Thursday, August 4, 2011

An ‘At home’ Camping Weekend.

The plan was to take the pontoon boat with the kids and grandkids and find a camping spot.

Two things changed our minds – the high water on Harrison Lake (no beaches!) and the August long weekend.

We had no desire to fight for a camping spot.

So we “camped” at home. We might even have tented had the forecast not been for rain.

As it was – we slept well in our comfy beds and had all the fun of a camping weekend.

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dirtbiking

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slip ‘n slide

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Hot dog roast with PopPop showing us how he can roast 7 at one time and a picnic!

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Fishing – yes they caught one (small)

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Ready aim…… FIRE!

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and Hiking at Bridal Veil Falls.

The weekend ended with a marshmallow roast at Uncle Rick and Auntie Adele's and yummy s'mores. (Have you ever tried them with peanut butter cups?)

What more could one ask of a camping weekend?

10 comments:

ellen b. said...

It sure looks perfect to me Bev without all the crowds!!

Peggy said...

So much fun!!!!

Judy said...

I think you picked the perfect campsite! With fishing and hiking right at your back door...why leave home?

That looks like a hefty slip-n-slide...and we need a new and improved one. I think we need to talk.

irene said...

Oh Bev, that sounds like a perfect camping weekend. What fun with T & D and family! Making great memories.

Marg said...

I love that style of camping...we did something similar when we had the boys for five days...There is no place like home and those comfy beds.

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Julie said...

Camping at home ?? Now there's a perfect idea ! Even I would enjoy camping ! smile

It's all about attitude, isn't it ? I'm sure the kids had every bit as good a time as if you had gone to the lake!

Kathy said...

What a GREAT idea! Looks like a wonderful time together!

Anneliese said...

It sounds like a good deal to me... sleeping in the comfort of your ownn bed and not having to use a public bathroom in a campground! I'm sure the kids will ask for this kind of camping again.

Cassy said...

I'm so happy to see your photos.
All seemed to be very happy.

Have a happy weekend!


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