Luci Light Report

Well, I guess I told a fib last evening when I said I wouldn't be back until August.  I forgot that I was going to give you a report on using our Luci Lights for the first time . . . sorry, it must be a bit of heat frustration.

Back on March 23rd, I wrote a Story about some new camping gear for this season . . . a pair of Luci Lights.  We are a little slow to the party in getting these and even slower in actually using them.  But Mom packed them for our 4 Paws jaunt and I gotta tell you that we love, love, love them.  Don't be surprised if you-know-who orders another pair any day now!

I told the Camper Mom that they would hang perfectly from the two rainbow awning poles on the ends.  I suggested that she use one of our mini-bungee cords and it worked like a charm.  Here's how it looked hanging from underneath and outside.

Each evening about dusk, we switched them on to the middle setting and I'm here to tell you that those babies throw out some light!  They attracted a minimal amount of bugs and I bet they would have lasted all night if we hadn't turned them off when it was time to go to bed. Mom sleeps with the shades wide open, so it would have been bright inside!

Next door, Kirsten and Mog had out about half a dozen and they were lit up like a Christmas tree!  Some looked like flickering candles and they were super cool.

I have one other snapshot to show you of the lamppost at the end of our driveway.  Talk about your groovy lights . . . wow!

Well I hope you enjoyed this Bonus Story from this past weekend. Who knows, there might be another one tomorrow night . . . LOL.  Until then, always remember . . . 

"Peace, Love, & Luci Lights"

Simply Camping

It's Sunday evening, I am tucked safely into my T@Bport, and our small gathering at 4 Paws Kingdom Campground is now in our memory books.  On behalf of Momma Sharon, thanks to everyone who came to 4 Paws Kingdom Campground, whether they were traveling with pooches or not.  We got to reconnect with friends from last year's Jordan Lake Jaunt, put faces with Facebook names finally, and chat with each other in person!

T@Bbers and T@Ggers have the great ability to have fun any time they gather whether there are activities planned or not, whether it's for a week or weekend, whether it's rainy or sunny, whether there are a whole bunch of campers or less than a dozen.  This weekend was all about simply camping and that was why Momma Sharon, Baby Gracie, and I had such a groovy weekend.

Signe's T@Bitha model

Gary & Lynn's Outback model

Duncan & Mog

Splish's tailgate makes the perfect cooking platform

Kirsten & Kim

Gary & Lynn, Alan & Sue

Mog & Kirsten

Our buddy Lois 

This wraps up my coverage of Goin' To the Dawgs.  I 'preciate you dropping by for a Story these past few evenings.  I will be taking a camping break until August.  Momma Sharon is going to be hanging out in The Holler for the next two months until it's time for us to head to the MD DOG in late August.  Until then, always remember . . . 

"Peace, Love, & Simply Camping"

Adding Sweetness To Life

It doesn't take much to make Momma Sharon happy  . . . me either for that matter.  This trip to 4 Paws for our little Goin' To The Dawgs do-da has been good medicine.  It's been a wild and crazy three months and my Camper Mom has had a lot on her plate.  This weekend she has been able to totally relax and not answer to anyone for anything.  No one has needed her, except for Baby Gracie. 

This is what happiness looks like and I'm glad the three of us got to share it this weekend  And that folks, is my Short Story for the evening. Camping makes us happy and that adds sweetness to our life. Tomorrow we head back home and I will have one more Story to tell you.  Nite nite from 4 Paws.

"Peace, Love, & The Sweet Life"

Camping, Just Camping

Evenin' everyone from 4 Paws where today we didn't do anything but camp.  We just camped.  Normally Momma Sharon and Aunt Becky are out and about going places, doing things.  But today there was a whole lot of sitting around.  A whole lot of visiting with friends.  A whole lot of hanging out with Baby Gracie.  A whole lot of camping and little more.

This place is so quiet at night . . . no air traffic, no interstate traffic, no cars nearby at all . . . just a bunch of loud owls and night birds. Because of that we all had a great night's sleep and eased into our morning . . .  it couldn't have been more perfect.  Mom got her coffee and Gracie got her crunchies.

After breakfast was a stroll across the street to the big dog park for Miss Gracie.  Once upon a time she would run, run, run, but now it's a leisurely trot exploring every corner.  She was so pooped after thirty minutes there that she actually fell asleep on the gravel here with me!

Mom and Gracie drove over to Black Mountain to meet with our Wee Cabin realtor and pick up a check.  While there, they grabbed a bite of lunch and then were back here by 1:30.  Our afternoon was spent talking to both sisters back home, chatting with Uncle Rob about scoring a seasonal site at Raccoon Holler, reading the latest issue of Our State, and camping, just camping.

I want to show you the coolio Luci Lights that we are sporting this weekend.  They are solar powered and put out an amazing amount of light at night.  Maybe Mom will snap a nighttime photo of them so I can show you.

That's all I got for ya tonight.  No fancy eats for supper, no campfire, just camping.  And we loved every minute of it!  Tomorrow I might have a bit more to tell you, so drop back by and see.  Until then, always remember . . . 

"Peace, Love, & Just Camping"

Goin' To The Dawgs

Evenin' everyone from 4 Paws Kingdom Campground outside of Rutherfordton, NC.   Momma Sharon, Baby Gracie, and I are here for the weekend at a little gathering Mom is hosting for T@Bs and T@Gs. There is absolutely nothing planned except camping, camping, camping. Can you believe that . . . LOL.

We are in a little pull-thru site, #2, and it is quite nice . . . right across the road from the bathrooms and main dog park.  Mom took her time setting up camp because #1, it was hot this afternoon and #2, Aunt Becky isn't here and she needed to pace herself.

We didn't bring a ton of stuff, but our rainbow awning, striped mat, Coleman table, and Gracie's pen look nice.

Miss Gracie and Mom went over to the dog park with Lois and Pepper before supper and the pups had a good time running and sniffing while Mom and Lois got caught up since the Blue Ridge Rally.  

Supper followed for them both.  Mom had a big ole salad and Gracie had her usual crunches.  I think both were enjoyed.

After supper we all chatted with the T@Bbers and T@Ggers that are here too . . . Kirsten next door, Lois, Signe, and Kim from up the street a bit.  They have pups here too and really like this campground.

While Gracie took a nap, Momma Sharon slipped away to the Office to deliver shot records and get some ice cream for dessert.  It is National Chocolate Ice Cream Day after all!  Along the way she snapped a few photos, caught Miss Connie on the phone, and then headed back because she heard someone howling all the way from site #2!!

We have had a good day, but it's time to get ready for bed, get meds in Miss Gracie, and send you this Story.  Have a good night everyone and until there's another little Tale from 4 Paws, always remember . . . 

"Peace, Love, & Camping 

With Friends & Pups"