DaveInTN 3,247 Posted October 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 We hiked this trail this morning. Beautiful hike, on a beautiful day. This is the same trail IDWD hiked yesterday. Nice thing is we could walk right from our campsite to the trailhead. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kampfirekim 260 Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 Cool! Gabe has his very own hiking trail! In his case it would actually be a run at top speed trail. NIce TR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ImDownWithDisney 342 Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 Nice, Dave! How far did you guys go? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted October 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Nice, Dave! How far did you guys go?I honestly don't know. We made it past the cabin, and went a fair bit beyond that. But I wasn't tracking our distance or even keeping track of time. But overall I was pleased with our progress considering we had Anna and Stella along. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted October 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 We had a great evening! But before I get to that, check out my view while enjoying an Oktoberfest beer at the campsite this afternoon.I never get tired of that creek.After resting a bit at the campground, we headed into Gatlinburg to meet livluvsdisney and her sweet family for dinner. We met them at the same restaurant we joined them at last year.We had a great visit...I have to tell you I just love that family. I wish we didn't live four hours away. We have been blessed this weekend with visits with two awesome Fiend families. We used to camp alone. And it occurs to me as I type this that we have not camped once in 2012 without visiting with at least one set of Fiends. That's incredible! I love it! After dinner, and despite the chilly temps, we walked around GB a bit. After being startled by some crazies driving by in a minivan yelling "Romney!!" at the top of their lungs (i won't name names), we got some ice cream. And that was that. I'm tired. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Southern Blessings 4 Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Sounds like an awesome weekend! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ftwildernessguy 778 Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Love the Smokey Mountain brewery. Agree with you re. Liv and family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Dave-I missed the beginning of your trip, but I'm caught up now.Since you haven't mentioned packing up, I guess y'all are still camping.Looks like you are having a blast. Great to see the SOD is still around. I would love to see a photo of the SOP.I was camping myself this past weekend, and we had a brisk morning yesterday too. But my brisk was about 25 degrees warmer than your brisk.TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ImDownWithDisney 342 Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 That lucky turd is staying there until Tuesday! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caveat lector 181 Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 This afternoon's beverage selection. A nice Ukranian beer. 1/2 liter at 5.2% alcohol. Sounds good to me.Yikes. Do you have to strain that through some cheesecloth before imbibing? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hotmamac aka Misty 11 Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 What a beautiful campsite!! I'm jealous right now. But glad you and the gals are having a nice time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stefa70 205 Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Nice foliage ~ CheckCute IDWD baby ~ CheckBeer ~ CheckDaveinTN's girls pictures ~ Have fun! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCTigerCock 171 Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Wow, away for a couple of days and I miss out on a DiT TR.Slide of death ..... spooky :suspense:Beer...... :clint:Pics of all the kids, being warped into future campers, HY! :jumpforjoy Cause when we retire, we need a new generation to bring beer to bumb. :flush2:Carry on! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted October 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Well, today was our last day, and it was exhausting. But good! It was Gwen's birthday. We went into the park to Elkmont. We had a nice lunch, did some other fun things in GB which I will write more about when I get home, and now we are sitting around the campfire. These are my beer selections for the evening.We head home in the morning. I have more pics to share later. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
disney4dan 68 Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Looks like a great weekend. I had to winterize mine on Sunday - how depressing. Only camping for the next few months will be in a tent on the cold ground. With no beer. But lots of scouts and lots of coffee! And Advil. Can't forget the Advil when sleeping on the cold ground. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Live4FW 30 Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Tell Gwen we all said Happy Birthday Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Happy birthday, Gwen! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anolefan 8 Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Looks like a great trip Dave!We went to a Cornmaze this past weekend and saw the ultimate SOD. I was excited to try it when pulling up, but both emptied into a pond and were not part of the festival Can't wait to see more pictures. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Looks like a great trip Dave!We went to a Cornmaze this past weekend and saw the ultimate SOD. I was excited to try it when pulling up, but both emptied into a pond and were not part of the festival Can't wait to see more pictures.You are getting soft, Tom.You let a couple of little details like a pond and not having permission stop you?I don't think the first photo does your SOD justice. The car in the second photo does a good job of showing how massive that thing is.Where is this?Oh, and it's good to see you posting![sorry for the hijack, Dave, but you have to be used to hijacks by now]TCD Nicki aka Rebelstand 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Did someone say hijack? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anolefan 8 Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 You are getting soft, Tom.You let a couple of little details like a pond and not having permission stop you?I don't think the first photo does your SOD justice. The car in the second photo does a good job of showing how massive that thing is.Where is this?Oh, and it's good to see you posting![sorry for the hijack, Dave, but you have to be used to hijacks by now]TCDI know I'm getting soft, that pond scared me a little and didn't look very deep :)The Cornmaze was in Lakeland and was pretty fun for the kids, even though the weather had apparently affected the corn as it was not very tall. http://www.cornfusionmaze.com/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted October 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Well, we made it back home a couple hours ago, got the trailer unloaded, blew the water out of the lines and added pink stuff to the traps in case we get a freeze before Christmas, and I'm finally sitting a bit. Will try to get some more pics up tonight. Nicki aka Rebelstand, Judy in Texas and AC in A2......Aaron 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCTigerCock 171 Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Glad you and the family made it home safely. Hope Gwen enjoyed her birthday. :jumpforjoyI wish I got to go camping on my birthday! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 Great TR Dave....all caught up!Love the SOD....the beers....the creek....the youngling, etc.Do you have a report on the quality of the Ukrainian and Russian beers? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 I'm waiting.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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