Camping trip!

So I realized I have not wrote since my camping trip to Lake Metigoshie. Camping was a blast!! I will upload some pictures of that experience with my family. Funny story and well kind of a downfall to our trip. Before we even left to go camping, we were trying to fill the campers water tank up so we could shower in there instead of the nasty bathrooms at the campsite. Well it was going good, water was going in, we were pilling stuff up into the camper. Food, blankets, more food. ha ha! When we noticed the water gauge was not moving from empty, we checked the hose no leakage going on, the water was on. We were all confused on what was going on, when my dad looked under the camper and saw the water was making a puddle, there was a hole in the water tank! Go figure!! Thats what happens when you rent a camper from the Rec Center.

So we said oh well forget it we will just use the water at the campsites. So back to our voyage!! ha ha We left to go camping, Derek and I were following behind my dad's truck with my mom, Michelle, my older sister Jess, and her, well now.. fiance.(We will talk more about that later) Nick, my dad Dan, and our Irish Setter Ginger. The trip was going well we were little over an hour into it, and Derek and I were jamming along to the radio. When all of a sudden I felt the car jerk to the right, and I looked out the window and saw part of the tire fly past my car. .... my dad's tire. The tire caused a bit of damage to my dad's truck and he was furious!

Mom holding the tire thread.

The damage to dad's truck.

Thread is completely missing.

Damage.

So... swore words were thrown around, options were being discussed, and we found the solution! My dad had a spare tire at home, that he hadn't had a chance to put on yet. So Nick and Dad took my car and drove to get it. Did I mention we were a little over an hour into our trip, and from home. Not only did they need to get the tire, they had to have it mounted. So... the wait began. First it was fun....I stood on the tire, and it was like a mini trampoline. ha ha!!

Then the wait became a drag, and I wanted to go and sit down, so Derek and I decided to go unlock the camper and sit in there. Well.... we unlocked the door, and to my surprise I turned the corner and saw my cat!!! Yes, the third bad thing we encountered on the way to our camping trip!!! Let me tell you thats not the last of it.

To make matters worse, the cat, that we didn't even know snuck in, used the bathroom on my parents bed in the camper!!! Yes, now lets count them. Water tank leak, tire is gone, cat is in the camper, the smell of urine lingers the camper. It was a long 2 hour wait lets just say that.... But finally!!! out in the horizon we see my car!! YES!!! Help has arrived!!! It may be getting late but they made it!!!

Help has arrived!!! and in little of 20 minutes. We are on the road again!!! By the time we got to the campsite it was dark out, but we managed to set up our tent, and start a warm fire!! Let me add if you go camping in September, and your sleeping in a tent, bring a lot of blankets. Derek and I froze that night we had to go out and buy sleeping bags!! ha ha!!! Overall the camping was a blast!!! Minus the rain, and the cold!

Dad relaxing!!

Ginger and I

Derek and Ginger 

Faye Canoeing!

Faye's Canoe Group!

The Beaver Dam.

My Canoe Group 

My Canoe again!

My puppy Honey!

The Hike!

My mom trying to stay dry!

Camping was a blast, and I will never forget the fun I had!!! Since September, I have been working my booty off trying to save money for school, and for Christmas presents of course!! ha ha!! But since Christmas has passed it is time to start saving!!! Btw did I mention I got a MacBook Air for Christmas!! I am in love!! ha ha!!! I will post pictures from Christmas as soon as I get them uploaded!!!

Enjoy the snow or heat whichever applies to you!! ha ha!!! as for me its snow!!! Good ol' North Dakota. I am headed off to watch Toy Story 3, with my baby, and enjoy snuggling up and staying warm!!!
"Winter either bites with its teeth, or lashes with its tail!"