The plan is Oct 7^th thru the 12^th to hang out in Kingston but we get a bonus day with Willa.  The 5^th is a school holiday so she is going to join us out at Kenneth Wilson in the motorhome for the day.  Kent picks her up after school and gathers the needed plunder from home to stay ‘til school on the 6^th.  It is cold and rainy nearly the whole stay but we find stuff to do.  Willa’s big project is making a dolly for Hazel for her birthday.  She accomplishes it with minimal assistance from Nana.  Check it out!

The stay is a first for Willa in that it is a no services site, no power.   There is nearly no moon and only distant lights from the restroom building.  Night is dark, as in can’t-see-your-hand-in-front-of-your-face dark.  Not ideal for a night light girl!  We burn a few batteries and the first night is a bit restless but we work through it.  We get a couple breaks in the weather for some playground time and even a bit of a hike.  We climb a fire tower.   Twice.  A big hit with Willa.  It is a beautiful morning as she heads back to school.  We had a great time.  Willa too, I think.  We look forward to her next stay.

Kent and I spend the next few days hanging out with the kids and their kids.  There are a few odds and ends wrapping up projects and getting ready for winter.  Kent helps hang Hazel’s birthday present, a swing.  We take in a bit of the Italian Festival where music is the highlight: Vivaldi’s Winter on the accordion (don’t laugh it was amazing) and a fantastic bluegrass group. Check out his unique bass drum.  I have the itch to create a travel schedule built around music festivals!

I intended to finish the kids Halloween costumes but played too much.  I will sew on the road and mail them in time for trick or treat.