The Rain Fest

OK, I just thought about trying to use positive reinforcement to describe the weather last week-end. Last thing I knew was that the mosquitoes were having a bang up time with all the spiced up blood available last week-end. I also heard that the guy that sells and services basement sump pumps is working overtime. Same goes for the tarp makers, umbrella manufacturers, and motorcycle tire makers with big-ol knobbies! I look forward to seeing some of the e-photos. My film model remained dry but unused. I still have interesting images in my mind of the fire ring surrounded by a water donut, the human anchored tarp, the judging session in the screen tent, and the sunshine on Friday and again today. There is the image of those two webbers just doing their thing as large tree branches missed them by inches! And those characters making mead and braggot. Hope the labels and titles do the brewing session justice. You all deserve a thank you for sticking out there so long. Believe me, if I could have thrown my stuff in a trunk, turned on the heater, and windshield wipers, I would have thought about leaving early too. The corn was great. The beans were just right. I hope the cast iron pot and owner are soon reunited. I liked the chicken and the marinade and it was great having all that food pre-prepped in plastic bags. The best thing about lousy weather is it makes it hard to repeat an event so the weather forecast for next year is slightly warm, breezy, and quite dry. Yes, that would be fine. Take care happy campers. Hope you have dried out by now. Rick Oftel