2026 Trip to Algonac & Niagara Escape Rallies, Day 7

I guess I complained too loud about it being too warm overnight. Last night it went down to 51°F outside, and at 4:00AM was 59°F in the trailer. While I was warm enough under my blanket, too cold for my eye drops. So, I got out my electric heater & fired it up. 67°F by 7:00.

After my morning walk & breakfast I sat inside the trailer; still a bit cool to sit outside. Around 1:00 I ventured out and sat in the sun. It never got above 65°F during the day, and enough breeze to make the shade uncomfortable, even in my long cargo pants & a long sleeve shirt.

Didn't do much during the rest of the day but sit & read. I'm on the 4th Dorothy L. Sayers British mysteries in a series packaged by Amazon. I've enjoyed them and will probably read some more of her books although I'll probably borrow the library versions at the NYPL.

Dinner was cheese brats, pirogies & grilles summer squash.

2026 Trip to Algonac & Niagara Escape Rallies, Day 6

A little too warm overnight at 72°F, I almost fired up the AC since it was 76°F in the trailer. 

Lots of folks headed out today, but as fast as they left new arrivals (but not fiberglass) took their places. Lots of boats on the river.

For us it was another day sitting around reading. A few folks stopped by to say good by. We made a run to Krogers for fruit & vegetables, including some very old corn on the cob for dinner. Of course we didn't find out until dinner.

Dinner was Chicken Bubba Burgers, corn on the cob & ice cream cones for dessert. It started to rain just as we finished eating.

2026 Trip to Algonac & Niagara Escape Rallies, Day 5

A little warmer overnight at 60°F but comfortable with just the Maxx fan running.

Around 9:30 I drove over to the swap & sell site and put out my stuff. Lots of the free stuff went (except the kitchen window) but I still can't sell the Easy Touch thermostat. I am only asking for $40.00 for a $250.00 unit. It is used, but worked when I replaced my Dometic AC with the Houghton.

I also made a round of the campground with the camera taking lots of photos. All are on my Algonac Egg Glassic Scramble page, but I'll stick a few here.

There was a hot dog lunch & trailer tours during the afternoon. They also did rock painting. I found the paints, but not the rocks or artists.

Back at the trailer I spent more time reading. I'm currently reading a package of Dorothy L. Sayer's mystery books written in the 1930's. 

Dinner was a shrimp & pasta dish put together by Anne.

Until Tomorrow - 

2026 Trip to Algonac & Niagara Escape Rallies, Day 4

Nice sleeping weather last night, going down to the mid 50's. 

This is the GMC Motorhome rally as well as our fiberglass trailer rally. There are now 14 of them in the park.

After my walk, breakfast, and reading my usual forums & journals, I headed over to the Guido's trailer to sit and read. That took up most of the morning & early afternoon. Around 2:30 I fired up the grill and started the ribs. While the Napoleon grill has 2 burners, it is still difficult to keep it at 350°F using one burner & the ribs on the empty side. Full on is way to much heat, but turned all the way down isn't enough. I sat with it and turned it up & down to keep the correct temperature. Three hours later they were declared done & we had dinner.

Dinner was ribs, Bush beans, a salad & applesauce.

After dinner I headed to the one bath house in the park (for 200 sites). Two disabled showers & 3 standard. I used a standard shower. Good sized changing area with a bench & two hooks. The shower is perpendicular to the changing room with a narrow wall that keeps about half the drying area floor dry. A 2" fine spray adjustable temperature shower head. About that adjustable - it only goes from cold to lukewarm. A little warmer water & I'd give it a B, but if there isn't anything I dislike more it is cool showers. I have to give it a C.

Until Tomorrow -

2026 Trip to Algonac & Niagara Escape Rallies, Day 3

Another warm night with the outside temperature only going down to 73°F and 74°F in the trailer.

During my morning walk I saw a number (10) GMC Motorhomes. Built between 1973 & 1978, these were General Motors attempt at entering the motorhome business. They sold 12,921 over the lifespan of the vehicle & there are many clubs & groups that keep them going today. For more information, check out their Wikipedia page.

A GMC Motorhome

We spent much of the day sitting around reading. We did take a break to head to the VC Grocery store about 3 miles north of the campground. I went for a bag of oranges and came back with two full grocery bags.

One of the nice things about camping at the Algonac State Park is watching the boats on the St Clair River.

After dinner I rubbed the ribs that we will be grilling for tomorrow. Dinner tonight was a shrimp & kielbasa dish put together by Anne.

Until Tomorrow -