We have just returned home from our camping debut. Camping. C.A.M.P.I.N.G…me camping. Yes you read it right.. I did it!! Well we did, and it was great fun and we are going to go again!
Not having ever really been into in whole camping thing, I have put Justin off for about 15 years with excuses like - Not Interested…if you love me you wouldn’t make me do it….I’m pregnant…I’m still pregnant….I’m pregnant again…I have too many small children..yada yada yada. I finally ran out of excuses and of seeing the sad expressions on Justin’s face when I rejected the idea again, so I said OK. He ran out to the shop, got a tent, some sleeping bags and other camping gadgets and before I new it we were off to Wee Jasper. We paid our $14 site fee, found a place to set up and erected the tent like seasoned campers.
There was a river with fast flowing water for the girls to swim in, a playground, a swing and a bottle of red wine. Perfect. The night was a little rough (only because the neighbours were a bit rowdy and the mattress I was sleeping on a bit thin) but we made it though and woke up this morning feeling successful.   We have made another booking there and this time taking our friends with us (more seasoned campers so we can learn from their mysterious camping ways). I think this is going to be the start of something good.
Now we are home, the Christmas tree is put away, the presents all in their spots (did I mention we got an iPad…I love you iPad) and a new phone (android and totally amazing..I love you phone).
Going to blog more this year, have more dinner parties and fix up the pool area/laundry. Wonder what else will happen that is exciting and unexpected in 2011. Stay tuned…………
Happy New Year
Hi Fran
Well done on the camping. I actually felt very envious, it has probably been about 6 years since Matt and I went last. When this baby is out and out of nappies we will be camping next to you. By then you will be teaching others how to do it.
Talk soon
Pen xxx
HI Fran, it was so good to read your post, I was wondering how you are, and great to hear your news. Sounds like you’re set for a great year. Happy New Year hon to you and your family. xxx
I dont camp!! But will happily listen to your tales!!!
What exciting thing is happening this year…..hmm let me think….nearly 40 year old sister is getting married!!! DO YOU BELIEVE IT!!!
xxxx
Hi Fran
Not sure if you will remember me but I used to read your blog about 2 – 3 years ago.
IN 2010 I had a big break from the Internet and did not keep in contact with many friends blogs, sorry.
This year I want to make amends and be more organised with my time on the Internt. There are some blogs I really missed reading.
I can’t believe how fast your children are growing up (although I should be used to it as my own daugther is already 10 years old).
Good for you going camping. It’s never been something I enjoyed either. Maybe I might like it better if I too took some wine along….lol
Happy New Year to you and hoping to keep in contact more often. Best wishes, bye for now 🙂
Paul wants me to go camping but I can’t say it’s the top thing on my list of holidays – prefer a hotel personally! It’s the toilet and shower situation that I have a problem with! May relent – inspired by your success – and do a weekend somewhere to see how it goes. Girls can’t wait to go! I’m now not on facebook so make sure you write on here more often so I know what you are all up too. Have a great 2011! Xx