On our way north now. We stopped for 4 days to visit my USAF boss and dear friends, Jody & Juanita Arnold in Salado, TX. My lovely wife's husband forgot to take pictures.
On the way to Salado, we stopped at the original Coopers BBQ and picked up some of their beef rub. It's all I ever use for brisket and beef ribs.
For beef brisket and ribs
Additionally, while here we made a day trip to nearby Hutto, TX to Southside Market to pick up some 'hot gut'. We also made a stop at Buc-ees to pick up Barb's favorite jelly. I always try to prepare a meal for our friends each time we visit, perhaps something they've never tried before. In the past I've made several different 'Reuben Style' recipes. This stop I treated them to Poutine, a French-Canadian favorite that they really loved. I adapted to the local cuisine.
Texas Poutine
Our next stop north was Marlow, OK, 280 miles north, home of our oldest grandson, Brock. We visit him at least once a year. His grandparents are dear friends of ours as well. We spent 5 days here, having another great time. No eating out this time, just home cooked meals. Brock loves a good Low Country Boil. The Roasted Garlic Chicken Quarters were delicious.
Sous cheffn some broccoli
Low country boil
Roasted Garlic Chicken Quarters
Leaving Marlow it was a short 80-mile drive north to Lake Thunderbird State Park, about 30 miles SE of Oklahoma City. This full hookup park is located right on the lake and within proximity to any services you may need, including propane and laundry. There is a dump station located off site.
We have stayed here many times. It is an easy stopover on the way north to south to north. We always camp at the Little Axe area across from the dam. $32/per day to camp here. The campground hosts are always friendly and extremely helpful no matter what you may need. The park is well maintained, clean, and quiet for the most part. The sites are paved, clean, and well maintained including very nice fire pits. Firewood is available at the front gate. It is always full once the weather gets nice. You have to love kids, as this is a very popular family camping venue. As such I always make reservations in advance.
This campground allows us easy access to the Oklahoma City Metroplex, with which we are very familiar. Groceries, dining, entertainment, and RV supplies to include Blue and Gold Sausage and KOSMOS BBQ Seasonings. I even surprised Barb with a meal of homemade Mac n Cheese. She still like the Kraft 'commercial' product better.
Homemade 3 cheese Mac n Cheese
For breakfast or whenever, the best you'll ever eat
For pork ribs
For just about anything
We even treated Roux to a Spa Day at Pets Mart. She smells and looks better, but she does NOT dig getting her nails trimmed. This is an easy stay for us. We can relax, visit with friends, and do whatever shopping we may need. It is the perfect mid-trip stopover for rest and whatever. I know what you are thinking, but YES I do a lot of BBQ and grilling. These products will be used regularly. These prices are comparable to other places with the same opportunities and services. Dump on site would make this place perfect. We easily rate this campground......
A SPECIAL NOTE; THIS IS THE 10TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF THIS BLOG. FOR ME IT HAS BEEN CATHARTIC TO SHARE MY LOVE OF SO MANY THINGS WITH PEOPLE. I ONLY HOPE YOU HAVE ENJOYED IT AS MUCH AS I HAVE WRITING IT.
"Going to the woods is going home, for I suppose we came from the woods originally"
John Muir
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