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We
just returned from the best campout with my two brothers and their
families.  Isaac set up a kitchen to feed an army, complete with
stovetop, grill, wash tubs, canopy & a tank of water for clean up. 
Fortunately for the rest of us, he also set up a hammock with its own
canopy, so we could leisurely ooo & ahh at him while he cooked all
of our meals — almost.  Cooking is Isaac's favorite pastime on
campouts.  I prefer laziness (fatigue-ziness really — I'm not the best
tent-sleeper), so it works out well all around.

We cooked, we ate, we sat about and we fished.  Then we repeated.  I haven't done that much sitting about for years. 

Best Fishing Tip: 
If you're fishing to make memories for a pack of little kids, pick up a
tub of live worms.  The worms will keep the younger kids engaged while
the older kids have their turn at the poles.  By the time we left
yesterday, all remaining worms were claimed & named.  Every child
left happy as could be, fish or no fish.

Nothing like a bit of
grime & a hot tent to help you appreciate a warm shower & clean
sheets.  Works every time.  Camping is great that way.

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