We are at Pomme De Terre Lake in Missouri, staying in the same area we visited in May.
We're in a seasonal camp ground. The sites are contracted for the months of April through November, but we got a break for the short time left. The rent is such a good deal we're thinking we'll make this our summer base next year.
Pomme De Terre is a good size lake, big enough to have a good time in a boat but not so large that it attracts the huge cruisers.
The shore line isn't over developed and the lake is usually smooth.
Our campground is generally for weekend campers. By 6:00 on Sunday afternoon it's a ghost town and the few other full-timers settle in for a quiet 5 days.
We are located in the middle of Missouri on the western side, about 2 hours south-south-east of Kansas City. It's an easy trip if we have a Dental appointment like I had last week, and our family and friends can visit. Amber and Coen came this week and he found everything he needed to have a good time.
A guy can't have too many toys.
Togged up and ready for the water.
Sand can be tricky footing.
Note that the swimmer diaper is not wet yet.
The problem with having a lot of toys............
They can be difficult to control alone when you won't share.
Turns out rinsing your feet is as much fun as being in the lake with the added benefit of not chasing noodles.
Big fun!
Check out the diaper now - huge.
He could turn the water on and off by himself, and having control was the best!
Only one thing could tear him away from the water........
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(S)wings!!!!!!!
Tearing him away from the 'wings was another story - and an ugly one.
The marina/restaurant/bar at the campground.
Our cove. We are next to the dam, close to Hermitage.
This party will obviously make the blog.
See the birds on the dam tower? They're vultures, and you know what they say about creatures being instinctively aware of impending doom? Earthquake? Tsunami?
We ARE above the dam.
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We're in a rather remote area. I would say the biggest drawback here is how far we have to drive to shop.
The closest supermarket of any size is a Walmart in Bolivar about 23 miles away.
Warsaw Missouri also has a Walmart 25 miles north.
Springfield MO is the nearest town of any size 45/50 miles away.
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Our closest town is Hermitage MO, population 411.
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Check out the jail!!
O K - that's the old one.
City Hall is a modest building, but this is the county seat of Hickory County so-
The County Court House is really pretty cool.
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I have been saving the best for last.
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Brace yourselves!
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John left to wash the dually last week and returned with the exciting news!
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He has found...
THE BEST CAR WASH IN THE UNITED STATES!!!
It may look unassuming but my husband (who is a true connoisseur of car washes) assures me
"It's amazing!"
John is ecstatic with this place.
It's easy to find if you want to make the trip -
just west of Hermitage on 54 highway right across from Dollar General.
John highly recommends the Power Glow setting!
Now I know where you have been--playing with your grandson! Glad you are having fun.
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