Paint Creek Camping Trip

The Paint Creek Camping trip was an event that occurred from June 24th to June 26th, 2022, in which multiple members of the Duckpond went camping together for the weekend. 
== Planning ==
Unlike previous large scale events in the Duckpond, this trip was planned well in advance. The group met beforehand to plan the trip and even a backup date in case it rained. Roles were assigned for what gear to bring and who was driving. The group made up of Lmone, Zigzem, Bepno, Goombario, Feelix, Izzzy, Gene, and Kartoshka set out the evening of the 24th for Paint Creek State Park. 
== Camping ==
The group was split into two cars, the first car had Zigem, Lmone, Izzzy, and Kartoshka while the other car had Gene, Bepno, Feelix, and Goomb. 
=== Wendy's Drama ===
While on their way to the campground the group agreed to stop for dinner. Zigzem had decided the day prior to stop at a McDonald's nearby the campground however, the other car did not want McDonald's and instead wanted Wendy's. Lmone and Bepno attempted to communicate between the two cars however, a communication error occured and Gene's car went to a Wendy's around 20 minutes away from the originally agreed upon McDonald's forcing Ziggy's car to wait at the McDonald's for the other car to arrive. Bepno falsely believed that Ziggy's car was also going to the Wendy's resulting in great annoyance for him and the group. 
=== At Paint Creek ===
The rest of the drive occurred without incident and both cars arrived at the campground, checked in, set up their tents, and built a fire. They spent the evening relaxing and playing Ghost in the Graveyard. 
==== The Forgotten Stove Drama ====
The next morning as the group began waking up and getting ready for breakfast it was discovered that they had forgotten to bring the stove. Gene, Bepno, and Kartoshka traveled to a nearby Walmart to purchase a new one to use while the rest of the group sat at camp. 
==== Hiking and Swimming ====
After the stove was acquired and breakfast was done the group set out on a hike along one of the camp trails. This hike occurred without incident as well. 
After hiking the group drove to a nearby beach for swimming. Afterwards the group was thoroughly exhausted and enjoyed a quiet evening cooking their dinner over the fire. 
The drive back home occured without incident as well.