Some food, some fireworks...and then it's off to camp.
I'm packed. Art supplies have been ordered and all auxillary materials previously purchased are already being pulled from storage at camp. Tomorrow we'll take in the neighborhood parade, attend a swim party, eat more than we should, walk the dogs and take in the fireworks. Saturday morning will see the oldest son and me loading up the car and heading to camp (pediatric cancer camp...I teach arts/crafts). This will be his first year working there...and my fifth. The rest of the family will come down on visitor's day.
Where I'm staying has no WiFi, so no updates until then. If I can sneak some time in the main office with staffer's computers I might try to do that, but I'll be fairly incommunicado between Saturday and the 11th. That's okay. The whole notion of being out in the middle of nowhere is somehow compromised if I'm checking my Facebook/Twitter account or blog every 45 minutes. Not that there's time in the day to do that anyway. I'm just saying.
So celebrate the independence of this country in grand style tomorrow. Don't forget the contributions and sacrifices that our foremothers and fathers made and if that means lighting a Roman Candle with your grandmother's cigarette? Just remember to put your beer down first. Setting your pants on fire with a sparkler doesn't make you more patriotic than the next person, so don't even go there. Besides, the ER could probably use the break.
Be safe, y'all. I'll see you on the 11th.
Have a wonderful 4th and a great time at camp!!!
Posted by: Cheri @ Blog This Mom! | July 03, 2008 at 07:14 PM
Great barn!
Save up lots of stories to tell us when you get back...
Posted by: daysgoby | July 03, 2008 at 07:35 PM
Here's to enjoyins some back to nature time.
Just noticed your book list--loved Bright Shiny Morning.
Posted by: Jenn @ Juggling Life | July 03, 2008 at 08:03 PM
Have a great week! Come back with lots of blog fodder.
Posted by: Betty | July 03, 2008 at 08:27 PM
Have a wonderful time away.. and Happy 4th to you!
Posted by: Hilary | July 03, 2008 at 08:39 PM
Have fun at sleep away camp.
I hope you don't get caught up in any of hijinx and tomfoolery that -- based upon my extensive viewing of American movies -- often occurs at summer camps. Panty raids, for example. Or grudge matches with other richer snootier camps on the same lake.
Posted by: AlphaDogMa | July 03, 2008 at 09:11 PM
I don't know how you do it. To volunteer with all those kids! It would be rewarding and sobering to the point of explosion. I'm not so sure I could handle it. Good luck. Have fun. Happy 4th!
Posted by: Woman in a window | July 04, 2008 at 05:58 AM
Have a safe and wonderful trip!
Posted by: Mrs. G. | July 04, 2008 at 12:43 PM
Have a great time!! Sounds like a wonderful experience.
Posted by: MamaMo | July 04, 2008 at 04:41 PM
Have a fabulous time, and come back well rested. :)
Posted by: J | July 05, 2008 at 09:41 AM
Hope you come back a happy camper--that's a very generous use of your summertime!
Posted by: melissa | July 05, 2008 at 11:33 AM
Have fun!
Posted by: mamatulip | July 05, 2008 at 02:52 PM
I want to hear all about the art projects...
Posted by: V-Grrrl | July 05, 2008 at 06:26 PM
Is that stone structure at the camp? Because I'm moving there.
Posted by: Janet | July 05, 2008 at 10:01 PM
Have a good time at camp - I'm sure seeing all those children who are battling cancer can really way on emotional health? I'll leave you comments when I return from my vacation!
Posted by: Wendy | July 07, 2008 at 05:20 AM
that photo - that first photo - that is an amazing building!
Posted by: magpie | July 07, 2008 at 08:17 PM