Camping With Grandpa, 1997
The Terry Trailer Year
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| This is similar to my grandfather's trailer |
In 1997, my grandfather sold the truck camper on Auto Trader and bought a used Terry Travel Trailer on Mt Albert Side Road. The trailer was fixed up by spring and ready to go. I went to Grand Island KOA Kampground, Layzee Acre Campground, and Hilbilly Campground.
William Stewart and Daughters Family Camp (Sun Retreats, Blue Mountain), Thornbury, Ontario
This was the first trailer park that I picked to take the Terry Trailer on it's first voyage. We were thinking about going to Jell-E-Bean Park in Wasage Beach or a campground in Thornbury, ON. I decided to go to the campground in Thornbury because of what they offered. The facilities included the playground and a small rec hall inside a school portable. There was daily activities including Karaoke, and Bingo. I remember winning a few games of bingo at this campground.
Layzee Acres Campground,
Layzee Acres Campground is located in Sebright, Ontario. This campground was pretty large. This campground featured a tr I stayed there with my grandfather for a weekend. Layzee Acres did not have a whole lot to do besides playing in the playground.
Niagara Falls KOA Kampground, Grand Island. May and June 1997
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| KOA Train Depot, The Private Gate to Fantasy Island |
I went Grand Island three times in 1997. I thought the adjacent amusement park, Martin's Fantasy Island would be open that I could hop the train and spend a few hours. When I was there in the spring, the amusement park was not open for the season yet. I got to do the usual window shopping excursions to Military Road Wal Mart, K Mart, and Hills Department Store. I liked going to Wal Mart and Hills because the staff wear Clip On Name Tags.
Hillbilly Campground, Gravenhurst
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| The Daily Hillbilly Tour, Roots RV |
For the month of July and August, my grandfather booked a seasonal site at Camp Hillbilly in Gravenhurst. This campground featured a rec hall, pool, daily wagon ride, nature trails, and the camp store. During the day, I listened to the truck radio, walked around the grounds, played on the swings, played Bingo every Monday evening. On the Canada Day weekend, there was a dance in the rec hall. I did not get to do as many camping trips in August, 1997 because my grandfather sold the home in Queensville and moved to Alcona Beach. I did one more camping trip to Camp Hillbilly before taking the trailer to Grand Island, NY for a few days.
Return to Niagara Falls, KOA Kampground, Grand Island, NY Labour Day Weekend
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| Flying Bobs, I rode this ride several times, Fantasy Island Memories |
This was the best visit to Grand Island KOA Kampground because Martin's Fantasy Island was OPEN! On first day, I hopped the train and spent the afternoon riding the rides at Fantasy Island (Niagara Amusement Park). This is the only campground that has its own private entrance to a theme park. I rode on the Flying Bobs, the gondola wheel, Crazy Bus, Scrambler, Tilt-A-Whirl, Sea Ray, the Antique Cars, the Carousel, and the train.
Conclusion
1997 was a great year because the Terry Trailer was large and spacious. When we did any excursions to town, the trailer can be left at the campsite. The trailer was less time consuming when it came to hooking and unhooking from the truck. During this season, I got to play bingo and win a few games and lose too. I got to take a ride on the 407 for the first time and rumble stripping with the trailer hooked up. 1997 has been a busy summer because my grandfather sold the home and found a smaller home in Innisfil. My grandfather sadly past away in January 1998.
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Photo Refrences
Flying Bobs at Martin's Fantasy Island, Memories of Fantasy Island Facebook Page, https://www.facebook.com/FantasyIslandMemories/
Camp Hillbilly Wagon Ride, Roots RV Camp Hillbilly, https://www.rootsrv.ca/camphillbilly
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