They wanted to try camping before they put a lot of money into the equipment needed. Nancy and I give them a lot of credit for renting a pop-up for the six of them. As our son Brian said, “that does not exactly sound like a formula for success – six in a pop-up!!” However, Julie, Steve and the kids are having a blast.
Their Rented Pop-up!
Their Site on the Corner!
View down side street of neighbors and the walk way to the beach!
Other side street with bath house and neighbors!
Backdoor neighbors across the main road. By the looks of all the scooters, I don’t think anyone in this group walks anywhere!!The close quarters of the campground is a non issue to them. They have the beach, the pool, a rented golf cart and lots of sun and heat. To them, that’s why they came to the beach!!
We caught up with them at the beach early Wednesday morning and spent a short time watching them enjoy the ocean. 
Andrew riding the waves!!
Daniel and Samantha jumping waves!!
Big Sis…..Little Sis!!
Andrew and the Pelican!!
Surfing Emily!!
Samantha having shovel problems ;o((
I know I can make it work….
Maybe this will work better…. not really ;o((
OK….Now I’ve got it :0))))Nancy really should not be in the sun too long. She is on a ‘just in case’ antibiotic and sun is a NO, NO!! So we agreed to meet them back at their camper for dinner.
We brought three large Pizza Hut pizzas, a gallon of sweet tea, a six pack of apple juice, strawberries, watermelon and a dozen cupcakes for Julie’s Birthday Dinner!!
Make a Wish…Julie!!
Grandpop… I really need the pink one!!
Everyone getting their sugar fix!!
The BIG BITE technique!!
The ICING FIRST technique!!
Oh, perhaps we’ve had a little too much sugar!!!!!Everyone enjoyed the party meal even though we had it outside in the 95 degree heat :o(( The kids just take it in stride!!
I went on a golf cart ride with Steve, Andrew, Emily and Samantha. 
Daniel stayed back to play a hand held video game and Nancy got a “tour” of their TIGHT quarters;o)) 
KITCHEN
DINING ROOM
Boys room in the back, girls room in the dinette area. Each afternoon, after playing so hard in the ocean all morning, they all take a rest from the sun and heat. Julie emailed me these next two photos of the kids in their respective room :o)
Plenty of room for the boys. However, I think the girls may have already outgrown their room ;o)
Plenty of room for the boys. However, I think the girls may have already outgrown their room ;o)
Julie and Steve’s room at the other side. This is not our idea of camping. However, I know the grandkids will remember this for a lifetime!!!!After being offered a bed for the night!!!
Yes, we were offered the foldout sofa…this pop-up is rated to sleep 8 people ;o(( It was tough to turn it down ;o)) However, Nancy and I left for home about 7:30pm. They were all going to the rec hall to play BINGO!! We were going back to an air conditioned house. Good for ALL of us :o))
Yes, we were offered the foldout sofa…this pop-up is rated to sleep 8 people ;o(( It was tough to turn it down ;o)) However, Nancy and I left for home about 7:30pm. They were all going to the rec hall to play BINGO!! We were going back to an air conditioned house. Good for ALL of us :o))HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Julie
Looks like fun - but HOT!!! Glad there's water nearby where they can all get cooled off! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat fun for you and your family! Brings back memories of our pop up days with our daughters.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great day! Happy Birthday Julie!
ReplyDeleteKids don't seem to notice the heat like we do. It looks like they were having the time of their lives...the parents too ;) I agree with you about the tight quarters/sites, but they had everything they needed. Except A/C!!!!
I would have passed on the overnight offer too!
Need to clear up one thing... The Pop-up does has A/C!!! If it didn't, I would be having serious concerns about what my adult daughter and SIL were thinking;o)) So at least it is cool where they sleep!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh to be YOUNG again!!! Nancy
The beach, pizza, cupcakes, and Bingo -- can we come?? Happy Birthday Julie!
ReplyDeleteGREAT BLOG!! I remember the days of pop ups but no AC in them then. I'm amazed.
ReplyDeleteLooks like they and you were having a great time in spite of the heat. Is intollerance to heat a sign of aging? I have a serious case of both.
Any reason they went to Myrtle rather than Huntington Beach State Park. The latter is one of my all time favorite places.
Happy Birthdya Julie!!! Ahhhhh to be 38 again but ah maybe not with 4 children. :-)
Sherry,
ReplyDeleteThe do not plan on camping in a pop-up if they do camp. They want to buy a larger camper and leave it at a campground in Myrtle Beach. They do not plan on towing it. So their are 2 campgrounds, Ocean Lakes and Lakewood, that will store your trailer and pull it in and out to your site when you want to come down. But before they make any decision, they wanted to try camping in both.
I'm with you Huntington Beach is the BEST!!! However, it will not work for them;o((
Hey there Bill (and Nancy). I was just reading Howard's blog and saw your comment, so I clicked on the link to see if you were the Bill and Nancy we met at the Rally. You are! How'd you like the motorcycle ride we took to the golf course? Aren't you glad I had a spare helmet? 8^)
ReplyDeleteHey JC,
ReplyDeleteIt was great! I never went to a golf course on a motorcycle before and probably won't even get the chance again....Thanks!
Hope you and Bev are doing well. We hope to get out on the road soon and maybe see you down the road....Bill