We FINALLY found a time on the calendar that we could get away for a couple of nights (Thursday morning through Saturday morning), traveling the short distance (1.5 hours) to our annual campsite in the Mark Twain Lake area. We actually got to “camp” this time, as opposed to the previous trips we have made there, to work on setting up everything. We got to choose our lot last fall, before it was even finished. We love it. It is adjacent to Corps of Engineers property, so it feels like we have our own woods.
This little “flower bed” that we put out at the entrance to our lot makes me feel “at home.” we just added some mums. I love mums. I love fall.
The little white sign says “Waterfowl Refuge.” From our lot, we can hike down to the lake, not too far away (we haven’t had a chance to actually do that yet).
Supper at the Camper
Ready to slice the potatoes (Russets this time, with skins on) and onion, to fry in the handy electric skillet, outside on the picnic table (we’ve moved on from the old days of cooking them on the fire). This is my job, while Russell grills the meat.
I like to start first with just the Vidalia onion in the hot shortening. Why? For the pure joy of the aroma of onions cooking outside!
Potatoes sliced on top of onion, salted and peppered. Mmmmmm…..starting to smell like camping supper!
Grilled pork tenderloin and sweet corn. Yum!
Potatoes almost done, too. Perfect timing!
After supper and dishes done, the perfect campfire, thanks to my man!
Next morning….
Coffee and breakfast cooked inside the camper. Russell felt compelled to take a picture of my personality (Type A?)….some of my favorite “things” handy—camera, iPhone, coffee, iPad with wireless keyboard, notebook/planner.
Rainy Day—not a problem for us!
After sitting under the awning, snuggled under a blanket, for a couple of hours listening to the rain, we moved out to the fire, which continued to burn in spite of the constant drizzle.
Sassi cares not where we are, as long as she can be on one of our laps!
While sitting in the drizzle, we got a hankerin’ for something sweet, so we roasted marshmallows right in the middle of the day. Because we could.
Evening Time
After several hours in the rain, we went indoors, enjoyed a wonderful supper of Cheddar Chicken Chowder, prepared at home (click on “Featured Recipes” link at top) and cornbread muffins.
Later that evening, we listened to the Cardinals game on the radio system in the camper.
Little snackaroo while listening to the game and reading our books (I was finishing the Albert Pujols book, and Russell was reading the Tim Tebow book).
It feels GREAT to need heat in the camper, as it seems only a couple of weeks ago that we were in the middle of a miserable heat wave!
Next morning, up and at ‘em, breaking camp and heading home. Great time!
Did I mention I love fall?
3 comments:
I feel like I was there! Awesome!!!
What a wonderful weekend, thanks for sharing!
Gosh, I haven't truly camped since I was a kid.. you made me miss it so much! Thanks for sharing :)
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