Mail from INDIANA DNR today

Got mail from DNR today. This is the letter I get each year reminding me of our reservation and requesting payment in full no later than 30 days before arrival. Each year when I read this letter, I get this excited feeling that tells me, "Claire, get serious about camp plans! Do it NOW!" After I send the payment, I get out the camp planning binder and end up looking through much of the information from past years. Then I make the mental TO DO list: touch base with Indiana folks who can help with groceries, revise the camp budget spreaddsheet for 2010 camp, remember where I stored the camp box (which has actually grown to be BOXES). Then I count the days and weekends until we pack up the Ultimate Camp Vehicle and head for Spencer.

I always know exactly how many days of school are left, but I rarely know the number until camp. Usually camp gets here quicker than I expect. Remember when we were kids and it seemed that the year was SOOO long and that camp might never get here? Well, we are older now and it's time to get serious about camp...it's paid for. Seven more Friday's until Family Camp!