When talking about our lifestyle, someone once asked, "do you miss having your own yard and neighborhood?" Hmmm ... I pondered.
No space for a flower garden ...
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| ... we haven't missed that. |
No place to entertain friends ...
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| ... we haven't missed that. |
No green space of our own to mow and maintain ...
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| ... we definitely haven't missed that! |
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| Sadly, this approach was rarely successful with our sons! |
Last month we returned once again to Baker Park Campground in Maple Plain, Minnesota to serve as camp hosts. Sunday through Thursday evenings from 7 to 10 pm, we were the "go to" people in this beautiful park. We helped late-arriving campers check in, assisted flustered parents who accidentally locked themselves out of their cabin, and fielded any question or concern that came our way.
Each evening as I walked around the campground loops and visited with some of the campers, I couldn't help but think about what a wonderful "neighborhood" we had!
A stroll around our neighborhood revealed ...
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| comfortable rustic cabin dwellings, |
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| ... cozy tents hidden among the green foliage, |
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| ... and a shiny Wildebeest glistening in the sunshine after her yearly waxing. |
A stroll around our neighborhood revealed ...
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| ... happy bilingual campers eager to help me practice my Spanish greetings, |
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| ... and active pups who are not so happy that I have enforce the "leash laws". |
A stroll around our neighborhood revealed...
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| ... recreational opportunities for the active crowd, |
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| ... or a quiet bench in the shade for those needing a little R&R. |
A stroll around our neighborhood revealed ...
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| ... bike mechanics fine-tuning their wheels, |
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| ... getting them ready to access the bike trails, |
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| ... that lead us to the awesome sights of Minneapolis. |
A stroll around our neighborhood revealed ...
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| ... clean campsites and full recycling bins, |
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| ... as neighbors participated in the recycling and composting opportunities that Baker Park actively promotes. |
A stroll around our neighborhood revealed ...
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| ... fun times with old friends, |
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| ... and new friendships that form when we take the time to get to know our Baker Park camping "neighbors". |
Until next time ...
Remember that this beautiful world is our neighborhood
... and enjoy the adventures in your life!
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| Subtle hints of more beauty to come ... for all our hardy Minnesotan "neighbors"! |
