Weekend, in Pictures

Home from our fun camping weekend; it could have lasted longer with no complaints from moi.

I didn't read as much as I'd imagined I would; every time I picked up my books, I'd fall asleep within 3 paragraphs. At least I got some rest, yah?

We started the trip out on a, er, "flat" note, blowing a tire along Highway 49.

My Manly Man changed the tire in 9 minutes flat, while I helped by wandering around with the camera.

Cooking over a fire is one of the best things about camping, and there is no lack of food with our group of friends. We all agreed that we overpack the groceries, and no one goes hungry as a result. Carnivores are especially welcome.

Side dishes cooked in foil are a must, like these mushrooms and onions cooked in butter....I think the calories burn off if they're cooked over wood.

And don't forget the cold beer. I ended up passing on wine, and Negra Modela with lime & salt was my drink for the weekend. And this one from Trader Joe's wasn't bad, either.

Settling down with feet up around the campfire is perfect way to wrap up the day. One of ours brought a can of some cool stuff to sprinkle over the fire that turned the flames all different colors. Oooooo!


I did manage to get a few things "accomplished." I dragged along a new set of Prismacolor Pencils I purchased recently. There were 120 in the set, and I sharpened 90 of them before I tired and had to take another nap.

Sunday afternoon I accompanied the guys to the 4-wheeling trails, and while they rode, I went wandering about the countryside with my camera. No prize-winning photos that afternoon, but a few worth sharing:

And Monday afternoon, the skies opened up. We were prepared and had mostly picked up the night before, so I had the luxury lounging on the chaise for the last couple of couple hours of the weekend, getting back into my book, listening to the rain hit the awning, and staying perfectly dry.

Rain at the campground isn't ideal, but it was, in the long run, a nice way to wrap up the weekend.