paul and i had talked about going camping for a couple weekends and finally this weekend worked. we took care of some of the things we needed to do on saturday morning, paul got home and we packed, went to harmon's for some of the things we needed (cookies, marshmallows and grapes).
we thought we would go up american fork canyon because it wouldn't take us long to get there. we got to the ranger station and found that all the sights were full for the night, but if we wanted to go further up and find a spot off the side of the road, we would be able to have that for a mere $6 (3-day pass). we were game and headed past tibble lake. i was so glad we took the truck because our little altima would be missing an oil pan and a couple of tires. the road was horrible. i would look over at paul and see him grinning because the truck can do anything! he was really cute to watch. i was the stressed one because i didn't want to pop a tire or hit the crazy 4-wheelers. we passed a few spots and they just didn't seem like home, so we kept going. finally, we saw one nestled in the trees. we stopped, backed up and set up camp.
as i looked around the site, i realized there were no bathrooms to be seen and i hadn't seen one for a while (that situation was a little scary...truthfully i didn't want any creatures to bite my bum). we also noticed the sight next to us and it had a lot more shade than ours did (paul said several times he learned to scope out other sights before settling for the full sun, well until after 5).
we brought up uno, phase 10 and skip-0. we talked a lot, watched the huge killer ants, laughed, enjoyed the few minutes of rain, watched the trillion 4-wheelers pass by, breathed in a lot of dust, got dinner ready (my favorite hot dogs :(), and had cookies and milk, i roasted marshmallows while paul had sm'ores (how ever you spell it), learned about our water purifiers, drank river water, boiled water on our little stove, laughed a lot more, brushed our teeth, and lights out.
my favorite memories: 1-watching paul set up camp, he has a definite way of setting up 2-learning how to work our purifiers and little stove 3-watching families have a good time on the 4-wheelers 4-just being with paul 5-so happy to be outside!
the things i learned: 1-i can squat (tmi, but i don't care, i was proud) 2-our truck is tough 3-we need to be better prepared (didn't bring a hammer, broom, wet wipes (hence the boiling hot water) and no face wash)
paul's favorite memories: 1-learning how to work the stove and purifiers 2-being with ash 3-finally camping 4-sharing our wood with our camping neighbor as we heard his chainsaw 5-playing games
paul's things he learned: 1-checking out the other campsites before we settle for one 2-be better prepared 3-ash is the bomb!
we had a great time and can't wait to go again...
-ash
5 comments:
Thanks for the squatting information. I know who to go to when it's time for me to learn! Love ya, Katie
You guys were taught to squat... every single one of you. These quick, simple trips are the best ones ever!
Glad you had a good time :)
That was a great blog!! I love camping too and know you and Paul had a terrific time being outdoors and being together. Loved your thoughts and memories. How about starting a "camping list" for next time. Gosh, I sure love you guys and miss you.
sounds like so much fun you two had! Ash you and Paul are my fav's and so cute together! Im glad you could go enjoy the beauties of the earth together! Now i want to go!!!
I am having truck envy! I loved the pictures :)
Cheers
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