The Escapees’ HQ

Tuesday we were on road for the morning, pulling into Rainbows End, just south of Livingston TX about noon.  Rainbow’s End is the home park and national headquarters of the Escapees RV Club.  The name comes from a “Special Kind of People” who are (mostly) Full-Time RVers.  We have been members since 2008, when we were still working, before we sold our house and hit the road.  There are many others, like us, who have no fixed “sticks and bricks” house, and live full-time in their RVs.  Some have been doing this for many years.  They are interesting people with a lot of stories.

In addition to many long-term and short-term parking spots, this park also has a unique CARE facility.  It is for members in need of some living assistance, when recuperating from health issues, or adult day-care help.  We took in a tour there on Wednesday and met many residents.

Just before leaving Mississippi, we had yet another issue with our day/night window coverings.  The strings have a way of wearing rapidly and breaking way too often.  Repairs can be made without outside help, but they are time consuming and often frustrating.  We have had enough of this, and have made plans to take a slight detour up to Dallas next week and have them replaced with a different type of shade.  It will take a couple of days, since the new ones are made to order, but we have a couple of weeks before our next project starts.

Spring is happening around here; the trees are budding and flowers opening.  The weather here is very pleasant – in the mid-70’s and sunny – so we’re enjoying being outside.  We even got in a scenic motorcycle ride yesterday.  We’re looking forward to getting some real TV reception in Dallas next week, as we haven’t been able to get anything except FOX TV since we got here!