Photos from my Fourth of July Family Camping Trip to Lake Winnipesaukee

[Ian David]

Chipmunk!


Nighttime in the woods:


The view from my tent:



Unknown plant (milkweed?)


Fourth of July Fireworks:


My daughter playing tetherball:



Camp Menotomy - Located in Meredith, NH. Camp Menotomy's 110 acres of heavily wooded pine forests near Lake Winnipesaukee make this a great place for girls to come and enjoy their summer with nature. The camp is open from May 1st - June 15th and September 1st - October 1st and offers many trails and primitive camping sites for girls to learn camping and cooking skills while experience the challenge of the rocky outdoors surrounding them.
http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutus/properties-and-camps.html


My Twitter timeline during the trip (most recent post is first, oldest is last):

I may have grumbled a bit, but I actually had a great time and came home surprisingly relaxed and rested.

Yay, home! Cat almost never meows, but she's making an exception today. Monday, July 05, 2010 6:20:09 PM via UberTwitter

chipmunk http://s2t.vg/dQ9V4m Monday, July 05, 2010 2:51:39 PM via API

RT @tabbycat331: RT @Marnus3: Tea party candidates hate the government. That's like a medical student hating medicine. #p2 Monday, July 05, 2010 12:00:25 PM via UberTwitter

RT @StopBeck .@KFC_colonel: 100's of companies won't sponsor Glenn Beck, so why are KFC ads now running on Glenn Beck's show? Monday, July 05, 2010 11:54:04 AM via UberTwitter

RT @debihope: You just can't put a price tag on family. Nobody would buy them. Monday, July 05, 2010 11:52:55 AM via UberTwitter

I just became the mayor of Camp Menotomy on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/dBqjdG Monday, July 05, 2010 11:50:27 AM via foursquare from Moultonborough, NH

Recently snapped photo http://s2t.vg/H0pVoX Sunday, July 04, 2010 9:49:28 PM via API

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Recently snapped photo http://s2t.vg/6CVDWu Sunday, July 04, 2010 9:40:24 PM via API

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RT @Dunk2010: thx 2 the Thousands of ppl who came out in support of America's Independence 2day in Norwood &... http://fb.me/BB3SZvSl Sunday, July 04, 2010 9:10:53 PM via UberTwitter

RT @krelnik: Hilarious! Mediums & psychics asking GHOSTS to march in protest at #TAM8. http://tinyurl.com/332j6sv /via @derekcbart #wtf Sunday, July 04, 2010 9:10:00 PM via UberTwitter

People waiting for fireworks in #Boston remember your #FUTK signs! #p2 #topprog #rebelleft #tlot #MaPoli Sunday, July 04, 2010 9:06:57 PM via UberTwitter

Waiting for fireworks! (@ Lake Winnepesaukee) http://4sq.com/9Yev3M Sunday, July 04, 2010 9:05:36 PM via foursquare from Meredith, NH

red tailed squirrel http://s2t.vg/2vXF0u Sunday, July 04, 2010 5:58:32 PM via API

By the waterfront http://s2t.vg/0QYs4u Sunday, July 04, 2010 5:16:18 PM via API

RT @BreakingNews: Horses bolt at 4th of July parade, causing 24 injuries, 13 of them children; 5 injuries are critical http://bit.ly/9rTe0T Sunday, July 04, 2010 5:11:33 PM via UberTwitter

RT @krelnik: What's the harm in skipping a vaccine? Hear victims' stories in their own words at http://shotbyshot.org, a site by @ImmunizeCA Sunday, July 04, 2010 5:10:10 PM via UberTwitter

RT @downwithtyranny: For The 4th: Words Of Truth, And The American Way From George Carlin http://bit.ly/aQjQDj Sunday, July 04, 2010 5:09:04 PM via UberTwitter

RT @eroticawriter: Celebrate your freedom this 4th of July by joining @NCSF! http://vb.ly/ncsf Sunday, July 04, 2010 5:08:46 PM via UberTwitter

Drill hole in watermelon. Fill with vodka. Enjoy. RT @SilkPillow: I have vodka and I have watermelon. What to do? Sunday, July 04, 2010 5:08:22 PM via UberTwitter

RT @Adenovir Reminder: The Deficit You're Freaking Out About Is Bush's Fault http://twitpic.com/20ubrz #p2 #tcot #BushRecession Sunday, July 04, 2010 5:07:42 PM via UberTwitter

That's the way I like it! RT @ObnoxiousBot: Hey @IanDavidB! I need sex too but I'd hurt you. Sunday, July 04, 2010 5:06:41 PM via UberTwitter

I want sex, beer, air conditioning, a flush toilet and a real bed where I can watch Dr. Who & fall asleep with the TV on. Sunday, July 04, 2010 3:20:59 PM via UberTwitter

Delicate balancing act between being medicated enough to enjoy camping & being functional enough to do whatever someone else thinks is fun. Sunday, July 04, 2010 3:19:20 PM via UberTwitter

RT @JohnFugelsang July 4th is that magical time when dumb DJs think they're being patriotic by playing 'Born In The USA.' Sunday, July 04, 2010 3:15:05 PM via UberTwitter

RT @stoopidproof: Wow RT @tlw3: 'Yup, I'm a #racist' t-shirts sold at #Lexington's July 4th Festival http://is.gd/dfhWs #p2 #tcot. #wtf Sunday, July 04, 2010 3:10:55 PM via UberTwitter

Camping costs $100 a day with meals included. Must be someplace that costs less where beer and sex are allowed. Sunday, July 04, 2010 1:34:20 PM via UberTwitter

RT @JoeMyGod: This Week In Holy Crimes: Over the last seven days...Florida: Pastor Shelly Hall arrested for stalki... http://bit.ly/91qMF8 Sunday, July 04, 2010 11:40:21 AM via UberTwitter

RT @Symbolman: Need to know what drugs McCain is on because I could really use that kind of buzz for the fireworks tonight Sunday, July 04, 2010 11:35:34 AM via UberTwitter

Saw squirrel with red tail. Red-tailed squirrel or paint ball mishap? Sunday, July 04, 2010 9:16:28 AM via UberTwitter

RT @Marnus3: It's the 4th of July, the day all the anti-government wignuts crowd into all our state and national parks. #p2 #tcot #FUTCOT Sunday, July 04, 2010 8:51:20 AM via UberTwitter

Tetherball! http://s2t.vg/VImkuf Sunday, July 04, 2010 8:47:33 AM via API

chipmunk http://s2t.vg/Ij0WbV Sunday, July 04, 2010 7:46:03 AM via API

Recently snapped photo http://s2t.vg/tbqWbp Saturday, July 03, 2010 8:00:39 PM via API

@godlessblogger I just posted some photos today. Check my timeline. Saturday, July 03, 2010 7:58:31 PM via UberTwitter in reply to godlessblogger

Giant boat looks nicer than my tent. http://s2t.vg/5QgYUf Saturday, July 03, 2010 7:55:59 PM via API

also just outside my tent. http://s2t.vg/1Pvuwe Saturday, July 03, 2010 7:55:11 PM via API

Just outside my tent. http://s2t.vg/cgkByU Saturday, July 03, 2010 7:52:56 PM via API

RT @enviroknow: Just-Released Documents Show that Nixon’s Advisors Discussed a Response to Climate Change in 1969: http://bit.ly/c3Zfm2 Saturday, July 03, 2010 4:33:47 PM via UberTwitter

What plant is this? #nature http://s2t.vg/DLrPhm Saturday, July 03, 2010 12:14:48 PM via API

Taught daughter about ferns, lichens, moss, glaciers, boulders, birch trees, root beer and more on impromptu nature walk. Saturday, July 03, 2010 12:12:20 PM via UberTwitter

Canoeing w/ my daughter followed by swimming- wld rather plunge my balls in2 cold water 2 pee in lake than use stinky latrine. Saturday, July 03, 2010 12:08:43 PM via UberTwitter

I just unlocked the "Superstar" badge on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/b7zlmt Saturday, July 03, 2010 8:06:43 AM via foursquare

The view from my tent. http://s2t.vg/L8JGfu Saturday, July 03, 2010 7:20:32 AM via API

This is what the woods look like at night. http://s2t.vg/b8nheO Friday, July 02, 2010 10:04:51 PM via API

I'm camping in the woods! In a tent! Without flush toilets! Humans are the only species in the galaxy that go camping. Friday, July 02, 2010 10:03:36 PM via UberTwitter

RT @Mac4Mass: How would YOU vote on key issues? Take our quiz, then see how Stephen Lynch voted. http://ht.ly/26fWK #mapoli #ma9 #p2 Friday, July 02, 2010 6:11:14 PM via UberTwitter

So far, it has taken an hour and counting just to "run into the mall and buy underwear." #fuckingchicksman Friday, July 02, 2010 6:00:38 PM via UberTwitter

RT @Mac4Mass: Visit our Action Center & get involved to help a strong Democrat win MA 9th! http://ht.ly/26fYc #mapoli #ma9 #p2 Friday, July 02, 2010 5:53:54 PM via UberTwitter

RT @Mac4Mass: Best wishes to #NOW10 convention! If you want a better Dem who will support agenda on choice, (cont) http://tl.gd/292qe2 Friday, July 02, 2010 5:53:41 PM via UberTwitter

RT @harmonywho: Rep Lynch (MA-09) voted against #HCR. Support @Mac4Mass in #Dem primary! #ma9 RT @blackjedi47: (cont) http://tl.gd/292q36 Friday, July 02, 2010 5:52:04 PM via UberTwitter

Picked my daughter up from camp. Apparently she was bitten by a fish. But otherwise had great time. Friday, July 02, 2010 5:24:54 PM via UberTwitter

RT @AlanColmes: One Fourth Of All Americans Don’t Know What We’re Celebrating This Weekend http://bit.ly/978vCD #p2 Friday, July 02, 2010 5:22:24 PM via UberTwitter

RT @ProachModels: Saturn System Moves Oxygen From Enceladus to Titan: (PhysOrg.com) http://url4.eu/5Hu9U Friday, July 02, 2010 2:01:32 PM via UberTwitter

RT @DP_Sydney: @VoteDeval stands for women... RT@askarka Gov gets stand O at the Nation#NOW con BEFORE he speaks #magov #mapoli #women Friday, July 02, 2010 2:00:42 PM via UberTwitter

RT @JoeMyGod: India Celebrates First Anniversary Of Decriminalization Of Homosexuality: http://bit.ly/d43cq2 #iseethenunsaregay Friday, July 02, 2010 1:59:27 PM via UberTwitter

RT @the_USO: The @4Troops Live Online Concert is almost Here! http://wp.me/pD3AV-Pi #sot #p2 #topprog #rebelleft #tlot Friday, July 02, 2010 1:57:32 PM via UberTwitter

RT @the_USO: The @4Troops Live Online Concert is almost Here! http://wp.me/pD3AV-Pi 1:57 PM Jul 2nd via UberTwitter

New Pat Tillman Documentary Will Make McChrystal's Retirement Less Pleasant http://tinyurl.com/2u66kyb #SOT #GWOT #p2 #tcot 10:34 AM Jul 2nd via web
The best damn Fourth of July Song ever wrote: http://youtu.be/KZ314hldal4 10:10 AM Jul 2nd via TweetDeck

Going camping this weekend and leaving my cat Stephanie Miller, and my guinea pig Freddy in the hands of a pet sitter. 9:53 AM Jul 2nd via web

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[Tommy_Carcetti]

1. Did you come across Dr. Marvin's summer house?

DOCTOR.....LEO.....MARVIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ian David]

2. Nope...

[SoxFan]

3. Where the hell is your Paul Hodes button?

Come on! Get with the program!

[elleng]

4. Excellent! Have (had) relatives with a home up there!

[Drunken Irishman]

5. Glad to see Jason Voorhees didn't get you or your family.

[HEyHEY]

6. So, did you win the pasakee?