After the bit of excitement at the Cracker Barrel in Florence, we were up and on our way to our next stop, Myrtle Beach, fairly early. We headed to Sams Club for fuel and gas, where, according to Gas Buddy, we would find good prices for both. I got out to watch, and the awning was just high enough for us to get under with the 5er. It is amazing to me that the attendants at gas/fuel stations rarely have any idea how high their awnings are. Sadly, most of the time they aren’t marked.
We arrived and were set up at Myrtle Beach State Park by 1pm and had the rest of the day to look around. What a great campground and park! We could hear the ocean from our site and what an awesome sound it is!
We were invited to dinner at fellow Heartland owners, Elizabeth-Anne & Morris’s. They are spending the winter at Pirateland, a CG just to the south of us, also right on the beach. We had passed it on our way in. We met them at our first ever rally back in April 2014, a week before our first RV Dreams rally. They were parked right next to us in their 2014 Landmark, their floor plan is the Savannah.
We enjoyed a delish dinner of pot roast, potatoes, carrots and green beans, which E-Anne cooked with a ham hock. For dessert, we had cherry pie with vanilla ice cream! What a wonderful evening catching up on news and travels!
After that evening, we kept busy, checking out Myrtle Beach, hosting E-Anne & Morris for dinner at our place, enjoying the hot tub at Pirateland, campfires, andgot in some girl time shopping too! It was a great week!
We got some great news on our way to Myrtle Beach! Bill will be having his first install in Taylors, SC starting 3/2! This news meant he needed to shop for some items he would need to complete the job – the largest item on the list being a Werner 22″ ladder! It’s a “Little Giant” style, and the exact one we used while in AK. It takes up a lot of space in the bed of the truck, so Bill spent the better part of an afternoon arranging and rearranging until everything fit in a way he liked.
We also received some very sad news this week. Ofer, husband of our dear cousin, Lisa, passed away suddenly. We are keeping Lisa and the whole family close in our hearts during this difficult time. You may remember, Bill and I got to know Ofer while staying with them last year on our way to AK. He was a kind and gentle man, and very generously, along with Lisa, allowed us to park on their driveway. He will be missed!
I don’t know if you’re still in Myrtle beach, but Mammy’s restaurant is great! We go for the breakfast buffet, it’s delicious!
We’ve already moved on, but will put Mammy’s on the list for a future visit! Thanks!
I see you had plenty of room for your Landmark at the State Park. How are the roads? Any tight turns? We are soon going to have a 28-foot semi towing a 46-foot toy hauler.
Thanks for reading! We loved the state park! Your set-up is HUGE! There are a few turns that would be difficult if not impossible for you – can’t in good conscience recommend you trying it. There are lots of other parks – good luck!
Another great blog. It would be interesting to know just how many people have learned new things from reading your blog. We have.
You always make Morris and I feel as if we’re right beside you and Bill, experiencing exactly what you’re sharing in your blog.
We cherish the memories made with you, Bill, and precious ‘Callie’ during this visit. Time went by way too quickly. Looking forward to being together this coming summer while we’re each hosting.
Wishing Bill success with his new profession. Wishing you both continued enjoyment and happy times throughout your journey.
We very much enjoyed our time with you guys as well! It did go quickly! Thanks for everything! See you soon!
Not question the need for a 22″ inch ladder, but do you think Bill might benefit from having a 3′ measuring tape as well? 😀 Thank you so much for sharing those fine shots and thoughts of Ofer as well.
Haha! Guess I didn’t proofread so well?
Ofer was such a nice guy and will he missed!
Kelly, the state park looks very nice. Looks like you had a great time in Myrtle Beach. Sorry to hear about Ofer. Safe travels.
It was a very nice park! We really liked it and would return if/when we go back to the area. Thanks!
Looking forward to hearing how Bill’s first install goes, that should be interesting.
Stay tuned!
The state park looks really nice! I was sorry to hear about Ofer’s passing, my condolences. We will be in Cape May County in May, I think you will be nearby maybe we can connect.
Thank you so much! Cape May is not far from where we will be – would love to meet-up!
Kelly great post, looks like you was cold in your photo of you on the board walk 🙂
Thanks Rick! It wasn’t cold, but very breezy.