The same thing happens every year we come down to the campground; we want to buy a cabin or camper so we can have our very own vacation place. When I say campground I’m not talking hiking boots and tents I’m talking lake, pool, waterpark and arcade. Rob and his family have been coming down here for over 20 years and we’ve been coming here almost every year we’ve been married. The kids love it, grandmom gets to spend time with them and we get some real relaxation soaking in the sun and just enjoying the relaxing environment.
photo courtesy of KellyHicks.com
When we talk about actually buying a cabin or camper a lot of things come to mind; what kind of DISH Network Channels are available, the cost of a golf cart, renovating the tiny galley kitchen and of course how much time Rob can get off of work.
The community is safe and close-knit. The kids can walk around the campground and visit friends and play miniature golf and we have no worries . The question often lies with how much we would actually use it. A two hour drive from home isn’t exactly a quick trip for overnight stays and we are nowhere near close to the time in our lives that we can stay there for the entire summer season. Would the occasional weekend be enough time to justify a purchase? Would our time increase over time? Is this a sound investment for our future and to build great memories for our family?
We’ve talked to other residents and found out getting satellite television is our best bet especially for those bad weather days. Who wants to deal with fuzzy or boring channels with kids around. Also a full size refrigerator is must to avoid expensive trips to the snack bar.
This week we looked into the actual costs of buying and renovating a cabin and I think we might go for it. We’ll get some advice from Rob’s parents and talk to some other families that have already gone through the process but hopefully this time next year we’ll be sitting back looking over the DISH Network Channel Guide with a margarita in one hand and a toasty s’more in another.
