CAMP OF THE WOODS 2008

These girls were my best friends at camp. You will recognize Brooke on the left--horn player from Eastman, bridesmaid. I very much
enjoyed spending the summer with her.
The other girls are Anna, Sarah, and Christia.


Ice cream was very important at camp. :) Moose tracks is the favorite. Or soft serve vanilla with Snickers pieces.



As I was looking at which pictures to post, I found myself repeatedly choosing beach pictures. It is one of my favorite things about camp--I always enjoy walking along the beach, reading a book there, chatting with friends. John got us beach chairs, which we frequently utilized. He actually swam more than I did, and often organized in-water ultimate frisbee games. We also took a late night swim with a few friends. It was cold, but away from the lights of the beachfront accommodations, the stars were SO lovely. We actually "borrowed" a few tubes that were anchored out there and watched the stars.

This picture (above right) was taken after a storm one afternoon.



Though we were often playing concerts or in services as the sun was going down, we managed to enjoy a number of lovely sunsets.






On the right, you see the finalists of the second annual Tapawingo Open, a mini golf tournament between the members of music staff. Over twenty people participated and it was a very entertaining affair. The couple on the far right, Chad and Elissa Winkler, were our housemates.







On the right, you see the view from the top of Snowy mountain. It was a three hour hike to the top. It began to pour as soon as we reached the summit, but it was a short rain and we were able to sit down and enjoy our lunch--we brought a loaf of bread and peanut butter, jelly, pretzels, trail mix, etc, and all plopped down on the wet rocks to make our sandwiches and try to not shiver from the cold and rain. There were 10 of us, and we had a very good time together. Overall, quite a lovely day, in spite of the rain.


On the left, you see John and Anna playing their trombones on the top of Panther mountain. It is a small hike--it only takes a half hour to climb, but has a satisfying view. We hiked to the top several times this summer, and John thought it would be fun to play from the top. It was really cool--there was a very long echo as the sound rolled from side to side and behind us. I think they were satisfied.



Each Monday afternoon, a brass quintet would play by the beach, and occasionally get enough tips to buy them each ice cream after. I usually went to listen. On the right we have John during Brass on the Beach.




This is the woodwind section. The other flute player was part time (she had another job as well) and was somewhat of an understudy. I gave her lessons and joined us for morning rehearsals and played the concerts with us. TJ, the guy beside me, I knew from SMU, and he was baptized this summer while Dad was visiting. The bassoonist went to Eastman, but I didn't know him well there. The oboeist is doing her Master's in Waco, so we plan to visit her sometime.


The woodwind picture and this picture with dad are in "Charlie Park," which is right across from the auditorium where we play. It was SO nice to have Dad visit. I think that he had a relaxing time, and I'm so happy that he met our friends and can visualize where we have spent the last five summers together.