Day two…
We spend most of the day yesterday just hanging around the campsite, waiting for Sharelle and praying for no rain! We were thrilled that we had little rain so we got to take the children to the pool! Annabelle isn’t a big fan of the water yet but Addison and Craven loved it! Craven has no fear and it very used to the water. He would just jump right in as if he were home in the hot tub thinking he could touch but he couldn’t! Even then he didn’t panic but rather just held his breath and surfaced… I was impressed! Addison really enjoyed herself too, splashing and being tossed in the water by John. After 30 minutes or so, Annabelle finally let me put a lifejacket on her and she “swam” around the pool. Swimming, as in kicking around without anyone holding her… this was HUGE considering the prior 30 minutes she was stuck to us like…. As John would say…. A hobo on a ham sandwich! We hope to go back tomorrow…
We decided to head to the unclaimed baggage store a few miles down the road and see what goodies we could find. Sharelle was almost there so she stopped by on her way to the campground. I did find some good deals on girls clothing… and found 4 Hanna Andersson shirts, new with tags as well as some cute pants for Annabelle and a pair of Rocket Dog shoes for me! It was overwhelming to say the least. More stuff that you could ever imagine… everything from diamonds and wedding dresses to bras to bikes and ipods to toys and books to stationary… some was trash but some was new with tags.. I am not sure how that works but I was happy to get a few deals. We sent the boys back to the campground so Sharelle and I could shop without being rushed….
Last night, after dinner (shredded pork, corn on the cob and roasted zucchini) we spent the evening around the campfire with some Ft Campbell neighbors! One of the other tent/cabin campers is stationed at Ft Campbell as well and he, James, came by with his wife Danielle and we talked for several hours. It was really nice talking to them and we hope to let their two boys, 2 and 3, play with ours today at the playground. James in an artillery NCO and it was really fascinating hearing about that part of the army when all I really hear about is aviation. They also live just down the road from us so we might see them again at our neighborhood park! We were up really late so 6:30, our girls alarm clock, came too early!!
Today, the campground is serving free breakfast so we are waiting to enjoy some southern breakfast food and meet some of our other neighbors.
Today’s breakfast was really good! Fresh scrambled eggs, thick bacon, busicuts and gravy as well pancakes, coffee, sweet tea and juice! The grown ups enjoyed it while the children played at the playground. After breakfast we headed to the pool… first the one in our camp site (our little plastic pool) then to the big salt water one… I really like the salt water pool, no icky chlorine smell after and my skin isn’t dry from all the chemicals. It was a bit crowded but we really expected that considering it is the first day with some blue skies and sunshine.
I am here at the RV with Addison napping while everyone else is still playing at the pool. The BEST thing about the pool is it totally wares out Craven and Annabelle!
We have taken photos of each day but can’t load them here as the wifi doesn’t allow downloads. I do have to say, the wifi isn’t very good here… So far, I have basically been unable to connect but for one time. Could be because we are on the far side of the grounds but regardless, it is not very good.
More to follow!
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Parnell RV Park and Campground review- day one
Hello friends and family! We are currently out on the road over the Memorial Day Holiday weekend. We decided to head south for this trip and are camping in Woodville, Alabama… just East of Huntsville. We are staying at the Parnell Creek RV Park and this is our review of our stay.
Parnell Creek RV Park is a small privately owned RV park with 15, 30 and 50 amp hook-ups as well water and sewer. There are a few tent sites as well, some with power and two that are considered “primitive” with no power. I do find it funny to call tent camping as “primitive” as that is 99% of what camping was for us up until we bought the Montana. In fact sleeping on a air mattress was “selling out” a few years ago… ah, how far we have come!!
Our home for the weekend is site #21, it is a back in site with no shade but no shade=great satellite reception! Not to mention, we haven’t seen the sun so we haven’t needed shade. If it were sunny, it would be pretty hot so keep that in mind. Our site is facing the highway so that is certainly a negative but inside you don’t really hear it. Joining us for this trip are Randy, Sharelle and Craven. Randy and Craven came last night and Sharelle is arriving today. They are in one of the tent sites and, speaking for them, this is an RV park, not a tent park! Their site is # 28. It is a very small tent site but does have a very well maintained pad with great drainage. There is no fire ring for them but our site has one so it hasn’t been an issue. The do have water and electric so Craven has his DVD player and a fan if needed. There is also a small playground which is nice, like a large home back yard playground/swingset. The children really like it and we do too other than the sand!
All of the sites, RV and tent, are very small and we are kind of squished in but truthfully, I don’t mind. I really enjoy how small the park is and don’t mind being so close to our neighbors. I have to mention, RVers are generally very friendly and we have had “princess” and Rick (two of our neighbors, one man and his dog) over a few times already… just to chat.
Our first day here we arrived and got set up just prior to a significant storm that dumped a ton of water on us. After the recent Nashville/Clarksville floods we were a tad concerned when we hear “flash flooding” and we are camping next to a small creek, Parnell creek. The creek didn’t swell but we had our very own river flowing under the rv. Once the storm passed, the girls went out and to go play shortly in the new ponds all around us! They really had fun.
Craven and Randy arrived that night after Addison was in bed but we let Annabelle stay up to wait for her best buddy to show. They played and had a lot of fun until it was time to get Annabelle to bed, two hours past her bedtime!
Like clockwork, the girls woke at 6:30 and we were up and ready to start our day. The weather isn’t really cooperating with us and it is overcast again today with some surrounding storms. I don’t mind because it keeps the air really nice and comfortable but the children are getting wet/muddy and stir crazy. I think we are going to head over to “unclaimed luggage” today and see what goodies we find.. What is “unclaimed luggage?“ you ask? It is where the luggage that is lost/never claimed from airlines goes to… I know, it sounds shady to me too but apparently it is a hot shopping experience. We shall see and I will post what we find!
After 24 hours here I have really happy other than with the weather. It is a bit disappointing but it isn’t anyone’s fault so no need to complain… Will post more tomorrow!
Parnell Creek RV Park is a small privately owned RV park with 15, 30 and 50 amp hook-ups as well water and sewer. There are a few tent sites as well, some with power and two that are considered “primitive” with no power. I do find it funny to call tent camping as “primitive” as that is 99% of what camping was for us up until we bought the Montana. In fact sleeping on a air mattress was “selling out” a few years ago… ah, how far we have come!!
Our home for the weekend is site #21, it is a back in site with no shade but no shade=great satellite reception! Not to mention, we haven’t seen the sun so we haven’t needed shade. If it were sunny, it would be pretty hot so keep that in mind. Our site is facing the highway so that is certainly a negative but inside you don’t really hear it. Joining us for this trip are Randy, Sharelle and Craven. Randy and Craven came last night and Sharelle is arriving today. They are in one of the tent sites and, speaking for them, this is an RV park, not a tent park! Their site is # 28. It is a very small tent site but does have a very well maintained pad with great drainage. There is no fire ring for them but our site has one so it hasn’t been an issue. The do have water and electric so Craven has his DVD player and a fan if needed. There is also a small playground which is nice, like a large home back yard playground/swingset. The children really like it and we do too other than the sand!
All of the sites, RV and tent, are very small and we are kind of squished in but truthfully, I don’t mind. I really enjoy how small the park is and don’t mind being so close to our neighbors. I have to mention, RVers are generally very friendly and we have had “princess” and Rick (two of our neighbors, one man and his dog) over a few times already… just to chat.
Our first day here we arrived and got set up just prior to a significant storm that dumped a ton of water on us. After the recent Nashville/Clarksville floods we were a tad concerned when we hear “flash flooding” and we are camping next to a small creek, Parnell creek. The creek didn’t swell but we had our very own river flowing under the rv. Once the storm passed, the girls went out and to go play shortly in the new ponds all around us! They really had fun.
Craven and Randy arrived that night after Addison was in bed but we let Annabelle stay up to wait for her best buddy to show. They played and had a lot of fun until it was time to get Annabelle to bed, two hours past her bedtime!
Like clockwork, the girls woke at 6:30 and we were up and ready to start our day. The weather isn’t really cooperating with us and it is overcast again today with some surrounding storms. I don’t mind because it keeps the air really nice and comfortable but the children are getting wet/muddy and stir crazy. I think we are going to head over to “unclaimed luggage” today and see what goodies we find.. What is “unclaimed luggage?“ you ask? It is where the luggage that is lost/never claimed from airlines goes to… I know, it sounds shady to me too but apparently it is a hot shopping experience. We shall see and I will post what we find!
After 24 hours here I have really happy other than with the weather. It is a bit disappointing but it isn’t anyone’s fault so no need to complain… Will post more tomorrow!
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