Savannah, $avannah

Many people visit Savannah and leave with memories of beautiful boulevards and Live Oak Trees... sumptuous seafood... warm people...

We think we will remember it as the place where we left a handsome sum of money to get our rig repaired so we could leave.

So heres the deal:  Remember the "Road Gator" that "moved" the axle?  Well, the axle issue was likely NOT related to something as simple as a truck tire remnant in the road... the axle issue was much more serious.  As it turns out, the leaf springs that are attached to the axle are attached to the trailer frame.  (Or they used to be).  Our little incident turned out to be a big deal where a section of the FRAME was ripped off (as part of the leaf springs) and every point of attachment (for all three axles) needed to be re-welded and braced.   Yes, Houston, we had a problem.

This bracket should be connected to the frame

So we found a local fabricator/repair guy and have significantly added to the local economy.  Since he has a "day job", his repairs to our RV occurred in the evening.... and into the late evening... making Jay and Michelle the most popular people in the campground.  (Think loud generators, impact wrenches, welding and a work crew that banters amongst themselves like Bart Simpson).

This shows it tacked into place:

And while this fellow didn't leave the pretty welds that J.W. Morgan from back home would do, he did get the job done in time for us to leave today, which was greatly appreciated.

And this is the completed repair with angle iron added

But not all was lost.  Jay and Michelle had fun exploring $avannah by first checking the beach next to the campground.

Keji and Toby think the ocean is fun

And afterward we did a Segway tour of $avannah:

Yes, Michelle could stay on without falling!

And yes, that IS a stuffed animal with Michelle.  That is "Dee-Dee the Dinosaur" and Michelle is ordered to take it with her everywhere by the Tune Town Chorus.  Lord help us.

The Live Oak Tree-lined streets are gorgeous

Dinner consisted of Crawfish, Oysters and fish tacos.  It was so good, it took some of the sting out of $avannah.

And that about wraps up our $avannah visit!  We are going to hook up the rig and head to Myrtle beach.  We hope it will be (ahem) less adventurous.

Our best to you!