We returned to Loyd Park’s Loop G in an attempt to shake off the weight of the week’s political chaos. We needed a distraction – something to pull us out of the churn and give us space to breathe. As the fire crackled and the lake shimmered nearby, we found ourselves talking not just about…
We had heard from some fellow-campers about the benefits of Loop G, so we swapped our site 6 reservation in Loop A for site 195 in Loop G. The change of scenery was refreshing. Not only is Loop G closer to Joe Pool Lake, it’s also more heavily forested, which exposed us to a slightly…
We arrived on Friday afternoon and quickly set up camp, enabling us to work remotely for the remainder of the day. Date Night cocktails and hors d’oeuvres were followed by a delightfully grilled New York strip with grilled asparagus, baked potato, and a glass of FAT Bastard cabernet. A phone call to our friend Bud…
This weekend’s “Pink Moon” may not have been the smallest, farthest, and faintest full moon of the year, but it was spectacular nonetheless. The weather cooperated in every way, with mild temperatures on Friday, slightly warmer on Saturday, and near-record highs on Sunday. We arrived on Friday afternoon just in time for a service call…
We thought about going to the 15th Annual Blues, Bandits, and BBQ event at Kidd Springs Park, but when we saw the ticket prices we decided to camp out instead. For just a few dollars more, we enjoyed an entire weekend at Loyd Park rather than just a few hours at the festival. It gave…
With each passing year, it seems like summer comes earlier and stays later, thanks in no small part to climate change. This weekend was hot and humid, more like summer than spring, as days grow longer and continue lengthening in the lead-up to the summer solstice some 10 days from now. High temperatures and humidity…
One advantage of having a spring birthday is that the weather is typically pleasant. The weekend ahead of Jon’s 60th birthday was no exception. Clear skies, mild temperatures, low humidity, and gentle breezes made for beautiful days and brisk evenings. Arriving at camp in the early afternoon, we ate a fast lunch before settling into…
April Fools’ Day dates to 1582, with Pope Gregory XIII’s announcement of calendar reforms that would replace the Julian calendar, which incorrectly calculated the average solar year. The new Gregorian calendar moved the new year to January 1, rather than the Julian’s calendar’s spring equinox (around April 1), and people who refused to recognize January…
In the northern hemisphere, meteorological spring begins on March 1, with the spring equinox occurring on March 20. That means the first weekend in March can vacillate between winter and spring. Fortunately, we experienced spring-like weather throughout the weekend, with mild temperatures, gentle breezes, and clear skies. We arrived on Friday afternoon and immediately went…
Jon tested positive for the COVID virus in mid-December, having avoided the infection for more than two years. His illness, while relatively mild, meant he couldn’t join Cliff in preparing Cloud 9 for an anticipated arctic blast a few days later. Consequently, Cliff performed what we call a “soft winterization,” which involved draining the water…
Garinns on the Go 