Fall Color Trip

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Fall Color Trip

Postby retiredhappy » Sun Dec 02, 2012 5:20 pm

Took off for a week to see some Fall color. Went to a Passport America park, Parkview Riverside RV Park, lon the Frio River. I had a site with the river right behind me, altho down a bank to get there. Sorry to say there wasn't much fall color. I never can seem to hit the right time; I'm either too early or too late. This was Baxter's first RV trip and the little guy did great. You would have thought he'd been RVing all his life. He's even getting Sophie to play, a little instead of her just sitting like a little lump waiting for someone to pet her. Met a nice couple next to me who made a fire every night and I sat with them so I didn't have to fuss with a fire. The park had some of the cleanest bathrooms I've ever seen and the people in the office were really nice. Except for having to carry your kayak down the hill to get to the water, it would be a great place to kayak up and down the Frio. I stayed five days and then went to Bandera to visit with Sharon (Sprinter) for one night. Sharon, Shirley, Kathy (friend of Sharon) and Birdie and me all sat outside around a chimanea (SP?) for a while. Left in the morning in a drizzly weather. Not sure I'm ready to be home yet. I really enjoy these short jaunts in my little rig, something I wouldn't have done in the big rig. Enjoy the pictures.

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Walking path by the river.
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Sniff, sniff, sniff.
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Baxter had never seen such a big tree. He tried to pee all the way around but ran out.

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Aren't we cute?
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What a tough life. Walk, sniff, pee then nap on the bed. We're so abused.
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and finally I had more color at home than actually saw on trip. They are Copper Canyon Daisies and they're full of butterflies.

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Re: Fall Color Trip

Postby Redwahine » Sun Dec 02, 2012 5:48 pm

What a nice campground. Some fall colors. We sure haven't had any fall to speak off yet!! Baxter looks like he fits right in :P
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Re: Fall Color Trip

Postby avalen » Sun Dec 02, 2012 6:07 pm

sounds like you had a fun trip, and love the pictures, thank you
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Re: Fall Color Trip

Postby Irmi » Sun Dec 02, 2012 6:30 pm

Such neatr pictures, Karen! I can see why you're enjoying yourself in the smaller unit!
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Re: Fall Color Trip

Postby Liz » Sun Dec 02, 2012 6:31 pm

So glad to see you getting out and enjoying new places. Kind of makes me miss my Roadtrek. Planning a trip is more complicated these days for me. You took some nice photos and there was some color. Sophie and Baxter look like they really enjoy each other and all the outside activity too.
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Re: Fall Color Trip

Postby rvgrammy1953 » Sun Dec 02, 2012 7:08 pm

The fur kids look great...the CG is lovely and glad Baxter likes the RV life....
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Re: Fall Color Trip

Postby Bethers » Sun Dec 02, 2012 7:19 pm

Great trip - great pics. Think you might want to downsize the latest in your signature, though :)
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Re: Fall Color Trip

Postby mtngal » Sun Dec 02, 2012 7:19 pm

Nice camp Karen! I'll be sure to add that one to my 'local' list! Looks like a great paddle too. Can't beat 'trekking'!
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Re: Fall Color Trip

Postby BirdbyBird » Sun Dec 02, 2012 7:24 pm

Sitting next t quiet water.....even without full fall colors looks like a fine way to spend a few days....Glad you got to stop and check in with Sharon....
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Re: Fall Color Trip

Postby chalet05 » Sun Dec 02, 2012 7:45 pm

Nice spot! Love the dog trying to mark the big tree! :lol:
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Re: Fall Color Trip

Postby Carolinagal » Sun Dec 02, 2012 7:55 pm

Sounds like you had a fun and relaxing time out, and the furbabies, look like they had as much fun as you did. Always so good to get away, and looks like you found a really nice CG. Little Baxter is fitting right in, looks like he has always belonged and knows he's loved.

Colorful flowers at your home, are sooo pretty !!!

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Re: Fall Color Trip

Postby monik7 » Sun Dec 02, 2012 8:31 pm

What a cute family and lovely pictures. Looks like you had a wonderful, relaxing trip.
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Re: Fall Color Trip

Postby VickieP » Sun Dec 02, 2012 8:35 pm

chalet05 wrote:Nice spot! Love the dog trying to mark the big tree! :lol:

That made me giggle too! :lol:
Glad you had a great trip & the kiddos did good.
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Re: Fall Color Trip

Postby mitch5252 » Sun Dec 02, 2012 10:00 pm

It's great to see a WomenRv'er having a great trip!
With the added bonus to two adorable pooches.
Thanks for sharing the pics.

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Re: Fall Color Trip

Postby snowball » Mon Dec 03, 2012 12:15 am

enjoyed that commit about the tree as well pretty big tree :lol:
I enjoyed the pictures as well
what breeds are your dogs? just wondering
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