Now that the weather has gotten warmer, we've decided to go camping someplace in Hampton Roads the weekend of March 30th, '07. If you'd like to join us, please do!!!

Deborah has a long weekend so we plan to stay through Monday. My first thought is First Landing State Park (http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/fir.shtml) right on the Chesapeake Bay where we've camped twice before, but suggestions are always welcome.

First Landing State Park Camping Trip, 3/06:
http://www.elementownersclub.com/for...4&postcount=76 (http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showpost.php?p=232804&postcount=76)

and http://www.elementownersclub.com/for...0&postcount=77 (http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showpost.php?p=232810&postcount=77)

First Landing State Park, 4/06, starting at post #45:
http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17980&page=5&highlight=landing+st ate+park (http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17980&page=5&highlight=landing+state+park)

and http://www.elementownersclub.com/for...7&postcount=78 (http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showpost.php?p=250077&postcount=78)

and http://www.elementownersclub.com/for...8&postcount=81 (http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showpost.php?p=250088&postcount=81)

So, are you ready? :D

:D Hey, I'm always ready, just graduating one of my classes tomorrow, have a few weeks off. Will check with the boss (MaryBeth), let you know asap. Anywhere local is good for me too.

Bob

:D Hey, I'm always ready, just graduating one of my classes tomorrow, have a few weeks off. Will check with the boss (MaryBeth), let you know asap. Anywhere local is good for me too.

Bob

Glad to hear!

:confused: Do they allow small campers there in seashore? Or is just tents?

Bob

:confused: Do they allow small campers there in seashore? Or is just tents?

Bob

Tents to RVs... all are allowed (http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/fir.shtml). :D

Hey hey.. :D

What's the chance of getting a $9 Martini? ;-) I can't come camping, but I can come down for the day on Saturday, what are the plans??

Anyone interested in making a Day trip to the Garden? Busch Garden that is. lolol

E On!

Kerri

As much as I'd like to, I can't attend. I'll be in PA this weekend.

As much as I'd like to, I can't attend. I'll be in PA this weekend.

Well damn. Then I aint comin'. :razz:




Naa... I'll be there and it now looks like I'll be down both Saturday and Sunday. Gots to visit the Fam in Williamsburg. :)

E On!

Kerri

Hey hey.. :D What's the chance of getting a $9 Martini? ;-)

Very good, actually! We won't be far from civilization.

I can't come camping, but I can come down for the day on Saturday, what are the plans??

Anyone interested in making a Day trip to the Garden? Busch Garden that is.

I don't really make "plans" when camping, but if I did then I'm afraid Busch Gardens wouldn't be in them... at least not while camping locally. Since it's close by, Busch Gardens is an all day affair for us... drive up early, come home late and zonk out.

I foresee walking on the trails and the beach, playing cards and games, cooking our food outdoors, conversing and drinking beverages in concealed containers. :rolleyes:

First Landing State Park (http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/fir.shtml) is beautiful! To quote from their website:

"GENERAL INFO: Originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, First Landing State Park is located on the Chesapeake Bay. The park is Virginia’s most visited. First Landing offers boating, swimming, Nature and History Programs, hiking, biking, picnicking, a boat launch, cabins and 19 miles of trails on 2,888 acres. It also has campsites, some with bay access, that have water and electric hook-ups, and nearby access to restrooms and showers."

Please feel free to join us if you can. Any and all are welcome, and it'd be great to see you again. :D

As much as I'd like to, I can't attend. I'll be in PA this weekend.

Sorry to hear. :sad: Perhaps next time.

As much as I'd like to, I can't attend. I'll be in PA this weekend.
There will be no excuses for the Spring Fling....you might as well clear you calendar!!!!!!!

:-P I may be dragging this along this weekend, I like my Queen size bed better than the tent.:cool:

Bob

There will be no excuses for the Spring Fling....you might as well clear you calendar!!!!!!!

I'll make the fling. Probably just me and Megan (my dog). I need to plow through all the posts to figure out whats going on.

:-P I may be dragging this along this weekend, I like my Queen size bed better than the tent.:cool:

Bob

Cool! I look forward to the grand tour. :)

Bob has taken care of reserving a site for him and one for me. Thanks, Bob!

If anyone would like to stop by, our reservations are for Friday and Saturday nights at First Landing State Park. Deborah and I may or may not stay Monday night... we'll see when the time comes.

Feel free to PM or e-mail me for a phone number trade if you'd like to track us down. :D

:evil: I could bring the blender, and we can all stay warm inside, even if it is cold at night!!:razz:

:evil: I could bring the blender, and we can all stay warm inside, even if it is cold at night!!:razz:

:lol: I ain't scared!

What an awesome weekend!

The weather was beautiful during the day and chilly at night, which is my preference for sleeping.

The campers were, MaryBeth, Bob (Spotman), Deborah (pic taken after a shot of Apple Pucker), myself and Mona who shoots on the pool team with Deborah and me.

Guests included a fox (no pic) who came into the campsite the first night as we sat by the fire and some racoons (we assume) who raided our cooler Sat. night. :-P

What an awesome weekend!
Is that a steak on the grill? :wink: You didn't say anything about having steaks...

Looks like a good time. Don't you just love spring time? :)

The beach was beautiful on Saturday where we came across a strange monument made entirely of trash.

This was one of the trails on the way back to the campsites.

The campsites were huge... there was plenty of room to play Bolo which we did all afternoon. The trees got in the way more than once. :-P

MaryBeth and Bob provided dinner Sat. night. Bob grilled some awesome ribs for us - Mmmmm mmmmmm mmmmmmmm - to die for!

The campfires were wonderfully warming and enlightening, as was the conversation. Bob even taught us how to melt bottles to make ashtrays! :D

Thank you MaryBeth and Bob for a fantastic weekend!

By the way, Bob is the Bolo Champion for the weekend!

Is that a steak on the grill? :wink: You didn't say anything about having steaks...

Looks like a good time. Don't you just love spring time? :)

It was a great time for all, never laughed so much playing "Bolo" all day for two days... did I mention that I am undefeated at that game? I guess no one else would mention that!:D

Those were not steaks, they were the biggest, juiciest and most delicious Ribs that I soaked for two days:evil: There was plenty for everybody just in case others showed up.

Can't wait for the "SpringFling".

Bob