We departed home this morning at 8:30 AM headed to Carthage, MO, for the first of two RV rallies.  The drive was largely uneventful—except for our RV water pump not ceasing to shut off, similar to last year when we had it repaired in Grand Island, NE—and despite a major frontal system barreling its way toward us, we succeeded in escaping rain, arriving at Coachlight RV Park in Carthage at 1:00 PM for the Arkansas Traveler rally.  Upon arriving in Carthage and setting up, I tried everything I knew to repair it, without success.  Oh well, we only need it when we’re without city water, so no potty breaks when traveling down the road until it’s repaired!
Happy hour started early with Bloody Mary’s.  With coffee and hot tea in hand, we joined the others for renewing old acquaintances and meeting new people.  This crowd is a bit younger, most about our age, but everyone is young at heart.  It’s going to be a good week.  A pot luck began at 5 PM, and the food looked scrumptious.  Of course, we’re still limiting calories and could only partake of a small portion of meat and salad—passing up so many other good things—and we didn’t even look at the deserts.  After eating, Kay joined in a game of “31” and lost two whole dollars, but the lively conversation was worth it.  We met several new couples and particularly liked a couple from Collierville, TN, another from Arkadelphia, AR, and another from near Springfield, MO.
After walking back to the RV in a slight mist, bedtime came early; we always sleep well in the motorhome.
Kay’s Take:  This is a nice RV park.  Donald went over to the RV center and requested a service tech to check out our water system.  The service manager said he was backed up all week and took D’s phone number to call if he got any openings.  We never heard from him.  So much for a Jayco dealer and service department.  I recommend the RV park but not the Coachlight RV dealership or service dept.