That’s why I was glad our annual we-live-in-Colorado-and-should-go-to-the-mountains trip involved staying in a cabin at the YMCA of the Rockies. Aside from uncomfortable beds and one dead spider, the cabin pretty much rocked. Translation: it was clean, had running water, and some retro Lincoln Logs and Tinker Toys to entertain the boys.
The information packet we received upon checking in instructed us to dial 222 in case of emergency. I nearly called twice. Once because my laptop detected no Wi-Fi. And once because, although the cabin kitchen had a coffee maker, there was no coffee provided.
My husband informed me these were not actual emergencies.
Whatever.
The cabin also came with a “stocked” reading shelf. These were my options:
Thankfully, I brought my own book.
The boys spent a lot of time theorizing on whether or not a bear could get in the cabin. My favorite scenario involved the bear climbing down the chimney. We didn’t bother to point out the unlikelihood of this event because their paranoia had them cleaning up after themselves to avoid attracting bears. I may start faking bear sightings around our neighborhood to duplicate this effect.
Willie the Heeler got to come along on this trip, and she was thrilled to be able to keep track of her herd—us. She even met two other Heelers. The first we met at the camp-sponsored Yappy Hour. All guests with pooches were invited to attend, and they even had a contest for best pet costume.
We’d intended to bring Willie’s Native American princess costume for this event, but we forgot. Probably just as well. We think it embarrasses her. She didn’t need any further humiliation at Yappy Hour. Apparently, female Heelers don’t like each other and aren’t shy about saying so.
All in all, the trip was a success. We took nature walks, swam, made crafts, played Bingo and had meltdowns over hiking (Monkey), mini-golf (Chunky), being left alone in the cabin (Willie), bait (Kory), no blow dryer (Evangeline), and lack of chimney access (bear), but we can’t wait to go back.
How's your summer going? Had any vacation adventures?
3 comments:
I'd love to go to a cabin in the mountains. My big summer getaway was 2 days at an adoption conference with BFF Sarah (first day = work for adoption article, second day = waiting around for Sarah, shopping at the outlets, almost dying in the mall parking lot) and 2 days in Maryland/Delaware DYING in the 100+ degree heat. But I did see Deathly Hallows 2 and get some books. That always makes me happy.
Oh, E, every day is better when I get to read your blog. Even when I'm reading it at 2:55 a.m. Please. Blog. More. Often.
Summer is going well. We opted out of the heat wave for a few days and went to OR where blue skies and sunshine meant highs of 60! And our daughter got married . . .and I didn't break down and cry like an uncontrollable mother of the bride during the wedding. Yay, me!
OMW, your dog's picture made me laugh. Love that.
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