Hot Apple Caramel Cider

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Just had this during our camping trip this past weekend.  It was the perfect hot drink around a campfire when the temps dropped into the 20's.

I will definitely make this for company our next bonfire.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Hot Apple Caramel Cider

1 Gallon of Apple Cider

1 Bottle Caramel flavored Vodka

1 Bottle Jim Beam

2 Tablespoons caramel sauce (optional)

1 Tablespoon ground Clove

5 Cinnamon Sticks

2 apples cut into tiny pieces or slices

Mix well, Simmer in Crock-pot 3+ hours

Last Camping Trip of 2017

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Just finished closing up the camper after our last trip of the season. We usually end in October but were invited to join our October group for another great weekend of fun at Jellystone's Luray Campgrounds.We had a fantastic time as we always do with this group.  Great food, laughs, exploring the area, even a wine and beer tasting (I discovered I like Moscato, a big win for this non-wine drinker. 🥂The fire-pits were very popular all weekend as were warm clothing as the temperatures took a drastic turn and it was in the low 30's during the day and the teens at night.
While we had a great time, not sure Luray campgrounds is for us as it is very, very kid oriented and of course we don't have little ones.  I would though go back in a few years if Avery joins us as I am sure she would have a blast.

Grey's Point Camping 2017

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Just back from another fantastic weekend with family and friends at Grey's Point Campground. It was perfect weather both day and night with no rain and cold winds this year to deal with.Time together, fun with friends, roaring campfires, a pig roast, trick or treat for the little ones, walks along the river and so much more!. You can't ask for much more than what we had for four days.  We even made next years reservation before we left.Here is just a little of our weekend. 
 Thanks so much for stopping by.

Presquile National Wildlife Refuge

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Just back from a Photo Meet-up at Presquile National Wildlife Refuge which is about an hour from our home.  The only way to reach the Refuge is by boat so our organizer arranged to have a pontoon boat shuttle us over and also tour the waterway surrounding the refuge.It was a cool, crisp fall morning that quickly became very hot and humid after about 10 am as so with the the dew was so heavy my shoes and socks were soaked through to almost the knees before we finished.  Lucky for us we had the first hour on the refuge and the last hour on the pontoon boat. The refuge was not as overgrown as I thought it would be, and very few bugs were visible (yea no mosquito bites for once).  I was a bit disappointed that we didn't see much wildlife on the island or the waterfronts but I still had a great time and would certainly return again. Below are a few of my favorite photos from the day (as always, click for a larger look).