Season's First Camp

[blairmacg]

Between swings of cold weather, there were two days that looked perfect for a quick, early-season outing-clear skies, warm temperatures, and an almost-full moon as a bonus.  Shortly before the trip, the forecast called for a bit of wind and rain on the second day, but I’ve camped through Indiana summer thunderstorms (and a tornado outbreak), so I

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[blairmacg]

It was beautiful in so many ways! It really did feel like home. :)

[elenbarathi]

It sounds wonderful, and what a beautiful view you had - the moonlight on the lake must have been incredible! Very glad you got out while the gettin' was good, though, and made it safely home - blizzards are best enjoyed with a hot beverage in one's own cozy kitchen!

[blairmacg]

Everything under the moonlight was gorgeous. The moon itself is so much brighter at the high elevations, especially when the humidity is so, so low. It cast sharper shadows than the campfire, and even illuminated the inside of my zipped-up tent!

And I've totally learned my lesson on adapting my weather-checking habits to this region. :)

[gnibbles]

A+ camping! Glad you made it home before the blizzard! XD

[blairmacg]

Me, too! Especially since the predicted 6-12 inches turned into 25!

[gnibbles]

!!!! *keels over, dies in a snowdrift* x_x