Traveling Summer 2009

Labor Day Camp out

"The Hut"

"The Hut" is my parents mountain property near their home. My dad has made it into the area's KOA by making camping spots through the trees, chipping wood so there is little mud in those camping areas, and laying gravel throughout the loop.

There are swings here and there, a pavilion, a fire pit and lots of 4 wheeler trails. The pavilion even has an old Catholic church bench. Daisy was the only dog who wouldn't stay off the bench. All the other dogs (108 or so of them) know better then to get on the furniture. Daisy couldn't even be pushed off.

Daisy and Axle got to play all weekend and minded their manners for the most part. The problem was Daisy. That girl could use some Midol or Prozac. You never know when she is going to switch on you from cute puppy to B*#!H in 2.8 seconds.

Lucy and her cousin enjoying the swing and sharing an apple at the same time.

Zach got in a lot of target practice. He brought an arsenal of weapons. One of the big activities is to go "Bear Hunting" during your stay at the hut. Everyone grabs their .22 or what-have-you and take off for a hike down the mountain. You may or may not see a bear, but you will get to shoot at other harmless creatures along the way.

There were MANY more picture worthy moments during our stay, but our camera's battery died soon into the trip. Use your imagination and picture 4-wheelers with dogs on the back, little kids covered in mud, the kids building their own 'hut', etc. etc. etc.

We love the peacefulness of the mountains.