Camping...

Sweetie and I just got back from a 10 day camping trip during which time we attended the "Changing of the Colors" rally (Christian Motorcyclists Association) on Iron Mountain near Hatfield, Arkansas. We really enjoyed our time there but once again, we came home with a wet tent camper. It rained most all night Saturday before we left. That was our second rain. Loved the rain but would have liked enough time for things to dry out before we had to leave.

The display of "colors" was a little disappointing this year -- things were so dry up there (like other places I know) that many of the trees died. Also, it had been hotter than usual and the cold nights are needed for the color changing process. Well, after the first night of rain a cold front blew in and we had at least two nights of 30 degree and two nights of 40 degree temperatures. I thought I would freeze! We had our electric blanket but, alas, not the correct wiring/controls. We did purchase an electric lap robe and that was great -- put it at the bottom of the bed and it made our feet stay toasty. (Sweetie was afraid that Gracie would be too cold in her kennel so she slept with us the whole time. She loved the elect lap robe, also.)

Our last full session of the rally was Saturday night -- We received the word, after the final session, that Herb Shreve, the founder of CMA, had just passed away. He was recovering from heart surgery and had just had a birthday party in his honor on Saturday afternoon. He will be missed but we know we will see him again...