Aishling the Airstream Update No. 068

 

Camp Nash

[my nickname - for Camp Airstream Nashville]

OMGOODNESS.

Y'ALL.

We had the opportunity to attend Camp Airstream: Nashville earlier in the season, and I just wasn't sure what to expect as we drove into the designated airstream area of the campground...

and, WOW. This was most definitely NOT a rally... 

Instead it was a carefully crafted upscale airstream experience.

 

Wally would be proud.

 The Hub exceeded any and all of my [personal] 'vintage-chic' expectations... 

It was our central hang-out throughout our time together, and our hosts made sure each person felt welcomed, pampered, and special. 

 

[The basket full of cozy blankets is just one example...] 

 It was the perfect place to visit with friends, both old and new.

 

We enjoyed visiting around the fire and listening to music 

[or singing along...] 

 

And they also had a VERY nice relaxation area with a place to rejuvenate your legs after a day full of walking -

 One of the best parts of CampNash [as I call it,] is the curated outings to some of the highlights of Nashville. OMGOODNESS. We had a great time. We've been to Nashville A LOT [we've always had family there,] but we still enjoyed the tours and learned so much! Can we set up our own tours, and shuttle service, etc? 

 

Of COURSE we can... but it was VERY NICE to have someone else do it for us. 

 Our hosts, Don and Michelle, were the best! 

 

We enjoyed a walking tour of The Atriums at The Opry Hotel

[and I learned something - even though I've been there SO MANY times through the years -], 

 

a walking tour of downtown Nashville [with THE BEST tour guide] 

that included both historic and musical info, 

 

and our group decided to use an afternoon of free time to do a backstage tour of the fabulous Ryman Auditorium. 

It was fun to be a tourist in a city we've visited so often! 

 

We had Social Hour each evening at The Hub with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic choices provided...just a designated time to slow down and visit with each other and recap our day...or share stories from other camping adventures...

 

DJ and I volunteered George and Craig to cook Smash Burgers with onions and mushrooms for our group potluck night [and of course they were delicious!]

We had a catered BBQ meal from Edley’s that was so good... and, omgoodness...

 

We had THE BEST biscuit making class with Michelle. And, Y'ALL. I'm a born and bred member of GRITS [girls raised in the south, in case you didn't know...] and I learned a thing or two - can't wait to practice a bit! She served them with sausage gravy [yum!]... and Craig fried up some eggs for everyone.

 

On our last evening together we all met at a local restaurant, but we could have easily brought dishes to The Hub to share together.

 

All-in-All a wonderful time. Camp Airstream is definitely an elegant, upscale event... and while we were busy, we also came away very relaxed and well-rested because we had zero responsibilities.

 Highly recommend this camp experience for anyone who owns an Airstream 

[No brn required.]

 

And who knows - you might enjoy a great meal from a local chef! 

Full disclosure: We were there for media week -

 

We appreciate the opportunity and we LOVED EVERY MINUTE! 

 #AishlingtheAirstream 

KOA - Nashville is an excellent place to stay and relax while you're in Nashville. They have shuttle service downtown throughout the day [and evening] so it's easy to do-it-all. 

 

Our 'hit-the-road photo - we actually took Aishling down to our next stop before heading to visit Craig's mother for the day - 

Part-full-time is a mantra right now...lol 

 #campairstream

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Aishling the Airstream Update No. 067

 McDavid, Florida [near Pensacola] 

Let me just stop a minute and say how much I love this little logo- 

Yes. It's Al - but it's created using a 

favorite photo of our #AnnieLeetheArgosy . 

And I adore it.

[Especially the one that is not a rally logo - ] 

So - we gathered with some of our Alabama / Pensacola Club friends and enjoyed our time together. Side Note: This is probably the first time I've completed an entire game of Train Dominoes from 12 - 0. [It took us three nights - ha]

Mystic Springs is rustic and 

wonderfully youth camp-like to me.

I AM SO HAPPY THE AZALEAS

were back and blooming while we were there!! 

Craig and I took a day to thrifty shop and ride a 14 mile bike trail - PRETTY COOL - and we didn't see even one bear.  [Still loving my mirror!]

It was a St. Paddy's Celebration 

so everyone had a fun photo taken - 

There was a cornhole 'tournament  between the two clubs - but only Alabama guys played- John won and Frank cheered him on! 

One of the best parts of the weekend was having the oldest active member of the WBCCI join us for the afternoon. At 102 years young, he had some stories to share! Much thanks to Rob, our rally host, for arranging this!

And, hmmmm... I was a rainy week... 

So Craig did a little yard work as he pulled our #AishlingtheAirstream back into her spot. [Just keepin' it real, folks.] 

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2026 - Week 20 - Thursday Three

 

1. Without a doubt, one of the highlights of our week was celebrating some graduation activities with this one!

2. Enjoyed dinner and greetings from the kiddos for Mother's Day - it truly is an honor being a mama to them all!

3. And we were mostly home all week and enjoyed catching up on things 'round these parts...

Aishling the Airstream Update No. 066

 Our stay at a first Harvest Host  -

in Monticello, Florida -  

Kinda felt like we were in the middle of nowhere... 

Our hosts were wonderful!

We pulled in and hooked to electricity so we could 

run our fans and have coffee the next morning -

Not hot enough for the air conditioner...

But boy-oh-boy - there were mosquitos EVERYWHERE.

So we tucked in early to be bug free. 

[photo on a stop a few miles down the road - ]

All-in-All - a good stay.

We might try it again sometime.

2026 - Week 19 - Thursday Three

 

1. After being in Foley all weekend we moved over to a favorite area on the canal at Gulf State Park... having a breeze over our 'patio' and listening to birds sing is wonderfully relaxing.

2. We took the ferry from Ft. Morgan to Dauphin Island and rode our bikes all over the island one morning... and then rode another 10+ miles around Lake Shelby the next day..

3. I love this man of mine... love that we can have non-stop conversation together for hours and also have quiet times just reading or being together It's been a good week.

PS - I got a little sun... can you tell?

#HardwickAdventures

Twenty One Days of Prayer

 with Illustrated Faith:

A Joy to use for my devotional each day!

[PHOTO HEAVY post... 

if you click on one you can enlarge and go through each one quickly -] 

 

This was such a great prayer guide that everyone could use!

I used mostly Illustrated Faith print & pray - and 

Kits are still available if you want to jump in

and learn more about topic guided prayers!