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Lazy Acres Campground review

I didn't make a reservation at Lazy Acres in Fayetteville, NC. We only needed an overnight spot on a Wednesday. I knew it was a gamble but figured luck was on my side in the middle of the week.  When we arrived the lady in the office was quite bothered that I didn't have a reservation. She wasn't quite sure what she was supposed to do next. She finally offered an electric/water only site. Since it was only for one night, I accepted. She then proceeded to find a reason to charge me for every extra thing she could: early arrival fee, extra kid fee, and full rate for the site even though it was an overflow site. She was also very concerned about the breed of my dogs. I told her that one was a Boxer mix and the other was a Parson's Russell Terrier. She asked me if they were aggressive. I told her I hoped not. She did give me a $2 Good Sam discount. 

Palmetto Shores review

This campground in Santee South Carolina is a resort. It's very nice.  We are staying here for two days. It has 2 pools, bathhouse, lazy river, mini golf, the lots are long and easy to get to, an arcade, easy in/out and easy access to the I 95, they have camp fire pits. It has no fenced in dog parks

Golden Isles campground review

I stayed at Golden isles campground in Brunswick Georgia yesterday. The rating it gets online is 3 out of 5 stars. It has a pool, dog walk area, level spots, laundry, bathhouse and is supposed to have a dog park but I didn't see one. The downsides are: small pool, no paper towels or air dryers in the bathroom, no shade, tall grass, no concrete pads on lot, the entire campground smells like sewers, the pool is dirty and only open from 9 am to 7 pm(10 hours), no fence in dog park.

I give this campground:

Seamist campground review

This campground is great. It is called Seamist. It's in Sunset Beach, NC.  I love it. 😊  It has bad WiFi though.

The lots are grassy but it was a pull though and was level. There was no shade so it was hard to keep the camper cool.

The IDI Justin

A few days ago my cousin Justin finally visited. He is so annoying because he keeps trying to pick me up by my feet!!!!! We go swimming together, to Universal, to Disney and he plays ball with me outside. He watches me play Minecraft and sometimes gives me suggestions on what to build. I love having him here!!!!!

Goodbye Florida

Today I carried the last box from our house and finally sold my car. Our full time journey really started on July 10th but we had access to our house until today. I was able to slowly move the last few things we needed to the fiver. Our journey feels more real now.

This is so emotional for me. I am saying goodbye to some amazing friends and neighbors. These past couple weeks have been so hectic and haven't had a chance to give as many hugs as I had wanted...I am going to miss everyone so much!  

We have lived in our house for almost 12 years. During that time we have met some amazing people. Our neighborhood is small and quiet, we have our typical Orlando trouble, but the people on our street are the kindest people anywhere. My homeschooling circle is filled with moms I trust for advice on how to raise and educate my kids. And I have some friends I call family scattered about town. I am taking so many memories with me but I am going to miss my chats with neighbors as I walk to the mailbox, watching my kids play outside while catching up with friends next door, lingering at the park or after history class just to vent about life, the library, Disney, my Publix...

So now I have no job, no house and no car. Time to suck it up and make some memories. I am excited to start this journey! My life is already more than I could have ever dreamed of. This journey gives my family an opportunity to see the country from a different perspective. I'm excited for what's to come! 

Next stop - Virginia Beach for Junior Olympics.      

It's time to go!

Well...here we are...This should have been the day we left Florida, but my daughter had 1 more private practice she was able to work in today, and we are going to officially say goodbye to Mickey tomorrow before pulling out of Florida on Sunday!  We do officially have someone else living in our house now and Karen sold her car yesterday, so we are in the RV for good now...so I think we are officially launched (we aren't tied to the dock anymore, but we are still in the harbor...that counts right?).