Happy Birth Day to Trey

A warm welcome to the 3rd son of Dave and Jen, as Trey Robert Nowakowski was born at 9:55am on June 11, weighing in at the 8 lb 5 oz class. Will post a few more photos later, and keep in mind that in some of these photos, the baby may not be fully clothed (and appears to be dancing to Zydeco music). The orange kid is one of the many devices used by the nurses to move the delivery along (thanks to Dr. Belcher and Heidi, Angela, Kara, the 2nd shift nurse from Canada whose name escapes me, and all the others at Backus Hospital for their hard work).

Family Fun Fest 2011 Photos

Just a few photos from our FunFest Weekend. As I forgot my camera, most of the photos here will feature the same 2 little kids, as I am thankful for someone else taking some pictures. Thanks to Clown City for the face painters and balloonists, Ollie's Rock Wall and the Party People for the inflatables. Also, thanks to Animal Experience for the Sunday show.

Joey Dee & The Oldies Car Show

Thanks to the Outriggers, Joey Dee & The Starliters and those who brought their cars out for the classic car show, including Jim S from the maintenance staff. Congrats to our Karaoke winners, with Gerry's "My Way" edging out Tricia's "Landslide" and Shawn's "Stand By Me".

Pierce Road Closed 5/15 Due to Utility Pole Down

Pierce Rd (the road leading to the campground) is closed due to an accident involving a vehicle hitting a utility pole. The power flickered around 3AM, and will be off for about an hour once the replacement pole arrives this morning (may need the megaphone at Bingo). Campers can access the Park either by driving through the fields (from the volleyball courts to the front gate), or may use the back gate entrance/exit. If using the back gate, it brings you out onto RT 165 about 1/2 mile east of Pierce Rd (and is reached by driving past the dumpster area). If arriving, the back gate is NOT the first driveway after Pierce Rd (that is a private residence). The utility crews hope to have the area cleared by noon.

Easter Egg & Candy Hunt Photos

Mother Nature cooperated on Sunday morning with warm temperatures and clear (but foggy) skies. The grass was quite wet with dew, but unlike 2010, there was not a temporary lake in the field from the record floods of last March. Our biggest Bingo crowd of the season was on Friday night, with good numbers on Sat & Sun as well. Check out our Facebook special, with "May Day Weekend" of April 29-May FREE when reserving Mother's Day Weekend as well.

No time machine

Having a little trouble with the website, so the "old" version is appearing (party like it's 2009!!). Speaking of time, sad to hear of another great actor passing...Steve Landesberg of Barney Miller. He had so many great quotes, including passing a lie detector test by saying he was born long, long ago in a galaxy far, far away. Between him and the great Leslie Nielsen (makes one want to watch Airplane over and over), it has been a tough stretch for straight-faced comic actors. Just in case time passes quickly between now and Christmas, a Merry Merry wish to all our friends and campers!

Holiday Happenings

With less than 10 days until Christmas, noticed that the new gas station/car wash is now open near exit 85 on RT 164. Surprised they did not utilize a "self serve" car wash design, which would have attracted many RVs. Although the Dunkin' Donuts sign is up, I don't think it is open yet. This will make 8 stores within 7 miles, if my count is correct...and will be the closest, just edging RT 2 near Foxwoods. The others are at the Mobil in Voluntown on RT 165/138, the one on RT 138 Griswold (back road short cut), the 2 across the street from each other at Lisbon exit 84N, the one in Walmart at 84S, and the one in Norwich, just before Seafood Etc. Although I don't drink coffee, I do enjoy the breakfast sandwiches. I may have mentioned earlier, but the new Panera Bread is open in the Walmart plaza, next to the pet store (Pet Co or Pet Smart or Pet Something). Speaking of pets, was happy to see that the dead skunk at the bottom of my driveway at home was removed after 3 weeks. Other road kill gets better treatment from scavengers, but notjing was taking this carcass. Did not intend to start such commotion on facebook (congrats Mr. Zuck on MOTY) by mentioning that the basketball nets had been clipped. Not a big deal, just odd. Even if you are not a hoops fan, be sure to watch the highlights from the Celtic's win over the Knicks, simply for the celebration by Nate Robinson, as he tries to jump on Paul Pierce, misses, and bounces his face off the floor of Madison Square Garden. Jen laughed until she cried, and started over every time they replayed the clip. Speaking of Boston fans, condolences to Marc G on the recent passing of his grandmother. Been a couple of years since mine passed away, but she would have been 98 yesterday. Stay warm, and maybe the Sunday storm will now miss us (Geoff Fox on channel 8 has been waffling lately).