Friends,
Life is returning to normal. The sailboat was really mad because we didn't take it to Illinois, so we made amends by going to Union Valley Reservoir just as soon as we could.
This unique plant was there to greet us. They are known to come up through the snow and we were surprised to see one in June. Can anyone tell us its name?
Nic is learning to Captain the boat this year, so he was given the responsibility of shouting out the orders on this adventure. One of his first commands was to "hoist the Rebel Battle flag!".
Jonathan was First Mate. He does not answer to the name Gilligan. Please notice the perfect knot that Jonathan has tied to the dock cleat.
Long pants and flannel?? This was our coldest sailing trip ever. No one got into the water.
We brought two vehicles with differing departure times on this venture. While some sailed, others ate.
The camping was just as cold as the sailing. We promised Tiffany that California was a warm place. Boys in shorts, girls in blankets. What are we to deduce from this photo?
How does this thing go up?
Most camping fatalities are the result of dehydration. We won't be having any of that on this trip.
The clouds parted in the afternoon, things warmed up just enough to make for a pleasant outing.Tiffany and Jonathan watch as the inflatable comes along side.
Y is for yacht.
The boat is beached, her sails are furled. They tell me that the cat is a boy, which I can accept, but why is the boat a girl?
Cooking chicken on an open fire, the oak at our feet used to be the tree in our front yard. How we miss that tree!
This is what chicken rolled in Cheez-it crumbs looks like.
This is how Ben feels about it. Some of the others liked it.
Thomas likes to keep his teeth clean, even if there is no sink. What's that in the tree?
Thomas finally gave in and adjusted his attire to match the weather.
Tiff and Sara take Ben for a ride. Chivalry is dead.
If you set the camera correctly, an afternoon jaunt can be made to look like a romantic moonlit voyage.
It may be unknown as to how many angels will fit on the head of a pin, but we know how many Hectors will fit in one chair.
Is Thomas deep in thought? Will the seedling survive? Do red sweatpants go with a blue hoody?
Green corn husks make for a smoky fire. There is a chair in this photo, but you can't see it because it's camouflaged.
The corn husks have all burned away, let us warm our bones by the fire.
We are warmer now, and ready for bed.
Nic was giving rides early next morning. There was quite a bit of sailing done on the second day, but the winds were so fierce out of the Northeast that all hands were busy and the cameras stayed below deck.
While we were packing up, Sara found the bubble wand.
The winds will power a sailboat and they will float a soapy bubble. The wind is just one small part of God's magnificent creation. We use it as a tool and as a toy. Be sure to remember who creates the wind when you feel it against your face.be safe,
Hec @ 19
9 comments:
Wow I am the first comment. Its kinda cool.
I had an awesome time on the lake even though it was cold. The sailing was real sailing this time, meaning we had really good winds, and the water was EXTREMELY cold.I did not have the guts to try the chicken/Cheez-it, but it looks interesting. Can't waiit until the next trip.
Anton,
As my whole family knows, I prefer the shore to "any" boat in high winds. Not my thing. The second day was quite nice sitting at camp, looking at the lake and reading. Delightful.
DH did not mention that this was a camping trip minus the RV (see previous posts to see why it's getting worked on ;). I was quite proud of all 5 of us girls who slept in tents and did not resort to sleeping in vehicles like most of the "men"! Well done ladies!
I will happily go again.
Mumsie
Oh, that was a very fun outing! Camping food (*cough* or junk food ;)), sleeping in tents, getting soaked from the inflatable, and taking a quiet ride on the smooth lake at night to look at the magnificent stars!
I enjoyed every minute of the expedition, except for maybe the bathrooms.... Thank goodness for hand sanitizer! As long as we get the same camping site, and my tent is pitched in the exact same squishy spot, I'll go again! :)
Thanks for a great two day trip!
Does this mean the family will be camping in real canvas tents, 1860s style in the near future?
That eating establishment that you stopped at is definitely one of my favorites! :o)
Can't wait to see you all soon!
Mrs. Reynolds :o)
And yet another appearance of the red sweat pants! =)
The chicken rolled in Cheez-its might have tasted more appealing if they had been FOUR CHEESE Cheez-its! =)
That cool red plant is called a snow plant, though they're usually spotted in the spring around here. We have them around camp and one of us usually yells "snow plant!" when we see one. I believe they grow off the roots of trees in some sort of synergistic relationship.
The first day was great, even if the weather was a bit chilly. Sorry I missed the second with the winds and all!
Anyone up for a tomahawk throwing contest?
wow. just stumbled upon your blog -i'm not sure how? internet exploration i suppose :).
Hilarious comments on the photos i must say!
God Bless you and your family - though i see he already has :).
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