Lynette and the kids are camping in Chewak over the weekend. Chewak is just outside Winthrop, which is on the eastern side of the mountains. Yesterday they drove up through the mountains (they counted 122 waterfalls last summer, wonder if they'll count again). They pitch a tent beside a river at the base of a small mountain that's perfect for hiking. My sisters and their families, plus seven dogs are with them to scatter the ashes of my brother-in-law.

It's too dry for campfires this summer, so no s'mores or roasted hotdogs. Luckily there are four trailers with fully equipped kitchens.

When I spoke to them last night, they were in Winthrop getting ice cream. So much for 'roughing it.'