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City Chick
True Blue Farmgirl

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Deb
Chattanooga TN
USA
1402 Posts

Posted - Jun 10 2020 :  1:53:02 PM  Show Profile
We traded in our travel trailer last fall and downsized to a smaller model since it's just hubby & I camping now. We haven't been able to take it out yet!

Hubby wants to go back to a ruby mine in North Carolina. I need to look up a campground for us to stay at. Somewhere close to the smokies and we'll drive to the mine for a day or 2.

I'm off to do my homework! Anyone have a favorite place to camp near the Smokies?

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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl

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Krista
Utah
USA
6625 Posts

Posted - Jun 12 2020 :  4:50:32 PM  Show Profile
Deb, I am craving a camping trip as well. And my kids have been wanting to go really bad. We are talking about renting a trailer and heading out one of these upcoming weekends. I havent been to the Smokies so I'm no help with that, but enjoy your trip and be safe!

Krista
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

16962 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
16962 Posts

Posted - Jun 12 2020 :  8:59:54 PM  Show Profile
Deb, I hear ya!
I had to put both trailers back into the barn last week due to storms,,, and now we have another storm coming in tonight and it's suppose the storm and then rain on through next week..

But,, the private campgrounds are open,, wahoo!!! I just might get some glamping time in!

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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl

6488 Posts

Winnie
Gainesville Fl
USA
6488 Posts

Posted - Jun 13 2020 :  1:30:48 PM  Show Profile
Deb, I hope you find what you need to head out for some camping. I love the Great Smokey Mt. National Park. That whole area of North Carolina is beautiful. Keep us posted if you can head out and post us some photos of your trip!

Grace, your area has been one non stop storm after another! Phooey on that!! Hopefully the patterns will change real soon and you can head out as well.

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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

16962 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
16962 Posts

Posted - Jun 13 2020 :  7:57:58 PM  Show Profile
Winnie,, yeppers! I am so not in luv with this soggy weather... and neither is my motorhome! lol!

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City Chick
True Blue Farmgirl

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Deb
Chattanooga TN
USA
1402 Posts

Posted - Jun 24 2020 :  08:05:56 AM  Show Profile
We were going to go this week but we've had bad storms. So has the area we are wanting to go too. Perhaps next week??? Fingers crossed.



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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

16962 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
16962 Posts

Posted - Jun 24 2020 :  10:20:33 AM  Show Profile
Deb, fingers crossed for you..
I miss getting out,, but we have 2-3 more weeks before we can go,, not because of COVID-19,, but because of all the work being done on our property... new well, driveway and plantings...


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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl

6625 Posts

Krista
Utah
USA
6625 Posts

Posted - Jun 24 2020 :  11:57:09 AM  Show Profile
My fingers are crossed for you. Our state is talking about shutting down again, so there is a chance we won’t be going next month like we wanted. Only time will tell right now. Maybe camping in the backyard could be an option??

Krista
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

16962 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
16962 Posts

Posted - Jun 24 2020 :  8:05:26 PM  Show Profile
Krista,, my daughter and her family,, pulled the 5-th wheel out back on their property and hooked it up to electricity and water,, and every couple of nights they set up the fire pit, and sit out and then when they turn in,, they sleep out in the 5-th wheel.. they love it!

Yep, back yard camping is fun,,,

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City Chick
True Blue Farmgirl

1402 Posts

Deb
Chattanooga TN
USA
1402 Posts

Posted - Jun 27 2020 :  09:57:38 AM  Show Profile
Well, I did it! I reserved a campsite for 4 days at the Diamond Crater State Park in Arkansas. We leave in a few weeks. I'm so excited! I'm off to look for some good camping recipes/menus. Let me know what your favorites are.

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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

16962 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
16962 Posts

Posted - Jun 27 2020 :  1:00:50 PM  Show Profile
Deb... lucky you... we are stuck around the house.. with property work and Well work.. then 2nd week of July old friends are passing through for a few days.. so it looks like camping won't happen until Mid-July.. but I can certainly camp out on the back of the property...
That being said,, we have rain coming in late Sunday till about Wed... oh joy...

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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru

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Nicole
Sandy Hook CT
USA
4658 Posts

Posted - Jun 29 2020 :  2:56:24 PM  Show Profile
We have a 1966 camper. I am craving a trip too, but with Covid issues, our favorite campsites are not an option this year. We are glamping at home, though, but boy will I miss our vintage camper rally!


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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

16962 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
16962 Posts

Posted - Jun 29 2020 :  4:41:57 PM  Show Profile
Nicole,, this COVID-19 has really put the Kabash on Vtg. trailer glamping!

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City Chick
True Blue Farmgirl

1402 Posts

Deb
Chattanooga TN
USA
1402 Posts

Posted - Jul 09 2020 :  06:36:35 AM  Show Profile
We’ve prepped the camper. Had to de-winterize it! Every ‘thing I’m working order. Supplies restocked. Just need my menu and food packed in. I’m excited!

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City Chick
True Blue Farmgirl

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Deb
Chattanooga TN
USA
1402 Posts

Posted - Jul 28 2020 :  06:34:19 AM  Show Profile
Guess what? I'm camping! So stinking excited. We spent 1 night in Memphis at Graceland Campground. Connected to the Elvis museum and right across the street from the mansion. With Covid we're not visiting any museums or being around any groups of people. We did walk by Sun Records & The Lorraine Hotel. Incredible to see both - especially the Lorraine Hotel. :(

Now we're in Arkansas at Crater of Diamonds state park. Going diamond hunting very shortly.

This campground is beautiful. So quiet. Very wooded. Probably won't have any fires because it's so stinking hot here!

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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

16962 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
16962 Posts

Posted - Aug 03 2020 :  6:00:10 PM  Show Profile
Debbbbbbb... how was your Glamping trip??
Lucky you!
Hope you had fun,, and enjoyed kicking back around the campfire...
We have a 'NO Burn' order in place due to the dryness and strong winds.. uugh!

Hope you took some photos to share with us.. again... you lucky ducky!

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Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!

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City Chick
True Blue Farmgirl

1402 Posts

Deb
Chattanooga TN
USA
1402 Posts

Posted - Aug 15 2020 :  08:35:38 AM  Show Profile
We had a great time. It was so hot & humid in Arkansas we didnt have 1 campfire. Spent all day at the diamond mine and after that all I wanted to do was shower and enjoy the AC.

I'm craving fall camping. Leaves turning colors, campfire, nice cool evenings. Soon....

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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

16962 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
16962 Posts

Posted - Aug 18 2020 :  2:43:12 PM  Show Profile
Deb,, lucky you...
Hopefully we can have campfires by Fall... right now we are in a "No Burn' orders.... no fire pits ... to strong of winds and uber hot.



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Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!

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