Camping Close to Home
When we want to get away from home without really leaving home, we retreat to the top of our hill. There’s a small tent-cabin there, a fire ring with chairs nearby, some trails, and a lovely view of Black Mountain, the extinct volcano that lords-it over the valley where I live.
Yesterday we felt the need to get away. So we threw our toothbrushes and some water jugs in the truck, and R. drove to the top. I hiked up with the dogs.
So, there we were in front of the fire
the dogs happily munching on their dinner with one ear cocked toward the sound of coyotes singing in the distance,
a couple of burgers on the grill, some red wine, the moon coming up…and..um…a photo of The Bee sitting right there in between us. She was really, finally, a part of the circle. (Well, okay, not really, not finally…but coming closer….)
When I went to bed in the tent later, I left her next to me so she would be there when I woke up in the morning.
Yes, it now seems necessary to carry her with us just about wherever we go. So she’s “there,” in a manner of speaking.
Now all we have to do is get her there there. Or here here. Sigh.
Pure, unadulterated jealousy. When we camp in the backyard, we have a lovely view of fences, houses, playsets, sheds…really, really lovely.
I’m dragging photos around with me too. I took one with me to the bus stop on Friday afternoon - just in case I hadn’t shown her to one of the neighbors yet.
Comment by: Jessi - 10.08.2006 - 7.46 pm
Just cool.
Comment by: Jacquie - 10.09.2006 - 3.19 am
The Bee is with you, warm and snuggled in the pocket of your waiting-parent heart. It’s nice to see a tangible reference at your side, too. Waiting with you, SBird…
Comment by: walternatives - 10.09.2006 - 1.18 pm
What an incredible and beautiful place you live in - what an awesome place for little Bee to grow up at!
The perfect evening for you both!
Comment by: nwpeace - 10.09.2006 - 3.34 pm
Oh Man! Too cool.
Comment by: CAMomma - 10.09.2006 - 5.16 pm
What a beautiful tent!
Comment by: WendyN - 10.09.2006 - 9.34 pm
Ca Momma is right. That’s cooler than cool. Dogs, a camping retreat, boulders, fire,… the only thing missing is The Bee!
Comment by: atomic mama - 10.10.2006 - 11.06 am
looks heavenly. i covet the tent cabin.
k
Comment by: Kyran - 10.11.2006 - 5.23 am