Well, the first leg of our journey has been completed. It went off without a hitch; uh, that’s not entirely true – we did have to “hitch up” before we headed out. But it was an uneventful travel day none the less. However, it was a long day. We prefer the 4-2-2 rule; drive no more than four hours, be off the road by two, and stay two nights, but we always make the trip from Rainbow Plantation to Cedars of Lebanon State Park in one eight and half hour drive. Just gotta get those hugs from the grand munchkins.
We arrived at C of L at 3:45, set up camp, rustled up some grub, and then headed over to see the grandkids. There will be more pictures of the little rascals later, but here’s a couple of pictures showing us tucked snuggly into our site. Can you see why it’s named Cedars of Lebanon State Park? We are “camping” in amongst the cedar trees here in Lebanon, Tennessee. It’s hard to see the site through the trees!!!
We came home early and sat outside enjoying the cooler temperatures (78* – sure beats the mid nineties) with a nice cup of freshly squeezed coffee. I know I’ve told you this before, but here it is again; I enjoy being next to my wife sitting next to me. Isn’t that something? After 40 years (the last seven of which we have lived in an 8 by 38 foot tube) and we still like being together. We’re still sharing our “puppy love”.
Tomorrow will be a fun outing with our grand daughters. We’re taking them shopping (Catia asks if can we go shopping for shoes? Is that a typical eight year old girl, or what?) and then out to lunch. Grandpa knows where there is a Chucky Cheese (he calls it Yucky Cheese). That ought to keep the two of them settled down for five or ten minutes. (Shopping for shoes!!!! How ridiculous!!!)
Actually we’re shopping for Grandson Rocco’s Christmas gift, some katt supplies, and some slacks for Grandma. I suppose we’ll let Catia look at ONE (notice the emphasis on one) pair of shoes. Yeah, right – I don’t think Grandpa, with three girl humaniods, stands a chance. Do you?
Tune in next time to see how Dear Ol’ Grandpa fairs.
May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. (I Thessalonians 5:28)
Good to hear you arrived safely. Paul would say he can feel his shorts getting moldy already setting up in a site with so many trees, but it does look cozy! Enjoy your day with the kiddos!
ReplyDeleteShoe shopping? I do not see what the problem is. Have fun.
ReplyDeleteCan't fool me. Grandpa knew exactly what he was getting himself into!
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