Monday, May 11, 2020

Camping Season Has Begun!

Our season typically begins April 1st.  This year it was delayed due to Covid-19.  Ugh!  A five month wait was bad enough, but facing an unknown in opening was hard.  The tentative date was April 15th and then moved to May 1st.  April 27th came and the county board okayed that camping season could begin without having a fourteen day quarantine.  YAY!

I had the rv techs come out before our arrival to remove the cover and reseal any spots that needed it.  I began the packing process of linens, clothes, and other items we brought home that needed to go back.  Checking everything and making sure nothing was missing.  Of course, this activity excited our pups.  They love to go camping as much as I do!  It was like waiting for Christmas morning.

Up the mountain we rode to the campsite.  We stopped for fresh strawberries.  What is spring time without the sweet tasting goodness of local strawberries?

Finally, we arrived.  Things were going to be different for this season.  Unfortunately, our campground owner passed in March.  His son was going to run things now.  We will surely miss Dan, but Justin has been trained well by his dad.  We signed papers stating we understood the Covid-19 rules.  Then drove on to our site.

Setting up camp for the season is a thrill.  Do we set up just like last year or change it around a bit?  Do we need to keep x or toss it?  How did this stuff get disorganized?  How can I organize it better?  Did we use this at all last year?  Well, that doesn't work....put it on the list for another.  We need to really tackle this project this year.  Where did all these stink bugs come from?!

After a few days of relaxing and organizing, camp feels cozy and relaxing.  It is better to spend a few days doing the dirty work in order to spend months relaxing.


Stained the steps and landing finally!  It has only been on the to-do list for two years!


Moved the patio rug down a bit and put up the new canopy.


Replaced the old table and seat coverings this year.



Lucy enjoyed her play time in the big field and a swim in the creek.


Finally put up the shelf I've had sitting around for a year!  Now my EOs have a space.  My daughter made the sign for me last year.

Can't wait to get back up to my happy place and relax!