Lytle Creek, CA - Mountain Lakes ROD Park Aug 16 -22 and Sept 6 - 13 2011

Mountain Lakes is a  heavily treed, well maintained park nestled in the mountains in Lytle Creek, CA.  The park stocks its many lakes weekly with catfish and trout making it a favorite camping spot for locals as well as full timers like Bill and I. We also love this park because of its many amenities which include three swimming pools, several hot tubs, both an adult and a family lodge, a general store, restaurant, game room, paddle boats and a miniature golf course.  There are lots of activities as well; we wouldn't dream of missing a chance to win big at bingo which is played three nights a week in the adult lodge.

On our first visit to Mountain Lakes back in 2010 Bill bought a license and spent the best part of the day soaking up some sun and kibitzing with fellow fishermen. Although he never did catch any fish, he had a great time. Our first week this year was pretty uneventful.  He decided to forgo the fishing license and pass the time with several of his many interests; Backgammon cooking and jewelry making. We are now on our second week at Mountain Lakes and Bill has become the proud owner of a Kindle and is reading The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson; one of my favorite reads and part of a trilogy that will keep him occupied for a while. Since Bill is the primary cook in our home, cooking takes up a great deal of his time. This weeks culinary treats included a few of my favorites, biscotti and sausage-gravy on home made biscuits.  Anything to thwart my diet plans.

This week, and for many weeks to come, my time will be spent making Christmas gifts for our twenty some relatives.  Knitting slippers and scarfs for that many people will keep me out of trouble for a while...especially since I am new to this craft. Reading is one of my favorite pastimes as well and I too have a Kindle. (Space in the RV is a valuable commodity - books are big space consummers).  I just finished reading The Help by Kathryn Stockett.  I loved the book and am looking forward to seeing the movie.  I am currently reading a light read by Janet Evanovich,  Smokin" Seventeen.  Evanovich  is always good for a laugh.