Meg's new phrase: "Dumb Axe"

Paul Bunyan has nothing on us! We braved the rugged wilderness to follow the road less traveled to camp out underneath the stars. The wife, the dog and myself journeyed 34 miles south to tame the wild wilderness of Rocky Springs camp grounds (ha!).

We took a bit to pack the car, loading up the mountain bike, tent, cooler, foodage, sleeping stuff, wood and an axe. We had MB's spot all ready in the car, but of course she didn't want to sit there. Instead, she relaxed like a spoiled child on the pile of blankets. But once we arrived, the park was surprisingly crowded. At least half a dozen campers were there, one van, a truck and us as the the only tent campers.

MB loved the obstacle course of trees and fallen trees. She had a blast. It was funny to see the fat bulldog act like she wanted to be a lab or golden retriever. I think she was practicing for when BJ wants her to play (like that will ever happen, but she can dream).

Meg and I popped up the tent, got the fire going, and cooked our meal (steak!). We also had some jalapeno and cheese dear meat that we devoured. But the night was fun. I got a good bit into Kerouac's On the Road: The Original Scroll. It's a great book. If you've read On the Road, it's the same story, only instead of reading about Dean, you're getting to hear Jack speak of and speak to Neal Cassady. Like I said, good book.

I told Meg my dream is to pack up the car, drive up to Chicago and trek down Route 66. I don't really thing I'm going to get to do that, but you never know. Maybe one summer.

Any way, we barely missed the rain. We woke up (well, we woke up a few times, but we finally got up) and started to pack everything up. We took some bananas for breakfast, so we were about to eat them when the sprinkles started. The car was loaded just as it picked up a bit. But, like I said, we barely missed it.

But today was the last day of furloughs, but after our announcement yesterday, it's day 5 of 10. Like I said yesterday, I'm thankful I have a job. Some of my friends have been laid off, so I'm glad I have weight to pull, and that I get to.

So, the schedule: I'm going to get more into On the Road: The Original Scroll, lift a bit and nap (I don't sleep well on the ground).