Camp Scherisley 08

It is true and final - Camp Scherisley has come to an end. The Schermerhorns were welcomed into the world of restored power this evening about 6pm. After 8 days of being without power, it was a bittersweet parting.

To celebrate - Anna, Kathleen, and I went to see a movie - The Women. It was ok, not great. I love Diane English flicks, but this one was just ok. There were no men in the movie - at all. It was about women's friendships and their lives - only 2 characters evolved. Badly. It definitely could have been funnier - with the high caliber actresses in it. Oh well. I saw it and I won't have to wonder about it anymore.

We came back to the apt. and packed up the Schermie's. They loaded up and went home. It is amazing what a family of 5 can bring into a home in 8 days time. WOW! I think they had twice as many blankets as they had pillows (14:7), 2 video games, 5 board games, 3 puzzles, 3 ice chests full of food plus a box of non-perishables, a laundry basket full of clothes, coffee maker, 2 guitars, etc., etc., etc.

It was a bittersweet parting - we were having fun, and everyone had found their rhythm. But it was nice to have our quiet little home back. All of the activity is nice, but we definitely have a quiet little life.

We love Emma and Hannah, but I gotta say that I have no need to procreate. Probably ever. Plus, it's too late in life. At my age, we'd probably only end up with 1 child - ugh. I can't stand the thought of rearing an only child. We should have started 5 years ago, so we could at least have a small broood. But alas and alak, that is not to be.

Oh, well, we're going to the Schermie's house tomorrow for dinner. Jay's going to cook his infamous sloppy joes. Homemade recipe, folks. The best!

And for other news, I deleted the myspace page that I have had for 3-4 years but never used, and created a facebook page. Not sure why. Really, I was just bored senseless. So, we'll see. I don't have a real appreciation for social networking b/c I prefer face to face contact with actual humans. I have some friends in other places and I guess that I don't communicate with them cuz I don't have to. But now with facebook....well, we'll see.

It's time to build the Scherisley home. It would be so much fun.