We took our first trip this past weekend and almost everything went as planned. We headed out Friday expecting thunder storms in the evening and on Saturday but were pleasantly surprised that we only had them on Friday night. Saturday was beautiful and we packed in as much as we could do. We fished, paddle boated, jumped on the jumping pillows and went mining. I meet some very wonderful people and shared/learned a few tips and tricks. I would recommend the Jellystone Park in Luray Virginia to anyone! Every person who worked the park was kind, pleasant and helpful. My DW was prepared for the storms with all kinds of crafts (god bless her!) and the kids had a blast!!! We celebrated my birthday and Mother's Day together camping and wouldn't have wanted to be anywhere else.

That is awesome. Congratulations! Your kids look about the same age as mine. Man oh man this makes me just about crazy. I just got a truck last week and ordered our camper on Saturday. I can't wait to get out there with you! Thanks for sharing.

Looks like precious memories were made and most certainly new traditions begun. It's times like those that make you realize "Life IS good!"

Thanks so much for sharing. I wish this forum had more folks willing to share the "action" photos. After it's all said and done, your photos are what it's all about.You've got me chompin' at the bit, and we have 10 days before we head out on our next trip!

Great photos! That's what its all about - great family times and togetherness. We are headed out this weekend for a relaxing 2 days at the beach with our grown-up kids and I cant wait!

First trip..... Success !! | Good Sam Community

kidscamp2
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May 19, 2013
Love the pics! Nothing like kids enjoying camping, great memories for them and you. Hope you share some other trips this summer as well.
Georshrwd
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May 15, 2013
BubbaK wrote:
A family that camps together stays together. Even though the cash is tight we just bought our first TT. Looking forward to sharing our pictures. Nice set-up and great looking family. Did you guys eat the whole fish?

ROFLMAO, that was funny! We sure couldn't share with our neighbors so following proper camping policy we tossed it back.
BubbaK
Explorer
May 15, 2013
A family that camps together stays together. Even though the cash is tight we just bought our first TT. Looking forward to sharing our pictures. Nice set-up and great looking family. Did you guys eat the whole fish?
Georshrwd
Explorer
May 14, 2013
beckid wrote:
Oh now I remember - you're the guy with a kitchen table full of stuff UPS delivered...so? Did it all come in handy?

You have a great memory! Every thing worked great. We did have to return the original set of wheel locks as they wouldn't spread far enough but everything else is good! I think I may have bought too many of the plastic leveling blocks as well but with the axle spread on my trailer they may come In handy eventually.
beckid
Explorer
May 14, 2013
Oh now I remember - you're the guy with a kitchen table full of stuff UPS delivered...so? Did it all come in handy?
Georshrwd
Explorer
May 14, 2013
timbo wrote:
Congrats for a successful trip. Wish you many more.

I remember our first trip over 10 years ago. Our water heater went out and we had to microwave bath water for our five month old!

I suggest keeping a camping journal of your trips. Maybe get the kids their own. You just write where you went, how many miles your drove, how old the kids were and some of the things you did. It's fun to read it years later and reminisce of times gone by.

Our only issue was my GPS took me on a short cut down a very beautiful cozy (read tight) two lane road which wasn't a problem until we met another truck in a tight turn! Lesson learned, consult map for directions as well.

I am definitely doing the journal. I already started it as we were prepping the trailer and we be sure to keep it going over the years.
Helmsey
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May 14, 2013
Looks like a great time was had by all!!
docnascar
Explorer
May 14, 2013
Awesome, looks a great time. Thanks for the pics!

I want to check that campground out one day.
WoodGlue
Explorer
May 14, 2013
timbo wrote:
I suggest keeping a camping journal of your trips. Maybe get the kids their own. You just write where you went, how many miles your drove, how old the kids were and some of the things you did. It's fun to read it years later and reminisce of times gone by.

X2 on this!

One of the greatest things my Mom ever did was kept a studious journal of all our activities, including such things as gas prices, steak and hamburger prices, unusual things that happened, etc. It's a joy to read all of these journals 40+ years down the line!

WoodGlue
certified106
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May 14, 2013
Awesometo hear everything went great! The memories you make are priceless!