Not all of our trips have been long in miles and time, with little preparation we can load up the camper and take off when the urge hits or use it for a week or two for a particular need to go.
In June of 2007 friends who live in Illinois on "Lake Egypt" invited us to come and spend a few days. A week later our granddaughter's dance class was invited to perform at two theaters in Branson MO so combining the two trips we were able to see some more country, old friends and celebrate with our family....
Parked at the shop behind their house we were very
comfortable for 3 nights
Coming in on the boat to their home
The Dock
Old friends just yackin'
their front porch
Dinner one evening at the camper
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We then drove on to Branson, found a campground in town close
to the production theaters
Traffic in Branson
Campground in Branson
Show time with no pictures allowed during the performance :( however, the producers allowed pictures afterwards
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And she wanted to bring 'Elvis" home!
(takes after her granny I think) |
Branson by the river
Outta town we found room to park on Lake of the Ozarks
Performance over, time to relax and watch the video of the show
The next day we put the boat in the water
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fishing, exploring the lake and some water skiing
Leaving the group behind, we headed west again, we had packed a lot in a short time. After returning home we prepared for our upcoming trip in the fall to the Grand Canyon |
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In 2008 after the winter at home and facing a new year, our family
took off on a plane for 4 nights in Vegas!
Part of "the strip"
Freemont street at night
Flowers in our hotel
a break in the afternoon
Beautiful displays in the hotels
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And you never know when that spur of the moment urge might hit so we've had several of these
impromptu "lets do a cookout"
Family & friend get togethers
when it's cold
or hot and time for ice cream!
but first we have to crank it
And everyone has to take a turn
skeet shooting
Visiting and eating or just small talk or doin nothin
Short trips to visit Kansas Kin
and Okie Kin
Back yard barbecues with the grand kids
tent & hot tub party when they were still young
Ready for bed now? yet?
Dancing in front of the tent
When the grandkids were younger and still at home we started taking them on special trips.... Leaving their parents behind to fend on their own we loaded up all five of them for a week and run away to spend time together. It was great fun and created many wonderful memories for all of us. loading up the tent & supplies for a week in the mountains for a "grand kid" trip
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