This year marks our fifth annual camping trip, and every year it gets a bit larger. In 2008, at Huguenot Memorial Park, fifteen of our students braved the unexpectedly cold weather. In 2009, at Gold Head Branch State Park, that number swelled to twenty. And last year, again at Gold Head, twenty-three intrepid adventurers enjoyed Aikido, a roaring campfire, and some awesome vittles.
(Trivia question: At what location was our first camping trip held? Winner gets dibs on Buck’s spectacular campfire stew.)
This year we’ll be headed to Fort Clinch State Park, home to the scenic Amelia River, scores of moss covered oaks, and of course Fort Clinch itself, where during our stay park historians will recreate a Confederate garrison, complete with black powder artillery demonstrations and marching drills.
Like always, we expect to hold two Aikido classes, at sunset and sunrise. In addition, we plan on continuing our tradition of gourmet campfire food. (We’ll still have marshmallows on a stick, though!)
Excited? You know I am. Take a look at our slideshows from 2008, 2009, and 2010, and tell me that doesn’t look fun.
My memory needs help. Was I there on that first camping trip?
Also, for those interested in sustainability as it relates to landscape, I’ve recently created a blog, “Walking the Walk” (http://pittmanla.wordpress.com) and invite any comments.
I believe so. (Nice blog. I’ve bookmarked it.)
Update: We’ve booked a fourth campsite (site 37). So far we have approximately 26 people confirmed, with some probability that more may come.
32 confirmed, so far…
Make that 33, and counting…
35…
Sounds like we’ve graduated from the dutch oven to the cauldron. Can someone say “burgoo?” (http://www.kentuckyburgoo.com/)
I hope all my friends will attend my seminar with Claire keller Shidoin from New York Aikikai next weekend.
Hey, Buck.
Kevin and I plan to install the new rank board on Monday. I’d like to drop off the name planks for you to complete. (I’ve created a list of names.)
Let me know. Thanks.