GrandView - June Newsletter 2021

July Newsletter

Greetings from GrandView

Enjoy These Fireworks, but remember:

Fireworks are NOT Allowed in the Campground. We want to respect those who are disturbed by them, especially our military and pets.

Hello Campers!

What a wonderful season we're having! We are so grateful for our "regulars" who return again and again, as well as for the new members of our "GrandView Family." We feel a great energy of love and friendship as we watch the "weekend neighbors" build new friendships as well.

We'll be honest, there have been moments of challenge... technical breakdowns or the occasional 'oops' in site assignments or such. Still... like they say, a bad day at the campground, is still better than a good day doing something you don't love.

We understand some folks are disappointed in the current 'no visitor' status, please know we are doing our best to make a plan for visitors in the future.

Even the bumps in the road are made easier because of the understanding and support of our campers. And we want you to know how much we appreciate it.

If you haven't made it to GrandView yet, come check us out! You'll be glad you did.

Valarie and Don

WHAT??

Mask or no mask?

MASKS - W.H.O. says: Masks inside vaccinated or not. CDC says: Masks inside only if not fully vaccinated.

Jimminy Cricket Says, "Always let your conscience be your guide!" So... do what works for you!

July Camping Tip...

Make your site safe and beautiful with pathway solar lights. You can even get them at the dollar store!

Girl's Weekend

Gypsy Spirit

September 24-26

Activities Will Include:

Fun! Crafts! Games! Dance and Exercise! Bonfire! Lots of Free Time & Me Time, Bazaar, and more! Boho Bash Gathering, Romani Repast (pot luck)

Cost: Regular Camping Rates + $25 participant fee*

*Participant fee is to cover expense of supplies, 2 Continental Breakfasts, and snacks.

Around The Campground!

This little guy seems to be confused. We believe it's a woodpecker, who thinks its a humming bird.

Another visitor to the hummingbird feeder is this beautiful Oreole.

Meet TheTravelerBus with Sawyer and Chelsea

We are honored these amazing young people chose GrandView for the first stop on their great adventure! You can read all about it, see photos of how their quest began, and if you wish, follow them on Instagram through this link: the traveler ⚡️ (@thetravelerbus) • Instagram photos and videos

Good News ~ Sad News

The Good News is that Laura lovingly designed and made these beautiful table markers. They let campers know which table to use during their visit.

The Sad News is, campers took at least one home with them. So, we must sadly ask everyone to please not give in to the temptation to take campground property home. It is here to make everyone's visit more enjoyable.

PS... if one of the GrandView Ghosts came home with the table marker, you can return it to the campground, and the ghosts will stop haunting you. :)

GrandView Gourmet

Old Timer Skillet Bread

From "Willow Holler'" on YouTube

EQUIPMENT:

Skillet with Cover or Foil

Large bowl

Small bowl

Large spoon

Table Knife

Fork

Spatula

Measuring Spoons

Measuring Cup

INGREDIENTS:

2 Cups self rising flour (or 2 cups flour, 3 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt.)

1 Cup Buttermilk or Milk

6 Tablespoons Butter (cold)

2 Tablespons Molasses

Mix dry ingredients together.

Cut butter into chunks, then blend into flour with a fork, mixing until crumbly like cornmeal.

Add about 2/3 of milk and mix. You will want a wet dough. Add more milk if necessary. If still too stiff, add a little water. You don't want it too watery nor too stiff.

Melt 2 Tablespoons of butter in pan. Add dough and press to form equal thickness all around.

Put over medium fire, cover, and cook for about 15-20 minutes until golden brown on bottom.

When done on bottom, you will notice the top is firm and dry to the touch. Carefully flip with spatula, and cook another 5 minutes.

While waiting for bread to cook, prepare molasses butter. Put rest of butter (2 Tablespoons) in small bowl and stir with 1-2 Tablespoons of molasses, to taste.

Enjoy!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

SITE ASSIGNMENT: We will always do our best to accommodate your request, but reserve the right to exchange or substitute site assignments at our discretion. Sites will be confirmed upon arrival.

NEW POLICY: NO CAMPSITE RUGS. As most of you know we have worked diligently to assure your sites are grassy and beautiful. Campsite rugs are killing the grass. Some will not return this season. You MAY put down a door mat less than 30", and you may put a rug on the crushed rock.

GrandView Camping and Cottages | 860 873-3332 | valarie@grandviewcampingresort.com |

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