pardy pardy..this is pretty tardy

By Tardy I mean late of course...don't get all political on me. It has been forever I know...I really don't know what I would say about camp cause it has been so long and most weeks kind of mold together into one big camp experience.

This week Kayleen and Luke are gone to Nordegg for outrip. Initially I was quite perterbed and worried about this because it seems Luke is often the glue that holds this place together...but things have run smoothly...unlike the digestive systems of the majority of the staff. Our menu is so consistant it's like our bodies pull out all coping mechanisms whether that means letting it go...or holding it in...much like how we all deal with conflict.

Luke is getting married in a week which is pretty exciting. Speaking of staff relationships...two of our counsellors have taken the "plunge" (this would mean more to you if you knew who the girl was and how her camp name is from "finding nemo" which is about a fish....) and decided to take their feelings from the bottom and put them on top....(another reference...geez I am a riot).

Amy is a stellar nurse, Kris drives the boat like a boatdriver ought to and our counsellors are all fine specimans. We are all pretty tired though and I would be lying if I said that I wasn't glad that after this there are only three weeks. I am ready for not-camp.

I don't really know what else to say...sorry it has been so long. I hope this picture will make you smile as you think about what kinds of kids we get out here. If there is one thing I know it is that kids are friggin' great and if they didn't come out here I seriously wouldn't work out here....because my job wouldn't exist...go figure.



peace out rainbow trout!!

celebrating the 20th century

bonjour!
I know it is a long time in between these things now but it is hard to find time to just sit down and write about camp when you are constantly experiencing camp. However, my momma told me that I need to get on it so I am.

Camp is good. This week is Explorers/Sports/Horse camp which is a little confusing but I think the system has worked so far today. Our speaker this week is Carlen Doekson (sp? sorry) and he is realllly funny...like actually funny, not just funny..."for a pastor" which is refreshing.

Today during "sticks" a brand new Jr. Counsellor broke his collar bone. Lucky for him he was emotionally prepared for tragedy seeing as he hit the ditch on the way out here yesterday. poor guy.

Other than that, not much is new. Tonight we had "80's" supper which was very enjoyable except for the fact that all the guys on the leadership team looked disgusting...but me and Amy looked pretty 85' if I do say so myself.

keep it______.

your sister's bangs, she cut them herself

well team it has been awhile. Camp is in full swing and today was our first day of kids camp. There are 152 kids here which is the maximum. It is semi-crazy having so many of them although it feels nice to have real camp out here finally. Who doesn't want to be singing "skiing in the snow" again??? In other news the whole menu out here has changed!
hahaha imagine...





I would just like to say that I only have like 5 songs on the itunes on this computer and it is becoming pretty monotonous..(except for Nelly Furtado's "promiscuous girl" of course) and I am just wondering if people have heard Justin Timberlake's new song. VERY disappointing. I thought that guy was onto something....and now I would rather listen to Nickelback.
hahaha imagine...

here are our staff t-shirts for the summer...

we are pretty happy with these, although still kinda wish there was a giant sun with "shine" written on it.

that's kris wearing a baby's t-shirt. he was annngggrrry.

peace out!!

Miss Independance Day

hello friends.

Well we survived Family Camp #1. There were huge amounts of people...at one point we served over 600 people. That was sure fun for the "delta force" dish team, let me tell you. The "Hunter Family" was a hit as well. That family has many talents..

So the weekend went without a hitch basically. Last night the staff had a "b" night....we went to BARRHEAD...had a BARBEQUE....we went on the BARGE and then watched "what about BOB?" while drinking BEER. just kidding of course, we drank BACARDI's. just kidding again.

Now we are into our first official week of camp "Leadership Camp" which is going pretty good so far (we're only 3 hours into it). We just had Amy and Kayleen lead us in some aquasizes in the pool. Then we are likely going tubing this afternoon. I for one am always happy to shower like 7 times a day.

well we have to run and train some "leaders of tomorrow"

happy 4th of july

puff daddy and the family camp

tomorrow is family camp. I'm scared. SO many people. SO many hungry people. SO many people congregating and talking and looking at books written by Joshua Harris.

The Counsellors have all arrived. It is fun having more people around, although we still haven't played "bump". We have however played on the floating dock. If anyone has any good "dock" games please feel free to let me know. We were trying to come up with some but they all ended up being dangerous or lame. In other news, our floating dock can float...in fact with heavy winds she can float to the other side of the lake. sha la la!

Anna put out her shoulder a couple days ago. Wow can that girl swear a bluestreak when she is angry! only kidding. I am sure the worst word she used in that moment was "oh geez, there goes my shoulder out of its socket. Jim-in-nee."

anyways...that is all. tune in for info. on the ever-so-studly "hunter" boys. Some of the girl counsellors have already called dibs on Dusty...or was it Brock?....or maybe JJ??

"what's up dock?"

holla.

Well last friday we took the dock that the boys' made and put it into the water. With only minor scrapes and bruises, and the loss of one anchor it was a success and it is sUpEr fun! We were just out there and it is sure a good time. I wish I could be out there all day,perhaps I will quit my job and become "dock coordinator". Anyways..the counsellors come tomorrow which is great, the weather is hot, and in only a few short days...the HUNTER BOYS will be here!!! There is truly nothing else to say today except that there are some people in this room who think that computers are human beings...

here is a picture of the dock makers. They are quite proud in this picture.

I think we are going to watch "the sisterhood of the travelling panties"...i mean pants, whoops, wrong movie series...

check ya lader

"happy birthday to lou"

Yesterday was Luke's 25th birthday. Luke doesn't make a big deal out of his birthdays...but we sure wanted to make it special for him... so we made him a special birthday bin with some treasures...a juice box, euchre cards, a sucker, a nakamun t-shirt, a surprise bag and a couple other things which I cannot remember. Then we all went to Barrhead to celebrate his b-day with Mrs.Wolgien's which is COINCIDENTALLY the same day! Wow.














Today we were outside for the majority of the day running activities for a LOT of grade sixes. They are pretty cute...(and maybe teachers too? Kris?) So we all have great tan lines. We are warning Kayleen about how this is only a glimmer of what Family Camp looks like. It would be funny...but it only scares us too. However...it helps to know that though the first family camp has a whopping 450 registered (gulp)...at least we will be blessed with a singing group of hockey playing boys who wear white t-shirts and big grins! Amy has her hopes set on one of them..and she is also hoping for a wet t-shirt contest after their grand finale.
Well nothing else new really, we are pretty ready for camp to start, I'm not gonna lie.
OH ya..the boys (Kris and Luke) built a floating dock so we will be able to swim off of it, which is big and exciting. We also went swimming off the barge tonight and Luke did 2 #1's in the water. (just kidding. i think. i actually don't know if he was joking.)

ferrrrr shizzo.