Sunday, July 27, 2008

Camp Reflections Part 1

Getting ready for a 6+ mile hike.


Roger Ridenour adjusting his bear protection.



The only flowers I saw on the hike.


It was interesting to see the very unique designs made by some bug on the insides of the leaves of these plants.



The first ones to Checkpoint A and the rendevous for playing capture the flag.


Carving my initials....the circles in the B fell out.

The Pistol Packin Preacher.

Getting ready to play capture the flag.

Bro. and Sis. John Betters

( L. to R. clockwise)Jason Dodson (KCBC), Jonathan Miller, Elaine and Bob Hartman, Mary (Irvine) Deal, John Betters, James Marchand, Judy (Tripony)Thomas, Julia, Duane Newton, Jill Ridenour, and Michael Brownwood.

Jonathan Miller leading the singing.

Wheelbarrow races.



25 people X 2 legs = 50 Leg Race

Katie Bryan, Katie Miller, Annalisa Taylor, and ?

The kids had fun trying to get these coins out of the traps using spaghetti sticks.

Duane Newton making sure they didn't cheat.


Bethany Deal and Emily Thomas
Visiting with John Betters and Duane Newton.



The Whole Crew.

The crazy pose.

?, Renee, and Hiedi Newton
Janan Hunt

Thomas Ridenour & Alex Leslie...these fellows could play!

7 comments:

Deb said...

Hi Byron...? thomas is emily thomas. was nice to check out your pics of alaska, since my family is there!
thanks for the updates.
Deb

The Pastor of a Small Rural Church said...

Thanks Deb....I knew it was either Megan or Emily...but I was having trouble deciding. I think they have already moved to Illinois by now.

Byron

Thomas said...

Hey Mr Gurnee! This is Thomas Ridenour! I am the one playing the bass in the picture with Alex Leslie! It was a blessing to have you up here!

Thomas said...

Hey Mr Gurnee, This is Thomas Ridenour! I am the one playing the bass with alex leslie! It was a blessing to have you up here! Thanks again!

Thomas

Deb said...

They are leaving August 1 or 2...will be so nice having them closer.
You really got some nice pics...enjoyed seeing them!

Deb

The Pastor of a Small Rural Church said...

Thomas,

It was a blessing to me and my wife to be a part of those services. It was exciting to see how God's presence came with the prayers and spiritual interst of you teens. I was just soaking up the moments. I will have the 2008 Dot Lake Youth Camp in the Top 10 of Great Experiences in life!!

Byron

Anonymous said...

That is Rachel, with Renee and Heidi. Thanks for posting your pics....what great memories...and I am so glad that this was NOT our last camp for a while :D God has seen fit to let us stay here in AK for now....Roger leaves the Army in November....and will be officially retired as of March 1, 2009 !!!!!!