Sunday June 4th 2023

The weather I expected yesterday happened today. It remained mostly cloudy and dull all day. Around noon a brief shower developed to wet things down a bit. The rain lasted ten to fifteen minutes, but the darkness and threat lasted about an hour. It was followed by the only appearance of the sun all day. Within another hour the storm clouds were back to threaten rain. On a positive note, the clouds and wind kept the temperature in the high seventies.

About half of Friday’s weekend arrivals left today. I expect the other half will leave tomorrow. The people that leave their rigs here during the week cover up things, turn over chairs and generally pick up before leaving late in the afternoon. I think there are about ten sites occupied by people with that behavior. Other sites are occupied by temporary workers in the area. They leave before I get up every morning and return in the evening. Everybody else in the regular sites doesn’t fit one of my patterns of behavior, but they are obviously here because they want to be.

Around the perimeter of this park are park model RVs. These are best described as small one bedroom manufactured homes. I think the majority are lived in full time by retires. They have extensive landscaping and show pride of ownership. The others are probably snowbird homes. Several have golf carts covered and bungee corded to protect them from the elements, but no other vehicle. It looks like an “I’m not home” give away to me. The bottom line is there is a real change in atmosphere and energy level in the park when it transitions from weekend to weekday mode and back.

I spent another relaxing day reading, watching TV and walking around the park. I am disappointed that the retention pond at the back of the pack isn’t attracting or keeping around many birds. I have only seen a few during my stay so far.