In case no one else has given you the bad news, July is almost over. Next week is August. Ugh! Summer is almost gone, and I feel like I haven't got half the things I wanted to done! I need at least 3 of me. Wouldn't that be nice? Three Amanda's running around! Man-oh-man, the world would be wonderful. 

Ahem! Friday night is Bingo! B-I-N-G-O, and Bingo was his name-o. Following that will be the next Adult Night at Black Beard's Bay Water Park! BYOB. <-- If you don't know what that means, you're too young to attend. Adults only - 21 and older. No glass allowed. Saturday night is the the re-arrival of The Bulldogs! Come and listen to some good music played by good people. It's a fun little dance party. Don't break a hip. 

And now, the weather. It's supposed to be pretty darn nice, with a chance of rain. Welcome to Ohio. There's a chance of rain everyday. Why? Because Mother Nature hates Ohio. So, pray for a smidgen of rain, at night only!

​Happy Camping!

Things have been a bit nutso around here lately. Have you noticed?! 

Let's talk about this weather though! This week is gorgeous, and I'm loving it. My electric bill won't be pleasant come August 1st, but I think I'll live. If the rain holds off, this weekend will be beautiful and hot and muggy and just perfect weather to dip in the pool! So visit me! Not me, but the girls and maybe Chris. <--- He's not as good looking as the rest of us. 

This Friday kicks off the 12th Annual Junk Sales! (I really don't know how many years we've done the garage sales, but 12 sounds good!) Come one, come all! Buy our stuff! We don't want it anymore! They have been advertised in The Bryan Times, so never fear. Word is out! 

Pray for no rain! 

Happy Camping!

It's the 4th of July weekend celebration. Already. I feel as though things are moving a bit too quickly for me to handle. The biggest weekend that this campground has to offer has arrived!! Be ready. 

Below, I have posted the even schedule for this weekend. I can't promise I didn't make any mistakes. We all know I'm not perfect ... I mean, I'm close, but not totally. 

Friday, June 30
7:30 Bingo

Saturday, July 1
2:00 Egg Toss $1 (Winners split $$)
3:00 Fire Truck at Dry Hydrant
6:00 Hog Roast Potluck
7:00 Farmer Fire Department Homemade Ice Cream - Free Will Donation
8:00 Cadillac Ranch Band

Sunday, July 2
1:00-5:00 Inflatable Bouncers
2:00 Parade
7:30 Bingo

Monday, July 3
7:30 Pete Schlegel
10:30 Fireworks

Now! A note on the free will donation for the Farmer Fire Department. Does anyone remember last year when we had some bad storms come through, but our siren wasn't going? I do. Thanks to the Farmer Fire Department, we were informed of the dangerous weather, and myself and the rest of the crew were able to inform everyone of the situation. Even when the siren is going, we will still get a call about the bad weather in the area. Not only that, they handle the Easter Egg Hunt. Everything (but the bikes) is bought and planned by them. So please, donate! They are amazing men (and maybe women?) who make sure this campground is safe! 

Yuck! That was sentimental. Back to me! Remember, there will be children EVERYWHERE! You do not want to be the person to ruin the weekend because you couldn't drive the 5 mph. It's a rule. You signed the contract stating you would follow that rule. Please do so! 

Happy camping!! Drink one for me!

Because, ahem, someone didn't last week. Who, me?! You guessed right. I didn't do the blog! I really can't tell you if I just had a lack of inspiration or if I just forgot entirely. I'm going with option two. Oops! 

Business: Saturday is workout packed! 9 is water aerobics at the water park for $5.00. Seriously, you need to go. Lisa does an awesome work out. 10 is free will donation Zumba in the pavilion (These ladies will make you work. Please donate to them doing the session! They are awesome and are doing this out of the goodness of their hearts!). Then, Saturday ends with Bingo. There's no reason to sit around Saturday morning. Get your sweat on... and then shower. Please. Then stop out to the water park to cool down. 

This weekend is supposed to be gorgeous, if you ignore the 70% chance of rain on Friday. I'm just pretending that the weatherman doesn't know what he's talking about. Let be real, he usually doesn't. However, this forecast is coming from my WeatherBug app on my phone, and I'm not really sure who compiles that information. I'm still blaming the weatherman. Someone has to have broad shoulders. 

Happy Camping!

The start of this year marked my 10th year working for Hickory Acres Campground. You would know this if you had come to my party! Losers. 

Kidding! It was a word-of-mouth surprise party, and I was remarkably impressed that no one spilled directly to me. Clap, clap everyone. There was a lot of laughter and some really inappropriate poems about my love life, but I wouldn't have asked for it any different. P.S. Jon and Chris Mack aren't friends any more. :) It's really you campers that make my job because honestly, without all of you making me laugh and smile every day, I probably would have murdered my uncle by now! Or at least caused bodily harm. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart for Saturday night. 

Ahem. That was ridiculously sappy, and it slightly ruined my vibe. All that nicey nice gives me the creepy crawlies. Business! Tomorrow be at the water park at 9 or 10 in the morning to get a darn good work out from Lisa. She's brutal. It's $5 per person to attend, but it's worth it (and cheaper than a gym membership). Friday is the first Teen Night. Last year the ladies far outweighed the gentlemen. So this time gentleboys, come check out the girls, for only $10! Saturday is Bingo.

It is supposed to be another gorgeous weekend! My house broke down (Jon is a whiny little girl) and turned on the A/C. My rule is no sooner than June 1st for that pesky, frigid air. I'm hoping we'll have a weather repeat from last weekend!

Happy Camping! 

 

Stole that title from a song. Surprise, surprise. I'm a thief. I'm slightly obsessed with Fall Out Boy. Google them, old geezers. It doesn't have anything to do with the song at all, but I just like the title. It's catchy, and really it works perfectly for what I wanted it for. This weekend was great. Seriously, thank you. The water park opened, the weather wasn't terrible, and everything seemed to go off without a hitch. You guys really make this campground!

Now, without further adieu, let's move on to this weekend! I have checked WeatherBug, again, and according to that goofy app, the sun temperatures are supposed to be warm. There's nothing that says it will be dry, but it will be warm. That should make for a significantly humid weekend. What I'm hoping for is the weatherman being wrong, like usual, and the rain really goes away for the weekend. You just never know with him. That guy must get alcohol in the mornings or something. Hint, hint, cough, cough, I could use some! 

It's going to be another busy weekend, camper wise. We really only have two things going on this weekend. Obviously, there's Bingo. But after that, we're kicking off our first Wine & Cheese Social of the year! I'm excited for this one. Ryan Roff will be there. I would tell you about him, but I like the suspense. Show up and find out who he is. Now I know all of you know the details of the Wine & Cheese Social: 21 and older only. Bring a wine (or beer is okay, I promise) and a snack to share. 

Happy camping!

According to my WeatherBug app, not that it's ever right, we're only supposed to get rain on Saturday and Sunday. Small chances. Which means it's going to rain at some point. Welcome to Ohio. If you want to play a fun game, find the weatherman for your area and dump water on them. It's totally deserved. Just don't tell them who gave you the idea. 

Now, for this weekend, get ready. It's the first holiday weekend. Summer starts. The water park opens. We have activities galore. The sun shines.The water park opens... did I say that already? We're state approved! Do the happy dance! Do the happy dance! Did everyone see our tourist attraction signs on State Route 6?! They're pretty, and it took me over a week to see them. If the weather turns out good, then we're going to have a bomb weekend. I'm stoked! 

Activities! Who didn't get their schedule? Never fear! Read my blog:
Friday: Bingo (Not telling. Get over it.)
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. Breakfast (I'm cooking omelets!)
             2:00 p.m. Poker Hike (start @ Pavilion)
             8:00 p.m. Dale Vaughn Band
Sunday: 1:00 Bouncers
           3:00 Bingo
           8:00 Memory Lane Band 

If you get bored this weekend, then you're a hermit and should meet with me on weekends for tea. 

Did all of you know that I can see how many people click on my blog link weekly. 140! One hundred and forty! That had me smiling ear-to-ear. Keep it up. Even if you guys really aren't reading it. Just keep clicking! Make me feel loved! 

Now, since our offices are combined and the park is opening, you're going to get to see some really awesome faces. They're worse than me. You think I'm lying. I'm being seriously. They came in here like trained ninjas during the night. Dangerous girls. Don't believe me. Stop in. Or just stop in to see me and ignore the rest. :)

FINALLY! I promise I'm done after this. The speed limit is 5 mph. I love everyone, mostly, but if you are seen speeding this weekend, you won't like me. Kids are everywhere. I never want someone to get hurt because you couldn't follow the speed limit. 5 mph. Please. 

Happy camping!

Who was just excited as me to get outside and get some work done?! The sun shine is awesome, just not on my skin. I got burned on Sunday. Surprise, surprise. Gingers need sunscreen, and I conveniently didn't have any. Seriously, I'm almost 27. You would think I'm adult enough to remember things like sunscreen, but apparently I'm not. I guess I'll be regretting it later in life. I wonder if I would look good without my nose... 

According to the WeatherBug app on my phone, it's supposed to be a beautiful weekend. Of course, there is some rain on Thursday and Sunday, but that can always change. Well, it probably will change. No one trusts the weatherman anymore. It's not a good job to have. 

We're having a slow weekend before all the madness starts. Saturday is bingo. If you've drove through, you might have noticed that the dock in the pond has been moved. It's not hard to spot, but you just never know with people anymore. We're going to have a "Where's Waldo?" moment. Find it! Also! If you didn't stop in for ice cream or a milkshake last weekend, shame on you. You need to stop by and see what we're handing out. It's worth it! No, I'm not going to tell you what it is. Visit us. Megan likes making ice cream! :) 

Megan will never know I'm writing these things about her. She doesn't read this! Haha! They'll learn. They'll all learn. 

Happy Camping!

For all those high school girls and boys who think it's a good idea to become an accountant: DO NOT DO IT! I love numbers. There are numbers in my head that really should never be there. My own bank account is under more evaluation by myself than it ever should be, and really, I'm the biggest tight wad you'll ever meet. Not only all of that, but tax season. Those two words should be enough. It is the most stressful time of year for those of us who have to file taxes. Imagine if you had to prepare them. Tax season is a rush of numbers and forms, but it really never ends. 

I'm still stuck in the back room trying to get everything the way it should be for the year, and it's May. Our first holiday is around the corner, and I'm not ready! Slow down year! There is some good news, though, ladies and gentlemen. I am done with QuickBooks classes! The torture is over. For now. Who knows what else the boss people will decide for me to learn next. I'm hoping nothing. Although, if technology doesn't start cooperating, there's a chance I may never make it out of this back room, and that's not good. The darn thermostat is bipolar. It's either hotter than a sauna or cold enough to freeze meat. 

Bingo this Saturday! For those of you who don't read this posting weekly, ahem everyone, Megan is back! She's been working quite regularly for us. Stop in and see her. She's nicer and younger than the rest of us. Give her a few weeks and I may have her corrupted. 

I meant number 8, but at this point, I'm too lazy to change it. Sure got your attention though didn't it? Amanda, wrong?! That just can't be! She's amazing. Her decisions are absolute. She's genius!

Why thank you! Now that I have my boots on and my feet in a safe place, you can all continue your praise. But really, do you want to know what the number 8 is? Of course, you do! It's the number of people that have viewed my blog this past week. I'm not sure why that number is so low. I'm a real comedian, didn't you know? I could really be reading everything on the website wrong, but I'm pretty sure I'm right. If this keeps up, I'm going to start giving away free stuff again that no one will receive because NO ONE READS THIS! 

And angst me is done. Whether or not anyone reads these, I'm still going to keep them going. I really have nothing better to do! If you're just getting into the camping groove this year, you're just now realizing that I'm in hiding in the office. I'm still here. No one fired me. I'm just doing to serious paperwork in the back office, as well as QuickBooks classes, which is no walk in the park. It's really just a way for my bosses to torture me. I must have angered them at some point. If you stop by the office and hear sobs, don't be frightened. It's just me in the back office. 

Bingo! Saturday! Be there! Guess what else is happening around the office area? You all get to see a familiar face. Megan is back!! She'll be back starting this Friday at 5:00, so don't forget to stop in and see her adorable little face. Also, we have a couple of new ice cream flavors that have arrived. You have to stop and try the new Cappuccino Crunch. Or don't. That just means more for me. Coffee and ice cream are my favorite things. Coffee flavored ice cream. I knew Heaven was real. 

Well, that's all folks. I have work to pretend to do!

Happy Camping!