... but you can't take the 'Ham out of the Lewis: and now for something completely different

... but you can't take the 'Ham out of the Lewis

What's going on up here anyhow?

Sunday, June 04, 2006

and now for something completely different


At the request of my wife (and apparently others) I am resuming my part of the co-authorship for this space. I have been busy this past end of week with a camping trip for school. We took 37 kids plus 14 adults on a trip to Sucia Island. It was a lot of fun and a great time to spend with the kids.
The weather alternated from lame to start the trip to great to end it. We slept in rain the first night, but it didn't even drizzle after that. There is way too much to talk about, but here is a picture of the sand castle the adults finished to compete with the students.
The students did a great job on all of theirs, but were too intimidated by ours and thusly ruled us ineligible for any of the prizes (which were all purchased at the dollar store anyways).

The island was absoutely beautiful. This picture is looking west at Fox Cove. Our campsites were right next to Fossil Bay and there was a great beach with rocks to throw (and logs to throw them at), water to wade in (even in the rain for the goofball kids), and a field to play in.
All of us - teachers, students, and parents - had a relaxing time and were able to appreciate the time away from school but still together. Seeing each other outside the walls of the school is good for everybody!
When we packed up to leave we lined up our gear by the dock. This is only the bags, tents, and sleeping bags. There were countless coolers, boxes, shelters, and cooking supplies that we still had to load on.
Got back yesterday and drove home in beautiful sunshine to home. Then woke up to rain and gray skies this morning. Pretty standard stuff this time of year. Well, I'll be seeing the kids tomorrow morning so I better get going. Only two more weeks of school!!!!! YEAHH!!!!

2 Comments:

At 10:40 PM, June 04, 2006 , Blogger "On Your Left!" said...

Very nice pictures. What kind of camera did you take those on? Nice talking to you this evening.
Mom

 
At 6:40 AM, June 05, 2006 , Blogger Lydia said...

Hey, AL. SL is a splendid blogger, but I was just wondering yesterday if you would ever elbow your way back to this space. Happy Last Two Weeks! (I'm done tomorrow!) xo

 

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