Helmsey......Todd 134 Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 As the title states, we took a trip to Cumberland Mountain State Park this weekend. I decided I was going to document a little more of our trip with pictures with hopes of having enough to do a TR here. This is my first attempt at a TR so please be gentle :rofl3: Start things off Friday morning, I had to work a half day. So, this left Julie at home with DD1 and DD2 trying to get thing finished up before we left. Luckily my mother (who keeps our girls) offered to stop by the house for a bit in the morning and watch the girls so Julie could get stuff done. Once I got to the house, I lugged a few last minute things in the the camper, loaded the kids up and we were on the road by 1:15. Here we are just before departure in the church parking lot (our condo is too small to get the camper in so we use this, just across our driveway) fueled up and ready to go: Once we got on the interstate, traffic was not bad Here are the girls all strapped in the back seat, only DD1 visiable however Julie being mom Me driving We finally arrived about 2:30, I could have sworn I had a pic of the entrance, but I can't find the stupid thing. So, imagine a brown sign that says Cumberland Mountain State Park.... easy peasy. Our site, 78 in loop 3 Camping friends 1 arrive Camping friends 2 arrive Camping friends 3 arrive We have 3 other families with us, but they are in different loops so no pictures of them arrivingThis is the end of Friday’s pictures, will pick up Saturday in the next post. It will have food, pool, and more friends. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PixieB 0 Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Great start! Can't wait to read more! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Count me in! Looking forward to more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 You're off to a great start. Can't wait to read the rest! TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Yeah! Trip reports! Now I need to google what state cucumber mountain is in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4mickey2 41 Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 cool! i can't wait for more! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Kahuna aka John 71 Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 I'm in ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Great start to your first TR! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Great pics and a great start on your first TR. :) Looks like a nice site! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexwyattmommy 181 Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Cool, a new TR. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helmsey......Todd 134 Posted July 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Great start! Can't wait to read more!Thanks! Count me in! Looking forward to more. I should have an update tomorrow morning :) You're off to a great start. Can't wait to read the rest! TCD Thanks sir! Yeah! Trip reports! Now I need to google what state cucumber mountain is in. If you find cucumber mountain let me know :rofl2:Cumberland Mountain State Park is near Crossville, TN. Just a few minute off the interstate so easy in and out. cool! i can't wait for more! Will have to wait until the AM I'm in ! Welcome! Great start to your first TR! Thank you! Great pics and a great start on your first TR. :) Looks like a nice site! Thanks! It turned out to be a pretty good site. We normally won't book a site without seeing it but took a chance with this one and it worked out. Cool, a new TR. Yep. I actually have this entire trip report typed up, so all I have to do is paste in the info for the next day :)This will actually be a short TR as it is already 1/3 done. Tomorrow there will be more pictures, a lot of DD1 (Harper) as she is my partner in crime while Julie is taking care of DD2 (Bailey). This was only a 3 day trip so I'm doing what I can to make it interesting, and learn as I go. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 If you find cucumber mountain let me know :rofl2:Cumberland Mountain State Park is near Crossville, TN. Just a few minute off the interstate so easy in and out..Haha! I was eating cucumbers and tomatoes when I was reading this! See? The reason I have this pic is my mom is in FL and I was being a brat sending her pics of Jersey produce. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CKCK 45 Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 That is the crappiest attempt at a TR I've ever read. That was my attempt at being gentle. I'm not very good at it. If you want me to be honest, I'll say that I'm totally intrigued by the canoe on top of your truck and can't wait to see what you do with it. I'm hoping it has something to do with floating. I've tried to get my wife to let me buy a canoe/kayak but she isn't totally on board yet. I'm also intrigued with the number of camping friends you have. That has to be fun to have that large of a group to camp with. I don't have any friends. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YENSIDCAMPER 66 Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Great to see another Tennessean on these boards! Welcome! We love Cumberland Mountain and can't wait to read your report. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 596 Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Great start!I remember having that same mom pose when mine were little.Can't wait to see DD2's precious face. DD1 is adorable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helmsey......Todd 134 Posted July 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Haha! I was eating cucumbers and tomatoes when I was reading this! See? Ok, you are excused That is the crappiest attempt at a TR I've ever read. That was my attempt at being gentle. I'm not very good at it. If you want me to be honest, I'll say that I'm totally intrigued by the canoe on top of your truck and can't wait to see what you do with it. I'm hoping it has something to do with floating. I've tried to get my wife to let me buy a canoe/kayak but she isn't totally on board yet. I'm also intrigued with the number of camping friends you have. That has to be fun to have that large of a group to camp with. I don't have any friends. Hmm, not sure if I should disappoint you now or later about the kayak, I think I'll wait.It is handy to keep camping friends, we rarely camp alone. We have 9 couples that usually camp together so we always have someone to hang out with. Great to see another Tennessean on these boards! Welcome! We love Cumberland Mountain and can't wait to read your report. Thanks! Great start!I remember having that same mom pose when mine were little.Can't wait to see DD2's precious face. DD1 is adorable. You should see DD2 in this next update, coming up in just a minute or two. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helmsey......Todd 134 Posted July 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Ok, lets move on to Saturday and start with some breakfast. One of the camping friends whipped up a breakfast casserole and it was fantastic. I did not think to get any pictures until it had a nice dent put in it, buy you can see it here. Add in a side of bacon and you officially have breakfast Shortly after breakfast DD2 decided it was nap time. She found her favorite place to lay and sacked out for a while Of course DD1 is hamming it up (it's what she does) After riding her "truck" it is time for a little light reading We had to sit for a bit to digest the breakfast. It wasn't that heavy, we all just ate too much. Plus, the pool is coming up and we need that bit of rest before we swim. Here is a look at the kiddie pool, and the main pool at the state park. And here is DD1 ready to get in the water And yet another of DD1 with her buddy Mason All that swimming worked up an appetite, so off to the snack bar for some nachos to keep us going. At this point, DD1 is wondering why we aren't back in the water A couple of camping babies (ohhh, ahhh) The weather started looking less pool friendly so it was back to camp. One of our camping friends was celebrating another year on the earth and they were planning a meal for everyone. A low country boil seemed like a nice easy thing for everyone. The cook station Food to get all boiled up and yummy And finally, the finished product Then this showed up, the Margaritaville Margarita maker. I have never made one with something this fancy. Turns out they were good, real good. After that, the pics started to go down hill, I only have a couple more to share from the evening. A little social hour (evening) around the campsite And finally, will finish this post off with the birthday cake for the birthday fella That pretty much wraps up Saturday. We had plans to take the kayaks over to the lake and paddle around a bit, but sadly that didn't happen. The poor kayak spent the entire trip upside down on the top of my truck, sorry CKCK. I promise our next trip in 2 weeks will have kayak pictures in it. I will do my final install of this TR Friday morning. From my notes, it will have less pictures, but I promise to have more DD pictures in it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Nice update.That was a pretty awesome cake.The shrimp boil looked good!The stars of the show of course were the younglings though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Definitely Fiend Style camping!!! You'll fit right in!!! Hope you can make it to one of the Grand Gatherings around the Southeast soon!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Camping with friends is the best! I love a low country boil! Yum. That sure is an ugly cake. I fee bad for your friend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CKCK 45 Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 And finally, will finish this post off with the birthday cake for the birthday fella I was okay with this TR until we got to this picture. I will be reading the rest of this under protest. And I'm bummed about the kayak. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Wow- that campground is nice! I like the picnic tables, grills and even the lantern posts they provide. And a pool too! I have a knock-off version of that margarita maker. That real deal is an expensive piece of equipment. Don't listen to the Dawg hate- that cake is awesome! TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexwyattmommy 181 Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 We have the expensive version of that margarita maker with extra ice holder. It was one of the freebies from a HouseParty party. Makes great smoothies. Nice pool and great camping baby photos. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 I don't care about college sports so I won't harass your friend's cake. That's a bummer the boat didn't get any action. And what makes a low boil? Is there a high boil? We don't boil up here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 We have the expensive version of that margarita maker with extra ice holder. It was one of the freebies from a HouseParty party. Makes great smoothies.Nice pool and great camping baby photos.I love house party! That is where I got my keurig vue! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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