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looks like a fun time for sure, we'll have to join next time.

Last weekend of summer was spent at a primitive hipcamp site near Linville with the Bickleys.

Quadrasteer was crucial getting this thing turned around at the sight.

Happy Labor Day weekend!

Booked one of the last few spots available at Hamilton Branch State Park a month ago (111). Issa a pretty nice spot.

Hamilton Branch is definitely one we'll be back to. Very nice park. Short easy drive.

We loved that park when we went a few years ago, we should definately go back!

Why am i thinking this was the one that didn't have a campfire ring in every site?

Not sure. All around us had them and we biked around and looked at other open sites.

Only issue was the ants! Bring lots of seven dust.

Set up at Gulches last night for the toy ride and the family came this time.



The kids enjoyed the evening with their glow bracelets and necklaces.

Cleaned and winterized today. Nothing planned until May for the poker run. Need to find somewhere to go early spring.

Swapped out the house battery to a new Renogy AGM and gave the camper a quick wash in prep for Oconee.

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We spent a short weekend at Oconee Point for the Clemson Fun Run. Good first trip of the year.

We're going to be camping this weekend, and someone on one of the FB groups posted a good looking bathroom faucet replacement for $30. I ordered it Saturday, it came in this morning, and installed at lunch.



The original faucet handles had cracked and it was a low rise. This is so much better.

We had a weekend of swimming, yaking, fishing, eating, hammock naps, etc at Lake Greenwood State Park. We met up with Michael and his family. They planned and handled most of the meals, then we did hibachi last night.







This morning Nora wanted to dip the French Toast but Michael handed the grill over.

When we went to Oconee, I had very little water in the fresh tank. I turned the pump on at some point when we weren't connected to city water and it didn't build pressure, but I assumed there was not enough water.

Right before we left for greenwood, Michael called me and said they were having water issues at the park and I should fill my tank. The issues were fixed and we didn't need it, but after we had unhooked from water this morning and turned the pump on and it didn't build pressure.

When we got back I pulled the access panel and found extremely clogged screen and the filter housing cracked. I guess winter got it. I don't use antifreeze on the water supply, only drains. I blow the inlet lines out but there must have still been water in the filter.

Ava has been doing some cooking with us, this would be a great idea for some camping trips!

A couple weeks ago, Harbor Freight had their anti fatigue mat squares on sale. Today we did a little comfort upgrades on the camper beds.

Each bed took 6 squares. That didn't quite cover the queen (I didn't take pictures) and required trimming on the kids' beds. We ran velcro strips to keep everything in place on the folding beds.

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looks good, should help with bottoming out through the mattress with your elbows and such. Cool deal!

We spent a couple very cold days/nights at Dupont Campground site 206, but the camper kept us warm. The kids ran and played like the cold never bothered them anyway. We spent a lot of time around the fire.


Saturday we headed down to Ceasar's Head State Park and Nora got to do her Junior Ranger interview.

Then Sunday morning we met the Tacketts at Jeter Mountain for some donuts, hot chocolate, and Christmas trees.

Great times in the mountains with you guys. That campground was a keeper for sure.