Camping Insights!

So if you think that camping is only a summertime event in the Midwest, think no more. During the winter, one of Mendota Hills Campers (we won't mention that he is enjoying the warm weather down south) has been writing some "insights". We figured we would share some with everyone and maybe throughout the summer we will post some more.

Here is one we enjoyed on Camping(by the way, if you want to read more "insights and pondering", visit www.Den2Fish.blogspot.com), enjoy!..........

Camping

Winnebagos, Airstreams, pop-ups, and tents
Some owned, some borrowed, and some that they rent.
The thread that unites is the draw to be outdoors
To relax with nature in a setting that restores.

They arrive on Fridays after a week of toil
Nerves still taught from all the turmoil
Signing in guests they begin to glow
They sense the spirit and join in the flow

It’s all about relaxing here on our grounds
Just sit by a fire and absorb nature’s sounds
Once at their site they begin to setup
Feeling the weeks pressures slowly letup

Each has a task that they handle with ease
While kids wander off to explore in the trees
Once the camp is all settled and a fire is lit
It’s time to relax, breath fresh air and just sit

The night darkens ‘round them and they fully unwind
It’s time to enjoy nature as they fully designed
Sing songs, tell stories, or just reminisce
It’s all relaxing around the fire’s flame and hiss

The roasting of marshmallows can be such a mess
It seems no one can do it with total success
But the tasty tradition can be such a pleasure
Adding lasting memories that you long will treasure

Then it’s time for bed ‘cause they all need some sleep
Soon, except for the snoring, you won’t hear a peep
As stillness descends, natures night sounds take over
Crickets chirp, frogs croak, perhaps a sigh from Rover

Dawn brings a new day, the ground covered with dew
A hearty breakfast then it’s time to decide what to do
Hike in the woods, fish or swim in the lake
So many choices in which all can partake

But camping is all about not having a plan
Just savoring the time, enjoying all that you can
Take time for ‘You’, and if that means a nap
Don’t feel guilty, let time fill the gap

Absorb all that you can at whatever your pace
Just make it relaxing instead of a race
Enjoy time as a family because these are so rare
Create memories that later you will all love to share.

Dennis

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