Camping on the Suwanee

We set out this week to camp at Suwanee River State Park (SRSP) and try to find some springs suitable for snorkeling. We left in the rain, drove all the way there in and out of the rain, and it rained for two days and nights and we just gave up and came home. We checked out some springs but the water was what the divers called "green" and without any sunshine didn't look to inviting for snorkeling. So snorkeling didn't work out either. SRSP campground is beautiful and offers several hiking trails. We did a short hike, in the rain, with umbrellas. Of course, lots of history here. We did have a camp visitor. This little squirrel came to visit right after we arrived and just came right up to us and then she returned the next morning and entertained us while we enjoyed our morning coffee. Her favorite dish seemed to be mushrooms.

We spotted a cardinal and a hawk but with the weather even the wildlife was staying home. When we hiked down to the river we saw some fish jumping also. We do plan to return, hopefully in better weather.

One of the springs we checked out was Falmouth Springs. This looks like a really good place to have a family picnic and let the kids play in the spring, however it was not conducive to snorkeling. This is a basin where the springs bubble up and flow down a short river straight into a cave and back underground. There are several spots around the area where the aquifer comes to the surface in the form of springs and rivers only to disappear again back underground. It is really very interesting.

Before we left Mama told me that our first family camp trip (in the old cattle truck) was to Suwanee River State Park sometime around 1965. Then Daddy told me the first trip he and Mama took in the little RV was to Suwanee River (they can't remember the date). And this was my official first trip in the little RV so I guess I've come full circle.

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Summer

Summer Time and the living is easy... unless you've promised three little boys a trip to Chuck E. Cheese's for their hard work during the last school year. Now for most people this may not be a big deal however, for two old godgers going to a place with that many children, it ain't easy livin'. But, totally worth the sacrifice to see the little fellas have such a good time.

We cannot stand to eat the food at Chuck's place so we made a trip to Pizza Hut first and then on to the fun and games. For anyone who has never had the pleasure of going to Chuck E. Cheese's I'll explain a little bit about the premise: this is an arcade type atmosphere with all types of games, car and roller coaster simulations, pin ball, ball pitches etc. Tokens are purchased and used to play the games and many award tickets for various point levels. The idea is to accumulate as many tickets as possible so you can cash them in for prizes (like the ones you might get at the fair playing the same type games). CJ got the most points with over 900, Micah got 500 and Drake got 300. Drake preferred the car and ride simulations more than the games and you do not get tickets on those rides. However, they all accumulated enough to get the treasures they desired. I had played a few games and wound up with 64 points which I cashed in for mini tootsie pops and shared with everyone.



It really was a fun day and the boys had such a good time. They chattered and giggled away in the back seat all the way there and all the way home. They shared their tokens, were excited to show each other various games and features and played their hearts out on the indoor playground. Never a cross word.

We haven't forgotten Dakota and her hard work however, it has been more difficult to schedule time with her since she is so busy. Going into the 9th grade, counselor in training at 4H summer camp, 4H council presidential duties, volunteering to help Jessica White with her kindergarten class, volunteering to work on Aunt Sarah's house build with Habitat ... and the list goes on. We'll figure out something.



Keep up the good work guys. Grandma and Papaw are very proud of you!!!