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Well, it's official now. Jeff and I are back to a long distance relationship, as work and family needs brought him back to PA. We did it before, and I guess we'll do it again. Wasnt easy then, wont be much easier now. We'll make it though. Even our fortune cookies at lunchtime today attested to that fact.
While in PA this weekend, me, Jeff and our buddy Dean (not to be confused with Buddy Dean) piled into the Mini on Saturday and scooted up to The Woods campground for the day to check the place out. Jeff's friends were there for the weekend and invited us out to unwind and see how the place is set up. Niiiiice. With Hillside becoming an increasing nightmare to get reservations for, and with so many of the prime spots already taken even before the registration even begins, it's looking like it's time to find new digs. Dont get me wrong, I enjoy Hillside and all the fun times we have there. I am just sick of being told that there is no 'special' treatment given to the campers there (except for the permanent sites, which is understandable). Wearing out the redial button on the telephones in the beginning of March for days to try and get through for registration has gotten old. You'd think that Jeff, after his 15 years of regular business there and our bringing extras onto our sites would amount to something, but it doesnt. And to top it off, some who have gone to The Woods after being longtime Hillside campers have found out they are no longer welcome at Hillside once their trip to the other place was made known.
Next year should be interesting, to say the least.
The Woods has new accomodations, ample, modern facilities and a lot more to offer. I give the place two tentpoles up.
I've been buried with projects, hence not being able to tend to the PCs. As long as the old server remains working and this crummy laptop holds out, I'll be trying to keep up with my friend's posts when I can. I need to spend about five grand on new doors for the house (plus one for the garage). Installing these will tear up a weekend or two, plus I need to get clamboring around in the trees with my chainsaws among other things to get the yard in shape.
Whoever came up with the phrase "Time Is Money" should realize that the two are diametrically opposite at least as far as I'm concerned. When I had lots of time on my hands during my injuries, I had no money. Now that the money is not an issue, time is nowhere to be found.
In better news, Jeff and I finally gave each other committment rings a couple weeks ago after nearly 5 years together. It feels good seeing that band on my finger.
Much, much more to come...
Well, it's official now. Jeff and I are back to a long distance relationship, as work and family needs brought him back to PA. We did it before, and I guess we'll do it again. Wasnt easy then, wont be much easier now. We'll make it though. Even our fortune cookies at lunchtime today attested to that fact.
While in PA this weekend, me, Jeff and our buddy Dean (not to be confused with Buddy Dean) piled into the Mini on Saturday and scooted up to The Woods campground for the day to check the place out. Jeff's friends were there for the weekend and invited us out to unwind and see how the place is set up. Niiiiice. With Hillside becoming an increasing nightmare to get reservations for, and with so many of the prime spots already taken even before the registration even begins, it's looking like it's time to find new digs. Dont get me wrong, I enjoy Hillside and all the fun times we have there. I am just sick of being told that there is no 'special' treatment given to the campers there (except for the permanent sites, which is understandable). Wearing out the redial button on the telephones in the beginning of March for days to try and get through for registration has gotten old. You'd think that Jeff, after his 15 years of regular business there and our bringing extras onto our sites would amount to something, but it doesnt. And to top it off, some who have gone to The Woods after being longtime Hillside campers have found out they are no longer welcome at Hillside once their trip to the other place was made known.
Next year should be interesting, to say the least.
The Woods has new accomodations, ample, modern facilities and a lot more to offer. I give the place two tentpoles up.
I've been buried with projects, hence not being able to tend to the PCs. As long as the old server remains working and this crummy laptop holds out, I'll be trying to keep up with my friend's posts when I can. I need to spend about five grand on new doors for the house (plus one for the garage). Installing these will tear up a weekend or two, plus I need to get clamboring around in the trees with my chainsaws among other things to get the yard in shape.
Whoever came up with the phrase "Time Is Money" should realize that the two are diametrically opposite at least as far as I'm concerned. When I had lots of time on my hands during my injuries, I had no money. Now that the money is not an issue, time is nowhere to be found.
In better news, Jeff and I finally gave each other committment rings a couple weeks ago after nearly 5 years together. It feels good seeing that band on my finger.
Much, much more to come...
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Date: 2005-09-12 04:40 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-09-12 05:01 am (UTC)*hugs* Congrats!
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Date: 2005-09-12 05:33 am (UTC)Congratulations, Phil!
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Date: 2005-09-12 05:53 am (UTC)That's just plain childish and petty, especially in the face of the difficulty you speak about in terms of getting a spot at Hillside.
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Date: 2005-09-12 12:37 pm (UTC)yay!
congrats!
I hope to be able to do that myself, someday...
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Date: 2005-09-12 01:30 pm (UTC)congrats buddy! Now whens the wedding.....LOL.
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Date: 2005-09-12 06:31 pm (UTC)Congrats!
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Date: 2005-09-12 09:55 pm (UTC)And I agree about Hillside. We were there once this summer, and I don't see us going back.
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Date: 2006-09-17 12:41 am (UTC)Whoever came up with the phrase "Time Is Money" should realize that the two are diametrically opposite at least as far as I'm concerned. When I had lots of time on my hands during my injuries, I had no money. Now that the money is not an issue, time is nowhere to be found.
Time and Money really just don't equate. Money you save and spend, you really can't save time, just use it more efficently.
"like grains of sand thru an hourglass so are the days of our lives."
sorry it was either that or pink floyd's "TIME"
The mayor and his lover up at Hillside have to be the sadest couple there. His lover used to be this blond pretty boy bodybuilder who has really let himself go to seed. He's always bitter and constantly complaining. They are always screaming at each other and if looks could kill we are talking WMDs. Campers have told me he has self-hatred homophobia problems, I don't know I always keep my distance. It is really pretty sad these 2 guys are running this gay male paradise and it is hell for them because there is no more love, it's a marriage of convienice. Plus the fact that the mayor is sick, i'm not sure what he has it may be MS I'm sure that doesn't help. I'm very grateful they run the place and give the NNS such a good deal!
I'm a member of the NNS the nudist group up at hillside. Been a member for 10 years. First year membership costs $100, $30 every year after. Don't have to deal with any of that regerstration bs, just need to on july 4th and illumation weekends because it is their busy weekends and i've never been turned away. Plus the camping rates are half of what you pay. You just have to be a nudist. That means your naked most the time, now that doesn't mean we are crazy last june at bears weekend 1 it was wet and cold and everyone was bundled up. We have showers, grills, 2 comerical stoves, 2 refrigerators, flatware, dishes. All the members are a swell group of guys!
The camp is before the play area. I love it, will put my tent right before the play area and harrass the guys going in with lines from "full metal jacket".
"you got girlfriend in vietnam?"
"me love you long time!"
"sucky sucky 10 dollar"
Nothing but great memories from Hillside thanks to the NNS. If you camp there for a whole week the place is nice and quiet, very plesant!
But the Woods will give them a run for their money, but that's good, plus there is another gay campground close to hillside which has changes ownership and they have been improving the place, I think it is call Onida, this year they accepted your hillside membership to get in.