The owner (who is a character and made everything interesting) took us on a hayride through his red deer pastures. we got to hand feed the red deer (who are in the Elk family). It was very cool to see them up so close and touch them. They are majestic animals and are very soft. Apparently they make good eats, too- high in iron and protein, low in fat and cholesterol. Megan and Kellie enjoyed feeding them and the owner even took them into the barn to see a baby red deer up close, as the babies didn't come up to us on the ride through the pastures.Then we headed back to the camper to finish packing up. Of course, it started to rain so poor Kevin got all wet doing the outside unhooking and putting away. I got muddy undoing the stabilizers and such, but it had stopped raining by then.
We had a safe trip home, some rain that was sorta heavy but nothing like the ride up!
Emmett, our dog, seemed happy to see us, but was well cared for by Nana. Maybe next time, when we will be at the campground more, we'll take him with us- although he doesn't like to ride in a car.
Kevin asked me when we were going camping next and I'm actually looking at my schedule to see when we can go! And I'm perusing the Camping World catalog (man that thing is huge) for things I can buy for our camper.
Thank you to Terry (and a few other ladies I know) who shared their experiences and helped me take this step into this new experience. Terry, I owe you a big thanks for giving me the courage to do this and for encouraging me with your positive words.
The fact that Kevin did most of the cooking and gross stuff while we camped helped a lot too! Wonder how long that will last?
But, I'd still like a hotel stay once in a while!
3 comments:
I think it's great that you stepped so far out of your comfort zone, Ginger. Not did you find that you actually like camping - you are showing your girls that trying new things, doing stuff that is a little scary, can be fun! What a great mom and wife you are. Your family is surely blessed to have you.
Proud of you, girl!
I read your whole camping series, and despite your initial hesitation, you really jumped in there and seemed to have a good time! It's always good to step outside your comfort zone now and again. All the activities sounded really fun (and can I put in a long distance order for some M&M pancakes? lol).
I read this blog post about camping the other day. Check it out - I think you'll find it humorous. http://stuffwhitepeoplelike.com/2009/08/14/128-camping/
thanks you all! It did end up fun.
Katie- I'll mail you some M&M pancakes, well they might melt.
And Katie- that blog was funny!!!!
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