A mix of stories from childhood adventures and my first kiss to a run in with my university's public safety officers. The stories are true, if a bit edited for better telling. Enjoy! Oh, and for goodness sake, don't try this at home!
As I've said, I like to camp. A lot. I backpack all over the place, kayak down rivers, and I've enjoyed my hammock in all four seasons many times now. I'm usually alone when I go, because, well, not many people like to camp as much as I do. CeeCee, like most people pictured me struggling against the elements, fighting off wildlife, and generally being miserable the whole time. Finally, about a year after we were together, I convinced her to go camping with me. Here's the story I posted in July 2020, and the pictures I put with it.
I took my girl camping this weekend! The place was over 4 hours away, but totally worth it. If you've never heard of Pictured Rocks in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, you're missing out!
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We left at 4:00 in the morning. Since I was awake anyway, it really wasn't a big deal. CeeCee slept almost the whole way. I woke her up once we got there, and we were greeted by the last thing a new camper wants to see...warning signs.
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Me: Don't worry about the bears. In all the times I've been camping, I've only seen one, like, twice.
CC: That's not reassuring. What about these stable flies?
Me: Oh, they're horrible, but they've been out for a month and a half by now. They should be just about done.
CC: (stern look) Annie...
The first day was only a 5 mile hike. It had been raining all morning, but we started after it was mostly done. We played on a beach and had lunch, made Squidward, and found the abandoned car.
