I Think I'm Addicted...

From what I understand, the first step in recovery is to admit that you have a problem -- so here goes.

Hi, my name is Victor and I think that I'm addicted to going camping on the North Shore in the summer.

Now is the part where you say, "Hi Victor"...

Seriously, my camping buddies (Adam, Johnathan, Tim, Jason, Naomi, and Matt) have spoiled me. We've had 3 killer "car camping" trips this summer and I've started thinking that I could get used to this. The disclaimers are:

1. I'm going camping with people who know what they are doing, are very patient with me, and get along with each other.
2. We have the right equipment (including 98% Deet insect repellent).
3. The weather has cooperated.
4. This is "car camping" so ipods and gourmet coffee are allowed, per Matt Henry.
5. There has been the right mix of alcohol, Texas Hold 'Em, and cigars.
6. Maggie has been our protector a.k.a "City Dog With An Attitude".
7. We've chosen to have fun no matter what!

These are some photos from our August Trip to Lamb's Resort, near Tofte on the North Shore.

This trip was a little "dicey" because yours truly brought everything but the Coleman stove and our propane lantern (I told you that I was an amateur in training...). This omission forced Jason, Maggie, and I to retire to the tent early until Tim arrived the next morning with the supplies.

The trip was salvaged by GREAT weather, the hiking, the trip to Grand Marais, and the chance to get away from everything except the bugs... Now that's camping!