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I am 99% packed, and much of it is already in the car. I'm leaving right from work tomorrow, at around noon. Woot! Anxiety is slowly being replaced by excitement, now that it's almost here. I can't believe it's been a year already.
I'm still feeling like I've forgotten something, but I have all the vital stuff, so if I do forget a couple things, it won't be a disaster. I even remembered to make peanut sauce. Let's hope I don't forget to take it! It's with my morning yogurt, so I should be OK.
I'm trying to resist taking extra stuff just because I have the room for it. My one exception is an extra pillow. I'm taking some old tie-dye stuff I never sold to give away, and all the nail polishes I don't wear anymore. Hopefully others will enjoy them.
I should take that last load down to the car before it gets dark. I doubt I'll be able to check in here while I'm away, so see you on the other side! I'll be back the 22nd. Ciao!
getting there
Jul. 9th, 2013 08:07 pm
Packing for camp, that is. I got the stuff out of the basement that I needed, and it's already in the car. Tent, tarp, sleeping bag, comforter, extra cooler with bonus air mattress inside.
I can't tell you how many times I've had dreams where I found myself at camp without something important, like my tent or clothing. I always have that niggling voice in the back of my head saying, "You've forgotten something!" This is my 20th year in a row, and still I always feel like I'm forgetting something. So far, knock wood, I've not forgotten anything important.
I'm mostly packed; all that's left, really, is the small stuff, like toiletries and sundries. Deciding whether to bring my tote bag, my backpack, or both. Which book, which notebook, which pen. Little things.
When I dragged out my totes to pack my clothes in, I found a bunch of summer clothing I forgot I had. Bonus!
I'm mulling over bringing stuff to give away. Nail polishes I never wear anymore, books I'll never read. Or maybe I'll save it for the yard sale I want to have, but must talk friends into doing it with me. What I'd really like to do is have a yard sale at camp, but I'm not sure how that would go over with the owners and my campmates. Maybe we should think about doing that next year, and ask around.
Today's pic is some yucca flowers I found on my evening walk. Yucca always makes me think of my grandfather, who grew it in his yard. It's like a little wave from him. I love the curly little tendrils on the leaves, and the flower spikes are taller than I am. So creamy and white.
In three days, I will be halfway there, hanging out with my aunt & uncle in Binghamton. In four days, I will be there, hanging out with my honeys. I can't believe it's almost here already!
hot anxiety
Jul. 5th, 2013 12:43 pm
They gave us today off, for which I'm thankful. I needed a nice, long weekend. I have so much to do before camp! Laundry, packing, making sure everything is there and works.
It's been really hot. I've been hiding out in my apartment, not wanting to go out after late morning. I got all my errands done by 10 this morning, one good side-effect of being unable to sleep late. I even did some weeding in the garden, after which I was literally dripping.
Speaking of the garden, I think I've given up on ever having sunflowers. Those doggone woodchucks ate the rest of them, even after I deployed ammonia and mothballs. I wanted to cry when I found them all nibbled down to stubs the other evening. I'm tired of providing an all-you-can-eat buffet for varmints.
It's been a stressful week. Sales were not good in June, and money was getting tight. I wasn't sure I would have the money to go to camp. Turns out I can do it, but just barely, and I will be poor for much of the summer to make up for it unless I have fantastic sales for the rest of July.
Pretty much the whole department had a bad June, which made our monthly sales meeting uncomfortable. My personal meeting with my boss and supervisor went better than I expected, though. They told me I was a good employee, and they appreciated the fact that I stay out of the gossip machine and don't stir up trouble. That was nice to hear, and I told them I appreciated them noticing. My boss rocks.
I've also been dealing with digestive issues, which stir up more anxiety, which makes them worse, in a vicious circle. Today things are much better, which is a relief. Now, if only I could sleep!
The above pic is my friends' cat Izzie, who rolled over and yawned just as I aimed my phone at him through the screen door, making him look positively manic. Silly beast.
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Jun. 27th, 2010 04:16 pm
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asakiyume tells me this is Canada lily. It's quite lovely, and reminds me a lot of trout lily, which is much smaller. It grows in some of the same places, too.
It turned out to be much more muggy than I expected today, so I was pretty wiped out after a long walk. It felt good to be moving though; I spent way too much time sitting yesterday. First at the meet & greet, which was well-attended, and we had actual magickal conversations for a change (which was the original point); then in the car, driving to Grafton to pick up firespirit1's tent that she generously lent me for camp; and then at Conjure Cinema, where Evil Uncle Walter showed us several fun movies including the one from the original Trilogy of Terror in which Karen Black is terrorized by an evil idol. I remember watching that on TV when it was on the first time, and talking about it for days afterward. He even had a replica of the idol, which has glow-in-the-dark teeth and eyes. O_o
In addition to the tent, I also arranged a ride to & from camp (with Jim's cousin Dave), and a food plan (with Lakshmi). Go me. All I have to do now is figure out how I'm going to pay for it. I guess it really is time to sell dad's old camera, and a few other things too. *sigh*
In two weeks, I'll be there!
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Jun. 27th, 2010 04:16 pmasakiyume tells me this is Canada lily. It's quite lovely, and reminds me a lot of trout lily, which is much smaller. It grows in some of the same places, too.
It turned out to be much more muggy than I expected today, so I was pretty wiped out after a long walk. It felt good to be moving though; I spent way too much time sitting yesterday. First at the meet & greet, which was well-attended, and we had actual magickal conversations for a change (which was the original point); then in the car, driving to Grafton to pick up firespirit1's tent that she generously lent me for camp; and then at Conjure Cinema, where Evil Uncle Walter showed us several fun movies including the one from the original Trilogy of Terror in which Karen Black is terrorized by an evil idol. I remember watching that on TV when it was on the first time, and talking about it for days afterward. He even had a replica of the idol, which has glow-in-the-dark teeth and eyes. O_o
In addition to the tent, I also arranged a ride to & from camp (with Jim's cousin Dave), and a food plan (with Lakshmi). Go me. All I have to do now is figure out how I'm going to pay for it. I guess it really is time to sell dad's old camera, and a few other things too. *sigh*
In two weeks, I'll be there!
checking that list
Jul. 10th, 2007 09:57 pmI periodically have dreams in which I find myself at Brushwood without my tent, or my clothes, or my air mattress, or something else vital. The adult version of finding oneself at school without homework or clothes, I guess.
They didn't have little travel bottles of nail polish remover (important for camping, yes) at Walgreens, so I must go to CVS tomorrow.
I sorted through my CDs and packed a bunch of fun ones. Must take the Weird Al that JP made for me for the Chocolate & Lingerie party in his honor. Also must have Kirsty MacColl for Mojito Night. It's tradition to sip mojitos while dancing to In These Shoes?
I haven't heard anything about Pirate Night this year, but I'm taking my pirate shirt just in case. One must be prepared for plundering. Ooh, I should take my skull necklace, too!
What else am I forgetting? Ack!
checking that list
Jul. 10th, 2007 09:57 pmI periodically have dreams in which I find myself at Brushwood without my tent, or my clothes, or my air mattress, or something else vital. The adult version of finding oneself at school without homework or clothes, I guess.
They didn't have little travel bottles of nail polish remover (important for camping, yes) at Walgreens, so I must go to CVS tomorrow.
I sorted through my CDs and packed a bunch of fun ones. Must take the Weird Al that JP made for me for the Chocolate & Lingerie party in his honor. Also must have Kirsty MacColl for Mojito Night. It's tradition to sip mojitos while dancing to In These Shoes?
I haven't heard anything about Pirate Night this year, but I'm taking my pirate shirt just in case. One must be prepared for plundering. Ooh, I should take my skull necklace, too!
What else am I forgetting? Ack!
crikey, the weekend's over already
Jul. 8th, 2007 08:14 pmStill gathering stuff for camp, making sure I have all the little things I'll need, but not really packing. Gotta get cracking on that.
I finally remembered to call my aunt & uncle to see if we can stay over Friday night on the way to Brushwood, and had a moment of panic when they didn't answer and thought they might be in Ohio visiting relatives; they weren't, and the arrangements are all made. Whew.
Met
ami_1 for ice cream, which was yummy, and she passed along the kitchen stuff from textiletart, who isn't going this year. Boo on that, but I understand. Too much to do. Good luck with the open house, guys!This has been the first weekend in a long time that I haven't gone out taking pictures, but it was too hot today, and yesterday I just never got around to it. I plan on taking lots at Brushwood! It's so nice to have a digital camera, and not worry about odd looks when I go to pick up prints. *g*
crikey, the weekend's over already
Jul. 8th, 2007 08:14 pmStill gathering stuff for camp, making sure I have all the little things I'll need, but not really packing. Gotta get cracking on that.
I finally remembered to call my aunt & uncle to see if we can stay over Friday night on the way to Brushwood, and had a moment of panic when they didn't answer and thought they might be in Ohio visiting relatives; they weren't, and the arrangements are all made. Whew.
Met
ami_1 for ice cream, which was yummy, and she passed along the kitchen stuff from textiletart, who isn't going this year. Boo on that, but I understand. Too much to do. Good luck with the open house, guys!This has been the first weekend in a long time that I haven't gone out taking pictures, but it was too hot today, and yesterday I just never got around to it. I plan on taking lots at Brushwood! It's so nice to have a digital camera, and not worry about odd looks when I go to pick up prints. *g*
