Camping Out!

We set up camp at High Rock Lake. We weren't at a campground, just someone's plot of land...which means that there was one BIG bathroom. Two if ya count the woods and the lake.

After hanging out awhile, someone noticed that J.J.'s boat was filling up with water. He forgot to put the plug in. Jim and Tyler safely maneuvered the boat to the slip across the way.

The ducks took a swim.

So did Corinna and Maddie.

I must stop here to confess that J.J. wasn't the only one with a mishap. I locked my keys in the car. Our neighbor, who is a deputy sherriff, was on duty and brought his slim jim. So my favorite part of the campout was not captured by my camera.

We had a low-country boil. If you are unfamiliar with this term, let me explain. You get a big pot of water and generously sprinkle in some red pepper flakes and Old Bay seasoning. You get the water boiling (this time we used a turkey cooker) and throw in some red taters. Next comes the kielbasa, then mini corn ears. Last you add the shrimp. They get pink within a few minutes. Then you drain the water a bit and dump the contents onto a table covered with newspaper. No plates or utensils are used. Just strategically place chunks of butter and cocktail sauce around the table and get to eatin'. There's usually not much left, especially when there's a big crowd.

These next pictures were taken after Frankie got my van unlocked.

It was time to roast marshmallows.

Drake likes his burnt, like me.

We didn't forget the chocolate and graham crackers this time. Don't ya think Corinna could be the smores poster girl?

Jordan teaches the children some dance moves.

We sit around the campfire as Hayden tells the "Hash Slinging Slasher" story.

The next morning it was time to swim again. There was a lot of boat traffic so they had to swim early.

Drake and Duke (our friend's black lab). We didn't take Latte.

You never know when you might need an oar, so it's always on the boat. It was used on the boat rescue mission, as a matter of fact.

Preparing for takeoff.

There they go.

J.J. was the boat chauffeur. He also pulled children on a kneeboard and a wakeboard. I didn't get pics because there was too much demand to get on the boat. We had a good time. My only complaint (ok, that's a lie, my main complaint) was going to the bathroom in the woods. So, I'm gonna look into a camping portapotty for next time.