Category Archives: Campsites

Family Reunion Weekend

On Friday, July 26, I left with Melanie and Jack and my sister Lisa for Lincoln, Nebraska. We set up the camper at the country home of my first cousin, once removed. Chris sets a new standard for home amenities. … Continue reading

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The Fifth Week Begins

Is there anything better than two days in a row with nothing to do? Nope. Ok, I did have little things to do–wait for a repair man, meet with the insurance adjuster, swimming, movies, a little grocery shopping, gas up … Continue reading

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Things for Which to Be Grateful

You guys, last night I slept in a bed. This morning I bathed in a tub. I washed my clothes in a high-efficiency washer and dryer. Yes, I have arrived safely, almost blissfully, at my sister’s in Kansas City. My … Continue reading

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Family Fun Day

Meema prepared this Pinteresting get-the-candy game. We rented a snow cone machine and watched movies on the lawn. </a

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Rude Canadians?

This is a photo of our campsite on our first night in Provo. The Death Star is just visible on the right. The camper in the center of the photo belongs to some Canadians and has a feature called a … Continue reading

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Nerdlings in their natural habitat

This was the scene shortly after Dale left for the airport. You can’t see that the dark shape at Jack’s right elbow is a bowl of Jiffy-Pop. They are watching Phineas & Ferb on Netflix.

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All Five Plus Two!

Now that we are briefly back in Provo, I have a giant to-do list. Dale flies home tonight to leave for Jamboree on Friday. But best of all, I got to have all five of my kids and kids-in-law together … Continue reading

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Sunday in the RV Park with Nerds

Batman and Jack are off fishing somewhere without cell coverage. The laundry is done–I strongly recommend the tech wash soap in the orange bottle from Walmart–and the galley is clean. Today is our last day to sightsee in Challis, which … Continue reading

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Ghosts of Batman Past

And now Batman’s 30th high school reunion is complete. The starting event was a picnic in the city park. Is there anything more beautiful than a 16 quart cooker full of pulled pork? I must also mention the full-sheet cake … Continue reading

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Summer Moments

We finally had a lazy morning with no where to be until noon! Batman skipped a rock on the river flowing past our campsite. Jack had never seen this done before and insisted that his dad teach him the magic. … Continue reading

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