Smooth Runnings

Third day out and we're thinking we have this down. The drive from South Montgomery AL to Beaumont TX was less eventful than previous days in a good way. The traffic was relatively light and no major cities to navigate through in the Big Rig. We executed our New Rules and came up with reasonable options for camping the night at the 500 mile range of the days drive. We had only stayed in "minimalist" RV campgrounds to this point and were wondering what something called a "Resort" RV park would be like other than the price. We sorted out the fact that most RV campgrounds have late arrival arrangements so this time we were not alarmed when we called and got no answer from the park we had targeted just outside Beaumont. We just showed up and sure enough they had several spots designated for late arrivers/no reservations and even an easy to use registration and payment system. It was a nice park and made us realize you do get what you pay for. We didn't take advantage of the pool, laundry, continental breakfast or recreation center, but the their large pull through hardstand sites were great and the whole place was very well laid out and easy for new-timer RVers. We had such a good day on the road and it was such a nice park that Joy was even inspired enough to cook dinner! Someday a Hatch family trivia question will be "what was the first meal you cooked in your first RV?". Answer: Taco's! And for a nice end to a good road-day since being from Oregon we actually love the rain) well after we had everything set up our belly's full and completed a settle your meal walk, it began to rain. A steady rainfall making rhythm on the roof lulled us into our night's repose. Nothing better than falling asleep to the sound of rain...even Texas rain.