July 4 Week in Whitetail

Sara took kids to Whitetail during the week of July 4th. Doug joined them on July 4th and did his best to work from Whitetail on July 5th (Friday).

Each day had it's own adventure. All days had trips to the pool.

July 1st

Sara and kids hiked up the mountain ... weather was superb!

July 2nd

Trip to Food Lion for weekly provisions

Trip to the movies!

July 3rd

RJ and Caleb discover bouldering.

July 4th

Early morning trip to the blue mountain bike trails.

Trip to the top was hot

"High Tide" at the pool

Hockey coach Mark, wife Jen, and Henry (#22) along with Brad/Becky/Carter joined us for bouldering, pool with Smidge/Marcus and friends, dinner, solo stoves, desert (hamburger cake),  

RJ and Caleb bouldering - there were several different challenges - and lots of lingo

Two burger cakes ... but slightly different ... everybody needed 2 pieces for a 'taste test'

No big fireworks, just some sparklers and a fountain this year

July 6th

Golfing trip ... but no pictures. Sara's class helped. Doug's patience was mediocre.

July 7th

RJ and Doug decided to do a wild-cat tubing trip along the Conococheague River. Trip was done mid-day (should have done it in the morning to avoid sun), distance was 3.5 miles (a bit too long), and the last 1/4 mile was a lot of swimming to Williamsport, PA boat launch ramp. We saw lots of fish, birds, and only 2 people. Quite relaxing.

After the tubing trip the kids made their first trip to Wild and Wonderful West VA.

Water temp from inlets was COLD ... like 60 degrees on a 90 degree day

Scenery was amazing, but the trip took 3 hours for 3.5 mile float

Heading to pool for a final night swim on the last night (Doug already started driving back)