Time Has Wings
@PainsOnSlate (21852)
Canada
January 25, 2017 9:11am CST
I was looking for a photo on my computer and discovered this one. It brought tears to my eyes.
Every year my sister and I took our children camping for a couple of weeks in the Adirondack Mountains in New York.
When we started my sister was divorced and my husband worked all summer so it was always two sisters, their young children, and their friends camping and having fun..
Now all of those children are grown up, my daughter is now the age I was in the photo.
Time does fly so take advantage of any and all fun things you can do with your family while you can.
From top to bottom – my son's best friend, two of my sisters girls under him, then my two boys in the middle. I'm behind the red hat, the dark haired girl is a niece of ours next to her is my sister's third girl. The three in the front is another niece of ours, the young boy a nephew of our two nieces and lastly my sister.
That's clear as mud, isn't it? 
My daughter wasn't there – she was in University and had to work those summers.
Our Dad until he passed on, visited us at camp. He and my mother took us camping every summer as children. Thank you Dad and Mom!
Every camp has a picture of those who participated...
We still camp! Last year all of our children were there for a weekend. My sister's girls all have children, and those nieces (my brothers girls) still come up to spend a day with us when they can.
Hope I didn't bore you, I was just taking a trip back to summers long gone by.
Getting old is not easy but as long as we can we will continue to sleep in a tent and enjoy camping with our families..
Are you campers?
My daughter wasn't there – she was in University and had to work those summers.
Our Dad until he passed on, visited us at camp. He and my mother took us camping every summer as children. Thank you Dad and Mom!
Every camp has a picture of those who participated...
We still camp! Last year all of our children were there for a weekend. My sister's girls all have children, and those nieces (my brothers girls) still come up to spend a day with us when they can.
Hope I didn't bore you, I was just taking a trip back to summers long gone by.
Getting old is not easy but as long as we can we will continue to sleep in a tent and enjoy camping with our families..
Are you campers?32 people like this
38 responses
@LadyDuck (471547)
• Switzerland
25 Jan 17
@PainsOnSlate I have never been able to sleep in a tent.
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@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
25 Jan 17
@LadyDuck My parents had us in a tent when we were babies, we grew up doing it.
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@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
25 Jan 17
When I travel I like a good clean bed too but just love sleeping in a tent for a couple of weeks...
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
25 Jan 17
@PainsOnSlate same here.We also have a few favorites.
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@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
25 Jan 17
We still take hikes in the mountain while camping. I can't do the ones I did years ago but we have a few favorites that are do-able for me.
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@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
25 Jan 17
We've only just started camping.. but will continue to do so for years!
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@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
31 Jan 17
@PainsOnSlate I've told you before, my teenagers weren't thrilled... but teenagers are hard to please.. I do hope they'll begin to like it as they get older.
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@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
1 Feb 17
@katsmeow1213 We started with our kids when they were between the ages of 4 to 8 so they always thought it was a great adventure, I think if you continue to do it they will become comfortable and happy....Good Luck!
@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
31 Jan 17
I'm so glad you like it and your children will continue it later too. All of our kids camp with their families...
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
25 Jan 17
Camping - no way! I like modern conveniences too much! To me camping is a higher end motel LOL!
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
31 Jan 17
@PainsOnSlate My parents owned a summer home on the Chesapeake Bay - when they first got it no bathroom - but outhouse -one weekend of that was enough for me - I was in 8th grade - told them I wasn't going back until they had a bathroom put it. I don't need adventures, thanks.
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@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
1 Feb 17
@AbbyGreenhill Our Campground has flushed toilets, When I was a child they didn't, but my grandparents has an out house so I was used to it.
@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
31 Jan 17
Some of us love it and some of us don't, been doing it all my life and enjoy every minute, even the moments it rains on us and the bears show up... To each their own. Just think of all the adventures you have missed...
@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
30 Jan 17
Yea and the good thing is we are still making them every summer... the kids are older and the new generation is fun to see...
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@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
1 Feb 17
@JudyEv right now its 4. My parents, My sibling, our children and now Elaine has 7 boys - grandchildren and another due this month
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@JudyEv (340103)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Jan 17
@PainsOnSlate It's a great tradition. I wonder how many generations you'll end up with that have participated.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
25 Jan 17
My family as you know camped the whole time my sons were young. Now they have their own lives and don't camp. We always camped, fished, hiked, and would go sightseeing in the areas were were. As my kids got older they hated to camp and fish. Oddly enough they are now 24 and 25 and both separately have recently told me and my husband want to try fishing again, maybe camping is the next step. My hubby and I still go camping and fishing, but I have to admit the older I get the harder it is.
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@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
28 Jan 17
We go for two weeks which means we need cover in case it rains, Our tent is off to the side but our dry space is a pain to get it together...we went from a tarp to three pops up and it is easier than that tarp. I'm grateful my niece is helping us, once I get my surgery I should be able to handle it a lot better than right now.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
28 Jan 17
@PainsOnSlate Camping is a wonderful thing to do, but it's not the easiest living one can do. You have to really love being in the great outdoors to enjoy it. Nothing better than that first cup of coffee, sitting at the campfire and listening to the fish splash and the birds chirping.
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@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
29 Jan 17
@fishtiger58 We love our camp because the river is shallow and the sound of the babbling hides any noise from any other camper. We noticed that when the kids were little and loud...We tried camping on a lake the year I couldn't get away for more than a few days so Elaine and the girls came to The Alleghenies in western NY It was gorgeous but you could hear someone sneeze 10 campsites away.... We don't fish but we watch those who do catch big ones our of the river.
. We don't fish but we watch those who do catch big ones our of the river.1 person likes this
@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
31 Jan 17
I agree with you, we have run into so many who have never done that. My boys were in scouts too that taught them those necessary things, my daughter lasted one meeting in scouts and quit... but she is the best for wilderness camping now.
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@allknowing (136478)
• India
26 Jan 17
We have to thank the camera to bring back memories.
I have not camped but have gone on many holidays both home and abroad. I too keep looking at those photos and even just sit in my favourite corner and reminisce.
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@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
29 Jan 17
Traveling is a favorite things for me too. Enjoy those photos.
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@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
29 Jan 17
We already have our reservations for July. it is like heaven on earth for us to do it...
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
25 Jan 17
Time really does have wings. Most we know do camp and find it a fun way to get children to UNPLUG.
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@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
31 Jan 17
We love the fact we have to drive quite a ways to use a cell phone, the camp has a number and will give us messages...never used it until one of our camper friends ended up in the hospital she was fine and we breathed a sigh of relief when we heard her message.
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@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
30 Jan 17
I don't mind being dirty, camping is in my blood.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
30 Jan 17
@PainsOnSlate The dirtiest I get is from walking on the beach. 
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@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
26 Jan 17
We have talked about getting a pop up or a small camper but so far the tent is what we love, its harder to get set up because we are getting older, but one of my nieces comes and helps us now on set up day...
@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
27 Jan 17
@paigea We just pee in the bush. We do walk to the washroom when needed..but we bought a porta potty two years ago so if its pouring rain now, we have a place to pee and not get wet...its a Coleman product with a plastic bag liner and cat litter...perfect...
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@paigea (36317)
• Canada
26 Jan 17
@PainsOnSlate That is great she comes to help. My husband doesn't want to make several trips to the outhouse during the night. The bathroom is a big part of the reason we got the trailer.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
26 Jan 17
I am a camper and look forward to it every year. We have made many wonderful memories over the year and I look forward to making many more. I love reading about your camping trips with your family. Great picture.
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@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
26 Jan 17
I'm so glad to meet another camper. There are a few here that enjoy it, it makes my whole summer to get away from electricity and wifi...
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
27 Jan 17
@PainsOnSlate I agree and there is just something about camping in a tent! We love it!
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
25 Jan 17
I'm happy you have some fond memories and I hope you can get out and tent again soon
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@snowy22315 (180768)
• United States
26 Jan 17
I used to love camping..but at my age..I am no longer really interested in tent camping, and I have no one to go with. My ex wants to go..but he makes me crazy..and I am trying to stay away from him, not spend more time with him.
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@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
30 Jan 17
Fortunately my sister and I do this together every summer, our hubs would hate it but we do love it. I'm getting old but will do it as long as I can...
@averygirl72 (37845)
• Philippines
26 Jan 17
I think I would love camping too. Looks like fun memories you have there. Nice family photo
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@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
30 Jan 17
We always have a good time, lots of laughter in a beautiful setting.
@rebelann (112879)
• El Paso, Texas
31 Jan 17
Yepper, I can relate to that @PainsOnSlate
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@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
31 Jan 17
I onIy have several thousands photos from camping. I enjoy seeing every one. I'm glad you do too.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
26 Jan 17
@PainsOnSlate I am not a camper.But I have always liked about your camping experiences.Interesting picture.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
30 Jan 17
@PainsOnSlate So I can look forward to some more.
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@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
27 Jan 17
Thank you, it is a big part of my life and I do enjoy talking about it... I have a billion photos.....
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
26 Jan 17
Hahaha! I love the Camp Insanity sign! What a wonderful photo @PainsOnSlate :) . Time really does fly. No, I love a comfortable bed too much to camp out for the night, but to spend a day out barbecuing by a lake can be lovely and relaxing.
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@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
27 Jan 17
We are so used to camping it is a wonderful relaxing time for us. And yes I do enjoy being outdoors in the back yard BBQ-ing...
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@sallypup (61136)
• Centralia, Washington
30 Jan 17
@PainsOnSlate Years ago I slept on a cot like that. I guess it was too narrow cause I got a nasty back ache from the experience. Being out in nature at night, though. Sublime.
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@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
31 Jan 17
@sallypup Over they years we have had several, we started with out parents old canvas cots - not comfortable.. then we bought our own, wider and made our of a heavy duty fabric. We also bought the small air mattresses that are skinny and easy - no pump needed. Our cots are as comfortable as our beds at home, just not as big. BUT we don't have back problems so its easy for us...
@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
30 Jan 17
We notice if its damp we ache but usually its dry and our cots keep us off the ground. Thanks for liking the photo, it touched my heart the other day while looking for something else.
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