It’s spring in Saskatchewan. I know because there are mosquitoes and ticks. Also, a rite of passage is being enacted in my house as it has for generations (well, 2 generations anyways). I speak of that ritual called the Camping Trip.
Andrew and 3 friends are leaving at 6 tonight for the weekend. None of them have camped independant of parents, Andy has not camped even with me for many many years, and at least one of the group has never camped. I asked what they would be doing for excitement, and Andy divulged that they would be golfing and fishing. I suspect that there are other activities planned. Witness the supplies:
Four people, 24 beer, 3 bottles of hard liquor. I’m not sure when they’ll fit in the camping part, especially since it will be dark when they arrive at the park, and our tent is a bugger to put up. Campout under the stars, anyone?
I don’t know about you, but when I go camping, the three most important things I take are:
the screen tent (see note about bugs above),
a really good air mattress, and
a good supply of knitting.
Sigh. To each his own.
I’m off on a bit of a fibre adventure this morning. I hope to have some pictures posted later this afternoon. Stay tuned!
And there was you proclaiming Andy’s innocent babe status! 🙂
Mosquitoes, all ready? We have the ticks but I think the cooler weather has helped delay the flying bloodsuckers. It has been ages since I camped. The screen tent sounds wonderful.
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