5/2/15 We have some internet access here in Forest Lake so we were able to determine that there was both a Costco and a Trader Joe’s in Winston-Salem. We gathered up our wallets and drove into town for some shopping which only set us back about $260, plus fuel. The drive from Advance to Winston-Salem is gorgeous and almost worth the trip even without shopping. The hardwood / pine forests along the road and the neat old houses near the road are quite scenic and I was frequently not surprised to look in my rear-view mirror to find I was impeding traffic. We pulled over quite a bit to let normal drivers pass us gawkers.
Dianne and Gary, our newly renewed friends from Greenville, SC, had expressed an interest in seeing us again prior to our departure from the area and were gracious enough to drive the long way from their home to occupy a cabin at the campground for the night. They checked in about dinner time and we all probably drank too much having a wonderful time. Dianne had already prepped some chili for dinner and brought it with her so we dined on her tasty food and avoided the hassle of cooking. We may have stayed up past my bedtime but I’m not sure because Gary brought a bottle of Maker’s Mark which seemed quite a bit lighter in the morning.