Aug 18, 2010

NY - Fish Creek Pond


We had a great site - #217, on the shore of Square Pond. The shores of Square Pond and Fish Creek Pond (connected by a small narrows area) are all edged with campsites at this big campground. As we biked around we decided we had one of the best sites (thanks to the help of fishcreekpond.com, I chose a good one when booking 9 months out!), although with almost all of them on the water you can't go wrong if you like boating and swimming.


We had a perfect little nook near the water to hang a hammock. Theo fell asleep in it two of the nights!


Take a look at this...now we're talking! A nightly ice cream truck - with real ice cream! Yeah, we'll be back to this campground for sure!

The boys enjoying their ice creams...and Morgan looking for any drips.

We enjoyed some nice sunsets, and the frequent visits by the ducks.

At night fellow campers all around the lake sing/shout "Yoo Hoo" across the lake...pretty cool tradition! While we were there we also heard live music across the lake - one night was a fife and drum and another night was a harmonica. Then at 10:00 when quiet hours started we heard taps on a trumpet every night...not sure if that's the park doing that or fellow campers, but it was neat.

Theo about to do a cannonball off of the kayak.

Morgan and Dad and Theo playing frisbee in the lake (Theo's on his hands...that's how shallow the lake was pretty far out)

On the way home we stopped in Tupper Lake at the Wild Center, a natural history museum. It was a beautiful museum! We enjoyed both the indoor exhibits and the outdoor paths and natural playground. We even did some geocaching here.
Theo's favorite exhibit was the glaciers and touching the big tower of ice.

While we were in the museum Morgan took a nap in the camper...we just popped up, put the fan on, and tucked her in...we were reminded of how much we love our Aliner!

CT - New London "Grape Escape"

Another great visit with great friends in New London, this year we got to park our "turtle shell" near to Steve's beautiful garden.

Theo had a great time hanging out with his older buddy, Kent...and with Megan and Stephanie too!

Theo's out on the boardwalk checking out the "pirate ship" going by...after scrutiny with binoculars he decreed that it was not real since there were no cannons :)

Aug 2, 2010

CT - West Thompson Lake Campground


We had a great weekend at West Thompson - the weather was spectacular! Site #5 this time for the electricity for my dad's CPAP. Yes, we let them have the camper (with Theo and Morgan) while Kevin and I tented it.

Theo and Grandma on the trail.
We have started Geocaching...here's Theo sifting through some treasures in one of the caches.

Hitchin' a ride in the park's firewood wheelbarrow.

Great weekend for some paddling!

Theo and Grandpa doing a little fishing.

The crew played lots of games, including Cookin' Cookies.