Family and friends gathered together this weekend to relax, have fun, and to celebrate a 50th Wedding Anniversary. Our retreat was scheduled in a large cabin in Brown County, Indiana, where all 16 of us piled in on Saturday and went back to our respective homes this morning.
Food and conversation was plentiful, and there was never a lack of activities. Here are just some of the things we did:
Games – the group played cards, train dominoes, and a game called “Apples to Apples” (see the picture of Bridget and Lindsay playing). We had great fun finding out about each other with the game “Loaded Questions” which asked the group their answers to such queries as “What three species should be eliminated from the earth?” (I listed George Bush as my first choice). We also had a ping-pong championship that Tom won (see Jill in the tournament at the left).
Food and conversation was plentiful, and there was never a lack of activities. Here are just some of the things we did:
Games – the group played cards, train dominoes, and a game called “Apples to Apples” (see the picture of Bridget and Lindsay playing). We had great fun finding out about each other with the game “Loaded Questions” which asked the group their answers to such queries as “What three species should be eliminated from the earth?” (I listed George Bush as my first choice). We also had a ping-pong championship that Tom won (see Jill in the tournament at the left). Geocaching – of course, this needs to be part of a weekend in Brown County, and the following pictures show some of the treasures that were found on this visit (the “treasures” that you see are actually some caches, as well as the scenic treasures that Brown County always provides).
Running – we all got our share of running in. My longest run of the day was when my car had sunk in the mud at a campsite and I had to run quite a ways to the Park Office to find help. Unfortunately, the Park Office was closed. Fortunately, I found four burly good-looking guys to help me push the car out of the mud! I like how things work out!
Football – the Chargers lost and that is all I am going to say about football (this smiley face was taken before the game). Well, I guess I will also say that there is always a silver lining because, since New England won, the Colts will be hosting the Patriots in Indianapolis. But that is a small consolation.
All in all, this was a great way to spend a weekend. Well, except the Chargers lost. And that's the last I am going to say about that.
3 comments:
Go Pats!! (Yes, I'd love to be at the game. But yes, I realize I'd probably get beat up pretty badly if I was.)
I will admit, though. I'm surprised the Pats won, as they played pretty badly overall.
It's fun seeing Indy get so close to it's first Superbowl. People here are so excited. But still I say, "Go Pats!"
And that's all I'll say about that.
all the best!
deb
GO PATRIOTS!
Dale, you are a traitor to me! What has happened to the sweet innocent guy I knew, who clearly understood his loyalties? What has Chicago done to you?
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