Monday, August 16, 2004

Two Things More (only 1 about the Olympics)

First off let me say I don't like the new speedo suits. Swimming was better when swimmers were covered in tiny, translucent material that made pre-race introductions and post-race exits from the pool a thing of beauty.

Second, Ed's nephew just came back from camp. You know, in retrospect, camp was always fun. But while you're there, maybe not so much. He looks happy to be home.

The report on camp from Sean:

  • It rained almost everyday. The food was okay. (SM: I am from LA, were summer means no rain - I don't have any idea how people live in that weather)
  • Could have done without the two hours of Chapel everyday.
  • Cried for the first two days because I was home sick and had a sore throat. Ten people in a cabin smaller than his bedroom. Eight great guys, two annoying ones. Mooning was a favorite activity of one of the "annoying" guys. (SM: My annoying camp mates farted all night long and told horrible dirty jokes - including the one with the punch line "First lady, these are martinis NOT martoonis, second; it's alas Seltzer NOT alas Water, and you don't have heartburn, your tits are in the ashtray.")
  • Hardly changed clothes because he didn't like changing with all those people around. The activities were fun. Had four snores. Read for six hours on the bus home.
  • Camp Counselor Paul was cool. Helped him through the rough times. (seance quote from his journal - "Paul said Jesus would help me through this but Paul was one who really did it.")
  • Best day was the trip home. If given the chance to sign up again...I would pass