LAKE EASTON AGAIN & SOTF

#6 WITHIN OUR 100 MILE RADIUS

SOTF (Sisters on The Fly)

Susan and I have joined our second SOTF outing, this time being held at Lake Easton. This outing had been planned for and scheduled months before the pandemic started, and though we remain in Phase 2, an outing seemed to be something we needed as a getaway from home for a bit. As I have said, maybe many times, the RV affords us a place to be safe while we can enjoy the outdoors. We stay vigilant with masks, face shields at the ready, social distancing, bringing our own food, and no need to use the public restrooms. 

This outing at Lake Easton has amassed many more campers (25) than had Wanapum (5). (I tend to like small groups). We did our initial walk around-once we were set up at our campsite, met a few of the women, and were each given a “goodie” bag — thank you Deanne. A sign of the times: mask, hand sanitizer and hook to use for such activity as opening a door or using the sink faucet ;’-).

Back at camp, we did a little reading, had our dinner, and fine tuned our set up. 

I chose to not join Susan for another visiting opportunity as she rode her bike the one tenth of a mile to join them from a distance, taking her beverage and bucket seat with her. There would be plenty of times to visit, and I want to limit the contact with everyone. A short visit each day is plenty in my way of thinking. In ‘normal’ times there would be many activities happening throughout the camp out, and pot luck meals would be only one of them. In this new era, none will happen but a few very informal, distanced coffee times will be shared at random times from what I understand.

On the drive from home we did a little exploring around Keechelus Lake as perhaps a future camping opportunity. Though we were not impressed, camping is not terribly inviting, and the crowds of campers at this time were thick, it was a nice side trip. I became intrigued by the sheltered fire hydrants that at first glimpse appeared to be a school bus shelter.

The structure protects the fire hydrant from the mountains of snow that fall here in the winter.

Weather thus far is idyllic, and the cold of yesterday morning has long gone. Looking forward to doing at least a little outdoor activity tomorrow (which is now today), and meeting some more of the women who are more than welcoming to us newbies.