It wasn't too bad overnight here at Dreher Island State Park with temps never getting below 40. We woke up to fog over the lake and then the rain came as it warmed up into the 60s.
Linda watched the radar as storms were on the way and we were under a tornado watch. As the heavy rain arrived, it looked miserable outside, and we couldn't believe there were people out on the lake fishing.
Later in the day, the wind started picking up and the rain disappeared. With temps expected to be in the 20s tonight, I took a propane cylinder to get it filled. There is a gas station with diesel and propane about three miles from the camping loop.
The rest of the afternoon and evening the wind was relentless, ..... and Linda was fit to be tied. There is nothing she hates more about living in an RV than a constant wind.
The clouds started to blow out ....
as the temperature dropped quickly into the 40s.
We got some nice colors out the back window when the sun disappeared.
I certainly like this campground and look forward to returning another time.
Unfortunately, the wind continued to blow late into the night, but at least the tornado watch expired.
Tomorrow, highs are forecasted to be in the 40s so we'll likely continue to just hang out in the rig and enjoy the view. There are worse things we could be doing. :)
We've been thinking of you two with all this very cold weather so early in the season. Hopefully, this means a mild winter because Mother Nature got all the cold out of her system. Stay warm:)
Posted by: John and Pam Wright | Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 10:48 AM
Smart to make sure you have lots of propane! Looks like temps will get down to 19° where you guys are tonight. You'll need the furnace running to be sure your tanks and plumbing don't freeze!
Posted by: Ron Westcott | Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 12:39 PM
Yea...those winds left you and made it our way at Fort Clinch in Fernandina Beach;o(( There were gust over 50 mph and possible tornado damage in the area. I'm with Linda, HATE THE WIND!!! But all is clear, cold and not quite so windy today:o))
Posted by: Bill and Nancy | Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 03:06 PM
It's not fun to be in an RV under those windy conditions that's for sure. So surprised at the cold weather and snow everywhere. Makes our weather in Ottawa seem quite banal! Stay warm and bundle up!
Posted by: Esther | Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 06:28 PM
It's the sudden wind that bothers me, as in tornados. We survived our tornado watch and severe weather potential and I'm glad you did as well.
Posted by: Karen Lueck | Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 07:10 AM
They keep extending our red flag warning for high wind and low humidity here in SoCal. I suppose I should be grateful I'm in the S&B while it's gusting, but I think I might rather have the views over the water....
Posted by: Bill and Jodee | Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 10:08 AM
A few weeks ago I was at the P.O. to send my app. to Dreher Island when Hamilton Branch SP called or otherwise I would have been your camphost there at Dreher. Darn. The wind wasn't too bad at Hamilton. Thanks for taking us along on your foodie tour. Hope to take that in sometime. The main thing I remember about everywhere I go is what I ate. I guess we all have our priorities.
Posted by: Julie | Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 12:25 PM
Hey Linda and Howard, Ron and I are at Sesqui State Park in Columbia, SC. We've looked at staying at Dreher Island but is not as close to our daughter's house as Sesqui. But, with your pictures, we may stay there next time anyway. We will be here through Thanksgiving. I'm with Linda; I hate the wind living in an RV. We have been trying to stay ahead of the cold but didn't and having to have pipe repair done today. Keep safe and have a great Thanksgiving. Liz and Ron Warren
Posted by: Liz Warren | Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 03:40 PM