This past weekend was Memorial Day. David and Anna Price hosted a campout in their "orchard". The forecast was rain, but most of us decided to brave whatever the weather might dish out.
So Sunday after worship, those who were camping headed out to the Price's home. After unloading all the 15 passenger vans, tents were set up and a fire started. The young people and children played games consisting of Ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, and kickball.
After they tired out, it was time to cook hot dog, brats, sausages, and whatever else cooks over a fire on a stick. There were a lot of us to crowd around the fire, but we all were able to get some food. Then came the s'mores. Now I just love s'mores. What can be better that graham crackers, gooey marshmallows, and chocolate - lots of chocolate???
Once their bellies were full of food, the young people and children went back to their games. Us older people did what Presbyterians do best - relax with a nice glass of wine and the men smoked cigars. Unfortunately I don't have pictures of that.Finally some of us started to head to bed. Did I mention the fact that I wasn't sleeping in the tent? Sara and I took the warm and dry way out. We slept in the house! Thankfully we chose this. At around midnight the first line of storms came through. Daniel said this part was worse than the line that came through 2 hours later. A few of us sat up watching the storms come through on the computer. Jeremy was a faithful meteorologist and kept us abreast of how strong the storms were. For the most part everyone remained dry - not everyone, but most everyone.
In the most the fire was started again and things were laid out to dry. Breasfast was served. Some families brought bagels and yogurt. We bought the breakfast of campers:
As you look back through the pictures, take notice of the fathers. What do most of them have in common? Check Daniel out in this next picture. He fits in real well with the men of Providence!
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