Saying Good Bye To Our Workamping Mentors

(Greenfield)  We will soon be saying good-bye to our workamping friends, Danny and Gaye.  We met this couple in June while having some work done on our motorcoach (see June 26th post for more details).  We are sure glad  Jimmy needed to go for a walk.  The campground was right next door to the dealership and during that walk we met Danny.  He told us how much they enjoyed working at the campground and conversation led to our first workamping job.  We are very grateful.





Gaye and Danny



Danny and Gaye have been so encouraging and told us many stories about their past 6 years as workampers.  This is their second season here and they plan to return next summer too.  They have family nearby and really like working for the owners of the campground.  

Danny can fix and trouble shoot just about anything.  Campgrounds require a lot of maintenance and he does such a great job taking care of everything.  He has generously shown John some of the tricks of the trade.  Gaye taught me how to use KampSight  (KOA's reservation system) and the register for camp store sales.   Plus, she gave me lots of tips on how to handle customers.  She has so much experience and it has been delightful working with her.  

Last evening we went out together to a restaurant  Gaye and I have wanted to try and had heard so much about from others.   It is located in downtown Greenfield in a historic library building.  It's called Carnegie's and our dinner was delicious.  It features a wood fired oven and everything is homemade.  Gaye and I especially enjoyed our bacon wrapped salmon, but  they are most known for their steaks and tenderloins. 

We will miss them very much and hope our paths will cross again.  Gaye said, if not, our hearts will always remember our friendship and time together.