CAMP #45, Fish&Fry CG, Deadwood,S.D.

  Left Sundance, WY. about 1000 on Friday 7/12 and travelled a few hours to Deadwood, South Dakota. Got checked into Fish & Fry C.G. about 1430. We're about 5 mls S. of Deadwood in the mountains again ! Had a few steep climbs and  a winding road thru the town of Deadwood. Considering the old age of the town it's amazing how the old timers were able to carve the roads out of the side of a mountain. Deadwood sits in a valley and the old buildings are quite a sight to see.

   This Campground is nestled in the mountain and has that "country" feel to it. Very eye appealing and it has a babbling brook winding it's way amongst the sites. The first thing Heather did was drag the picnic table near the brook so we can sit outside and hear the pleasant sounds of it. Thre's a fishing pond here, all fishing equipment is provided. You have to keep what you catch and they'll clean & cook them for you at a nominal fee per pound. I stood on the fishing dock yesterday and couldn't believe the numbers of fish I could see in the water. Pretty cool, huh ?? We'll be here for a week. Hopin' to get some touring in from here.
   Met some nice folks, Ron & Mary Joe, camped next to us. Shared a Happy Hour and campfire with them. they're livin' the good life too!
   Our friend Dawn lives a 1/2 hr from here in Rapid City. She drove here for a visit on Sunday. We took a ride to Deadwood and walked around. Wow, there's a lot of history there. Ate lunch and when we departed the restaurant we stumbled across a gunfight!! (just a re-enactment) . Main Street is jumpin' with lot's of sidewalk entertainment. Lots of people and kids. We heard 1 youngin' ask his folks if the guns were real, musta impressed him!! The old buildings have been turned into casino's. Don't believe we've ever seen so many in 1 place. A lot of people are dressed in 1800's style so it's visually entertaining.
   This sure is a great way to spend time.
REMEMBER, LIVE YOUR DREAMS AS TIME GOES BY QUICKLY. Charlie & Heather