My latest weekend escapes can be read at rayaroundoz.wordpress.com
The highlight was definitely camping with 3 of my 4 sons near Dwellingup WA. Anyone who used to take their kids camping and has also camped with them as adults will be able to relate to the following poem I penned on the Sunday morning after a night around the campfire.
Camping with my boys 2017
A weekend away with the boys can reinvigorate the soul
And remind me it's just a state of mind - this thing "getting old"
Just listening to the banter and the exuberance of youth
As the drink starts to flow - the syrup of truth
To see first hand the interactions of brothers in arms
And to know that each has each others back should one come to harm
Their choice of female companion can not be faulted as well
To see them all so happy well it makes my heart swell
I think back to a time not so many years ago
As a family all together camping we would go
Weekends full of fun, laughter and some tears
Whatever happened to those intervening years?
In a blink of an eye they have grown up into fine men
But sitting around the campfire well it takes me back then
Well the stories have matured and the swearing increased
But the fun and the enjoyment is still there at least
Thanks for the invite and for a weekend of fun
Enjoying with your friends the April sun
I am really glad that you invited me up
To camp with you all near Dwellingup
JocknNik said
10:45 PM Jul 2, 2017
Nice work Ray.
Loved your blog. Yep, that Anzac Centre is a definite must see, although our experience at the restaurant wasn't as good as yours. The food we ordered was so-so, and pricey. I wonder if the place has changed hands since we were there in late 2015. So many good memories tweaked for me from your journeys. We've had a lot of great stays up at Baden-Powell and Nanga fishing and camping over the years with family and friends. Thanks for that.
aussie_paul said
08:36 AM Jul 3, 2017
rayaroundoz wrote:
My latest weekend escapes can be read at rayaroundoz.wordpress.com
The highlight was definitely camping with 3 of my 4 sons near Dwellingup WA. Anyone who used to take their kids camping and has also camped with them as adults will be able to relate to the following poem I penned on the Sunday morning after a night around the campfire.
Camping with my boys 2017
A weekend away with the boys can reinvigorate the soul
And remind me it's just a state of mind - this thing "getting old"
Just listening to the banter and the exuberance of youth
As the drink starts to flow - the syrup of truth
To see first hand the interactions of brothers in arms
And to know that each has each others back should one come to harm
Their choice of female companion can not be faulted as well
To see them all so happy well it makes my heart swell
I think back to a time not so many years ago
As a family all together camping we would go
Weekends full of fun, laughter and some tears
Whatever happened to those intervening years?
In a blink of an eye they have grown up into fine men
But sitting around the campfire well it takes me back then
Well the stories have matured and the swearing increased
But the fun and the enjoyment is still there at least
Thanks for the invite and for a weekend of fun
Enjoying with your friends the April sun
I am really glad that you invited me up
To camp with you all near Dwellingup
Love that story Ray. To me those experiences are what life is about.
My latest weekend escapes can be read at rayaroundoz.wordpress.com
The highlight was definitely camping with 3 of my 4 sons near Dwellingup WA. Anyone who used to take their kids camping and has also camped with them as adults will be able to relate to the following poem I penned on the Sunday morning after a night around the campfire.
Camping with my boys 2017
A weekend away with the boys can reinvigorate the soul
And remind me it's just a state of mind - this thing "getting old"
Just listening to the banter and the exuberance of youth
As the drink starts to flow - the syrup of truth
To see first hand the interactions of brothers in arms
And to know that each has each others back should one come to harm
Their choice of female companion can not be faulted as well
To see them all so happy well it makes my heart swell
I think back to a time not so many years ago
As a family all together camping we would go
Weekends full of fun, laughter and some tears
Whatever happened to those intervening years?
In a blink of an eye they have grown up into fine men
But sitting around the campfire well it takes me back then
Well the stories have matured and the swearing increased
But the fun and the enjoyment is still there at least
Thanks for the invite and for a weekend of fun
Enjoying with your friends the April sun
I am really glad that you invited me up
To camp with you all near Dwellingup
Loved your blog. Yep, that Anzac Centre is a definite must see, although our experience at the restaurant wasn't as good as yours. The food we ordered was so-so, and pricey. I wonder if the place has changed hands since we were there in late 2015. So many good memories tweaked for me from your journeys. We've had a lot of great stays up at Baden-Powell and Nanga fishing and camping over the years with family and friends. Thanks for that.
Love that story Ray. To me those experiences are what life is about.
Aussie Paul.
great poem Ray, great sentiments.