Well, it's camping time again down here in the deep south and what fabulous weather we had for our first trip of the season!
Perfect days and chilly nights, cooking over the campfire, leisurely crocheting or reading in the sunshine. The Mitchell family decided to join us for this trip and Colleen even brought a pumpkin!
She carved the most brilliant pumpkin moonshine
Frequent canoe trips (Actually, too many to count!) were a necessity, as our camp was right on the lake. The big boys were allowed to go out on their own, and the younger ones with parents. With the boys outnumbering the girls eight to two, I took it upon myself to take Amelia and Marie on a few special "girls only" canoeing adventures to "shop" for lily pads and explore hidden coves.
"'Nice? It's the only thing,' said the Water Rat solemnly, as he leant forward for his stroke.`Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing -- absolute nothing -- half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats. Simply messing,' he went on dreamily: `messing -- about -- in -- boats; messing -- -- "
~ The Wind in the Willows, chapter 1
What amazing fun!
