6am: Wha??!! where is the alarm clock?! What IS that noise?
The buzz woke me. I looked out of SunnyBus's back window to see that we had **Aqquired** some friends. Ciquada's, just a few having a nice singalong on the trees outside!! I got up and felt something crawl on my hand.. A huge Daddy longlegs was trying to carry me off!! AHHHHHHHH..( Not really.I'm probably one of the few chicks that likes insects and all other "wildlife"). I put him on the ground and shoe'd him back to the woods..( I dont hurt anything that doesn't bite me), then headed for a spring clean in the camp shower and after a good dowsing of hot water and toothpaste, was finally presentable..
...Mischief moment..
....Now, as you ALL know, I'm a good girl (<~~quit laughing.. :P!), But the facts were: John was up and Frank wasn't ..SOOO, I had to **Gently** tap on HapyBus and see where MR B was?
Answer: He WAS sleeping !!! Well, until I got the morning
Growl to let me know I'd distrubed his slumbers.. I smiled and
wished him a Happy Morning and with the Chilli-God aroused from
waking death, I felt my purpose at camp was complete for the
morning and I walked back to round up *weapons..* ..oO( Weapons??
!! You're picturing it now.. "Mr Dan, pass me the .45.." "...No
hunny, not the gun, the sunblock!!" )<~~sorrie mental lapse..back
to the story..
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But, no..no..Not THOSE weapons.. I mean Spatulas, pans, foil, food and condiments.. I headed for the Pavillion to start the Breakfast burritos.. I was told to cook Eggs under the strict supervision of Frank, who pointed out that I should cook faster/ better/ more/ sooner.. oO(boy, was he a touch grumpy.. I think Mr B. got out the wrong end of his bus..) But not to fear, we were there and sharing the love..and peace..and butterflies..Ahh, hippy life is kewl...We'd cheer him up...
"Now woman!!! We need eggs now!! These folks are hungry.." The shrill voice snapped me back to reality..
"Hmm..." I looked at Frank, "Did SOMEBODY get up in a grouchy mood..?" I smiled gingerly, wondering if I dare shove the end of my spatula up his nose.. but.. Franks friendly glare said it all..(I felt my morning mischief was justified..)
We managed to get thru cooking for 50 without burning anything.. and after food, peace reigned again and everyone, including our sweet natured chilli god was happy again.. He stepped back for a cigarette and some words with Brother John..
.. Folks were fed, pans cleaned and the weather was just plain beautiful..I LOVE CAMPING!! :)
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11am:
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We had a chance to meet the rest of the tribe. Now I'm HOPELESS with names, so if you see your bus and you're in the picture, send me your name /BusName/ and year, so I can give you proper modelling credit.. (this could be your big break..!!)
Eric gave me a copy of SPANK..the OVT book..IT's awesome, thanks Eric!! It was nice to meet you finally!!
Dave and Ken, you guys rock..even if your tent was being carried into the woods by cicadas..
Ted, thanks for the talk, the cherries, the smiles.. you're sucha VW Nut!! BTW, I love the dishes you got from Bus Depot, now if I buy I set, I know where to get spares .. :)
Mark and Fran B. Thanks for the lovely talk about your Bus, your plans to run away from your 4 grown children..lol.. They are a handsome bunch. I love the pictures you had from EB.. including the screensaver Mark made of the Green 4x4 Bus.. If you go travelling, please let us know where you end up.. America really is beautiful...enjoy your trip!!
Al and Sharon, you guys are very sweet..and a little crazy!! But it was good to see some out-of-state tribers make it.. :) especally with beer..!! Welcome from PA!
The military was represented by John, Jean and their bus Oscar.. Aloha guys!! There coastguard rep was Kyle Chapman from Huntington, WV ..His wife had the right idea.. The hammock was groovie. :)
Joel, ex- Navy.. We wondered about Joel. There were no cicadas in the camp and Joel eyed up the on next to him very strangely.. ( Im glad he wasn't making the chilli..) .. Oh, talking of Chilli .. Here is Frank's groove crew hard at work chopping/slicing and dicing.. they all get Kai's camping award for being helpful..BIG TY!!
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Frank's Faithful chilli Crew...
Frank even smiled at me..so all was forgiven..or was he plotting??!!! ..oO(I'm afraid..be very afraid..)
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