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Camp coffee is always going, and with the weather changing to cool to very cool to down right cold, I want my long johns. Its a welcome sight when setting next to the fire with coffee hanging from hook. the smell tells when its about done.
Well I spent the 4th weekend night at the Outpost. I was alone on this one, everyone chicken out on me. I don't know why rain and cold keeps em away.
I was going to be prepared for a cold and rainy night and I wanted to be warm. So I searched around for long underwear in my drawers. Found some pink ones, put them on, WHAT! I could not breath I think they were a size 2. Peeled them off and took a look in DH drawers, ah ha thats what I 'm talkin about, some nice fitin longjohns. I didn't care if they were stained in places I wish they were not stained in : (. But I wanted warmth and they will have to do. Time I got my longjohns on and sweats and vest I was heating up and needed to get outside.
So up to camp to get the fire started, it was going to be a challenge when its been raining, but finally got a go on it and coffee pot on.
I even cooked me a hotdog on a stick , it was rather different up there by myself. No one to complain to and all.
So with a cup of coffee, a bag of M & M's and a nice down comforter ,sleeping bags and more covers I was ready to settle down for some good reading.
This book I told ya about on my last blog is some good read. A Mile In Her Boots, by Jennifer Bove'. Short adventure stories written by women who have worked in the wildness and the challenges they meet.
I only got half the book read when I started to get sleepy, but stories like trail breakers, firefighters in the wilderness. Women that use chainsaws, fisherwomen,bad mountain men hunters , I was surprise I could go to sleep after reading that one. And headless bears, Oh I am surprise I slept at all. But I did : )
Its pretty neat to be laying in your tent and just about 2 ft from your head the rain is coming down. You just think your going to get wet, but the Outpost stayed nice and dry.
I was waken by a hoot owl. It was still dark out and I thought about starting up the fire but the comforter felt so good I just plopped down for more ZZZ'Z.
Nature On the Trails:
I've been keeping track of the Monarch and the next day this caterpillar is starting its change. This was Saturday.
This is Sunday, he/she is now in his/her chrysalis stage. A third the size from when h/s was a caterpillar. This is just amazing to watch.
Over on thistle a bee is gathering up pollen, I see these every year and they are fun to watch and oh how they pack the pollen on their legs.
Now this is cool, Saturday i'm in my Outpost reading and DH comes up bringing the mail, lol. Out in the woods getting mail. Just can't get away from everyday stuff. But I was so glad he did cuz it was birthday gifts from others on my Daves Garden Forum. OH my goodness, wonderful things and cards. Stationary, a windchime that I put in my Outpost and a braclet from Haiti. I have had Haiti's people heavy on my mind in the last week or so. I thought that was extra special to recieve. And I got some more goodies today.
I also recieved my official member badge and # from Mary Janes Farm. I'm so new but so sold on this group of can do Farmgals from all over the world, in the country and cities.
So working on my badge ,putting some stitches and decorating it up I get a call from DD, she is in the emergency room at the hospital. She had her hand in a glass while cleaning it and it broke. 5 stitches, then while she is getting stitched up I call her and she says , I can't talk , with DR getting stitched. I say "WAIT", tell the DR your 82 yr old grandma is coming in to get some stitch work done too : (. Mom cut her leg bad, some 20 + stitches inside and out of the cut. Both my loves are doing well, DD will get her a wash thing-a-ma-jig. Mom is banded from outside cleaning. Everyone and badge is stitched up.
I didn't camp out on Sunday night, I blame it on my Mom and DD and it was sorta realy really really cold out. Just going up there in the dark and starting up camp plus stitches and all I was just not in the mood. So I plopped on a DVD to numb my brain and fell asleep on the couch. DH wakes me, and I see the dvd play is running over and over.
Now normally I would not have joined things that have badges and such but this is a group of gals that are always doing something, making a difference , whether it be little or hugh. From community service to knitting a dishcloth. And everything in between. You just want to be part of, so I joined and havin a great time.
Mary Janes Farm is what sparked my Outpost. They talk of camping, fishing, hunting you name it, things I like, things I have done and things that might just be fun to learn. Oh and those Sisters on The fly, in their vintage trailers. Gals that go fly fishin, hot dog!!!!
I recieved a certificate , a beautiful ol fashion print of Farmgals of early years with my number on it. I will frame it and put in my Outpost.
Check out Mary Jane's Farmgirl Connection Its for women so gents tell your women in your life about Mary Janes Farm. She will love it.
So heres my Badge, it will go on a jacket, and someday when some of my sisterhood get together I'll wear my badge proudly at the gatherings. #343
Theres a little bee on it , thats to remind me to beehave myself and the buttons, to button up my trap when I get my feathers ruffled, well sometimes : )
Have a great week
Blessings
linda
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