AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Here we go with my version of Gettysburg 2013. We would be staying at Granite Hill CG on Fiend row for this grand gathering weekend. We of course had potlucks and campfires to attend and beverages to consume. The kids looked forward to camping again and being able to play at the playground, fish, etc. The PUP was hitched and the truck was packed Thursday afternoon. We got up early Friday morning and hit the road at 6am. A few pics from our trip east: We ran into a bit of traffic at one of the turnpike booth stations. I am pretty sure it would have been faster crossing into East Berlin during the Cold War: We passed several old barns with "Mail Pouch Tobacco" advertisements on the sides. They looked very cool but we were too slow on the draw with the camera each time so no pics. And here we are at Granite Hill about 2:30pm: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 I'm in! And first to boot! I didn't realize they grew cotton in PA. Looks ready to harvest. Nicki aka Rebelstand 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 594 Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 I am in too.I have traveled this same path many times when returning from Michigan to Maryland following a wonderful visit with relatives. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexwyattmommy 181 Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 That toll booth does not look like the fun, but the rest of the drive was pretty. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 I'm in too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wak648...Bill 94 Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 It's like I was there! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 count me in. I have to finish gathering the pics from all my sources. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 I'm in too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Yeah! I'm in too ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Was there but I'mi in also, pays to get an EZ Pass if headed this way alot Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted April 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 I'm in! And first to boot! I didn't realize they grew cotton in PA. Looks ready to harvest. Glad to have you along! That's called snow Dave. I am in too.I have traveled this same path many times when returning from Michigan to Maryland following a wonderful visit with relatives. Glad you're here Yvonne. That path gets expensive. That toll booth does not look like the fun, but the rest of the drive was pretty. That was about a 30 minute delay. It sucked. I'm in too! Cool! It's like I was there! Who are you? count me in. I have to finish gathering the pics from all my sources. You are counted! I'm in too! KFK's ghost is reading this TR too! Yeah! I'm in too ! Glad to have you along! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted April 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Was there but I'mi in also, pays to get an EZ Pass if headed this way alot Glad you're in Rennie! If I was going that way more often, I would definitely purchase an EZ pass. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Glad you're in Rennie! If I was going that way more often, I would definitely purchase an EZ pass. I was surprised to be able to us eour Z Pass last year all thru Ohio, Indiana,& Illinois don't remenber any tolls in Mi. It got to be expensive but ez pass was better then waiting in line. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Kahuna aka John 71 Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 I'm in.. This looks like it would have been fun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 I'm in.. This looks like it would have been fun.You should have come! Haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted April 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Here we go with the first update. We'll start with a few pics looking back toward fiend row from the bathhouse: We got set up and fiends started offering beers and help. Jason stopped by to lend a hand and Rennie stopped by with Yuengling; one for each of my hands! I received a request from a Fiend for these pics: Soon thereafter the Snarky Juice started flowing: It was time to relax around the campfire where we met the rest of the Gettysburg fiends: It was an early night for us after the long drive. We woke up Saturday morning and fed the kids First Breakfast in the PUP. Then we met up with fiends and had Second Breakfast: After Rennie's delicious breakfast, I took the kids to see Jason and Sil for their Second Breakfast, which was Mickey waffles! The kids loved them. I can't seem to find the pictures I took so hopefully someone else will share those. After our Second Breakfasts, we put some snacks and drinks together and headed for the Gettysburg National Park Visitor Center. Here are some pics taken en route: Next up......the visitors center and museum..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted April 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 I was surprised to be able to us eour Z Pass last year all thru Ohio, Indiana,& Illinois don't remenber any tolls in Mi. It got to be expensive but ez pass was better then waiting in line. That is great that you could use it in all those states. We don't have toll roads in Michigan..........and our roads all suck. I'm in.. This looks like it would have been fun. You should have come! Haha I met someone who looks just like you though. Spitting image. He was with your wife too. You need to track that guy down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted April 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Here we go with at least one more update tonight. Here we are looking toward the visitor's center and museum from where we parked near the bus tour pickup/drop off area: I liked these Coke machines we saw by the bathrooms while walking from our truck toward the visitor's center: Here we are: The wall says the vistior's center was built in 2008: The kids each donated a dollar to the museum, dropping it in the State of Michigan slot: Next we bought our tickets for the museum, movie, etc. We were going to take a bus tour but the ticket counter stated the bus tours don't stop at the various sites. We decided we would do the auto tour with the CD audio after we finished at the museum. First we watched the movie and visited the cyclorama which were both very cool. The film is called "A New Birth of Freedom" and is narrated by Morgan Freeman. Here is more info on the Cyclorama: http://www.nps.gov/gett/historyculture/gettysburg-cyclorama.htm Now it was time to enter the museum: More museum continued in the next update.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted April 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 So I lied.....here is another update: continued in next post........ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted April 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 DS reading the Gettysburg Address: These pics show the actual pen used by General Grant to sign the terms of surrender at Appomattox Courthouse along with the actual telegraph used to send the news of the surrender: Upon exiting the museum we saw a desk set up for sending postcards to troops overseas: After sending our postcards, we went into the gift shop. DS bought a book: We bought the field guide which included the auto tour CDs: After the gift shop we went to the Ranger station where they gave the kids Ranger booklets and trading cards. The booklets have objectives you can complete and earn patches. Here are the trading cards: Here is info on the Junior Ranger program: http://www.nps.gov/gett/forkids/beajuniorranger.htm After grabbing a couple pops and waters, we headed back outside, where we will pick up in the next update. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexwyattmommy 181 Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Great updates. I love all the photos. I will be going back over them later after my headache goes away and read the small print. It will be like I really went if someone asks me questions. You know, because that kind of stuff always comes up in everyday conversations. Also love Second Breakfast. I think my family is part Hobbit because we all love Second Breakfast or Second Dinner. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 I can spot you a Mickey waffle pic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
michele j 9 Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Love all the pictures. The one with your son reading The Gettysburg Address is great. Definitively will be making a trip to Gettysburg. Michele Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicki aka Rebelstand 272 Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Late but in Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BuckeyeFortMama 43 Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 That is great that you could use it in all those states. We don't have toll roads in Michigan..........and our roads all suck.Michigan roads don't suck, they blow. I'm sorry, I just couldn't help it.PS I'm in. I've been looking forward to this report and would have been here sooner if it weren't for the driver errors. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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