TOUR AMERIA 2023 – RAMBLIN PINES CAMPGROUND, WOODBINE, MD

July 17, 2023

Temperature 88 Degrees

Time For A Wedding

Down off the mountain top we came and back on the road. We were heading now to the first of two major stops for us. These two stops were the whole reason for this trip up the East coast. We were on our way, first, to Maryland to attend our daughter Amanda’s wedding. And then on into New Jersey for something special.

So, time to get moving. Out of the campground and onto Route 64 west and once again we had to climb a mountain. A really long and steep one this time. This was the first time I had to gear down manually to keep the RPM’s up and so keep the engine temperature in an acceptable range. This, however, would not be the last mountain we had to climb. There were several more on Route 81 heading north, however, Elvira handled each and every one of them with ease.

The further north we went the clearer it became to me why I absolutely detest driving on the east coast. People in these parts seem to believe an RV is a great, big moving target that they love to mess with. Not to mention no one seems to know how to merge onto a highway. And just when I thought it couldn’t get any worse, we made the turn east onto Route 71 toward Baltimore and I swear it was like a stock car race with Elvira stuck in the middle. I’m not looking forward to the trip into and back out of New Jersey.

Then, just when I really thought it couldn’t get any worse it definitely did. Our GPS had us getting off at Exit 76 for the campground, however, at exit 73 was the sign for Ramblin Pines. A quick call to the campground and the answer was sure you can get off there, just follow the signs. What they forgot to tell us, is once you got off at that exit, there was one sign and not another directing you to the campground. Oh, our GPS eventually got us there but I never, no never want to ever go down the roads again it took us on. In your mind’s eye think rural, one lane, back water roads. At one point I honestly thought I was going to snag someone’s electric or phone wire or whatever and rip it down. I still don’t know how we missed doing that.

We eventually made it to the front gate, yup, the front gate that was down. Instructions on the post said just push the white button and we’ll let you in. So, I slid open the drivers side window and proceeded to crawl halfway out the window so I could reach the button.

So, here we are.

Our site is gravel, back in, not even long enough for the rig and the car, and of course it isn’t level. Satellite friendly? South is in the direction of the trees in the back so that’s that. Not one satellite can be found. Of course the price of the site requires you to give an arm and a leg. But folks they know they are the only game in town so you really have no choice.

OK, we’re not here to sightsee, but rather to assist our daughter Amanda in getting ready for her wedding, then I’ll have the wonderful privilege of actually doing the ceremony. As for the assist part, Ms. Barbara is already off and running. Today, she left around 8 am and she’ll hopefully be back tonight in time for supper. If not, Proton and I will enjoy the meatballs ourselves!

Thanks again for spending some time with us.  It’s always great to be able to share our story with family and friends. Comments? Feel free to share them with me. And always remember, cherish every moment of every day that God gives you and live those moments to the fullest.