Spring Camping

 I signed up for the Sisters on the Fly La Connor trip which is during tulip festival in Skagit County.  My friend Jean and I went a day early.  It was sunny on Thursday  not raining on Thursday and since I didn't have a sub job I decided in the morning to pack up and hit the road.

I am so glad that I did, it was nice to set up without rain and it gave Jean and I more time together.

We set up and promptly left camp to find a happy hour.  We landed at Nell Thorn for cocktails, croquettes and calamari.  Not a bad a way to begin our weekend.

Because of the wet conditions the only tulips I saw were the ones in my trailer. I stopped at a Kiwanis tulip stand on my way into town.  There were tulips in town but we didn't go to the fields.  It was more cozy to have my butternut soup in my dry trailer.

 Jean and her husband, Steve are leaving this spring on a year long trip around the states.  I am so happy for them.  They are downsizing, selling their home and taking off in their new trailer.  They will decide where they will live next after touring the states and checking out their options.

Jean and I spent time getting her travel blog set up and her Chatbook options ready for all of the great photos she'll be taking on their journey. We also played a lot of cribbage, as I am not one to gloat I shall not speak of it again.

 I have loved getting to know Jean. Jean and Rene' were the sisters that invited and encouraged me to join Sisters on the Fly. No one really needs an invitation to join but honestly, that is how  it works. Most sisters get an invite from another sister and so it begins. 

Jean is the sister that sets up a welcome party at each event.  She is inclusive and charming. She is very creative and I love being around that energy.  When Jean traveled for business she would reach out to other sisters in whatever city she was visiting and arrange to have dinner.

I am going to miss Jean a lot but I am so happy for her and Steve.

As long as they end up back in Washington State, where they belong, I'm good.

Jean, happy trails! And then, get back where you belong!