We Saw Fall Colors

Heiskell, Tennessee

Weather: low 54 degrees in Cartersville, Georgia, high 70 degrees in Heiskell, Tennessee, cloudy, light sprinkles

We slept well last night, even though a railroad that was close enough to hear easily was busy. Pulling out of the campground at 0900 hours, we headed north on I-75 until we reached US 411, which we took on our way to Knoxville. We had never traveled US 411 before, and the map showed it to be a slower, less traveled road. Just the kind of road we like, where we can travel at a speed that allows me to see the countryside.

Since we had not traveled this road before, we didn't know what to expect as far as hills or towns. It turned out to be a beautiful drive, with small, neat homes and little farms dotting the countryside. The towns were mostly little wide spots in the road. It was a surprise to us that there was not much farming along the road until we got into Tennessee, where it picked up somewhat. Since one reason we came up here was to see some fall color, we were constantly on the watch for trees changing color. And, we found some colors. Imagine a couple of kids saying "Look at that!", and "Look over there!". We were like kids in a candy store. Just imagine what we'll be like when the colors get serious about changing.

We had planned to go on to the Escapees park at Raccoon Valley, but as we traveled, Carolyn talked me in to staying somewhere in the area of Maryville, which is where my brother Terrell and His wife Kathy live. Unfortunately, we didn't find an RV park along the way, and we had not done any research on RV parks in the area. So, we kept on going through Maryville and went on up to Raccoon Valley, where we're parked at the Escapees park. We've stayed here before, and it works for us.

We were parked and set up by 1330 hours. I hooked up the cable TV, but found that the signal is lousy, much like many cable systems. The people in the office said they had called the cable company, but as I'm writing this post at about 2100 hours, it's still bad cable.

I tried to set up the satellite dish, but there are too many trees in the way. I found another site that we will move in to tomorrow, where we should be able to use our dish. In the meantime, I was too tired to take everything apart just to move about 200 feet. Tomorrow is soon enough.

Did you notice the high temperature for today? The forecast is showing rain the next couple of days, with temperatures down to the high 30s to mid 40s, and highs in the 60s to low 70s. We're loving it, after the hot summer we spent in Florida. I might have to put long pants on!

More later, be safe.

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