Short version: We had fun!
Long version:
Friday: Max got off work early and we loaded up my car because he didn't want to take the 'mini truck' (AKA: his car, he doesn't want to offend it by calling it a car, crazy.) Walked the kids bikes to the neighbors truck who was planning to leave shortly after us. We, our family and one of the neighbors, took off. We decided to take the 460 so we could avoid the "Friday bumper to bumper on the 64" towards Richmond. HA! You mean doing 55 mph in a 60 mph is considered traffic? I still don't believe Virginians know what traffic is. My definition of traffic is SoCal! To me bumper to bumper means I only use the catch point on the clutch to move 2 feet, no need for the gas pedal. About three quarters of the way into the trip we noticed blue lights flying our direction from way behind. Max pulled to the side to allow him to pass...instead, he pulled up to the neighbor following us and pointed to pull over, and pointed to us to pull over. What? Why is he pulling us over? It can't be the tint on the windows. This vehicle is registered in Kentucky (don't ask...lol). Mr. Police man comes up to the window and asks for licence, proof of insurance and registration. Huh? Max politely asked what the problem was. "I clocked you at 57 in a 35." said the man in a goofy looking hat. What, I thought that was 55?!?! Max is the goodie goodie driver that pays attention to speed and I'm...well let's just say, different. I mean he set cruise control to 57 in what he thought was 55! In my book 55 means 60 and I can do at least 8 more then that. We got the ticket and moved on to stop another driver. We asked the neighbor if he saw the speed limit change...and he didn't either! That means 3 adult drivers missed the speed limit change from 55 to 35! Stupid speed trap! I instantly called the family that was leaving shortly after us and gave them a heads up on where the fishing hole was. Upon arrival to the camp site and after getting settled in we told all our neighbors about Max's first ticket in over 10 years. How come the one neighbor said "You must have gotten it on 460 in___(name of city)" How did you know? I guess that area has been written up in the paper several times because issuing tickets is their main source of income. Nice! If I got pulled over I would be forced to not only get a Virginia licence, which would suck because that would force me to give up my Arizona licence that expires in 2047 (seriously! see why I don't want a VA licence?), but I probably would have voiced my opinion on dropping the speed from 55 only for it to be 35 for about 50 feet and jump back up to 55. UGH!
Our neighbors made fun of us for having such a huge tent. We have a 10 man, 4 room, 18x20 foot tent that barely fit on the tent pad and almost requires us to pay taxes. They were planning on landscaping "The Pino Pad". I made everyone remove shoes in the entry way just like at home. We had the living room available for board games in case it rained....but it didn't. Beautiful weather all weekend!
For dinner that night we roasted weenies. The neighbor boy was kind enough to say "Kalee, do you want my weenie?". UM, thanks but NO! LOL I do not buy hot dogs because I don't like to feed my kiddos stuff full of...stuff. But I broke down and got all beef with no artificial flavors, colors, fillers or byproducts...but still have nitrates in them...eeew. Then we roasted marshmallows. My favorite part. I set mine on fire, blew it out and scarfed it down. Don't evaluate. I know marshmallows are made of corn syrup and...stuff. Oh, your laughing about me burning them? C'mon, would you expect any different from me?
Saturday: Our expert camper neighbors made bacon egg and cheese sandwiches. YUM! Way too much work for me though. I was prepared to feed the kids 'donuts with pink icing' (whole wheat bagels with strawberry cream cheese) or a Dannimal and oatmeal. After getting cleaned up we went fishing. Max cast a line for Bear to hold his pole and 2.3 minutes later he managed to cast it himself and caught a tree. Five minutes after that both of their attention spans expired so Max and our Neighbor Scott took them on a canoe ride. After lunch Bear refused to nap so we went to the water park. They had a park inside a pool that was about my knee deep that the kids loved. I tried not to think about the amount of pee in that water....but it didn't work. Kalee and Daddy raced down the slides at least a dozen times. Surprised me because she usually doesn't tolerate water in the face well. That afternoon we watched the staff feed animals at the nature center which was the educational highlight of the day. Bear was fascinated watching the snakes eat mice...which gave me the heebie-jeebies. The staff was very willing to educate us about the different animals. It reminded me of walking into my brothers room....deer heads on the wall with bear, raccoon, and fox furs displayed around all the reptiles. It was finally time to eat dinner and our expert camping neighbors made Brunswick stew and Peach Cobbler in a dutch oven on the open fire. Delish! Yes, I still burned myself a marshmallow for a smore.
Sunday: After breakfast we packed up to head back. Max wanted to take the long way to avoid the speed trap. Instead I drove home...slowing down to 33 mph in the famous area on the 460.
Would I tent camp again? Sure. But not until we have a van or truck to haul all the little things I forgot... like the air mattress, can opener, lighter, coffee, kids potty (so I don't have to walk to the bathroom 12 times a day between the 2 kids), broom to sweep out our
...and for those that know me and my showering obsession....I still showered every morning and every night. :P I would not have gone otherwise.
5 comments:
FINALLY GOSH!! haha. It sounds like you had a wonderful trip though and that is what counts:)
FUN!! :) My hubby will not go camping unless it is an RV or hotel... so your house isn't that bad in my book :)
Sounds like the trip went pretty well. I do however find it hard to believe that your hubby hasn't gotten any other tickets....he used to have a lead foot! I guess things change when you have a family! Remind me to tell you about my brother's first fishing trip with Tristan...It's too funny!
Camping and showers...now thats living for ya! Sounds like you had a blast...taking away getting the ticket.
Did you take disinfectant for the toilets?
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