Thursday, July 22, 2010

CHRISTMAS IN JULY FOR THE CAMP'S SUMMER STAFF

There's something about a zip-lock bag full of Good & Plenties that looks undeniably like contraband. Outside of their normal packaging they look like illegaly-obtained, prescription Good & Plenties.

The Good & Plenties were part of a treasure trove of gifts given to our summer staff from summer staff alumnus (1977), Sherry Christiansen. This makes the second such gift from staff alumni this summer. You might recall the aviators. There were a lot of calories in those baskets my friends as well as some snazzy kitchen aprons that Sherry had made herself. There were also tattoos (the kind you lick and adhere to your skin), some coffee and a coffee grinder, those bubble wands, and some spoon straws to go with a couple dozen root beers for floats. Wow!!! The entire staff was simply blown away by her generosity, and I got some Good & Plenties out of the deal, which always makes me happy. I think pretty much everything has been consumed already, which is pretty amazing if you think about it.

Circling like vultures.

Posing for the group shot. Thanks so much Sherry. It was truly like Christmas in July and a great encouragement for these weary servants.

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