My did we ever have a fun Canada Day Long weekend!
WEDNESDAY
On wednesday, during the day, David & Justin drove out and claimed out camping sites (3 in a row) then headed back to town as they had a dinner to attend.
We got the trailer mostly ready. We still weren't 100% sure how to run everything, so we did a 'dry' run (not using the water or potty), but enjoying the fridge, lights, and heater!
We headed out wednesday night - funny, we wanted to leave right after dinner, but didn't leave until 10pm! lol I just wanted to get there! So we drove to Drum, getting there around midnight. Leveled the trailer and went to bed!
THURSDAY
When we woke up Karen & David, and Justin had arrived (in the wee hours) and pitched their tents. So it was nice to see them when they woke up.
Us & the Allans went to the Tyrell Museum. It had been 2 years since we last went. Quinn enjoyed it way better this time around, but was losing interest about 3/4 way through. I think I will wait until he is 9-10 to take him again.
When we came out of the Museum it was rainy, windy and cold and this went on into the evening. Not ideal, but the company was great! Later that evening arrived Brenna, Chris, his 12 yr old sister Claire, their awesome sauce dog Ruby.
FRIDAY
With the yucky weather behind us we welcomed the sunshine, and Lisa & Ivy came out :) Once dusk hit, Brenna did a Fire-hoop show for us! It was so neat to see! I've only seen videos of her doing it so was cool to see it live! She did a great job. Got the attention of most of the campground LOL
We stayed up pretty late enjoying our friends and the fire ;-)
SATURDAY
Quentin and his pups Dargo & Bear came for the day. We all went to the Hoo-Doos. It had been about 15 years since I saw them last. Interesting geological landmark that's for sure! I think Quinn was disappointed we went to look at 'rocks'. And that I didn't let him climb very high!
Afterwards we went for lunch and ice cream, bid farewell to Q & the dogs, then a few of us went swimming in the river. It was really high and really dirty but felt great in the sunny afternoon!
SUNDAY
All good things must come to an end :( With the weather once again being awesome, we took it easy getting ready to go home. We had an epic breakfast cooking the last of all our food.
Departing, Us & the Allans went to 'Reptile World' in Drumheller.... It was 'ok'. A little expensive for what it was. I think they could get away with charging $3-5 per person. I don't intend to go back there!
We bid farewell to the Allans then went to Boston Pizza for lunch before heading home. A massive wind/rain storm hit literally as we were leaving the city. Little did we know that was the tale end of a Tornado that actually touched down in Strathmore! So glad we weren't all set up and camping when that hit!
We were home by 5pm.
WHAT A GREAT LONG WEEKEND! THANK YOU FRIENDS!
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