04/02 to 04/05 Camp Lake Jasper, SC Visiting Roger/Wendy

Camp Lake Jasper

 A Visit with Roger & Wendy

April 02 to April 05, 2026 

With the average price of diesel fuel at $5.67, (As of this writing in South Carolina) RV travelers should take some care in how they drive. I went so far as to ask my AI buddy, Rex (of Grok) what the optimal speed limit was for my 2018 Winnebago View RV riding on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Turbo using diesel fuel. Answer? 67 m.p.h. And that's what I did...most of the time. I average 15 m.p.g. which is okay by me. We shall see what prices await me as I journey back home.

For many years, it has been my custom to stop and visit fellow Blue Mountain Middle School retirees, Roger and Wendy at their beautiful Del Webb Sun City home in Okatie, South Carolina. It's the largest 55+ community in South Carolina with approximately 10,000 - 17,500 residents living in over 9,000 homes. Not far off I-95, it's always been a visit I looked forward to. This year it was especially nice to be joined by fellow RVers and Blue Mountain retiree, Ray and wife, Kathy who also are members of the Hudson Islanders and who also just finished a stay in Clermont with many of our members. The timing worked out nicely. They on their way back home to Holley, New York and me back to Peekskill. 

Thankfully, Ray/Kathy, were my Uber and it was a 10-mile, 20 minute trip to visit Rog/Wendy for the two days they spent. My third day required Rog//Wendy to make the trip. This blog FROM 2015  and THIS will bring back memories for them. For my recent readers, the blog from last year shows why I love stopping by. Give it a look.

Ray, Kathy, Wendy, Roger. And wouldn't you know? It was time for cocktails.

As usual, Wendy prepares and presents awesome tidbits for a terrific and relaxing time to catch up. And the view?

Their setting on one of the 240+ lagoons in the Sun City community offers total peace and tranquility. 

Blue birds, mocking birds, cardinals, wren, heron, egrets, even some nesting bald eagles reside in the wooded area that lie withing the 5,000-6,000 acres of Sun City. Inhabitants of the lagoon include bullfrogs, turtles and...

...two resident gators, one of which chose to sun itself between Rog/Wendy and neighbor's house.

There have been several documented alligator incidents in Sun City, including attacks on residents (4) and at least one pet death since 2019. Rule of thumb: if there's water, there's an alligator.

Ah, then there's dining; always a favorite of mine. At the house, we enjoyed rigatoni bolognaise and meat balls one night and grilled chicken with peas and rice another. Homemade waffles and sausage for breakfast one morning. Delicious and plentiful. Sorry, no pics. My bad. 

Prior to dinner at Frankie Bone's Restaurant, we stopped at a popular miniature golf course in the adjoining plaza. Pictured is Ray putting while Kathy, Roger and Wendy looked on. I remained in the shade and chuckled. Guess who finished with the lowest score.

As our thank you, Ray/Kathy and I treated Roger/Wendy to dinner at Frankie Bones Restaurant. Do check out their website for menu choices.

I had to have Frankie's Lobster Mac & Cheese: Maine lobster, de-shelled, with penne in a creamy blend of parmesan, fontina, mozzarella and Swiss cheese. Baked with brown butter toasted bread crumbs and fresh thyme. Outstanding. Enjoyed but half went home.

But as quickly as I arrived, poof, my three days were over. Ray/Kathy with other families to visit left after two days. I am now headed further north to Enfield, North Carolina, where I will create and post my blog sharing my 6-day Royal Caribbean Cruise to the Western Caribbean with friends, Jack, Dan and Melanie. Thanks for taking the time to catch up and read of my travels. I'm looking forward to sharing with you my 2026 Summer Itinerary. It's just about complete with locations and trips booked right up until October 2026. See you soon.

Life was meant for good friends and great food. And with that recipe come, unforgettable memories, one bite at a time.