solopaddler Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 Well, yesterday morning I made a spur of the moment decision to pull my 31/2 year old out of pre-school and take her camping to Turkey Point. She's never camped before, so it was a pretty big deal for her. Also, she's never been overnight anywhere without mom around, so I wasn't sure how it would go. Nothing to worry about, everything went fine . Arrived there around mid-day and set up camp.....she enjoyed that. Being a Thursday we had the place to ourselves which I enjoyed . Mind you it was so hot it was like setting up in the Gobi desert! My daughter took this pic As fast as we could we hit the beach She also took this pic of me Roasted some hot dogs, then some marshmallows around the fire She was so filthy, covered with ketchup, sand, dirt, soot, woodsmoke and miscellaneous goo I had to hose her off when I got home today . It never ceases to amaze me how filthy kids can get . This picture with the yogourt and grapes is for my wifes benefit. Proof that I fed her healthy food . (Actually, we pigged out on ice cream, popsicles and cookies, but that's our secret ). Got her all nice and cosy last night and she slept great. Me?, not so good . Stopped at Port Dover on the way home this morning and she caught a million little Gobies. Kids that age, a fish is a fish right? She loved it! Messed around on the beach for a bit and came home She had a great time (so did I!), and the best part is she can't wait to go camping again . cheers, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 Mike...what a great dad you are! Looks like you two had a wonderful time out there. She was all smiles it seems! Bly and I were just talking about taking our kids on our first family camping trip...not sure how that will turn out though...LOL. Thanks for the report...your little girl is a sweetie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 How cool is that. I remember taking my son fishing and camping when he was young. Thanks for reminding me of how much enthusiasm they had at that age, and how dirty he used to get Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 Beauty report...but I think you tucked her into the wrong sleeping bag bud...isn't that one yours ? LOL Enjoy her now...one day you'll turn around and she'll be 22 already and moving in with her boyfriend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mistyriver1 Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 Good stuff Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_paul Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 Beauty report...but I think you tucked her into the wrong sleeping bag bud...isn't that one yours ? LOL I thought the same thing solo, that the Dora set up was yours Great report, thanks for sharing. You got a real cutie there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted May 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 Beauty report...but I think you tucked her into the wrong sleeping bag bud...isn't that one yours ? LOL Enjoy her now...one day you'll turn around and she'll be 22 already and moving in with her boyfriend. Funny you should mention that, in the middle of the night when my back was killing me I almost made her switch (hers has an attached air mattress) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 Great job Mike. How was the water in the big lake, getting warm yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douG Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 What a Sweetie! Like Wayne said, they grow up very quickly - I have a 22 yr old daughter too. Good job, Dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 Priceless!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted May 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 Great job Mike. How was the water in the big lake, getting warm yet? Not really, IMO it was freezing! Not sure on the temp., but I could only stay in for a couple minutes before it became uncomfortable. My daughter was splashing around in it all afternoon though, so if you asked her there'd likely be a different answer . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarzan's Jane Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 Excellent! See...Dads are quite capable. Are you looking to take a few more with ya lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daplumma Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 I can tell you here and now bud,she will remember that trip forever.I dragged my daughter fishing and jetski racing when she was a tyke and she still talks about it..she is 25 now. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 Yup priceless!Thanks for that beauty report Mike. Wayne your scarring me with future boyfriend stuff I have two daughters growing like bad weeds 10 and 12. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 My Dora sleeping bag is my fave. Cinderalla a close second.... anything "princess" is really dope matter of factly. WTG dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikehunter Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 Great place to camp at! Spent many weekends there back in the late 70's and early 80's. It used to get pretty loud back then, before the booze ban. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 Great Report... awesome smiles on everyone. And spontaneous to boot. WTG Dad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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