5/8/26
Location: Stagecoach RV Park > Storage Lot > HOME!

Because our storage lot does not have access to water at our space we were up early so we could wash the outside of ChILL and be on our way before leaving Stagecoach by the 11 AM checkout time. Unlike many other campgrounds Stagecoach does allow RV washing as long as you get their permission first and pay an additional $10 fee, well worth it for the convenience.

Sure appreciate how much stuff we were able to load into the backseat of the truck. Not knowing what the weather would be as we traveled the different states, we had taken clothing suitable for all seasons. Our pantry was stocked with cans of soup, pancake mix, grits, rice, condiments, most of which we didn’t use because we had a big lunch while exploring or gourmet Hamburger Helper for dinner. 

The bedding was stripped and loaded for washing at home, taking up a lot of space in the truck. While I was packing the truck Skip took the detergent, long handled brush and sponge from the bed of the truck, challenging because the tailgate cannot go down while we are connected to ChILL. Then he did a thorough clean out of ChILL’s tanks for storage. At the tail end of ChILL we took a selfie of the tail end of the trip.

The return trip to storage was uneventful. After backing into our space we disconnected ChILL from the truck, put on the tire covers, removed the towing mirrors, turned off the refrigerator and emptied the freezer and refrigerator items. The freezer had accumulated a little ice on the walls so it began defrosting right away.

In the air conditioned truck we ate our lunchbox sandwiches before leaving the storage lot. A leisurely drive took us home. Even though Florida is in severe drought conditions throughout the state, we were happy to see that our lawn was in decent shape. The gardens in the front of the house were doing well too. Our newly planted palm tree in the backyard also fared well.

Special thanks to our dedicated caretakers, Carol and Mike, who picked up our mail and checked on our house while we were gone. Knowing they were keeping an eye on things gave us great peace of mind. 

Inside the house looked great, including the Cherish Collection of Christmas cactus, started with a single plant gifted from my mother over 10 years ago. The Christmas cactus on the lanai, Skip named Wonder of the Breeze, was doing well too.

What a wonderful trip we had visiting family, exploring new places, walking through the Bible, walking through history, being together, the comforts of home in ChILL, surrounded by God’s creativity in the diverse beauty of His creation and victory over some challenges, always safe in the shadow of His wings.