The Weekend Escape

After the first week of school, Dad and I decided that instead of simply spending the weekend at the Shack we would indeed honour our tradition of going camping. And what an adventure it was! We took the casket-van out to Whiteshell Provincial Park, and did many things including a full day of canoing on Caddy Lake and South Cross Lake (there were tunnels joining the lakes under the railroad lines - cool stuff!). I also worked on my fire building skills (which I have also been doing around the Shack a bit). Upon our return to the Shack, we were *ahem* delighted to learn that there has been evidence of rodent-like creatures invading our shack! We do not want to overreact, of course, but George W. Bush and Dick Cheney have been consulted, and they've approved the launch of Operation TheShacki Freedom. These mice could be threatening our way of life, after all. Plus we want their oil, if they've got any... but I have said too much.

Sidenote: we were also graced by Raya's presence for a little while. Good stuff.