FRIENDS

There are 5 couples we spend a lot of time with when we're in Navarre. We've known Jeff and Diane Bloss for 3 years now. They are a fifty something couple. By far the youngest. They live in Quincy, IL. We were invited to their 25th anniversary party last summer in Carlyle, IL. It was very nice and well worth the $500 in gas that it took us to get there!! Right after Jeff got here he insisted on washing OUR trailer. He did a great job, except for the awning!

Speaking of awnings, our Canadian friends Gerry & Linda Foyle were only with us for a month this year, but Gerry took over awning responsibilities. Whether it needed to go in or go out, Gerry was right on the spot. Linda simply supervised, eh! They're spending there last month at a campground in Biloxi, MS. They love the casinos as much as Mary Ellen does. We met them one night for a buffet at the Hardrock. They are a fun couple.

There is a great deal that could be said about our Ohio friends, Dave & Janet Lundgren. Actually, writing about Dave would take a whole blog, and I'm not about to waste that much of my time. Let's just say, Dave wasn't invited to the Bloss anniversary blast. Of course he didn't have to spend $600 for gas and gifts! Diane Bloss made a point of letting everyone know they were expecting NO Gifts! I thus found it strange she went on to list the various high-end stores where they were registered!

Beth and Russ Jackson are a lovely "old couple". Russ is a wealthy retired farmer who basically sits around waiting for checks to be deposited. They have a beautiful black cat named 'Stretch'. Stretch and Beth are the nice ones in the family. Russ would improve his ranking if he was more of a philanthropist with his Millions.

Ron & Julie Linn have the most wonderful dog in the park. Sara is gentle and loving. Ron is usually a grouch! Julie is a doll. They left on March 10th. Ron had to get back to do something with trenches. I have no idea what you do with trenches, but whatever it is, Ron likes to do it. They live in Illinois, but nobody ever heard of the town. I think Ron made it up so we can't visit!

These five couples are the reason we've come back to Emerald Beach 3 years in a row. If we decided to try another campground, it would have to be a unanimous decision! We have too much fun together. Enough said.