Well,
we've moved. We are currently just outside of Columbus, Tx, which
is not quite half way between Houston and San Antonio. Yes, we
are in another Thousand Trails park. I am not going to say
anymore about this tonight, I will save that for tomorrow, and
will post the pictures we took today, tomorrow. The pictures
posted below are from Lake Conroe Thousand Trails. It is
currently just a little after 10:00 pm. local time, and our outdoor
thermometer reads 81 degrees. Highs today were in the mid to
upper 90's. This was a 120 mile trip, and about 2 hours driving
time, if you take the fastest and shortest way, which of course we did
not. So, it took us a little longer, and we went a little
further. Then again the scenery was much better. Ya
just gotta love those 2 lane roads. Anyhow, most of the pics
posted below are of a special "extended stay" area inside Lake Conroe
Thousand Trails campground. From what information we got, these
sites are rented on a yearly basis, but the occupants are only allowed
to stay there 220 days per year. The other 145 days, they must
spend somewhere else. The first 4 pics or so were taken on Sunday
on the way back from our little trek around the area. Hope you
enjoy them. |
This was at the entrance to a "Ranch". Some of the entrances are really elaborate, and others are kind of plain. |
Here's another picture of the McDonalds that also sells gas, and has a convenience store inside, that I originally posted a day or two ago. |
I guess this guy is trying to be friendly. |
Conroe, Tx. Population 36,811, just in case you were wondering. Lebanon, Pa. has 23, 925 in 2004. Harrisburg, Pa. has 47,635 just as a comparison. |
This was just another 5th wheel in the campground. This was not in the "extended stay" area. I thought this was a good idea. The guy built some steps and a landing out of wood, bolted the whole thing to the original 5th wheel steps and it gives them 4 steps instead of 3 and a landing at the top. I may have to come up with something like that for ours. |
This and the rest of the pictures below are all in the "extended stay" area. This is a nice looking 5th wheel made by Carriage, in Indiana, I think. |
Somebody brought in a Park Model, with skirting, residential air conditioner on the side and small shed out back. |
Whoever rents this site, is obviously away with their rv. |
Many, but not all of these sites have golf carts that they use to get around the park. |
Another Park Model on a concrete slab. |
Another 5th wheel, with awnings out, golf cart at the ready, all on a concrete slab. |
Mobile Suites are one of the better, but not best, 5th wheels. |
Another Mobile Suites 5th wheel, on the left, directly across from the previous one, and a Park Model beside it. |
Here's the Mobile Suites again. |
And a close shot of the Park Model. Notice the Motorcycle and the little red trailer for it. The antenna on the roof is not for tv, but for Internet access. |
Here's a Terry Quantum, made by Fleetwood. This is one of the lower end 5th wheels on the market, but not the cheapest. |
And here is another one directly across from the previous one. |
Not sure what brand this one is. |
Another Park Model with skirting, residential air conditioner, 2 golf carts, etc. |
And of course, a class C Motor Home. And again, another golf cart. |
Another Park Model, skirted and all. |
An empty site, with a 5th wheel in the next site. All of these sites, in case you didn't notice have concrete pads. |
And yet another Park Model, and another golf cart. |
And another Park Model. Obviously, these people don't intend to move these things. |
Or this one. Notice the screened in room out back. |
And one more 5th wheel, complete with golf carts. |
Nice Kountry Star Motor Home. |
And the last rig in the "extended stay" area.Notice the gas grill under the 5th wheel area. |