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Mar 12 2009

Our First Trip – Chess Tournament Charlotte, NC

Posted by: Brian in Everyday Living, Places we've Stayed

This past weekend we took the motorhome on its maiden voyage.  We left Friday afternoon and headed to the Charlotte area.  We actually stayed at the KOA Campground in Fort Mills, SC about 15 minutes from Charlotte.

This was our first long trip on the motorhome and the first drive with our toad in tow.  Luckily I had driven the motorhome around town some so was starting to feel good about driving this big thing.  Never the less, I was a little concerned about taking it into a larger city with heavier traffic.  But I am happy to say it went about perfect.  By the end of the weekend I was feeling like I had been driving it for years.

Probably the biggest improvement that needs to be made is the communication with my co-pilot.  Polly is in charge of helping me backup, in route directions, watching the cameras when changing lanes and looking to see if any basement doors have opened (this has happened serveral times so far). By the time we got home we were working together pretty well.

The reason we went to Charlotte was for the State Chess Tournament.  Zachary has played in this tournament for the past 3 years.  This was Caron’s first year.  Both kids have fun at the tournament and it is a good way for them to get experience in larger competitions.  I am very proud of both kids for showing very good sportsmanship.  The halls were filled with crying kids (those that lost) and upset parents.  We really didn’t care if the kids won or lost as long as they tried their best and didn’t have a melt down.

The weekend was great and it I am very happy our first outing was uneventful. Our next trip will be to see my mom in Dunn, NC in about a week.  This is about 5 hours away which is quite a bit farther than Charlotte.

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8 Responses to “Our First Trip – Chess Tournament Charlotte, NC”
  1. Brenda Summers says: March 12th, 2009 at 7:57 pm

    That looked like a fun trip! What was that big bouncy thing? That looked like fun! I hope to see your new home while you are in Dunn….you will have to clean house so you can show it off! :o )

  2. Brian says: March 13th, 2009 at 8:13 am

    The big bouncing things was a giant air bag that you jumped on. It was huge.

  3. Yvonne King says: March 13th, 2009 at 5:24 pm

    Looks like you all are having too much fun!!

  4. Brian says: March 13th, 2009 at 8:16 pm

    Hey Yvonne, it was fun. The kids enjoyed the weekend and so did Polly and I.

  5. Willis says: March 14th, 2009 at 12:16 pm

    That looks great, I know that you guys are having a blast. Hope to see you when you come to Dunn. We need to get the kids together. We are all following you guys and praying for your journey’s.

  6. Brian says: March 14th, 2009 at 6:43 pm

    Willis, thanks for the prayers and we will certainly need to get together.

  7. Sandy & Raymond G says: March 23rd, 2009 at 4:59 pm

    Hello,
    I think this is great what you and Polly are doing. An adventure of a lifetime. Wish we could tag along with you…
    Our prayers will be with you all the way. We’ll be checking in on you guys from time to time. Raymond said to send lots of photos…

  8. Brian says: March 24th, 2009 at 7:57 pm

    Sandy and Raymond, Good to hear from you both. It has been so long since I have seen you. Thanks for stopping by our site and be sure to subscribe. I will be sure to take lots of pictures along the way.

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