We camped in our tent on Saturday night after a fun family day of Beer, Badminton & Barbeque. (BBB) Our extended family began this sporting event in 1979, but it's been twenty years since the last one. Our wonderful hosts, Brian and Colleen, had four courts set up for the singles and doubles games. They had a trampoline and in the middle of their backyard was a pond with a pontoon. We filled the pole barn with food and started our tournament. Everything was going well until the monsoon rain arrived. I think it lasted for 1 1/2 hours. Of course, a 'little' rain wasn't going to prevent us from finishing our games. We played until dark and awarded trophies to the new champs. A giant campfire kept us toasty warm until we turned in for the night. Several of us decided to camp rather than drive home after the long day. OOOOW! It's been many, many years since I've slept in a tent, although slept is used very loosely here. I'm still sore and tired, but it was a fun get-together.
On the way home, I snapped this picture of a field nearby full of sunflowers. Isn't it a glorious sight? They're smiling at everyone who passes by.
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11 comments:
That sunflower field is wonderful! Oh, so cheerful.
Sounds like you had fun, monsoon rains or not.
I love those sunflowers. They are so pretty.
Jeanne your Dear Jane is beautiful.
have you considered doing some tutorials?
I tried to email you personally but my computer would not let me.
I've never seen a whole field of sunflowers like that before . . . it really is like they are smiling *s*
wow woman! thanks for sharing all of those links!!!
and here I thought I had hit the jackpot with the three blog give-aways I found earlier this morning and posted over on my blog... (take a look at them b/c you didn't have them listed)
something in the water with all the quilters having 100th, 200th and anniversaries all at the same time??? LOL :P
either way, I just hope one of us wins something! Love from Texas! ~bonnie
Are the sunflowers grown for their seeds, oil or what? I love to go camping but we have a pop up camper, I can´t sleep in a tent.
How wonderful it would be to out driving and see that field of sunflowers...they're sooooo cheery.
I didn't know that anyone played badmitton (I can't remember how to spell it) anymore. We have not played in years but I think it is a fun family game.
BBB sounds fun!! Love the sunflowers. Mine are about 6 ft tall now - ack
Thanks for sharing the sunflower photo - it's beautiful!
Hello, its creativebreathing! I have only just learned how to reply to my blog. Thank you so very much for your kind comments! I see you are in Michigan. We are from Traverse City! I have often visited your blog. It's wonderful! Elizabeth
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