I am off from work this week and spending it with my boys at Boy Scout Camp. I have done this for six years as my boys are older. Our Troop goes to different camps each year so I have been to a few of them in our area. This year, we are at Camp Keowa in New York.
As usually, I am sleeping in a tent the camp provides – it is a on a wooden platform and has a thick canvas canopy. Sleeping in the woods for a week is refreshing for the first few days. I get fresh air while I sleep and wake up to the sounds of nature – birds chirping is a really pleasant sound. Since it is not my first time, I brought some aids such as a pad to make the cot comfy and a battery operated fan so I can sleep with a breeze. Plus, I have my mosquito net over a frame I built out of PVC pipe. Anyone with good eyes can see my CiscoLive backpack below.
As you may be able to tell, I am still connected. AT&T has a great signal out here so I am able to post this from within our camp. Below is my view from where I am writing this.
Being connected has pros and cons. I can stay on top of email and was able to do some research for a project that became a priority. Of course, my work now realizes that I can respond to my emails now which is a big con. So far, no one has called for an emergency meeting so that is at least a good thing. But, my work is piling up back at the office and I have a few meetings scheduled for next week.