July 2008 Entries

Camping

I gripe about it enough that most people know that Melissa and I are not fans of camping. Unfortunately, we are a small minority with our family and friends so we end up doing our share of it. This year, we’ve managed to keep our camping commitments to a single outing to Cherry Campground near Springville, UT. I brought a camera. As has happened in prior posts, I choose to share. This time, I’m using a photo sharing site so that you can click the images and choose how big you want to see the photos. Not many photo hosting sites...

posted @ Tuesday, July 22, 2008 12:13 AM | Feedback (3)

The Outdoorsman

We had a family dinner/weblos activity tonight. Since I had my new toy, I thought I'd share the results. The kids were completing their Outdoorsman Badge or something and that involved putting a pack together and putting up a tent and cooking an outdoor meal. I arrived late, so all I really have is the tent stuff. Starting Out Spreading Out   Leaving them to it (this is not me)   Staking ...

posted @ Monday, July 14, 2008 8:27 PM | Feedback (2)

Me Meme

My mom wrote me an email recently saying that she missed reading my blog. Things have been sparse here lately, so I think I'll crib one of those TMI memes from a friend of mine. In five words, explain what ended your last friendship? Not on last one yet. How was your prom night? It was good. I went with a girl I haven't heard from since graduation. It was a “friends solve mutual problem” situation. Do you have any famous relatives? Not really. Had one fall off the Mayflower, but that's more of an ancestor than a relative. Have...

posted @ Friday, July 11, 2008 6:43 PM | Feedback (0)

I'm Validated

Okay, ya’ll know that I’m a sucker for a new internet quiz, right? What I can’t understand is how I scored the same as my friend Tungsten. He’s way nicer/gooder/kinder than I am. How evil are you?

posted @ Friday, July 11, 2008 10:43 AM | Feedback (2)