Sorry for the lag since the last post but my hard drive died. It was a hassle but I got most of my data back. And now I’m working off my new (used) laptop and that pleases me.

We took our new pop-up camper out for its maiden voyage this weekend and camped with all the kids at Katfish Katy’s in Huntsdale. It was lots of fun, though a bit chilly. We had a chance to inspect the camper and we were quick to determine that we paid far too much for the shabby old thing, but oh well! We will just make the most of it.

I took some pictures but not nearly enough since my OM2 locked up on me and I’m not sure why. I need to look into that more now that I’m home. It was awfully disappointing since we awoke to a beautiful morning mist on the Missouri River.

I’m really not taking very many pictures these days. Our camping plans keep getting shelved, and not much else is happening. I have taken some photos, but it’s gonna be a while before I finish a roll of film. That’s the biggest drawback to shooting film, for me at least. However, I am quite enamored with this new high speed film I’m using because I can shoot in a lot of places that I never could before without a flash.

I’m STILL not skating because of my stupid lump. I’m finally going to see a doctor about it tomorrow morning. I injured myself a month ago now and I’m annoyed that it’s still there. I’m dubious that she’ll have any useful advice for me, but I’m desperate. The lump must GO!

DJDD is playing their next bout in Arkansas, and I’m planning to tag along and help out. Hopefully Steve will come too. We’re gonna be serious derby groupies, right up until I’m out there skating with pack! God, I love derby:) It sucked missing out on the last trip, so we’ll make sure that doesn’t happen again.

The Derby Dames are off to Bloomington, IN for the Banshee Brawl. Steve and I fantasized for a while about making the trip, but it’s just not possible so we’re missing out on all the fun. I’ll get my chance eventually, though, so I won’t sweat it.

Sorry I haven’t been posting much lately but I’ve been too busy with life, and life has been especially good lately, so take what you can get;)

Instead of camping this weekend, I ended up flying to NH for my grandfather’s funeral. He was 95 years old and it was time. It was nice to be with family, many of whom I hadn’t seen in over 15 years, and reminisce together. He was my paternal grandfather, Grampa Maxwell, and he was a remarkable person. He will be dearly missed.

The Maxwell clan is a truly pleasant and easy-going crowd to hang with, if I do say so myself. It made me a little sad to be so far away from that whole side of my family. I don’t see them nearly enough.

We bought a camper last night! It’s a little pop-up trailer and the price was right so we jumped on it. We’ll be taking it on out on it’s maiden voyage this weekend. Weeeee!