O RV Park, O RV park,
Your football fans have pulled out.
O RV Park, O RV park,
Your football fans have pulled out.
For four whole months you raised your rates,
Now season's gone and you have space.
O RV Park, O RV park,
Your football fans have pulled out.
O RV Park, O RV park,
You are our winter haven;
O RV Park, O RV park,
You are our winter haven.
Though sometimes frozen nights await,
It's better than a northern state!
O RV Park, O RV park,
You are our winter haven!
O RV Park, O RV park,
We wish your pool was heated.
O RV Park, O RV park,
We wish your pool was heated.
We think it would improve our stay,
Because the beach is far away.
O RV Park, O RV park,
We wish your pool was heated!
Come, they told me, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum:
The black tank to empty, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum.
Out towards the valve to pull, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum;
But found the hose was full, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum,
rum-pum-pum-pum, rum-pum-pum-pum;
Hooking is the test, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum;
To the new drum...
Spurting out it came, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum;
I'll never be the same, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum.
I pulled the valve and vent, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum;
And in the drum it went, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum,
rum-pum-pum-pum, rum-pum-pum-pum...
Filling to the top, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum;
Mess will come.
Driving to the dump, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum;
And I just hit a bump, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum.
The drum, it got a flat, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum;
So I'll need to fix that, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum,
rum-pum-pum-pum, rum-pum-pum-pum...
Emptied out the stuff, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum;
Down to one....
Merry Christmas to All, and to All a Good Day!
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas?!
Def'nitely not here...
'Cause it's over sixty degrees,
Leaves are still on the trees,
And white stuff on the ground has disappeared....
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas,
Lights are on the rigs...
And the one thing you clearly smell,
As the barbecue grills swell,
Are products of pigs!
An hour to run at the beach is something they beseech,
As it is a great time to play;
Getting a broom and cleaning the rec room,
Is what truly fills out the day.
And people planning their next trip when it gets hot in May....
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas?!
Def'nitely not here...
With the campers all in the pool,
Frozen drinks keep them cool,
While staffers drive some golf carts that they steer....
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas?!
Not a good benchmark;
But there isn't a need to strife,
For it is a way of life,
At the RV Park!
'Twas the day after Christmas, and all through the grounds, The campers still lay sleeping; there was hardly a sound. The site tag was hung in the truck's front window, In case of the park manager, his face would it show.
As I did arise, with many still in their sack, And stepped out of doors to empty the black. When miles away, there came a big noise; Some started to stir, while I kept my poise.
Inside of the trailers some families worried, With belongings in hand, they started to scurry. When the park manager, tripping out of the rec hall, Had a megaphone in hand, and thus he did call:
Now Fleetwood! Now Airstream! Now Hi-Lo and Jayco! On Coachmen! On Nexus! On Thor and Winnebago! The tempest is coming! The storm it is near! Unhook cords and hoses, and get out of here!
Some guests they did panic, trucks starting with a roar, But leave I did not, for I'd seen this before. I quickly went around with a traffic report, Showing dozens of campers, and said, "Hold the fort."
While walking near the office, there seemed a muffed craze; For the owners sent an e-mail: "The prices will raise." As they met in that place, I heard of their plan: "To get higher rates, the sites must change hand."
Henceforth the others I told, and they decided to stay; For we were savvy travelers, and just would not play. The manager, owner, and client hopped on Zoom, And spread news most dire: "There will be no room."
The caravan passed, disappointed, down the road, And loud cheers erupted from all those abode. I grabbed the park's megaphone, these words I did say: "Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good day!"
Yes, it's that time of year again. The city light poles get decorated, the malls get full, and every entertainment outlet is playing some cheesy music or cartoon special. But what about full-time RVers? How are they celebrating Christmas, or any other holiday for that matter?
We full-timers have our own challenges for Christmas. As a start, every holiday requires advanced planning, as it's typically a time for many to choose to go camping, especially in the southern states this time of year. Many "hunker down" in a southern spot until the spring, but there are some "more mobile" RVers out there that will want to figure it out ahead of time. Decorations are also big for many around this time of year, but when you're living on the road, you have to carry those with you throughout the year, or buy them for one-time use. This isn't to say that some don't get into the Christmas spirit, as they may decorate the rig for the occasion. Campgrounds may also do some decorating of their own.
Spending time with the family is also a little different when you're on the road. Some may choose to park with the family, but if they're in a northern climate, that may not be an option. Some of us may choose to virtually visit, just as we do with any other time of year. If you're a family member of a full-timer and looking for something to do for Christmas or another holiday, why not go visit the area where they are? You'll have to prepare for day-use fees that some campgrounds have, but if they're workamping, they might be able to work something out with the owner. Religious celebration is also easy enough, as churches are typically welcoming of visitors.
Then comes the most widely known part of Christmas: Presents. This is a bit tricky for the full-timer, as mail services charge us extra to have packages sent to us, and then it's something we have to carry with us. If you're "hunkered down" and family or friends want to send you something, perhaps have it sent directly to the campground or other location. Parks understand that people stay for months at a time, so they're able to help get you mail. Perhaps you're someone who wants to get a full-time RVer a present. Gift cards are always a good and easy idea. If you prefer the physical gift, consider putting together a "care package" of household items, confectioneries, or entertaining literature.
Following your internal compass doesn't mean you have to miss out of Christmas. All we have to do is find our own way to celebrate.
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