Visitors!

We grilled pork burgers for lunch again today! I'm happy to report that I still like pork burgers after my second time. If I'm able to say that I still like them at the end of the trip, that'll be some impressive staying power!

Two ladies (both accountants) from Decatur joined us for lunch. We had a fun visit! They were big fans of the 24ft RV - I like to think my housekeeping skills played some role in this attraction :)

This afternoon, someone finally took me up on the offer to come see us! Tracy and Lynn Hooper came by! Tracy and I are second or third cousins ... We couldn't really come to an agreement on that point. Also, we couldn't remember the last time we had seen each other, but I'm pretty sure it's been between five and ten years.

It was great to catch up. I also finally got to meet Lynn - he's a great guy! In chatting with Tracy and Lynn, I was reminded the of the endearing and peculiar tendency in the South to call people by their middle name. To Tracy and Lynn, my grandparents are Lloyd and Nell - both their middle names. Do people still do this? Or is it just something previous generations did?

Tracy and Lynn live just about 20 minutes from Caddo Mills so they know all the hot spots in the area and they recommended Fish Camp for dinner.

Fish Camp is pretty far off the beaten path, but it's well worth the trip! They've got a huge patio/deck and a pond where you can actually go fishing. Their specialty is fried catfish. 

Every meal comes with a cup of beans (pinto, I think), some pickled green tomatoes, and some of the best hush puppies you've ever had. I'll let you in on a little secret that Tracy shared. Ask for some of the seven pepper jelly (that may not be its actual name, but they serve it with fried green tomatoes) with the hush puppies - it makes a great dipping sauce! The catfish is excellent, and so are the fries! You should definitely check it out if you're in the area ... which, unfortunately, you probably won't be since it's not really near anything.

Upon arriving back at camp, we were surprised to see an extra Born Free behind our 27 footer! Sam Ryan was waiting to see our 2011 model. He's an engaging and energetic guy, and evidently an active member of the owners' forum over at the Born Free Leap'n Lions RV Club. I hate to admit it, but I didn't know this existed! They've got quite an impressive forum going on, and as with most vehicle forums, I've been especially enjoying the mods threads.

We chatted about some of the new features he was excited about, like the MCD shades, the increased ride quality and utility of Ford's supersprings (vs. airbags), and the even plusher flexsteel couch. We also chatted about some ideas for modifications and his Born Free lifestyle. Every owner has story behind why they own a Born Free and their own philosophy of life on the open road. Ask next time you meet one!