Where is that gonna go?

 No, this is not a "birds and bees" discussion.  For the record, I have always wondered if I'm a bird or a bee.

We started the packing process.  The back of the CR-V was full of my music equipment.  We unloaded that onto our patio mat, and I took the car to Steph and Dan's to get stuff that they have been keeping for us.  It filled the back of the CR-V.  Again.

Joan is an absolute master at packing.  Back when we were boat cruising, she could find places for 2 weeks worth of food and all the supplies we needed for daily life while living on Wild Blue.  I would look at 10 bags of groceries and think, "No way."  She always made a way, and it was always nicely organized.

Same with today's process.  The motorhome swallows a surprising amount of clothes, groceries, music gear, sewing gear, and all the stuff necessary to support a 16.8 pound cat.  Plus the cargo trailer and the CR-V.

First order of business was getting the scoots strapped for the haul home.  You know it is getting serious when that happens.  Since they won't be pulled out for the trip home, there is space for some things to be packed around the scoots.  Once we had the scoots in place, she started packing while I went around to check tires... motorhome (tires and airbags for the rear suspension), car, cargo trailer.  I was occasionally called as a consult for "Can this ride there?" situations.

Realistically, we got well over half of the necessary prep done to get this circus train rolling.  And, we still have time to cool our heels for a bit, then head to Steph and Dan's for supper.  We've been doing this for a lot of years, so we both know what needs to get done.  This trip has a bit more "What ifs?" due to all the closures, and more happening daily.  The big concern is: what if any particular state or county declares a shelter in place order, making any "recreational travel" subject to a fine.  It is not our intent to sight-see along the way - we'll just be heading for home.  But, bureaucrats can make stupid decisions; as already seen in some areas where RV parks and campgrounds have been considered "non-essential" and have had to vacate people.  And this time of year, there is a major migration of snowbirds heading north.

I have been asked, "Can't you just pull into a truck stop to spend the night?"  Truckers are working non-stop, within what the law allows for driving time.  It has put more trucks on the road, and they are required to be off the road for at least 10 hours after an 11 hour driving shift.  The info I am getting is truck stops are jam packed with parked trucks, just waiting to be able to take off again.  We don't need to take up space there if we can find an RV park... which will be quieter and have hook-ups.

So, we'll call ahead and try to schedule accordingly.  All we will need is a safe place to park - a hook-up will be a bonus.

There are over 1 million full-time RVers.  Some parks are allowing long term renters to stay, and not welcoming anyone not already staying there, and no overnight rentals.  These full-timers and those on the road to their home consider RV parks along the way to be essential.

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We had an early supper with Steph and Dan.  Steph made parmesan chicken - quite tasty!  It was "dinner and a show," with the cats providing entertainment.  Steph got this photo of Alfie and Tango (the new boy) sitting in the window...

Quite a difference in size!  Alfie is a Siberian Forest Cat, a large breed; Tango is the slender boy on the right.  I would call him an orange tabby... or, just a cool cat.

Hugs when we left - I have missed that.  We plan to get together for a meal again tomorrow; assuming we finish the rest of the putting away process, we could be ready to leave Monday.