Great sites under the oaks right on the water; with our discounts $80 for 4 nights. This park does have all the amenities and we could have a fire for the first time since April! 14.5 mpg towing on the way here. We also got to visit with our son Chad and his new wife for a bit and eat some great Chicken Fried Steak out on Old Highway 66.
The one scheduling item we can always count on this time of year is visiting with our grandson in SW Oklahoma. We try to spend a week or two here each year. We have always enjoyed the warmth and hospitality of our in-laws during this holiday. They have always been very gracious during our visits as well as putting out quite the spread during 'Turkey Day'. Grandpa Ricky can sure roast a turkey as well as a Cook's Ham to perfection and Grandma Frankie is as gracious as any Southern Lady you'll ever meet.
'Downtown' Marlow, OK
Arriving in Marlow we once again we set up camp at Town n Country RV Park about 2 miles out of town with full hookups at the price of $180/week. A very nice park with all the amenities to include laundry, WiFi, and trash pickup. We have stayed here 3 times. Marlow is a small town, but has a very nice butcher shop and several nice home cookin' cafes. Even the Marlow Market has some very fine meats. 10 miles down the road is Duncan with all the other amenities anyone could want including my fav Chicken Express chickene.com/ I can get my gizzard fix here, although admittedly they have other delicious chicken dishes as well as tasty catfish. Marlow offers the best of small town living. This came in handy as we arrived with a slow leak in one of our tires.
Our oldest grandson, Brock is 16 now and we consider ourselves pretty lucky as he loves to visit with us and his passion for old movies, especially SciFi, is very mutual. Many of our visiting days when he is not shackled with such slavery such as high school include watching movies, comparing criticisms, and just snacking on whatever Grandpa Rich prepares. This year we brought him the movie 'Shin Godzilla' to kick off our visit. Brock called it a 'Classic'. I considered it time well spent.
Thanksgiving this year however was at Brock's other relatives in nearby Chickasha. Although we were a bit hesitant to intrude, we were once again greeted with open arms; Southern Hospitality. What a spread! Time spent here helps me to realize that the world is still a pretty friendly place with love and fellowship considered normal family values.
What a Thanksgiving spread!
I did find some time to (finally) get back out with the camera and got a couple more good BW shots. We also took an afternoon to cruise the country looking for wild hogs which are supposed to be prevalent in the area. Alas on a 78 degree day none where to be seen. We spent the last couple of days just visiting and relaxing with folks. Being here is always a good visit. In between we dined on Cudighi Cheeseburger Casserole, Fried Rockfish, Greek Shrimp Salad, and a Low Country Boil to name a few.
Yooper Cudighi Cheeseburger Casserole
Not that we didn't dine out. Rib Crib, Chicken Express, and Smokin' Joes Rib Ranch got a bit of our business as always. All have excellent food.
Smokin' Joes Sausage, Hot Links, Okra, and Beans
We don't get to visit our grandchildren as often as we would like, but who ever does? We always enjoy these visits and as I said, so does Brock. We are fortunate to have such warm and friendly in laws. Of course time always goes too fast, but we makes sure our visits contain as much quality time and love as possible. From here we head NW towards the Oklahoma Panhandle and the tiny community of Hardesty. We'll boondock for the first 4 days or so of pheasant season as well as hopefully enjoy Roux's good work.
"The more I traveled the more I realized that fear makes strangers of people who should be friends"
Shirley MacLaine
WiFi courtesy of Town and Country RV Park
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