GrandView August Newsletter
Greetings from Don and Valarie
Hello Campers,

September is upon us! We smile as we recall an old chestnut, or quirky word of wisdom: "Life is like a roll of toilet paper, the closer you get to the end the faster it goes." This is definitely true of camping season. We actually feel very grateful GrandView is open until October 31st, so we can continue to look forward to a couple more months to welcome our campers... both the new faces and those we've welcomed many times.

We'll really be buzzing on Labor Day weekend... in fact, we are now 100% full! If you'd been thinking of calling but haven't there is the option of being put on a waiting list in case there is a cancellation.

With that in mind, you might want to make a reservation for Indigenous People Weekend... aka Columbus Day Weekend. We have very few sites left. We also have a wedding party renting the whole campground for the weekend of Oct 21-23... so opportunities are running low... don't delay to secure a site for Fall camping NOW, while sites are available.

And for our Girls Weekend ladies we're getting excited about this year's special getaway... our 10th ANNUAL GIRLS WEEKEND! Can you believe it? Our theme is "It's About Time," which is fitting... as we will be experience a virtual time machine of fun, laughter, music and special activities. More info is below.

Well... "time's a' flyin' " so we've got to get back to work! Looking forward to seeing you soon.

Don and Valarie
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Due to high occupancy we are unable to accommodate visitors on Labor Day weekend.
GrandView Gourmet
Campfire Sloppy Joes!
Ingredients:

  • 2 Tablespoons Butter or Olive Oil
  • 1/2 Large Onion
  • 5 Cloves Garlic
  • 1 Green Pepper
  • 1 Red Pepper
  • 1 Jalapeno (optional)
  • 2 Tablespoons Barbecue Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Mustard
  • 1 Teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 8 oz can Tomato sauce
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Hot Sauce
  • Kaiser Rolls
  • Butter for roll
  • Water if needed
Equipment:

  • 1 Large Cast Iron skillet (or frying pan)
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Large Spoon
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Pot Holders
  • Tongs
  • Can Opener
INSTRUCTIONS:
  • Cut rolls
  • Spread with butter and put on grill top to brown lightly.
  • When browned, set aside, browned side up.
  • Prepare liquid ingredients and spices by mixing together.
  • Set aside to prepare sauce.
  • Small-dice onions, cenery and peppers.
  • Mince Garlic
  • Saute' in butter or oil.
  • Add garlic, and cook for
  • Remove from pan.
  • Saute Vegetables in butter, then remove to a bowl.
  • Try to reserve some of the liquid to brown meat

  • Brown meat in pan.
  • If there were no liquids left from the veggies add a little more butter
  • Return veggies to pan.
  • Add liquids, stir.
  • Simmer 15-20min
  • Assemble and serve!

Note: You can top as desired, with cheese, lettuce, onion, etc
Two Thumbs Up from Don and Lyn!
"It's About Time!"
Girls Weekend
September 23-25 2022
To make your reservations, call 860 873-3332
Make Your Girls Weekend Reservations NOW!
You'll Have the Time of Your Life!
September Camping Tip
How To Remove Skunk Spray Smell from your Dog
Local Treasures and Attractions
Goodspeed Opera House: The Opera House was originally built by a local merchant and banker, William Henry Goodspeed. Construction began in 1876 and finished in 1877. Despite the name, it was not in fact an opera house, but rather a venue for presenting plays. Its first play, Charles II, opened on October 24, 1877. After William Goodspeed's death in 1882, the opera house fell into disrepair, facing a series of less glamorous uses—from a militia base during World War I to a general store and a Department of Transportation storage facility.

To find out what happened next, click here: Click here for the whole Goodspeed Story!

Also check out the East Haddam Swing Bridge
Grave of Venture Smith Out of almost 12 million African captives who embarked on the Middle Passage to the Americas, only about a dozen left behind first-hand accounts of their experiences. One of these was Venture Smith, whose A Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Venture, a Native of Africa: But Resident above Sixty Years in the United States of America. Related by Himself was published in New London, Connecticut in 1798.

Venture Smith's grave is located in East Haddam in the First Church of Christ Congregational Cemetery

To find out more about Venture Smich, Click here: Click here for more info about Venture Smith

NOTE: 26th Annual Venture Smith day festivities will be held in East Haddam on September 10th.

Covid Update - Subject to change
MASKS OPTIONAL ...
Unless you are not feeling well or your health is compromised. Then, absolutely wear your mask.
At GrandView, masks are accepted and respected.

PLEASE DO NOT BRING FIREWOOD
We sell quality firewood here for a great price. When you bring firewood, INCLUDING Pallets, you risk bringing destructive bugs with it.


"Blessed Are The Peacemakers"
Continuing Prayer for our brothers and sisters of the Ukraine.
GrandView Camping and Cottages | 860 873-3332 | valarie@grandviewcampingresort.com |
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