Our first trip of the year to Twin Grove.. This is where Kim and I got married. The only thing this place needs, is a fishing pond. Staff is great, activities are outstanding, just a great time always. Golf carts are $50 a day, and lots of fun, especially when they have the super soaker hayride. That's next trip.
Anyway, I was working at Ft Indiantown Gap, which is a few miles from Twin Grove, so I took the car to work and Kim drove the motorhome to Twin Grove. When she got there, she was holding a piece of the weatherstripping through the window. It came off and smacked all over the left side of the RV. She had to pull over on Rt 78, during rush hour on a Friday. She was pretty well a wreck when she got their. So we got set up, and went to the restaurant for supper. We both had crab melts. Later, we went to the arcade and ride area, spent some money, as usual. Well worth the fun.
Relaxed at the campfire till about 11. Went to bed, Karel, our daughter, woke us up about 12:30 with a bad headache and a stomach ache. Got her back to bed fairly quickly, only to be woken up at 1 am by thunder, and more thunder, and more thunder. That storm lasted till 5:30am, non stop. Extremely heavy rain, and lightening like I've never seen before, even in Kansas. I pity the people next to us in a tent. So Saturday, needless to say, the campground was pretty mellow, probably because everyone was up all night.
Crafts in the morning, always a great selection. Kim and Karel went swimming after that, and I took a much needed nap. 4pm was tye die t-shirts, and they used a different technique. They actually sprayed the die on, which gave some neat looking patterns.
After that, supper at the restaurant. this time it was the Yuengling fried haddock.
the restaurant at Twin Grove is always under new management. But every time we go there, the food is absolutely excellent. Plus it's kind of nice not having to cook for a weekend. Saturday evening we had another quick t-storm. Went to the arcade to kill some time. Sat at the campfire later for about 10 minutes, then when it thundered again, it was time to go in.
So back up a bit. Saturday afternoon, Kim came out of no where and said it might be time for a new RV. She knows I'm fighting a battle with oxidation, and now I got some strange spots on the rear panel. Her with the weather stripping, and the occasional mystery puddle in 1 of our upper cabinets, I think made her say that. So now to find a new Class C, probably with bunks, for the price we saw at the shows back in January. We'll see what happens.
Sunday we packed up, and I flushed out the black tank. This is a must do at Twin Grove, because their water pressure is great. That being said, be sure to use a pressure regulator. On a previous trip, we saw 2 different people blow their plumbing in their rv's apart.
So in less than 2 weeks, we head to Cape May, New Jersey for 4 nights.
Until my next post, check out the forums at Camping Pa.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Pocono Vacation Park
Memorial Day weekend. Very crowded. Most sites here are tight for any type of trailer or motorhome. The sites on the end row are the biggest, and that is where we are. Pretty level and grass, with a stone slot to park on. Friday was hot, and now, Saturday afternoon, it is absolutely beautiful. Partly cloudy with a nice breeze. We have a big group here with us, which is unusual for us. Kids are having a blast together. Campground had tie dying this morning, and I think this is the first time we have done tie dying for free. Even the shirts were free. Staff here is great. I just called down for another fire ring and it's already here. The original plans were to head for Quiet Valley farm, but it looks like now we will be going to The Pocono Snake and Animal Farm, which is a mini zoo and a lot fun. Wow, forgot to finish this, here it is 2 weeks later, as usual. Snake and Animal Farm was fun, found out the wolf died of old age last August.
So Sunday, very hot and humid, we went to the Delaware Water Gap Trolley ride. If you are ever in that area, go ahead and spend an hour and take a ride. It's amazing how many famous people have lived in the area around the Delaware Water Gap. Although we didn't do it this time because the water was high, when you are done, head over the river to new Jersey and take the first road to the right. There is a nice beach on the river, which you will see on the Trolley.
Sunday's dinner was Dutch Oven fried chicken. I think we got a bad batch of chicken, because it just wouldn't get done. Even tried the microwave, but it just wouldn't cook right. No biggie, there was plenty of other food. Spent the rest of the night relaxing at the fire.
Thunderstorm rolled through in the early morning, so packing up was a wet task. Not the first time, won't be the last.
The drive home sucked. Pa route 33 is still under construction, and the 45 mph speed limit was way to fast on that rough road.
So Sunday, very hot and humid, we went to the Delaware Water Gap Trolley ride. If you are ever in that area, go ahead and spend an hour and take a ride. It's amazing how many famous people have lived in the area around the Delaware Water Gap. Although we didn't do it this time because the water was high, when you are done, head over the river to new Jersey and take the first road to the right. There is a nice beach on the river, which you will see on the Trolley.
Sunday's dinner was Dutch Oven fried chicken. I think we got a bad batch of chicken, because it just wouldn't get done. Even tried the microwave, but it just wouldn't cook right. No biggie, there was plenty of other food. Spent the rest of the night relaxing at the fire.
Thunderstorm rolled through in the early morning, so packing up was a wet task. Not the first time, won't be the last.
The drive home sucked. Pa route 33 is still under construction, and the 45 mph speed limit was way to fast on that rough road.
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