wildebill308 Report post Posted August 8, 2019 Wayne, We have stayed at Smoky Bear Campground and RV Park, smokybearcampground.com Not fancy kind of tight but is easy to get to from the East on 321. It savs fighting all the traffic in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg in the coach. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaypsmith Report post Posted August 8, 2019 Creekside is my favorite, just a little out towards Wears Valley and just off 321, it is a Passport park if you are a member, and honor the discount Sunday through Thursday unless a special event week. It's less than half mile off of the parkway and pretty easy to maneuver to. Oh yes, the Foothills Parkway has been completed to Wears Valley now, and 321 has been widened enough to Townsend to accommodate any size MH or 5er., which makes it easier when traffic is peaked on the Parkway. There is also a quaint but nice CG in Wears Valley with great people running it, prices are better than Townsend, Smoker Holler is the name of the CG, there is a nice restaurant next door, Elvira's is the name, excellent food and reasonably priced Prime Rib on Friday night (DELICIOUS). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted August 8, 2019 I'll start searching these suggestions this evening, thanks. Keep 'em coming. I tried a few already and no availability, even in the middle of September. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted August 8, 2019 Wayne, we scouted for a different RV park this past June, we always go to Pigeon Forge for DW's birthday, anyway this RV resort is very clean and quiet, great pool, sites are wide with green grass. Look it up on google maps to see what I say. https://www.stayriveredge.com/ The only downside, if it is a down, the road in is narrow and curvy, they are probably the most expensive in the area, $59/night for the premier back-in sites adjoining the river. In a pinch, try https://claboughcampground.com/rv-sites It is noisy up front , lots of kids, but there are pull-throughs in the back of the CG that are quiet and shaded, and amazingly normally vacant. We usually stayed on 115, because it is about 80' long back-in with some shade, downside all gravel. We searched for a different CG because the front portion seems to be turning into party central on weekends/when kids are there, but it a convenient place to stay, with trolley service. There is a bypass(449/Veterans parkway) around Sevierville and Pigeon Forge heavy congestion, that ends on the 321 parkway near those RV parks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted August 22, 2019 Headed back to Texas. Staying at Campus RV Park tonight. Been here before and went to eat at a local bbq place you should try if in the area. Named, A Little BBQ Joint. This was my order. They had the ribs and 3 sides on special for $21.00. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted August 22, 2019 I have enough left over for lunch tomorrow. Everything was good, the fries were hot and crisp and good sides. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted August 22, 2019 That might fill me up. And don't forget, I'm in shape. Round is a shape! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted August 29, 2019 South Central Area is having our 46th Rally next month the Shreveport Louisiana. We are having a tour folks can sign up for. I think the ad Johnny Wessler gave us to put on our website (sra-fmca.com) was very good and I hope you'll enjoy it. (it's one of the better shots of me ) Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted August 29, 2019 42 minutes ago, hermanmullins said: (it's one of the better shots of me ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted August 31, 2019 What’s everyone cooking for the holiday? We are home for the weekend and this was today’s dinner. I smoked an 11 lb brisket and made homemade Mac and cheese which I finished off in the smoker. note the juice on the left side of the photo, it was bubbling out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted August 31, 2019 Do you know how to say salivate? That's what I am doing looking at your Brisket. Looks like it was smoked just right. We are eating whatever our sons fix. It's their turn now. We have done it for over 50 years. Now it's oir turn to go and not cook or clean up. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted September 1, 2019 Looks good. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted September 1, 2019 That sounds like a good idea. I will help judge. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted September 1, 2019 Tomorrow is pork chops cooked by friends here at Little Farm on the River, Rising Sun, IN. Other sides, green beans, kohlrabi and onions sauteed in a heavy cream sauce, and who knows what else may come up. Yesterday I fixed clam chowder for us and friends. Ummm! Goooooood! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted September 1, 2019 Joe and Jim, I would like to invite you both to a Lone Star Rally. (Joe is a member and Jim should be). Of course you both would have to bring your smokers and demonstrate your technics for about 30 people. Maybe 150 people if they know you'll will be cooking. Great job both of you. I love Brisket and Pork Chops, heck lets face it I LOVE B-B-Q period. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted September 1, 2019 Herman, I’d love to do something like that. My wife is a master at Potato, macaroni salads and deviled eggs. DW and I were both raised that no one leaves hungry! This always calculates to large amounts of food. Jim, that would be a lot of fun with a smoke off. Events like that is where we learn techniques. Today I am smoking a ham. My youngest has been requesting it. I use to do them at our annual Easter camping trip with friends over a campfire. It has been a few years since we have been Easter camping. When I did those Easter cookouts I also had a Dutch over over the fire with potato slices, butter, bacon, cheese and onions simmering over the fire. Few weeks comes Halloween camping and I’ll have a pot of Chili simmering. For those of you that don’t know, it’s not yankee chili, no beans and it’s not sweetened! Sweet foods are desserts in this house. apparently I have a southern soul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted September 1, 2019 Linda did chili last night..She does not eat spicy food, so when cooking is done, I take some in a separate pot & add a kick to it. Meat only! With beans it's not right...When we where in Eastern Canada, we got wild (not farmed) salmon and cut into dinner portions, then in freezer it went..we did the same with "Hockey Puck" size fresh scallops in Digby, NS. So, tonight I'm grilling both, I use fresh lemon juice, garlic & butter. I left 25 lbs of frozen cooked lobster meat ( 1 lb per pack) in freezer at house! A lot of sea food chowder over winter!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted September 2, 2019 Just one question. Where do you get the paper wrappers to smoke all that stuff? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted September 2, 2019 Wayne...you being flippant? We carry a Food Saver Pro in rig & house. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted September 2, 2019 Yes, I was! So happy you noticed.👿 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbenoit Report post Posted September 2, 2019 I seemed to have missed the date and place for the cook off?? The menu is looking goood! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbenoit Report post Posted September 2, 2019 Is this an annual event? Cook extra pork chops next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaypsmith Report post Posted September 2, 2019 Joe, that smoked brisket was delicious, wish you could visit more often. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted September 2, 2019 On 8/31/2019 at 5:57 PM, jleamont said: What’s everyone cooking for the holiday? We are home for the weekend and this was today’s dinner. I smoked an 11 lb brisket and made homemade Mac and cheese which I finished off in the smoker. note the juice on the left side of the photo, it was bubbling out There is something terribly wrong with these pictures; They are there, I'm here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted September 2, 2019 1 hour ago, RayIN said: There is something terribly wrong with these pictures; They are there, I'm here. 1 hour ago, kaypsmith said: Joe, that smoked brisket was delicious, wish you could visit more often. Yeah, too many miles between us! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
