"We're headed to a park in the mountains this Sunday," Ghe (or Abigail to you, dear Reader) said. "You want to come?"

Of course!

This led to another summer escapade with a bunch of friends from church. Specifically, it was Glynnis, Judy, Ghe, Miong (or Michael, depending), Patrick, Marlon, Ryan, and me.


Judy likes to think I'm her older sister --- which I'm not because I'm younger than her --- since I'm supposedly more mature than her. We get some laughs out of that.

Well, the weather was cool, the skies were wonderfully rain-free, and the view was awesome.


The gadgets Ryan brought created a whole other dimension to the outing. I mean, just check out the light we used to cook dinner!


He also brought an unusual lamp, canned gas to light the grill, and some compact utensils. And let's not forget the little PSPs most of the group (read: the guys and Glynnis) whipped out.

"It figures. Even here, they just have to play video games!" Ghe grumbled good-naturedly.

They eventually kept their toys as we all helped grill the meat and various seafood.


The food was delicious; everyone got pretty stuffed.

And the part I'll always remember? Us talking and laughing the rest of the night while hotdogs and marshmallows sizzled in the darkness.

It was cool.

"We're headed to a park in the mountains this Sunday," Ghe (or Abigail to you, dear Reader) said. "You want to come?"

Of course!

This led to another summer escapade with a bunch of friends from church. Specifically, it was Glynnis, Judy, Ghe, Miong (or Michael, depending), Patrick, Marlon, Ryan, and me.


Judy likes to think I'm her older sister --- which I'm not because I'm younger than her --- since I'm supposedly more mature than her. We get some laughs out of that.

Well, the weather was cool, the skies were wonderfully rain-free, and the view was awesome.


The gadgets Ryan brought created a whole other dimension to the outing. I mean, just check out the light we used to cook dinner!


He also brought an unusual lamp, canned gas to light the grill, and some compact utensils. And let's not forget the little PSPs most of the group (read: the guys and Glynnis) whipped out.

"It figures. Even here, they just have to play video games!" Ghe grumbled good-naturedly.

They eventually kept their toys as we all helped grill the meat and various seafood.


The food was delicious; everyone got pretty stuffed.

And the part I'll always remember? Us talking and laughing the rest of the night while hotdogs and marshmallows sizzled in the darkness.

It was cool.