A Bit Further South Next Winter

We made a reservation for next winter at a new location. We will be spending January through March of 2010 at Imperial Bonita Estates RV Resort. The park is about 30 miles south of where we are now. A major factor in the decision was the difference in monthly rate. We will be saving almost $200 per month compared to this year's cost at Upriver. And chances are, the rates here will be increased. Also, we have to pay a separate electric bill here and in the new park, the electricity is included in the monthly charge. That is a significant benefit, especially if we are running the air conditioners a lot. Here is the address of the website for Imperial Bonita Estates if you want to learn more about the place.

http://www.imperialbonitaestates.com/

Another advantage of going to IBE (lazy typist) is that the park is less than 5 miles from the Gulf beaches. Up here we have to fight through the city traffic so the beach is a minimum of 45 minutes away, usually more. We will be closer to Naples and can have fun exploring all kinds of new shopping and eating locations. Actually, we plan to do some of that this year and then we will be more at home next year.

For anyone planning to visit us, we will be south of the airport but closer to it than we are at Upriver. The Dog Track and the Flamingo Flea Market will be right in our neighborhood. The flea market will be of more interest. FYI, Mike and Kim, the dog track has poker rooms and the Seminole Casino is not too far away.

I will miss the jam sessions with Gator and the boys. I might still make the trip up to play with them once in a while. All things considered, we are excited about the move. And hey Kris, if we want to take a nap before dinner, we won't have to put up with the "4:00 alarm" everyday. Yes, it's still happening. Grrrrr!!

Indians Update: Tribe is losing to the Giants 3-7 in the bottom of the 7th inning. It's the first Spring Training game at the new facility in Goodyear, AZ. Can summer be far behind?