempting to open and the morning dew was preventing it from doing so (it automatically closes if it senses moisture). After working with it to open and close a couple of times the issue resolved itself.

After the sun came up Skip checked the solar panel output and found that it was not performing as expected. He discovered a loose connection that was probably the result of his troubleshooting efforts last night in the dark. He repaired it and we proceeded with the normal take down routine.

As planned I drove the first stretch. Because I needed a major refresher course on towing, I wanted to begin on roads that were familiar. We made various rest area stops to tighten the lug nuts, a recommended safety practice after getting new tires on an RV. We also found that the porpoising on the highway had caused our dinette table to fall down, thankfully causing no damage to the table or the Airstream. Skip wisely recommended that we travel with the table in the down position, great advice since we encountered many more sections of bumpy highway.

After enjoying our previously prepared ham and cheese sandwiches, grapes and drinks from inside ChILL with the door open to a relaxing forest view, a pleasant temperature and refreshing breeze, Skip took over as driver at Love’s at exit 90 on I-95 North, near Richmond Hill, GA. This exit has a unique roundabout that routes traffic on and off the interstate, different but very efficient and easy to understand and navigate.

Location: Campground at James Island County Park, site 121, full hookup
Megan and Indy
Bohemian Grill
ChILL

What a beautiful campground, well maintained and RV friendly layout with one way roads that make it easy to get around with your rig. Our site is very shady and more than long enough for the truck and the trailer. 

Upon arrival we were surprised to find a police cruiser blocking the entrance into the park. He explained that an unauthorized senior skip day had caused some issues until an hour prior to our arrival. His presence was just to make sure no one decided to come back. He waved us through and wished us a pleasant stay.

Location Bohemian Bull, James Island, SC

Our travel day was longer than we anticipated. Megan and Indy agreed to meet us at Bohemian Bull for dinner at 6:30 where we all enjoyed burgers and good conversation. The restaurant was less than 15 minutes from the campground and 10 minutes from their house. Indy surprised us by picking up the check for all of us. They are such a wonderful couple and we enjoyed having some one on one time with them.