OLD FLORIDA: KRUL LAKE CAMPGROUND EPISODE 16

[@annieratcliff5740]

I love it when you say alligatorie. I binge watch you guys. Love you guys camping videos. Keep doing what y'all doing. It's a blessing to get out and do you.🙏🏽❤️

[@auntesther3675]

Yesss me too, I told her the same thing on the last video.😊😅

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

😂 Thank you so much and thanks for watching! I started saying that years ago. I thought it was a word 😆

[@auntesther3675]

@@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV OH yes mamnit is definitely a real word, but we just like hearing you say it. It makes your camping videos official somehow!:-)

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

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[@vibewithme425]

Baby alligatory…felt that no explanation needed 😆

[@TiffanysWorld1976]

The food looks delicious. I love going on the camping trips with you all so to speak. I really enjoy you taking us along. Tfs!❤⛺️🥘

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

Well it makes me happy to know that you enjoy it! 😁 Thanks for watching! 🥰

[@pearlnitamitchell9043]

The crescent moon carved into the doors of outhouses is a feature with roots in American folklore, though the exact origin is somewhat debated. The moon was often used as a simple, recognizable symbol to designate the outhouse as the women’s restroom. Here’s some context and possible reasons: 1. Symbolism: The crescent moon has long been a symbol associated with femininity, partly due to its connection with lunar cycles and their association with women. In contrast, a sun or star symbol was sometimes used to designate the men’s outhouse. 2. Practicality: The moon (and sometimes a star) carved into the door also allowed light into the outhouse, which was essential since most were unlit. 3. Folklore: Over time, the moon symbol became associated with outhouses in general, even though many modern depictions suggest that both men’s and women’s outhouses had the moon symbol. This could be due to the simplicity and widespread recognition of the symbol. 4. Functionality: The cut-out shape, whether it was a moon, star, or other symbol, also provided ventilation, which was important in the confined space of an outhouse. The practice of carving symbols into outhouse doors likely arose out of a combination of necessity and symbolism, with the crescent moon becoming the most iconic representation.

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

Thank you! 😊

[@temamarshall92]

So I went on my first camping trip on Labor Day. Can’t wait to go again…..thanks for the inspiration ❤

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

That's great! Sounds like you enjoyed it? 😄 You're welcome! 😊

[@guynoir4733]

My wife and I stumbled across your channel a couple of weeks ago and now we are addicted . Love you guys , we already feel like we know y'all .

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

Hey! 👋🏽Welcome to the channel! 🤗 You do know us! We're family! 😁🥰 Thanks for watching!

[@LashusJourney]

Blessings

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

Thank you! Blessings to you as well. ❤️

[@annieratcliff5740]

Did you hug the tree? Don't laugh at Phillip he didn't know the water was going to be like that. Poor Phillip no fish no snorkeling. You get what you want next time. Yes, I saw the little boy face on the door. I'm 73 and loving you guys videos.🙏🏿♥️

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

😂 Every video Phillip gets to do what he wants to do 😆 Yes I did! I meant to add it at the end and forgot! 🤦🏽‍♀️ I am so happy you are loving the videos. Thank you for watching 🥰

[@MySUPRunnethOver]

That’s my kind of campground. A shame the water wasn’t clean and clearer… looked like a beautiful day to go for a dip. I commend Phillip on knowing when to turn around on a trail🤭

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

He's not going to walk too far, unless there's fishing at the end. 😆 But yeah we were ready to get in until we saw it in person LOL. The kids were really enjoying it tho. No way my granddaughters would have even put their toes in! 😂

[@jkwithlove8180]

❤ Answer to moon cutout in door= To let the moon light in at night. You can see during the day, but traditionally, they didn't have working electricity, so a cutout in the door would let the user see. The moon shape is just stylized. That curly tree was amazing. It's so glorious how nature grows without human interruption/heals itself.

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

Thank you! And yes it was! I had to show it because I knew someone would appreciate it. 😄

[@sweetgreentea50]

Hi friend 👋🏽 Sorry you got bit up by the bugs. 🦟I like that park too. I liked all old stuff you discovered there. 🤩Another relaxing good time. Thank you. 👍🏽

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

Hey friend! 🤗 Gurl them bugs been loving me lately 😄I don't even bother putting on lotion anymore, so if my legs look like I've been kicking flour, that's why! 😆 And yes the old stuff was really neat. Thanks for watching friend. 🥰

[@sweetgreentea50]

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[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

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[@JudyNyamai]

I love watching your videos. They are so cool and therapeutic. Am glad have just uploaded one video and I will do more as a learn

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

Thank you so much and thanks for watching. Yes just keep uploading. It's a learning process that takes time. Wishing you the best! 🥰

[@JudyNyamai]

@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV thanks mum.

[@abundantlifeadventuresdona1918]

Thanks for sharing. Nice campground. We have the love bugs in Texas. Safe Travels.

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

I don't remember seeing them when I lived in Texas, but I probably wasn't paying attention. And I didn't spend as much time outside. Thank you and thanks for watching. 🥰

[@oconnellwhite370]

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[@GlampingWithTheCoopers]

Such an interesting and informative video my friend. Your roast looks so delicious. I’m with you can’t wait for the cooler weather to cook some hot comfort meals. Sending hugs…❤️💋

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

Thank you and Yes, I am looking forward to it too. Sending hugs right back to ya! 🤗🥰

[@naturalcurls1513]

Phillip take this advice from a country, you really don’t want to ride a bicycle with sandals on. I lost a whole toenail when I was little!!😂❤

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

He's country too! 😂

[@auntesther3675]

Ok mam, we need some merch with the term "Alligatory, or Alligatorie,!". I would buy it. Frfr❤

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

😂

[@adrieneforare5791]

I'd buy one too. I absolutely love your videos and truly LOL when you say or ask if you are seeing an alligata😂

[@brendapoppell9155]

We love these types of campgrounds. We stayed at Karick Lake North several years ago. We watched your video on Blackwater River State Park and booked a site there for next May. We pretty much stay at COE campgrounds in GA & AL. I have lived in FL my entire life so we rarely camp in FL. Ty for sharing your adventures. I really enjoy your videos.

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

Thanks for watching! Our last video was at Karick Lake South. LOL I'm hoping to venture out further eventually. I would love to take a week and travel south to Key West, making stops along the way. ☺️

[@mygrannysgarden]

Another great video. Your dinner looks absolutely delicious. The over the fire cooking takes your meal to a whole new level. TEMU has gotten a lot of my money. I have purchased kitchen, fishing and clothing items. I am very pleased with everything. The only thing is that it takes a couple of weeks to get your order. Thanks for sharing

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

Thank you and thanks for watching! Phillip orders from them as well. Some items are gradually starting to come in so he's like a kid at Christmas 😂

[@mygrannysgarden]

@@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV I know how he feels. They are the only place that I have found clothes that fit me perfectly. Blessings to yall

[@jtoliver5272]

Love the videos. It got me interested in doing some camping one day.

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

Thank you and thanks for watching! Camping is very therapeutic 😊

[@andavis1870]

CoCo you are a BIG OLE ball of SUNSHINE!!!! You crack me up.😂

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

Well thank you! 😁😄

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

I just subscribed to your channel! 🤗

[@MilesWithViews]

Hi y'all, loved the video. The food you prepared looked so good. My grandma had a chicken coop so sometimes I would have to help retrieve eggs, girl I hated it 🤣. That was a nice shaded trail. You're so funny, love bugs scene. Glad Phillip got everything he chose from Temu, that so great! Looking forward to your next video.

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

Hey! Gurl you and Phillip are really from the country! 😂 I never had to retrieve eggs or use an outhouse, but I would love to have a chicken coop in the country today LOL Yeah and as the items are coming in, he's acting like a kid at Christmas time! 😆 Thank you for watching 🥰

[@MilesWithViews]

@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV 😂 I'm so excited for him (y'all) to be able to see your channel and your community grow.

[@leoncarter5032]

And yes starting make some merch!!!

[@LifeIsTripping]

Yea, it's a No for us and Alligato-ry looking water, lol😂😂. The Sawmill area was pretty cool looking, and we love discovering 'old' things as well, beautiful park!😊

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

😂 A definite no! LOL But yeah it was beautiful and relaxing. 😊

[@RVenturesToday520]

Hey y'all! Girl!! You had me laughing with those hate bugs because those bugs are not lovable and they stink too!!🤣🤣🤣 On another note, haven't been to Krul Lake, must put that on our list. btw... loved that roast! Thanks for sharing your adventures. Love it!!!

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

😂 Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@aprilmcfarlin8137]

Your vlogs are quite interesting. I’m from Florida, but I love to see other places in the state that I’ve never gone to.

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

Thank you and thanks for watching! I would like to venture out further, but we're still discovering so many parks right in our back yard. 😃

[@constance8606]

The stew looked delicious!!! I thought you were serving the whole campground, LOL! Great meal, I would have a piece of cornbread to sop up some of that gravey, delish!

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

😄 I told Phillip the same thing, we needed cornbread! And Thank you! It was even better the next day 😋 Thanks for watching! 😁

[@aprilmcfarlin8137]

Your camping pot roast looks delish…😊

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

Thank you! It was my first time cooking it in the dutch oven. It turned out really good!

[@AdamArceneaux-m8x]

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[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

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[@vickiedavis720]

Gurl......let me tell you. If we're eva in Florida, I wanna go camping with y'all! 😊😊 That roast looked soooo delish.😊😊😊

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

😄 Thank you!

[@connieb604]

This place is near my home in Milton. My dad retired from the Florida Division of Forestry. He worked in the Blackwater Forest and helped oversee the building of the suspension bridge between Krul and Bear Lakes. The lakes are man-made and usually get cleaned annually. Very fresh water. Clean. Fun. Swim in the swimming area.😂

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

Ok cool! Thanks for the info! 😁We'll have to take a swim the next time we are there LOL

[@locdinwiththewilsons]

That’s definitely some alligatory water😂 The little boys face in the wood is just a little creepy to me, but I am easily creeped out by stuff like that. This was another beautiful park. It must be so nice to have beach camping and woodsy camping within such close proximity.

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

Yes it is truly a blessing! ☺️ I'm creeped out by stuff like that too, that's why I was trying to find some reasoning behind it! 😅

[@AdventureswithVal]

I think the one with the hole is a smoke house. My grandma had an outhouse I can still smell the stinch lol yes the Blu Light Lounge is back. No that lake is snakery looking too. Nice tour of the park.

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

Oh ok! I can see that being a smoke house and 😂 on you can still smell the stench.

[@onamission4562]

What is fire Marshall Bill doing back there doing 😂😂😂😂 oh Lord there’s a fire 🔥 😂😂😂😂

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

😂🤣😂 And then gone ask was I recording him 😄

[@brendamoncrief4459]

The moon on the outhouse so you have light...

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

Oh ok! That makes sense! 😁 I googled it after I got home and it said it represents femininity or something along those lines. But yes, for light makes sense 😄 Thank you!

[@allopinionsreservedsike]

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[@allopinionsreservedsike]

Thank you for inspiration I was up late one night watching your video about how you started your channel. I started uploading more 😊

[@allopinionsreservedsike]

My husband would love this life🎉😂❤

[@allopinionsreservedsike]

What kind of bug spray are yall using

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

That's great! And you're welcome!

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

I got lured into it but I love it now 😂

[@annieratcliff5740]

Yes, I see the little boy. That's weird. That stew looks scrumptious. Make me hungry.

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

Very weird LOL and thanks it turned out good! 😊

[@alleningram2032]

Who’s bike is doing all that squeaking??? 😜

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

😂 I asked Phillip the same thing! And why was it squeaking! 😄

[@togetherwemakefamily]

The Moon as the window of an Outhouse was a symbol for a woman Luna god. Men had a sun burst as a window. Also for light

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

Yes I googled it after I got home. Thank you 😊

[@togetherwemakefamily]

@@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV love you guys! Keep giving us good vibes and great videos 💙

[@aroundcentralfloridawithshalay]

Hello Coco! Just wanted to let you know that your channel inspired me to make a camping video. I recently went to West Gate River Ranch Campground. I went Glamping for the first time and it was awesome!!! The campground has a wide variety of accommodations including a rv park. Have you ever been there? If not, I highly recommend it!! I made a KZbin video about my experience at the campground, check it out so you can see what West Gate River Ranch is all about. Thanks for always putting out great content! I always love your KZbin videos! 💕💕

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

Hey that's great and thank you!! I'm about to watch it now! 😁

[@aroundcentralfloridawithshalay]

@@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV great, thank you! I hope you like it! 😊

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

@@aroundcentralfloridawithshalay That's a really nice resort and it's huge! I would love to watch a rodeo there. Is it new?

[@aroundcentralfloridawithshalay]

@@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV Westgate River Ranch is so nice and it’s just over a hour away from me in Orlando. I wanted to attend the Rodeo but the Rodeo is only on Saturday and we stayed on a Wednesday so we didn’t get a chance to go but I definitely want to go back and attend the Rodeo. I hope you get to go to Westgate. I’m not sure exactly how old Westgate is but I know the Glamping tents that we stayed in are fairly new and was recently recognized as the Best Glamping by USA Today. Thanks again for watching! I definitely have to check out Henderson Beach State Park and the Destin area.

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

@@aroundcentralfloridawithshalay Yes for sure.

[@leoncarter5032]

The love bugs are all here in Georgia as well, plentiful, they just mess up your car.

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

Oh ok. So I guess they're a southern thing

[@SuJaHo]

I looked it up the crescent moon has a meaning behind it; however, it also let you know it's a woman's outhouse. The men had a sun

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

Yes I looked it up after I got back home 😄Thank you! ❤️

[@YolRho]

I have always assumed the moon was carved out on the door so the moon light would shine in since there was no electricity at night.😊

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

Thank you. That makes sense

[@annieratcliff5740]

Have you used your drone?

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

😬 nope 🫣😅

[@adrieneforare5791]

​@@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV😂

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

😂

[@onamission4562]

A Moon was symbol is for the ladies restroom and the sun was for the male restroom. During the colonial times those were symbols for men and women.

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

Thanks! 😁

[@tanyamayes3773]

Love bugs are mating when stuck together and separated during the day when landing on vegetation and come together for flight and night, after the female lays her eggs she dies afterwards

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

Oh ok. I thought they stayed stuck together. I've never seen a single one before 😂 but thanks for the info! 😁

[@adrieneforare5791]

So, in a sense...she hangs on for dear life😮

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

Wow

[@annieratcliff5740]

No, I wouldn't get in that water 💦

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

😂 It sounded good until I seen it up close! 😆

[@carolynmatthews7800]

I'm so glad you said something cause I thought it was me! There are drawings of some sort in the floor panels and it's a little twisted I told others and they just laughed it off.

[@LivingthatFloridaLifeTV]

Do you have a Forest River Grey wolf? I really would like to know the real story behind it, because it is a little creepy. And that's why I mentioned it because I wanted to know if anyone else has seen them in their trailer.