Day 37 of our 2025 RVing Adventure with Historical & Musical Interludes

It's Saturday June 7th, day 37 of our 2025 summer adventure. Debbie and I and a small "gang" of friends were able to get our walk in this morning before Mother Nature decided to water the grass again.

These mallard ducks have been around the campground all week. The name mallard originally referred to any wild drake, and it is sometimes still used this way. The female mallard is predominantly mottled, with each individual feather showing sharp contrast from buff to very dark brown, a coloration shared by most female dabbling ducks. I think most of these are juveniles.

We have seen a pair of mallards at our site. Not sure if these juveniles are from these parents or not... but they look like they are out "looking for trouble."

The campground back border is Waldens Creek. Waldens Creek is a stream located in Sevier County, Tennessee, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Bluegill, and Redbreast sunfish. It was clearer early in the week, as you can see in this picture. This morning, the creek was flowing fast and had turned brown from the heavy rains we had last night.

The rain kept most people inside their rigs after coffee and donuts. But, many of us came out for a spirited game of Bean Bag Baseball. Bean Bag Baseball games at Good Sam Rallies was Paul Jeannin's favorite event. He would always encourage people people to join his team. So, we built a team of Yankee staff and caravanners.

Debbie Carroll was the "hole in one" queen at the putt-putt golf course, and she was the "home run" queen today too. 

Gary tried to distract them with his stories, but it did not help! 

We put up a good fight, but we lost 12 to 13. 

The Yankee Staff worked hard at this rally, sharing the Amazing Memories that people can make on a Yankee adventure! Now, they can relax!

We enjoyed a BBQ Pork and Chicken dinner that was cooked by the Tennessee Good Sam staff members! 

Following this awesome dinner, there was a pie eating contest!

There were two guys and one woman! She put up a good fight, but the first one to finish was the "favorite!"

It was all in good fun and we all enjoyed some apple pie, with a fork! Or you could have banana pudding, or both!

The evening proceeded with the awarding of the game winners. The TN Good Sam State Staff was short on staff, due to illnesses and rig issues. A new couple stepped up and took over the games and they did an awesome job! 

The night ended with entertainment. What a great voice he had!

The rain chased some of us out of the pavilion early.

It was a great rally and we thank all of the TN Good Sam Staff that worked so hard to put it on! 

Stay tuned for more Two Lane Adventures!