Monday, May 24, 2010   DAY 6   DEPARTING WICHITA----WILSON LAKE, KANSAS

We arrived at Wilson Lake with 40 miles/hr. winds pushing and pulling us 145 miles from Wichita, KS.  Jerry said it was pretty tough keeping the RV within the white lines with the wind and other 18 wheelers passing us! I am afraid "Toto and Dorothy are lingering around!" Chuck Stahl had ribs on the grill when we arrived,  we enjoyed eating by the lake, even if the wind blew everything on the table!  Jerry and Chuck worked on minor repairs on the RV and grilled hot wings for dinner---totally delicious.  Needless to say, we haven't been hungry on this trip!!

We built a campfire with the help of Chuck's 9 yr. old son, Adam, and enjoyed marshmallows he cooked for us!

Tuesday, May 25th  DAY 7        WILSON LAKE, KANSAS

Jerry and Chuck got up early and headed out for a great fishing day in Chuck's boat. After getting in the middle of the lake, the motor started smoking--- burning up type of smoke, along with taking on water in the hull. Even with Chuck getting into the freezing lake to check the motor out (& Jerry laughing his head off at Chuck), they had to use the trolling motor to return to the boat dock.  Chuck took his boat into Hays, so, Jerry decided to fish from the bank.  Wouldn't you know today was the most beautiful day, no wind, calm lake, ...Jerry ran out of beer and no fish!  But, what a great day it has been, Tim Ruder came out to grill steaks and shrimp for us tonight.  Talk about a great meal---these Champion boys really know how to cook on their "Traeger Grill's"!! Nothing could beat the sunset, the full moon, sitting by the fire with Chuck's family and Tim....well, Several Tornadoes touching down all around us made it an eventful night!  Tim headed back to Hays, where the Tornado was destined to hit, along with 80 mile an hr winds, we stayed out by the campfire listening to the radio until 12:30 AM, then  "Dorothy and Toto" were circling our campground...the Tornado's took a turn for Wilson Lake...winds came up, lightening all around.  Chuck loaded his family in the car, we grabbed Guy and Girlfriend & headed for the Camp's Shower house!!!  Chuck led us into the Men's shower house, Stephanie (Chuck's wife) brought blankets and pillows... and made our nest in our "Stalls" ... we listened to the portable radio a young couple had (who joined us in the shower). 

As the storm lessened and the "OK " was given by the weather  channel. We all returned to our RV's about 1:30AM to change out of wet clothes and get to bed. "Sorry, Wicked Witch of the West, you can't take a "Champion" down!!!

Wed. May 26th   DAY 8      WILSON LAKE, KANSAS

Morning came awfully early today, Jerry headed out for another day of fishing, Tim Ruder  & Rod picked the guys  up out on the beach in front of the RV.  They fished off a barge, and the day is just perfect!  However, after Jerry left,I got up to shower and begin working on my Blog, but there is no electricity in our "TOY"...thank goodness, I had charged my computer, so I can get caught up on my just reading emails and items I have saved to read. 

Guy and Girlfriend love the RV life, they love the fact that everyone puts their trash out in bags behind their RV...they think everyone's garbage is their

next TREAT, they have gained weight, as well as Jerry and I!!!!

The Barge arrived about 6:00 this evening with the fishermen proud of their Walleye catch, needless to say, they stayed out until Jerry caught the big one! After the fishermen left for home, Jerry and I settled down to a campfire, and enjoyed the beautiful lake and solitude of our beautiful campsite.

May 27,2010  DAY 9                 HAYS, KANSAS

We packed up and left the beautiful lake and traveled to Hays, Kansas this morning.  We arrived within an hour, parked, hooked up all the goodies and I made a sandwich for us to enjoy.  I already have a load of wash on in my tiny washer/dryer, and the dishes are done!  We are going to the Hays Champion office so I can send out my email and my Blog!  Tim Ruder is hosting dinner tonight for several Champion managers, we are looking forward to being with everyone and eating Tim's great pork!